A new construction project is underway at the Los Indios Land Port of Entry on the Texas-Mexico border to significantly boost efficiency in processing trucks carrying cargo from Mexico. The $6.9 million investment, a partnership between Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the State of Texas, and the General Services Administration, will add an extra exit […]
Netflix Invests $1 Billion in Mexico’s Film Industry
In a bid to boost its presence in Latin America, Netflix has announced plans to invest $1 billion over the next four years in producing up to 20 films and TV series annually in Mexico. The move, unveiled by CEO Ted Sarandos during a press conference with President Claudia Sheinbaum in Mexico City, aims to […]
Pirates Attack Pemex Platform in Campeche: A 21st Century Assault
In a shocking incident that has raised concerns about safety in the oil industry, pirates assaulted a Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) platform in Campeche on Thursday night. According to José Guadalupe Rueda Nava, president of the Local Surveillance Council of Section 47 in Ciudad del Carmen, the attackers boarded the marine platform around 8:30-9:00 p.m., threatening […]
U.S. Border Patrol Arrests 29,000 Migrants in January, Lowest Since May 2020
In January, the U.S. Border Patrol arrested 29,000 migrants illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border, marking the lowest number of arrests since May 2020. This figure is down from 47,000 arrests in December, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). President Donald Trump, who took office on January 20, issued several executive orders to crack […]
Migrants Turning to Mexico for Asylum as US Dream Fades
With the end of the CBP One app, many migrants and asylum seekers have found their hopes of entering the United States legally shattered. Despite upgrades, the app remains glitchy, leaving thousands of migrants stranded in Mexico. As a result, they are increasingly turning to Mexico’s asylum system as their Plan B. Rachel Schmidtke, a […]
Made in Mexico and Made in Mexico: the seal of quality for national products
This seal will certify products manufactured, manufactured or assembled in the country, promoting their recognition both nationally and internationally. In addition, it will ensure that they meet quality and sustainability standards, consolidating them as synonymous with excellence and commitment to responsible production. Thanks to this seal, consumers will be able to easily identify those products […]
Claudia Sheinbaum’s Administration Promotes Digitalization and Tech Investment in Mexico
The administration of Claudia Sheinbaum is focused on driving digitalization and technological investment in Mexico. One of their most ambitious projects is “Manta,” an initiative centered around artificial intelligence and cloud data storage. According to Jonathan Ruiz Torre’s column “Van a ponerle una Manta a Veracruz” in El Financiero, this project will establish a new […]
National Guard Increases Inspections at US-Mexico Border Crossings
The National Guard has intensified inspections at international bridges for citizens crossing into the United States as part of the “Northern Border” program. These efforts aim to prevent the passage of prohibited substances and curb human trafficking through international crossings. On Friday, inspections of motorists heading to the United States continued, causing frustration among some […]
Mexican Cartels to Be Designated as Terrorist Organizations by U.S. State Department”
The New York Times reports that the U.S. State Department is preparing to designate eight Latin American organized crime groups as terrorists. Among these, five are Mexican drug cartels. The announcement is expected to be made soon, with the following cartels being included: 1. Sinaloa Cartel 2. Jalisco Nueva Generación Cartel (CJNG) 3. La Familia […]
US spying seeks to pressure Mexico and escalate anti-drug fight
Following the increase in US spy flights in international waters to monitor Mexican drug cartels, the federal government is anticipating an escalation of intelligence and military actions by the northern neighbor on the border with Mexico. According to a high-level analysis by the federal government to which EL UNIVERSAL had access, it is described that […]