México Evalúa warns that violence has increased by almost 70% in a decade, despite the official discourse.

Violence in Mexico has increased by almost 70% in a decade, if disappearances, femicides, and other crimes against life are taken into account, warned the organization México Evalúa. This situation contrasts sharply with the official narrative on violence, as the government focuses solely on the reduction of intentional homicides since September 2014. During the presentation […]

Mexico would exceed $2.033 billion in losses due to illicit tobacco trade

The illicit tobacco trade in Mexico could cost the treasury 35 billion pesos (approximately US$2.033 billion) despite the proposed increase in the Special Tax on Production and Services (IEPS) included in the 2026 Economic Package, experts warned. In a statement, Gastón Zambrano, president of the National Council of the Tobacco Industry, noted that “the IEPS […]

Vicente Fox relaunches the “Soul of Mexico” citizens’ movement with a vision for 2030

Vicente Fox Quesada, politician and former president of Mexico, relaunched the movement formerly known as “Vértice,” now called “Alma de México” (Soul of Mexico), a citizen initiative that aims to strengthen public participation in the political and social spheres. The proposal seeks to empower citizens to assume an active and responsible role in governing the […]

“Mexico can no longer sell itself as cheap labor”: Tereso Medina seeks to lead a new era in the CTM

February 24th will be a significant anniversary for the Confederation of Mexican Workers (CTM). Turning 90, the country’s largest labor federation will face an unprecedented transition: the replacement of its leadership while its current leader, Carlos Aceves del Olmo, is still alive. In this context, Tereso Medina, a key figure in the automotive union movement […]

Moody’s warns of deteriorating profitability and increased risk for banks in a weak-growing Mexico

In Mexico, banks operate in a “weak economic environment” marked by “moderate growth and persistent uncertainty related to policies and trade that limits investment and employment prospects,” Moody’s Ratings indicated on Monday. Furthermore, it noted that asset risk will deteriorate “amid strong competition between traditional banks and new entrants,” although reserves for “loan losses are […]

National Guard of Comitán, Chiapas, turns its base into a bar

It was reported that a surprise operation at the National Guard base in Comitán uncovered officers consuming alcohol and cocaine, as well as being in the company of women. High-ranking officers from the 34th Coordination were conducting surprise operations at bases, and upon arriving at the Comitán station, they encountered officers in civilian clothes who […]