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National Guard arrests truck driver hauling 66,000 liters of illegal fuel

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Fuel theft has long been a problem in Mexico, including in México state and the Red Triangle region of the neighboring state of Puebla. The Sheinbaum administration is making strides to put an end to the dangerous business.
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Deloitte report: Mexico’s economic benefits from hosting World Cup could reach...

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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.
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A win for whales in their suit against huge vessels in...

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The novel lawsuit, with Gulf of California whales serving as the plaintiffs, is based on the principle that whales are equally entitled to a safe and liveable habitat as human beings.
Samara, Russia - April 16, 2024: Stela with Gac Motor logo against a sky background. Gac Motor is a Chinese automobile manufacturer

GAC airs plans to be the first Chinese automaker to build cars in Mexico

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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.
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One country is winning the US-China trade war: Mexico

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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

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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.

Walmart wants to reach 99% of Mexican households by 2029 with US $2.4B investment

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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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.

Are animal spirits returning to the business community in Mexico? A perspective from our CEO

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Is optimism returning to Mexico's business community? MND CEO Travis Bembenek thinks the famed animal spirits may finally be stirring.

Peso breaks past 18 to the dollar after Banxico’s surprise rate cut

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The peso slid past 18 per dollar Friday for the first time since December, as Banxico's interest rate cut combined with rising inflation, an unexpected trade deficit and Middle East tensions to rattle markets.

Bucking expectations, central bank cuts interest rate despite inflationary pressures

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Banxico cut its key interest rate to 6.75% on Thursday despite rising inflation — a split 3-2 board decision that caught most analysts off guard.