Tuesday, January 20, 2026

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IMF maintains 1.5% growth forecast for Mexico in 2026

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The agency’s forecast is higher than that of other financial institutions, with the most recent Citi survey, for example, putting Mexico’s growth outlook at 0.3% for 2025 and 1.3% for 2026. 
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Mexico says FAA flight warnings are precautionary, have no operational impact

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The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Friday issued advisories urging U.S. airline pilots to "exercise caution" when flying over the Mexican Pacific and the Gulf of California due to military activities and GNSS interference.
Alejandro Rosales Castillo

Mexico captures an FBI ’10 most-wanted fugitive’

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Alejandro Rosales Castillo, a U.S. citizen, entered Mexico shortly after he allegedly murdered his co-worker and former girlfriend in August 2016.
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Screwworm is reaching wild animal populations in Mexico as it spreads

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Of the total active cases in Mexico, 343 are in cattle and 184 in dogs, while 45 pigs, 28 horses, 13 sheep, six goats, five cats and one farm bird are also infected by New World screwworm (NWS).
A man walks in front of a faded mural of the silhouette of President Claudia Sheinbaum, on Emiliano Zapata Street in Mexico City.

Mexico’s week in review: Sovereignty debate reaches boiling point as Trump ramps up pressure...

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The week of Jan. 12 commenced with high-stakes diplomacy over Trump's military threats and concluded with intensifying prospects of U.S. intervention, bookending days of showcased cartel arrests and security achievements.
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More aggressive audits made 2025 a record year for tax collection in Mexico

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Experts attribute 2025's record tax collection to the SAT’s new auditing strategy, which relies on artificial intelligence to carry out more comprehensive electronic audits.
An aerial view of an under-construction bridge leading to the thin peninsula that is Cancún's hotel zone

Transportation Ministry will reinforce Cancún’s nearly-complete Nichupté Bridge after photos show cracks

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Federal transportation officials say structure poses no risk but will add support pillars and conduct load tests before the bridge's inauguration.
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5.0 quake triggers alarm in Mexico City, shakes Guerrero

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The temblor was the largest of thousands of aftershocks from the 6.5 Jan. 2 earthquake near San Marcos, Guerrero, but no damage or injuries were reported.
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Mexican peso hits its strongest level against the dollar in over a year

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The peso closed at 17.65 to the dollar on Thursday, its strongest position in over 18 months.
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NYT: US is pressuring Mexico to allow US troops to fight cartels

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New reports show that post-Venezuela, the US is ramping up pressure on Mexico to allow US military action — even as some US lawmakers seek to block such actions.
Valeria Palacios

Veracruz student Valeria Palacios wins the World Education Medal

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With artifical intelligence and robotics, the 19-year-old college student from Veracruz tackled a range of social and environmental problems facing her community.