What would happen if another country intervened in Mexico? Here’s what the law says.
In the early hours of January 3, U.S. special forces entered Venezuelan territory to capture ousted President Nicolás Maduro, on charges of having ties to drug cartels, among other crimes. Following the operation, which included an attack on the capital, Caracas, U.S. President Donald Trump made a comment regarding Mexico and the presence of drug […]
Extraditions in 2026: These are the Mexican drug lords who could be sent to the US
So far this year, Mexico has extradited at least one man linked to the Sinaloa Cartel to the United States. This man is Roberto Nájera Gutiérrez, nicknamed La Gallina and/or Kunfu Panda, who was a key operative for Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán. In addition, the U.S. has identified several individuals linked to drug trafficking who […]
Northern Lights for Mexico? This is how the biggest solar storm in 22 years affected the country
A severe solar storm temporarily altered the ionosphere over Mexico on Monday, January 19, causing disruptions to high-frequency radio communications. According to the U.S. National Office of Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), it was a severe solar storm of category S4, the strongest recorded since October 2003. The impact on the Northern Hemisphere produced auroras in countries […]
Mexico loses formal employers for the second year in a row
The number of formal businesses or employers in the country declined for the second consecutive year in 2025 due to factors such as economic uncertainty, lack of investment, labor reforms that have increased costs for businesses, and insecurity, according to experts. At the end of the year, there were just over 1,029,000 employers registered with […]
Mexico and the Canadian bet
Mexico’s economic and political reality reveals that, despite rhetoric and aspirations for independence, the country remains deeply tied to the U.S. economy. The global trend, as evidenced by Canada’s recent alliances with China, shows a shift toward diversification and the search for new trading partners. However, in Mexico’s case, this strategy is not only unfeasible […]
International trade outlook for Mexico in 2026
We’ve entered a new year, and with it come expectations for the future in various areas for 2026. One of the most anticipated topics is the international trade landscape, as several key issues are beginning to emerge. In a summarized and schematic way, I will address the following elements: 1. Renegotiation of the United States-Mexico-Canada […]
Martin Luther King Day: The time his son visited Mexico, invited by AMLO
This Tuesday, January 20th, marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a date that honors the legacy of the iconic American civil rights leader. In this context, Mexico has experienced significant moments related to his legacy and his historic struggle for justice and equality. One such event occurred when Martin Luther King III, the eldest son […]
In Mexico, a train derailment is reported every two days.
The country’s rail system, including new federal government passenger trains like the Maya Train and the Interoceanic Railway, reports a derailment every two days, according to figures from the Railway Transport Regulatory Agency (ARTF). Open data from this agency, consulted by EL UNIVERSAL, indicates that while there has been a decrease in the number of […]
Measles alert in Mexico: What does it mean to lose WHO certification as a risk-free country?
In February 2026, it will be one year since the first measles outbreak was recorded in Mexico, a situation that jeopardizes the certification granted by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a country free of the virus. According to the Daily Report on the Measles Outbreak in Mexico, the country has 7,131 confirmed cases, a […]