Sonora, Chihuahua, and Durango lead mineral projects for Mexico’s energy transition

Organizations warn of possible environmental setbacks in mining regulation. Sonora, Chihuahua, and Durango concentrate most of the mining projects linked to the energy transition, according to official data analyzed by civil organizations. “Sonora, which is one of the mining states par excellence, is also going to continue with this type of project,” Beatriz Olivera, director of […]

US-Mexico trade in January totaled US$64.5 billion

Mexico’s cross-border trade is off to a good start in 2024. The country was the United States’ top trading partner in January, with two-way commerce totaling $64.5 billion, according to the most recent data from the Census Bureau. Mexico’s trade with the U.S. rose 1.1% year over year (y/y) compared to January 2023. Canada ranked […]

Mexico’s INM receives record number of refugee requests

Ciudad Juarez official says Mexican IDs make migrants less vulnerable to abuse Mexico received a record number of refugee requests in 2023, as thousands of migrants passing through the country sought protection from deportation. Mexican Refugee Commission (COMAR) Director Andres Ramirez Silva said this week a total of 140,982 foreign nationals filed for refugee status […]

Texas’ proposal to allow state police deportation of undocumented immigrants is rejected by Mexico

On Wednesday, November 15th, the Mexican government responded to the Texas Legislature’s passage of Senate Bill 4 — which creates a state crime for entering the state illegally from Mexico and allows state and local authorities to deport undocumented immigrants — saying it “categorically rejects” Texas’ latest proposal to arrest and deport immigrants to Mexico. […]

Girl attacked by black jaguar in Chihuahua, Mexico

On Tuesday, November 14th, a girl suffered a terrible fatal attack at the hands of a black jaguar that was caged at the “El Toro” ranch, at kilometer 31 of the highway to Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua. In a statement issued by the Central Zone District Prosecutor’s Office, it was reported that the attacked minor was transferred to […]

Government of Chihuahua Announce Strategic Collaboration with Mexico Pacific

The Government of the State of Chihuahua and Mexico Pacific announced today they have entered into a strategic collaboration agreement, attracting key financial investment in Chihuahua and supporting the construction and operation of Mexico Pacific’s Sierra Madre Pipeline. HOUSTON, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Government of the State of Chihuahua and Mexico Pacific announced […]