Joe Biden repatriated almost 28 thousand natives of Tamaulipas: ITM

Former US President Joe Biden repatriated more Tamaulipas residents than Donald Trump in his previous administration, as the latter deported 26,856 countrymen, 1,048 fewer than the Democratic Party politician, according to state government statistics. It is estimated that 12% of the repatriation that takes place across the Tamaulipas border is of people from one of […]

Designating cartels as terrorists would affect banking in Mexico: ‘It is a challenge never seen before’

Donald Trump’s designation of Mexican cartels as terrorist organizations risks creating a chilling effect on financial firms and other businesses amid fears that they could face severe penalties even for unwittingly serving or paying criminals. Mexico’s banking sector is particularly prone to taking a more conservative approach in providing loans and other services, given its […]

Impunity and corruption, Mexico’s weak point against Trump

The Washington Office on Latin American Affairs (WOLA) warns in an analysis of the effects that Donald Trump’s arrival at the White House will have on the region, and that in order to effectively combat the problem of organized crime, Mexico must reduce the impunity and corruption that foster alliances between cartels and state officials. […]

Which Mexican products would be affected by the US tariffs?

US President Donald Trump announced that his government will impose a 25% tariff on all products imported from Mexico and Canada that enter the country starting February 1, in addition to creating an agency dedicated to raising funds for foreign trade with other nations. Although he did not sign the executive order, the announcement generated […]

Massive robbery committed on the Puebla-Atlixco highway

An armed group wearing balaclavas carried out a massive assault against motorists who were traveling on the Puebla-Atlixco highway at kilometer 13, near the town of Chalchihuapan. To achieve their goal, the criminals threw stones on the road with the intention of puncturing the tires of their victims’ vehicles and forcing them to stop, threatening […]