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Mexico’s week in review: Sheinbaum’s sovereignty narrative faces its toughest test...
How much sovereignty does Mexico really have? That question hung over the week of Jan. 26-30 as the United States exercised increasing authority within Mexico and weaponized tariffs to reshape Mexican foreign policy beyond its borders.
Government deploys 1,600 troops to Sinaloa following attack on legislators
The influx of troops into the troubled state is in response to the attempted murder this week of two state congressmembers and the nearby kidnapping of 10 mine workers.
A last-minute surge in exports saved Mexico from recession in 2025
In a year marked by U.S. trade aggression, the record-breaking performance of its exports kept the Mexican economy afloat, pushing GDP growth up to a mediocre 0.7%.
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Assassination attempt leaves 2 Sinaloa state legislators hospitalized in Culiacán
The attempt occurred the day after Culiacán Police Chief Alejandro Bravo survived a similar attack while responding to reports of gunfire near the city airport.
WSJ: FBI involved in Canadian trafficker’s arrest in Mexico despite ban on foreign agents
While President Sheinbaum denies any joint operation, the FBI is now reportedly taking aim at more drug-trafficking targets across Mexico, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Canadian mining company confirms mass kidnapping of employees in Concordia, Sinaloa
The crime reportedly happened a week ago, but information has been limited and the victims have yet to be located. Meanwhile, work on the nearby Panuco silver-gold venture has been suspended.
Mexico, US agree to begin formal USMCA trade talks. Where does that leave Canada?
The talks will address rules of origin for industrial goods, critical minerals collaboration and trade policy alignment, as Mexico seeks to safeguard its crucial trade relationship with its northern neighbor.
Panchito, the wandering elephant seal, makes his annual landing in Mexico, this time in Nayarit
The 1.5-tonne marine mammal has been making annual trips of more than 15,000 km to various Mexican beaches from his cold home waters off the tip of South America.
Attorney General: Excessive speed caused fatal Interoceanic Train crash
Attorney General Ernestina Godoy said Tuesday that when the train crashed, it was traveling at 65 kilometers per hour (km/h) on a curve where the maximum "authorized speed" is 50 km/h.
Court halts work on Royal Caribbean’s mega-project in Mahahual, QR
The court order does not cancel the "Perfect Day" water park project, but it does suspend construction while its environmental implications are further studied.
MND Local: Public works and garbage consternation in San Miguel de Allende
Of the 300 million pesos designated to public works in San Miguel de Allende this year, at least some, based on recent news, needs to go to improved garbage and landfill waste collection.
