Leaders of major U.S. companies have asked President Donald Trump’s administration to renew the USMCA trade agreement in 2026 and to protect businesses from the risk of a politicized judiciary, following judicial reforms that resulted in a significant portion of judges and magistrates being elected by popular vote. In a document addressed to the Office […]
Mexico, among the countries with the lowest compliance with the rule of law
In the most recent edition, Mexico ranked 121st out of 143 countries evaluated, reflecting a low level of compliance with the rule of law. Mexico falls three places in the Rule of Law Index by 2025. It is observed that Mexico faces significant challenges, particularly in areas such as citizen security and justice, as well […]
Cuba, the thorn in the side of relations between Mexico and the United States
US President Donald Trump is in the midst of a full-blown offensive in the Americas. Mexico, the star pupil, has so far weathered the Republican’s most aggressive policies, which are focused on Venezuela and Colombia, but the balance is, as always, fragile and temporary. Trump’s Under Secretary of State, Christopher Landau, rebuked Mexico this week […]
“They didn’t kill the president of Uruapan, they killed the best president in Mexico.”
During the posthumous tribute to Mayor Carlos Manzo held this Sunday in Uruapan, Michoacán, following his assassination in a targeted attack last night, Grecia Quiroz García delivered a message highlighting her husband’s struggle: “They didn’t kill the mayor of Uruapan, they killed the best mayor in Mexico, the only one who dared to raise his […]
Protesters violently storm the Michoacán State Government Palace after a peace march
What began as a peaceful demonstration calling for peace in Michoacán, following the assassination of Uruapan Mayor Carlos Manzo Rodríguez, devolved into a brawl Sunday afternoon in Morelia. Members of the “Black Bloc” infiltrated the march, entered the Government Palace, and caused damage. The call to action originated on social media Saturday night, anonymously inviting […]
Mitsubishi closes its Querétaro plant, moves to China
Mitsubishi will close one of its three plants located in the state of Querétaro. The company has decided to move one of its production lines to China. According to the state labor department, 70 employees will be affected by this closure. This is Mitsubishi’s Plant 2 in San Juan del Río, which specializes in transportation […]
Day of the Dead: the not-so-pre-Hispanic origin of the Mexican tradition
Mexicans eagerly await the Day of the Dead each year. Papel picado (cut paper decorations), marigolds, chocolate and sugar skulls, pan de muerto (bread of the dead), water, salt, candles, and the favorite foods of their ancestors fill altars in homes and public spaces with the sole purpose of remembering them and welcoming them back […]
A technical recession is predicted in Mexico.
After INEGI reported yesterday morning that Mexico’s GDP contracted by 0.29% in the third quarter of this year compared to the previous quarter, Grupo Financiero Base released an economic analysis that suggests a technical recession is likely to occur in the last quarter of 2025. The financial firm indicated in its “Economic Outlook for Mexico” […]
Generation Z organizes march against corruption in Mexico with One Piece flags: What you should know
The Generation Z Mexico movement has called for a national demonstration in Mexico City on November 15th, demanding transparency, democracy, and an end to corruption in the country. The call to action was disseminated through the collective’s official Instagram account (@somosgeneracionmx), where organizers urged young people to gather at the Angel of Independence monument to […]
They seek the American dream in Mexico City
Thousands of foreign women have moved to the Mexican capital to “reboot their lives,” creating successful businesses and attracting others like themselves. Not all Mexicans are happy. Hannah McGrath, an American who moved to Mexico City, shopping at a farmers market in the Roma neighborhood. Credit… Three years ago, Hannah McGrath felt more discouraged than […]