The automaker is facing potential parts shortages from suppliers in northern Mexico as the coronavirus pandemic throttles production.
Stories by Jude Webber
López Obrador journeys north to toast trade deal with Trump
The president makes his first international trip to visit Washington, where the two leaders will toast the new trade treaty despite mounting woes at home.
Music streaming service Deezer makes a bet on Mexican market
Grupo Salinas’ TV Azteca will take a minority stake in the company, promoting the service through its TV businesses and Elektra retail stores.
Former Pemex chief drops extradition fight in corruption case
Emilio Lozoya will be flown home to face charges in the biggest corruption prosecution yet under President López Obrador.
New North American trade pact launches under a cloud
A new trade pact begins on Wednesday with the top US negotiator threatening litigation, investor distrust rife and supply chains tested by Covid-19.
President López Obrador’s anti-corruption push is failing
The president insists that Mexico’s greatest asset is “the honesty of its people,” but studies show corruption has worsened since he took office.
Mexico’s crusade for healthy eating could hurt trade
The healthy eating drive, which will begin next month, overlooks the fact that Mexico exports some US $22 billion a year in processed food to the US.
Mexico’s ‘Iron Lady’ cracks whip on multinationals’ taxes
Mexico has deployed its top weapon to keep revenue flowing: a sweet-spoken and tough-as-nails official who has squeezed $800 million in contested payments.
Wealthy Mexicans find they can buy comfort but not protection
The alarm bells started ringing in March when three top businessmen went down with coronavirus after flying home from a U.S. ski resort.
Mexico limits stimulus spending despite millions falling into poverty
President López Obrador’s main response has been to offer loans to microbusiness owners. Larger companies have been ignored.
Morena party delays reform of regulators after backlash
Mexico’s ruling party abruptly postponed a plan to fuse the telecoms and energy regulators and the competition authority after an outpouring of criticism.
