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Mexico’s week in review: Mexico leans into protectionism as the year...
Tariffs, both real and threatened, shaped headlines the second week of December, as Mexico sought to resolve a water dispute with the U.S.
The MND News Quiz of the Week: December 13th
Style, soccer and summiting pyramids: Have you been keeping up with the news this week?
Inside the binational effort to clean up the Rio Grande
Nuevo Laredo used to dump millions of gallons of raw sewage into the Rio Grande daily. Now the city is cleaning up its act, thanks to a determined mayor with support on both sides of the border.
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Despite court ruling, Puerto Vallarta plans to apply a modified foreign tourist tax
Municipal authorities are sure they have addressed the concerns of the Supreme Court, which had tossed out the tax law as vague and unconstitutional.
American skydiver unhurt after awkward landing in downtown Mexico City
The 36-year-old reportedly jumped out of a small plane after midnight Tuesday, aiming for the Historic Center. He ended up landing a block from the Alameda and Bellas Artes.
Forbes again names Claudia Sheinbaum one of the world’s 5 most powerful women
The magazine noted the Mexican president's use of nearshoring to lure investment places her at "the center of the manufacturing transformation in North America.”
China urges Mexico to reverse 50% tariffs ‘as soon as possible’
The new tariffs are not a political measure but rather aim to protect Mexican industry from cheap imports, Economy Minister Ebrard said Thursday.
Like so many things, the traditional Christmas posada costs more this year
The Mexican tradition of the posada — that Christmastime party for family, friends and neighbors — is still strong today. Unfortunately, so is the Mexican tradition of inflation.
Sheinbaum: Trump administration so far deporting fewer people than Biden
Since U.S. President Trump took office on Jan. 20, an average of 472 people per day have been deported to Mexico from the U.S. — about 100 fewer per day than during the Biden administration.
Vape sellers could face up to 8 years in prison under new law
The Senate is expected to easily pass the new penalties, but opposition lawmakers claim that criminalizing production and not vape use opens the door to organized crime.
Congress approves new tariffs on goods from China and non-FTA countries
The proposed tariffs range from 5% to 50% and will apply to auto parts, light vehicles, plastic, toys, textiles, furniture, footwear, clothing, aluminum, glass and hundreds of other imports.
