A visit by a U.S. congressional delegation to Mexico City was marred by controversy after U.S. lawmakers accused Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum of canceling previously scheduled meetings. The accusation was made public by Republican Congressman Carlos A. Giménez, who claimed the meetings were suspended upon their arrival in the country, a version later denied by the […]
Mexican Army Urban Forest, the green heart of Saltillo
Coahuila is distinguished by its industrial importance, one of the most dynamic in Mexico. Therefore, finding an oasis amidst this pace is perfect for taking a break and reconnecting with nature. The Ejército Mexicano Urban Forest is the region’s most ambitious reforestation project, designed to give the city back a space of fresh air and […]
Ammunition seizures at the US-Mexico border fall under the Trump administration
During the first months of Donald Trump’s presidency, there was a 56% decrease in ammunition seizures at the U.S.-Mexico border. According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), 190,881 rounds of ammunition were seized in fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025), representing only 44% of the 428,931 rounds confiscated in 2024, the last […]
The weak dollar and unemployment in the US are hitting those who receive remittances, especially in Mexico.
“Given the current situation, where the US economy is currently very unpredictable, this really only adds to the existing market uncertainty,” she said. Meanwhile, the US unemployment rate reached 4.4% by the end of 2025, one of its highest levels since 2021, while the consulting firm Gray & Christmas estimated last week that layoffs exceeded […]
Lethal violence increased by 15% during AMLO’s six-year term
The six-year term of Andrés Manuel López Obrador (2018-2024) not only saw the highest number of homicides in modern Mexican history, but also the highest incidence of crimes associated with lethal violence, which increased by 15.3%, according to a study released Monday by México Evalúa. The study, which analyzes the trends in lethal violence in […]
Formal employment in Mexico registers its worst start to the year since 2009 in January
Formal employment in Mexico registered its worst start to the year in January since 2009, amid a series of labor and tax reforms being considered by companies for 2026 and a weak economy grappling with prolonged uncertainty due to Donald Trump’s tariff policies. See more: Senate to discuss 40-hour workweek amid complaints about lack of […]
Key works from the Gelman collection of Mexican art will return to Mexico for the first time in 20 years
A significant portion of modern Mexican art will return home for a few weeks. The Ministry of Culture has announced that 68 pieces from the Gelman Santander Collection will be on display at the Museum of Modern Art from February 17 to May 17 as part of an international tour. These works have not been […]
Why is measles reappearing in Mexico and what is causing it?
The resurgence of measles cases in Mexico has triggered health alarms, according to the Ministry of Health, which has reported more than 7,000 cases and 27 deaths during the first two months of 2026, with a particular impact on children and people with weakened immune systems. This situation, which jeopardizes the containment of preventable diseases, […]
Sheinbaum announces that Mexico will recover 200 mining concessions
Mexico will reclaim 200 mining concessions currently held by private companies, President Claudia Sheinbaum announced Monday at her daily press conference. Following the signing last week of an action plan with the United States to establish “preferential trade” in strategic minerals—essential raw materials for industries such as energy, technology, and national security—which, combined with the […]
Plan Mexico: SAT promotes the return of capital to the country to generate investment and employment
Within the framework of the Mexico Plan promoted by the government of President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, the Tax Administration Service (SAT) is implementing the Capital Repatriation Program to encourage, through tax incentives, the return of funds held abroad that can be invested in productive activities and job creation in the country. This program, established in […]