Monday, April 7, 2025
President Sheinbaum smiles at the audience at her morning press conference

An ‘important time’ for Latin American unity: Monday’s mañanera recapped

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President Sheinbaum also discussed Trump's recent social media posts and shared a few of her favorite bands.
Crowd at Zócalo in Mexico City

‘National Boxing Class’ unites more than half a million participants across...

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With President Sheinbaum leading the way, the latest edition of Mexico's historic National Boxing Class united participants in major city plazas across Mexico.
Two people hug in front of a poster showing names and photos of missing and disappeared people

UN committee will investigate ‘widespread and systemic’ enforced disappearances in Mexico

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"The Mexican government doesn't consent to, allow or order the disappearance of persons," the Mexican government said, but indicated that it would cooperate with the UN information request.
car assembly line

Mexico’s light vehicle exports have their worst first quarter since 2021

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Despite increased production and healthy March numbers, light vehicle exports fell by 6% during the January-March period.
Houston-Puerto Escondido flight

First international flight touches down in Puerto Escondido

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Direct flights from the United States to the laid-back beach town of Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, are now available as the sunny surf destination seeks to welcome more foreign tourists.
Two young photographers were crushed by an unsafe structure while covering AXE Ceremonia for the music publication Mr. Indie.

Mexico City mourns 2 photojournalists killed at AXE Ceremonia music festival

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Colleagues of the fallen photojournalists criticized Ceremonia for failing to provide a safe space for its attendees and called on the festival industry to advocate for better working conditions for members of the press.
Worker with steel construction

Mexico’s steel industry announces US $8.7B in investment

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With this investment, the National Steel and Iron Industry Chamber (Canacero) expects to fulfill all of Mexico’s steel needs in the next five years.
Walmart in Mexico City

Walmart announces US $6B plan to expand its presence in Mexico

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In coming years, Walmart plans to open more stores under its Aurrera, Sam’s Club, Walmart Super Center and Walmart Express brands.
A hand holding three Mexican currency bills: the 200 pesos bill, the 100 peso bill and the 50 peso bills

Peso depreciates in response to Trump auto tariffs announcement

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The depreciation of the peso on Thursday puts the Mexican currency at its weakest position against the U.S. dollar since March 10.
Car assembly line in a factory

What do Trump’s coming tariffs mean for Mexico’s auto industry?

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More than 80% of vehicles exported from Mexico end up in the United States, meaning Mexico's auto industry will be hit hard by the U.S.'s 25% tariffs — even with announced U.S. content exemptions.
Mexican coke bottled by Arca Continental

Coke bottler to invest US $895M in Mexico and US this year

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Approximately 50% of the funds will go towards Mexican operations with the other 50% supporting business expansion in the United States and South America.
Lizeth Cuara working at a desk

Lizeth Cuara: The entrepreneur bringing Mexican postpartum tradition to the mainstream

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With her postpartum shapewear brand, L.A.-based entrepreneur Lizeth Cuara is taking Mexican postpartum care traditions to the world.
A group of older men and women stand in front of a screen reading OriGen Health Research Center

Tec de Monterrey partners with University of Texas to launch Latino health research center

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Through the international partnership, researchers hope to develop better healthcare solutions for Latino communities.

Durango secures investment of nearly US $4 billion for new data center and fertilizer plant

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The project, billed as part of Sheinbaum's Plan México economic development plan, is expected to create thousands of jobs in the rural northern state.
Hands hold a phone with the Tala microlending application open

US microlender Tala to expand operations in Mexico

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The company is looking to grow its more than 3 million clients in Mexico, many of whom are small business owners.
A Pemex tanker makes fuel deliveries

Pemex to pay back US $6.4B in debt by the end of April

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Pemex, one of the world's most indebted oil companies, is facing a crisis that threatens its operations. Can President Sheinbaum's latest plans stabilize the company?