The Government of the State of Mexico and the College of Notaries are joining forces to strengthen the culture of legality in the state by awarding the first 90 certificates in the EC1420 Competency Standard, which promotes transparency and legal certainty in the state’s economic development by preventing illicit activities such as money laundering. They […]
Mexico recognizes the work of the communities that safeguard the seeds
During her participation in the 2025 National Agrobiodiversity Fair, held in the Ejido Unión Zapata, in the municipality of San Pablo Villa de Mitla, Oaxaca, the Undersecretary of Productive Inclusion and Rural Development of the Ministry of Welfare, Columba Jazmín López Gutiérrez, emphasized that biocultural practices and seed conservation are fundamental to the Sembrando Vida […]
Digital banking services in Mexico grow by more than 500%.
In 2024, 82% of adults with a bank account made or received at least one digital payment, a 27% increase compared to 2014. Digital banking services in Mexico have grown by more than 500%.The Mexican banking sector is undergoing a transformation marked by the advance of digitalization and the still uneven increase in financial inclusion. […]
With the USMCA, Mexico will achieve a reduction but not the elimination of US tariffs, warns AmCham
Negotiations on the revision of the North American trade agreement (USMCA) are progressing well from the United States, aiming for greater regional integration starting in 2026. However, Mexico is unlikely to achieve zero tariffs on its trade with the United States, stated Pedro Casas Alatriste, Director General of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico […]
Singapore will open an embassy in Mexico City.
The state visit, the first by an Asia-Pacific leader since the start of the new Mexican administration, focused on expanding trade, investment, and bilateral connectivity. Sheinbaum emphasized that the dialogue with the Singaporean delegation, which included private meetings, cabinet meetings, and a joint business roundtable, demonstrated the Asian nation’s growing interest in expanding its presence […]
Protests have no effect: Foreign pilots will continue flying in Mexico
Despite protests from pilots against the authorization for foreign captains to command Mexican aircraft, the government will not revoke the permit granted to Volaris to use the wet leasing scheme, which would violate the Constitution. However, the Federal Civil Aviation Agency (AFAC) committed to the Mexican Air Pilots Association (ASPA) and the Pilots’ College to […]
Dua Lipa’s pop-up taco stand causes chaos and excitement in the streets of Mexico City
The La Dua taco stand will only last five days. British artist Dua Lipa opened a temporary taco stand in Mexico City this Monday, December 1st. The anticipation surrounding the singer’s appearance has generated pedestrian and traffic chaos. The stand—located on Avenida Michoacán, near the corner of Atlixco, in the Condesa neighborhood—is the former Los […]
Trump administration pressures Mexico over water treaty
The United States government is once again pressuring Mexico to fully comply with the 1944 Water Treaty. This bilateral agreement stipulates that both countries will share the water from the international dams along their shared border. In a five-year cycle, the United States must deliver 1.85 billion cubic meters of water from the Colorado River. […]
Private analysts lower their forecast for Mexico’s GDP growth in 2025 to 0.4%.
Private sector analysts lowered their economic growth forecast for Mexico this year to 0.4%, down from the previous 0.5%, according to a monthly survey by Banxico (the Bank of Mexico). For 2026, the median forecast of the 42 analysis groups marginally reduced its November projection to 1.37%, from the 1.40% calculated in the previous survey. […]
They highlight Mexico’s progress towards cage-free eggs.
Mexico, the world’s sixth-largest producer of laying hens and fourth-largest consumer of eggs, is facing a turning point in the adoption of more sustainable production models. With over 90% of the country’s eggs coming from caged systems, organizations like Humane World for Animals are working to connect companies, producers, and financial institutions in the transition […]