Wednesday, February 5, 2025

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Sheinbaum Feb. 2025

81% of Mexicans back Sheinbaum, making her the world’s second most-loved...

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Sheinbaum's soaring approval rating was measured before her successful negotiations with U.S. President Trump to suspend the 25% tariffs, an achievement that received widespread praise.
USAID

Trump’s shutdown of USAID threatens millions in annual aid to Mexico

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President Claudia Sheinbaum responded to news of USAID’s impending closure positively, even though many civic initiatives in Mexico rely on its funding.
Two Mexican men kneeling in the dirt holding young trees with yellow flowers. The trees are in temporary pots. They are preparing to plant the trees in holes dug in the soil in front of them.

La Paz’s Urban Lungs program advances, planting 300 new trees

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The Baja California Sur city's municipal reforestation program is tackling one of Mexico's worst urban air pollution profiles, one planted tree at a time.
Jacaranda tree blooming in between city buildings.

When do the jacarandas bloom in Mexico? Earlier than they used to

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Jacarandas' purple flowers signal spring in Mexico City. Learn why some are now blooming as early as January and where to spot these iconic trees in the capital.
Avocados Super Bowl 2025

Mexican producers exported over 110,000 tonnes of avocados for Super Bowl guac

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More than 110,000 tonnes of avocados — equivalent to over 250 million pieces of the green fruit — were sent to the United States ahead of this year’s Super Bowl on Feb. 9. 
Facade of Bank of Mexico building in Mexico City, done in a classical style of architecture with arches, pillars, and balconies at each upper floor window

Banxico survey lowers Mexico’s growth forecast for 2025 to 1%

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The 40 economic analysts interviewed for the new Banxico survey also revised their 2025 inflation predictions upward to 3.83%.
Prime Minister Trudeau announced the news following a phone call he held with President Trump on Monday, in which both agreed to pause new tariffs for 30 days.

Joining US, Canada designates Mexican cartels as terrorist organizations

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The move prompted criticism from Sheinbaum, who said, “There are other forms of cooperation ... that would better assist in combating the fentanyl crisis in the United States.”
Praise for Mexico's first female president rolled in on Monday after she announced that she had reached a deal with United States President Donald Trump averting 25% tariffs.

Sheinbaum receives praise for ‘acing’ tariff negotiations with Trump

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Voices from across the political spectrum celebrated Sheinbaum's leadership on Monday while recognizing the need for caution when dealing with the Trump administration.
Mexican pesos and US dollar bills

Peso stumbles then rebounds after Sheinbaum dodges Trump tariffs

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The Mexican peso fell to nearly 21.3 to the US dollar before recovering Monday afternoon.
Beep beep! A fleet of 400 golf carts just gained legislative approval to operate as public transportation in Tulum.

Fleet of 400 golf carts authorized for public transportation in Tulum

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The low-speed vehicles will operate in various areas, including downtown Tulum, Jaguar Park and the coastal zone.
firearms retrieved by CBP at Eagle Pass in Jan. 2025

Texas man charged with trafficking dozens of firearms into Mexico

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents found 40 rifles, six shotguns, one pistol, 80 magazines and two rifle scopes in an inspection at Eagle Pass, Texas.