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Peso rises for seventh straight day as dollar weakens on US-Iran...
The peso has surged over 4% since late March, buoyed by an increased appetite for risk following the US-Iran ceasefire.
Chinese car imports drop steeply under Mexico’s new tariffs, even as...
Despite Chinese cars' growing popularity in Mexico, imports dropped precipitously after Mexico's new tariffs took effect in January.
Mexico in Numbers: The 10 largest companies in Mexico
State-owned oil company Pemex leads the list of Mexico's biggest companies, in this week's edition of Mexico in Numbers.
Deloitte report: Mexico’s economic benefits from hosting World Cup could reach US $2.25B
Mexico has much to gain as host of the World Cup, including prestige, respect, and a skyhigh international image. But there's also money to be made, perhsaps as much US $2.25 billion.
GAC airs plans to be the first Chinese automaker to build cars in Mexico
Though Chinese automobiles are a familiar option for Mexican consumers, no Chinese carmaker manufactures its products locally. Avoiding a 50% tariff is an incentive for changing the situation.
One country is winning the US-China trade war: Mexico
U.S. Census Bureau data shows that Mexico has benefited from an escalation of the U.S.-China trade war during U.S. President Donald Trump's second term, as well as increased U.S. protectionism against Canada.
CFE greenlights grid connection for 130-MW wind project in Tamaulipas
Vancouver-based clean energy developer Revolve Renewable Power is at the mid to advanced stage on two wind energy projects in Mexico’s northeast: EL24 in Tamaulipas and the 400-MW Presa Nueva project in Nuevo León, with two more projects in development.
Kia to invest US $600M in Nuevo León, boosting EV production
The announcement came during a working visit to South Korea and Japan by Nuevo León Governor Samuel García, who was busy promoting Nuevo León as a destination for industrial and technological capital — as well as World Cup tourists.
Mexico’s exports to US up 4.2% even as auto sector revenue plunges
U.S. data shows that Mexico's exports of passenger cars to the United States were worth $5.14 billion in the first two months of 2026, down 27.5% from $7.1 billion in the same period of 2025.
Walmart wants to reach 99% of Mexican households by 2029 with US $2.4B investment
Walmart, already the largest retailer in Latin America, currently operates just under 3,000 stores in Mexico and reaches an estimated 75% of Mexican households.
Finance Ministry forecasts economic rebound of up to 2.8% this year after a sluggish 2025
The Mexican Finance Ministry projects economic growth of up to 2.8% this year, marking a potential recovery from 2025's near-recession — but some experts are less optimistic.
Mexico seeks solutions to Vulcan Materials mine dispute as US lawmakers threaten sanctions
The U.S. is considering a bill to protect its business assets abroad, with a specific case in mind: Mexico's long-running dispute with an American-owned mine in Playa del Carmen.
Mexico’s soaring tech exports have taken the lead over the automotive sector
A perfect storm of reduced U.S. imports from China, USMCA protection from new tariffs and increasingly sophisticated local manufacturing has sent Mexico's tech exports skyrocketing.
Opinion: What might a regional utopia look like? Part 2
In this week's essay, CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico Pedro Casas explains why the North American region needs a deliberate strategy that puts small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) at the center.
C3ntro Telecom hits halfway mark on US $280M fiber route from Querétaro to Phoenix
The cross-border fiber optic network is designed to meet the surging connectivity demands of artificial intelligence and data centers and will extend high-speed internet to key cities along Mexico’s Pacific corridor.
What do Mexico’s latest job numbers tell us about the economy?
After the loss of 705,427 positions in January, Mexico added almost 600,000 new jobs last month. But there's an important catch: just under 500,000 of those new roles are self-employed or unpaid.
