Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Sheinbaum Feb. 25, 2026

About Sheinbaum’s call with Trump this week: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped

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On Wednesday, Sheinbaum revealed that she spoke to U.S. President Trump the day after Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader "El Mencho" was fatally wounded during a military operation in Jalisco. This is what they talked about.
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Morena’s electoral reform would shrink the Senate, cut election budget and...

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It would also support the use of electronic voting, reduce political parties' permitted per-day advertising time on TV and radio and eliminate the free ride that "plurinomial" candidates now enjoy.
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Mexican cinema leaves its mark on the famed Berlin International Film...

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Two Mexican directors, Fernando Eimbcke and Fernanda Tovar (making her directorial debut), took home awards for their feature films "Moscas" and "Chicas tristes."
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Banamex report sees 30% of formal jobs in Mexico being replaced by AI

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But Mexico still has a window of opportunity to manage the transition so that it shifts rather than ends employment, reduces inequality and increases productivity.
aid shipment leaving on a boat to Cuba

Mexico sends 1,200 tonnes of food to Cuba in second major batch of aid

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The latest shipment of aid comes after the Papaloapan and another Navy vessel, the Isla Holbox, transported 814 tonnes of provisions to Cuba earlier this month.
A wide-angle view of the towering limestone walls of Sumidero Canyon in Chiapas, Mexico, rising above the Grijalva River under a blue, cloudy sky.

Opinion: El Mencho’s death has changed how people look at Mexico — but it...

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Can all the beauty, history and fun Mexico offers shine through the current filter of sensational El Mencho headlines? Mexican Canadian Ian Ostroff tells us why he's betting on Mexico to overcome the negative press.
Salma Hayek with Culture Minister Claudia Curiel de Icaza and President Claudia Sheinbaum

Sheinbaum, joined by Salma Hayek, unveils tax incentive to boost film industry

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The 30% income tax credit aims to boost Mexican cinema, particularly independent productions, while diversifying content, promoting works in Indigenous languages and ensuring more transparent use of resources.
Mexico's Supreme Court

In Bloomberg report, business sector bashes Mexico’s new judiciary, calling it erratic and biased

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Just over five months after the new judges were sworn in, Mexico's court system is "in disarray," according to a dozen current and former judicial employees as well as business leaders surveyed by Bloomberg.
A Nissan factory in Aguascalientes, Mexico

Chinese automakers BYD, Geely are bidding on Mexico’s shuttered Aguascalientes Nissan plant

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A win by either would give China's auto sector the foothold in Mexico it has been seeking for years. But there's a third competitor in the mix — Vietnamese EV maker VinFast.
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Opinion: Could Mexico make America great again? The trends in bilateral services trade

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Pedro Casas, CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce, explains why services trade with Mexico creates U.S. jobs, delivers a consistent surplus, injects huge amounts of money into the U.S. economy, and strengthens the broader North American platform that enables both countries to compete globally.
Coppel store, Coppel department store facade and signage, BanCoppel, Afore Coppel, Agustín Coppel Luken, Enrique Tamayo, Guadalajara, Jalisco, México, January, 14, 2026.

Retail chain Coppel to invest US $830M, open 80 new stores

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The financing is expected to support the creation of 2,500 direct jobs in 2026, adding to Grupo Coppel’s existing workforce of over 130,000 and consolidating the company’s position as one of the top 10 employers in Mexico.
Sheinbaum at the signing of an agreement with vaccine producer Moderna

Mexico to produce mRNA vaccines under new agreement with Moderna

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President Sheinbaum announced on Monday the signing of an agreement between the Health Ministry, state-owned medical company Birmex, Mexican pharmaceutical company Liomont and U.S. pharmaceutical firm Moderna to produce vaccines and scientific research.
Aerial shot of 4 apple pickers

Opinion: Could Mexico make America great again? The bilateral agriculture relationship

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In this week's article, the CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico Pedro Casas provides four reasons why Mexico is extraordinarily relevant to the U.S. agricultural industry.
Mexico City, Mexico – August 15, 2020: Empty streets while the Covid pandemic took on the city and posters warning people to stay inside their houses

Business confidence in Mexico hits its lowest point in 3 years

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Economic weakness (just 0.7% growth in 2025), inflationary challenges, new tariffs and anxiety over the scheduled review of the USMCA trade agreement are likely contributing factors.
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Grupo Modelo’s plan to make Mexico the World Cup’s best host country: Beer everywhere

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Not all World Cup competition will be on the pitches this summer. Each of the three hosting nations wants to be considered the best host, and Mexico is in it to win.
The entrance to a Walmart store

Mexico’s biggest retailer turns to a viral videogame to find tech talent

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Walmart México has created custom coding challenges within the massively popular game, becoming the first Latin American company to recruit through the platform as Mexico emerges as a regional tech hub.