Mexico’s National Antitrust Commission (CNA) has fined Grupo Financiero Banorte and the delivery platform Rappi MXN$19.9 million (US$1.2 million) for unauthorized market concentration. The penalty relates to the strategic alliance (joint venture) established in 2020 by the Colombian company and the Mexican financial group to create Tarjetas de Futuro, under which they launched the RappiCard […]
Host City CDMX expresses concern about piracy in Mexico regarding the 2026 World Cup
Félix Aguirre Gil, manager of Mexico City’s Host City for the FIFA World Cup, shared his concern about the rampant piracy in the country of all kinds of products and services related to the 2026 World Cup, which kicks off on June 11. “I’m highlighting a very serious problem because of the economic damage it […]
Gas station workers in Mexico will soon disappear: stations need to save money and will begin to automate.
Faced with the need for gas station owners to reduce costs due to high fuel prices, self-service gas stations will grow massively in Mexico over the next four years. The economic pressure on gas station owners has increased due to the voluntary agreement with the government that sets limits on retail prices. Magna gasoline has […]
BMW and Stellantis see expansion opportunities in Mexico following the EU agreement; they call for certainty, energy, and talent.
Industry Leaders Warn of Structural Challenges at Mexico-EU Business Summit During a panel at the Mexico-European Union Business Summit, automotive industry representatives warned that while the modernized trade agreement opens new doors, Mexico still faces deep structural challenges to fully capitalize on this momentum. “This Agreement Provides Certainty and Allows for Long-Term Planning” Joaquín Álava […]
A bet on a Mexico-EU agreement to exceed 50% growth in exports to Europe
In an interview with Fortuna Magazine during the Mexico-European Union Business Summit, Francisco González, president of the INA (National Automotive Industry Association), stated that one of the main benefits of the agreement will not only be the tariff reduction, but also the harmonization of certifications and technical standards between both regions. “It opens up much […]
Museums in Mexico face a crisis due to a lack of resources and low visitor numbers
Structural Challenges Behind Low Museum Attendance in Mexico Low attendance at Mexican museums should not be interpreted as a lack of cultural interest from citizens. Instead, it stems from much deeper, structural issues, according to Dr. Sara Baz Sánchez, an academic at the Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City. The specialist stated that a lack of […]
Family businesses sustain Mexico and need care
The True Backbone of the Economy Mexico is not sustained solely by trade agreements, foreign investment, or large corporations. Mexico is sustained because millions of business-owning families wake up before dawn to open a storefront shutter, turn on a diner’s kitchen, operate a manufacturing machine, receive patients in a clinic, sell in a small shop, […]
In Mexico, one in ten children lives in extreme poverty and 63 percent suffer violence
In Mexico, one in ten children lives in extreme poverty; 38.7 percent live in multidimensional poverty; 58 percent lack access to social security; and 31 percent live with only one parent. This indicates that the commissions, ombudsman’s offices, and human rights ombudsman’s offices are overwhelmed, stated Ligia Nicthe-Ha Rodríguez Mejía, president of the Mexican Federation […]
This is ‘México Invita’, the app with routes, a guide to street food and more for sightseeing during the 2026 World Cup
Tourists traveling to Mexico for the 2026 World Cup now have a new tool to help them explore the country beyond the matches. The app is called México Invita. This platform will connect national and international visitors with tourist routes, transportation options, cultural activities, and food recommendations across Mexico during the World Cup. What is […]
Official and confirmed | Mexico prohibits entry to and exit from the country for citizens and foreigners who have delayed this process with their passport
Those planning to leave Mexico in the coming months should pay attention to a new immigration regulation that could prevent them from boarding their flight. The measure establishes specific limitations for citizens and foreigners who have not completed an essential passport-related procedure in a timely manner. The regulation aims to strengthen control mechanisms at borders […]