Claudia Sheinbaum, who in October 2024 became the first woman to hold the presidency of Mexico, inherited serious human rights problems, including extreme criminal violence and grave abuses committed by the military. Her predecessor, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, presided over a period of democratic backsliding that undermined judicial independence, transparency, and the rule of law. […]
US ambassador says minerals agreement between Mexico and the United States demonstrates a “shared commitment to competitiveness”
The most recent agreement on critical minerals between Mexico and the United States has been hailed as a significant step toward competitiveness and economic security in North America. Ronald Johnson, the U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, emphasized the importance of the agreement, stating on social media on January 5: “This new Action Plan demonstrates our shared […]
In 2025, the Mexican government suffered a net loss from Pemex for the first time in history.
In 2025, the federal government suffered its first-ever net loss from Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex). Last year, the Mexican state’s net oil revenue was -156.4 billion pesos, according to an analysis by the organization México Evalúa. Jorge Cano, coordinator of the public spending and accountability program at México Evalúa, explained that this figure results from subtracting […]
Watch out! Hybrid cars lose verification benefits in 2026
Starting in 2026, hybrid cars in Mexico City will automatically stop receiving some of the tax and inspection benefits they had until now. The new rules have already been established in the Official Gazette of Mexico City within the Mandatory Vehicle Verification Program for the first half of that year. Until this change, hybrid vehicles […]
Nearshoring is consolidating itself as a structural driver for industry in North America.
Texas is accelerating its growth with advanced manufacturing, logistics, and technology, while Mexico faces the challenge of capitalizing on this trend to strengthen its industrial base and attract greater productive investment.Reshoring is no longer just about manufacturing: today it includes semiconductors, automation, and cybersecurity. Source: realstatemarket
Tlaxcala joins the 2026 National Highway Conservation Program
Tlaxcala has been incorporated into the 2026 National Highway Conservation Program, promoted by the Mexican government, as part of the Central Region, which also includes the states of Mexico, Guerrero, Hidalgo, Morelos, and Puebla. The state’s inclusion is part of a preventative conservation strategy aimed at addressing the highway network before deterioration leads to risks […]
Hundreds of visitors attended the Mexican Handmade Toy Expo
Around 450 people visited the 2026 Mexican Handmade Toy Expo, organized by the Zacatepec City Council, thanks to the collection of the Mendoza Pastrana family. The expo was held in the municipal auditorium, located next to the City Hall building in the town center. Children, parents, teachers, senior citizen groups, and others participated in the […]
An American was driving a Malibu when he disappeared
-American was driving a Malibu when he disappeared -Gas bills nearly 50 percent more expensiveAdvertisement -Anti-Corruption System is eyeing the Attorney General’s Office suspiciously Amid the ever-high statistics of disappearances on the border is the case of Brandon Rodolfo Flores, an American born in El Paso, Texas, but with a home in the Altavista neighborhood […]
State Government strengthens efforts to protect Cultural Heritage
Within the framework of the 2026 Progress Agenda spearheaded by Governor David Monreal Ávila, the Board for the Protection and Conservation of Monuments and Historic Sites of the State of Zacatecas reaffirms its commitment to the preservation of historical and cultural heritage, as a fundamental basis for social well-being, collective identity, and the sustainable development […]
With 300 patrols, Tamaulipas will reinforce security from Matamoros to Monterrey
The Tamaulipas Public Security Secretariat is making progress in installing secure checkpoints along the state’s main highways, with the goal of ensuring constant patrols and a greater response capacity, reported its head, Carlos Arturo Pancardo Escudero. According to the head of security in Tamaulipas, the project is on schedule and includes two stations to be […]