The conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran is no longer a distant phenomenon for Mexico and has begun to directly impact its economy, energy security, and internal stability, in a scenario where experts warn that the country faces a structural vulnerability to international shocks. ‘It drives up fuel prices and puts pressure on […]
Rural women learn to operate tractors and break stereotypes in central Mexico
In conservation areas of Mexico City, women farmers are climbing onto tractors for the first time to learn how to operate agricultural machinery, a skill historically associated with men. This training, promoted by the government’s Commission of Natural Resources and Rural Development, has allowed female producers from boroughs such as Milpa Alta, Tláhuac, Xochimilco, and […]
The reopening of Mexico City Stadium sparks criticism, mockery, and memes on social media: “It looks the same, and it took years.”
The inaugural match at the now-named Estadio Banorte—formerly known as Estadio Azteca—revealed a sharp division of opinion among attendees and social media users. The game between Mexico and Portugal, held on Saturday, March 28, 2016, marked the return of the iconic venue after 22 months of renovations. The renovated structure was hailed as an architectural […]
The tired faces of Cuban deportees to Mexico: “I’m already old, I don’t want to die here”
Just a few weeks ago, they were electricians in Miami. Or department managers at a multinational corporation. They were still fishing, just like they had for the last 30 years. They drove trucks. They owned an air conditioning company. They were collecting their pensions after a lifetime of work. And now? Now they seek refuge […]
Mexico will block Mexicans who do not renew this document on time from leaving the country.
The Mexican government has raised concerns among millions of citizens and foreign residents: those without a valid passport may face restrictions when crossing borders, both entering and leaving the country. The measure aims to end the practice of postponing passport renewal until the last minute. Far from being a simple recommendation, the current regulations make […]
Is the US arming Mexican cartels?
The day after one of Mexico’s most wanted drug lords, known as “El Mencho”, was killed in a dawn raid last week, Defence Minister Ricardo Trevilla Trejo told reporters that 80 percent of weapons seized from cartels have been smuggled across the border from the United States. With the aid of US intelligence, Mexican security […]
Mexico condemns the death of another migrant in ICE custody in the United States
Mexico denounced the death of another of its citizens in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and demanded an investigation into the “serious omissions” at the detention center where the migrant was being held. With this case, according to the Mexican Foreign Ministry, the number of Mexicans who have died in ICE […]
Mexico Still Has a China Problem
In 2026, the United States has been raising the stakes in its strategic rivalry with China in Latin America. The Trump administration’s recent decision to revoke the visas of Chilean officials who apparently supported the construction of an undersea internet cable to China seems intended to draw a clear red line on investments in sensitive […]
Is Mexico the substitute for Venezuela for Cuba?
It is no secret that Cuba’s political regime has survived for years largely thanks to external support from various countries with which it has shared certain ideological affinities. Following the arrest of Nicolás Maduro by US authorities in Venezuela, Cuba lost one of its main allies in the Latin American region, one of the few […]
Attention migrants in the U.S.: Shipments from Mexico are resuming, but with a new charge
Correos de México (Mexico’s postal service) resumed parcel delivery to the United States on March 25 after months of suspension. The service returned with new requirements: a customs processing and data transmission fee equivalent to 10% of the declared value, applied to comply with new digital security protocols at the border. The reopening is due […]