Which drug cartels does Trump want to target?
These criminal groups have been designated as “Terrorist Groups” by U.S. authorities, a designation that, according to the White House occupant, identifies them as potential targets for attack. Investigations by Mexican authorities indicate that these territories are operational sites for these criminal groups, where they control not only drug trafficking but also other illicit activities […]
Mexico must show the world that it is fighting crime: Kenia López
In response to the latest threats from the President of the United States against Mexico, threatening to launch “ground attacks” against organized crime, the most important thing is to defend national sovereignty while simultaneously combating crime, but this is a task that falls exclusively to Mexicans, emphasized Kenia López, President of the Chamber of Deputies. […]
World Cup 2026: Experts point to potential security risks in Mexico
A panel organized by the ITAM Alumni Association addressed potential security issues that could arise during the 2026 World Cup. Security and international relations experts warned of possible risks for Mexico and the United States in the lead-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, given the current international context and the lack of stronger regional […]
Mexico sends 86,000 barrels of oil to Havana, Cuba, amid energy crisis
The oil tanker Ocean Mariner arrived in Havana Bay with approximately 86,000 barrels of fuel from Mexico to help alleviate the island’s prolonged power outages, the University of Texas Energy Institute confirmed to EFE on Saturday. The Liberian-flagged vessel arrived in the island’s capital on Friday morning, after departing last month from the Pajaritos complex […]
Experts suggest Mexico raise its ambition in USMCA
As the renegotiation of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) approaches, Mexico must raise its ambitions regarding the issues it will present to President Donald Trump’s administration. “I think Mexico needs an aggressive list of priorities. Donald Trump is a different person than Biden and Obama, and he might be willing to listen to a slightly […]
Femicides of girls and adolescents in Mexico
The annual report from the Network for Children’s Rights in Mexico (REDIM) should pain us all. In 2025, a total of 501 murders of girls and adolescents were recorded in Mexico, but only 58 of these cases were classified as femicides. Puebla: seventh state with the most femicides in the country. Femicides and human trafficking […]
Mexican peso weakens against the dollar after US jobs data and Trump’s threat
The Mexican peso traded steadily against the dollar in the last session of the week. The local currency showed little change despite a strengthening of the greenback in the market, reacting to key employment data released by the Federal Reserve (Fed) in the United States. The spot exchange rate is at 17.9946 pesos per dollar. […]
Sheinbaum responds to Trump’s threats regarding ground attacks on cartels in Mexico
This is how Claudia Sheinbaum responded to Donald Trump’s controversial statements. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that her government could establish communication with her US counterpart, Donald Trump, to strengthen coordination between the two countries, following the US president’s controversial statements regarding his strategy to combat drug trafficking. Donald Trump declared that ground attacks would […]
What do Mexicans say about a Trump invasion of Mexico?
The President of the United States escalated his rhetoric against Mexico, stating that he will order ground attacks against the cartels, which would amount to an invasion of Mexican territory. His statements, made in an interview with Fox News, provoked immediate reactions on social media, where the political, legal, and bilateral impact of a potential […]