A key legislative hurdle has been cleared for President Donald Trump’s administration in its bid to implement a sweeping tax reform package, but the road ahead is uncertain after a crucial vote on Friday. The House Budget Committee rejected the proposal, which includes a contentious 5% tax on remittances sent back to Mexico and other […]
Mexican Authorities Launch Lawsuit Against MrBeast’s Production Company
A lawsuit has been confirmed against Full Circle Media, the production company representing popular YouTuber MrBeast, following a high-profile video that sparked controversy among Mexican authorities. The National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) has filed an administrative complaint against the company, seeking compensation for damages and a public retraction. The move comes in response […]
Mexican cattle exports fall 52.3%; losses reach $11.4 million per day
Cattle exports from Mexico have taken a significant hit, plummeting by 52.3% in the first quarter of this year, according to figures from the Bank of Mexico (Banxico). The value of cattle sales abroad has dropped to $162.8 million, compared to $341 million during the same period in 2024. The current US border closure, imposed […]
Mexican Navy Deal’s Heavy Blows to Organized Crime: Dismantles 57 Drug Laboratories
In a sustained offensive against organized crime, the Mexican Navy (SEMAR) has made significant progress in combating cartels and their illicit activities. Between October 1, 2024, and May 16, 2025, naval forces have detected and dismantled 57 clandestine laboratories, eradicated over 420 marijuana and poppy plantations, and arrested thousands of individuals linked to criminal organizations. […]
Fentanyl Epidemic Strikes Ciudad Juárez: Five Deaths Linked to Opioid Overdose
A devastating outbreak of fentanyl-related deaths has shaken the city of Ciudad Juárez, with five individuals losing their lives due to overdose poisoning. According to forensic analysis, the synthetic opioid was found in the bodies of all five victims, who were from different areas of the city. The first incident occurred at a home in […]
The US does not rule out the eventual dispatch of military troops to Mexico.
White House Counterterrorism Director Sebastian Gorka stated that the United States is working “very closely” with Mexico in the fight against cartels and, without ruling out the eventual deployment of US troops, stressed that such an action would depend on the approval of the Mexican government. During a forum organized by the website Político, journalist […]
Disappearances are on the rise in Mexico; they surpass homicides in several states, according to the PAN (National Action Party) in Mexico City.
Between January and April 2025, Mexico recorded a total of 5,225 missing persons, representing a 26 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024, according to figures released by the National Action Party (PAN). This equates to an average of 42 disappearances per day, a figure that has raised concerns about the direction of […]
Is there a new fuel theft cartel in Mexico? This is what the DEA says.
Official reports from the United States have warned of a new criminal organization dedicated to stealing hydrocarbons for sale in that country, in collaboration with Mexican cartels, including the CJNG, the Sinaloa Cartel, La Familia Michoacana, and the Gulf Cartel. Although the name of the new organization, its origin, or the main states in which […]
Price of the dollar in Mexico today, May 16: What were the latest movements of the “greenback”?
The dollar-Mexican peso exchange rate posted slight gains at the market opening on Friday, May 16. The exchange rate with the US dollar is expected to close relatively stable after the Bank of Mexico (Banxico) cut its interest rate by 50 basis points. Banxico’s governing board acknowledged in a statement that there are risks of […]
How much does a Canadian dollar cost in Mexico today, May 16?
The Mexican currency is one of the 10 most traded currencies in the international foreign exchange market, the most traded in Latin America, and the third most traded on the entire continent. Its value is of great importance both nationally and regionally, as the country is known for being one of the main trading partners […]