Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Claudia Sheinbaum stands at the presidential podium during her daily press conference, talking about US tariffs

Sheinbaum ‘ready’ for US tariffs: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped

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On the eve of U.S. President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day," President Sheinbaum says Mexico is prepared with responses to whatever tariffs the U.S. may impose.
A plate of tacos al pastor being held in an unseen person's hand as they use their other hand to squeez lime juice onto the tacos

Mexicans spent nearly US $2.5B on tacos in 2024

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Thanks to international exposure and the convenience of food-delivery apps, the taco is more popular than ever in Mexico and around the world.
Los Alegres de Barranco band poses with instruments and cowboy hats

US revokes visas of Mexican band who paid homage to cartel...

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The band Los Alegres del Barranco is at the center of a heated controversy after paying tribute to notorious drug lord Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes during a recent concert.

Why are drunk drivers in Mexico City taken to the ‘Little Bull’?

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If you fail a breathalyzer at a Mexico City drunk driving checkpoint, you're headed for Miguel Hidalgo where you'll join the ranks of the stars and politicians who've spent 20 to 36 hours at 'El Torito.'
Kristi Noem and President Trump

Homeland Security Secretary outlines Trump’s ‘wishlist’ for Mexico to sidestep tariffs

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The list of requests was presented to President Sheinbaum by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, who suggested Mexico may still be able to avoid tariffs before Wednesday.
A stack of tortillas with a hand at the top, pulling a couple of tortillas off the stack.

UNAM designs a ‘supertortilla’ to fight malnutrition in Mexico

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According to federal data, over 18% of Mexicans lack access to quality nutritional food, while obesity and diabetes are prevalent in Mexico.
A group of older men and women stand in front of a screen reading OriGen Health Research Center

Tec de Monterrey partners with University of Texas to launch Latino health research center

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Through the international partnership, researchers hope to develop better healthcare solutions for Latino communities.

Durango secures investment of nearly US $4 billion for new data center and fertilizer plant

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The project, billed as part of Sheinbaum's Plan México economic development plan, is expected to create thousands of jobs in the rural northern state.
Hands hold a phone with the Tala microlending application open

US microlender Tala to expand operations in Mexico

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The company is looking to grow its more than 3 million clients in Mexico, many of whom are small business owners.
A Pemex tanker makes fuel deliveries

Pemex to pay back US $6.4B in debt by the end of April

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Pemex, one of the world's most indebted oil companies, is facing a crisis that threatens its operations. Can President Sheinbaum's latest plans stabilize the company?
BYD charging station

FT: China is withholding approval for BYD’s Mexico plant due to tech concerns

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Sources cited by The Financial Times revealed that Chinese EV company BYD sees Mexico’s allegiance to the U.S. as a potential dealbreaker in its nearshoring plans.
DHL boxes move down a conveyor belt in an industrial facility

DHL launches its ‘most advanced’ operational hub in Querétaro

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The US $120-million expansion triples the capacity of its Querétaro facility, making it the logistic giant's "most advanced" hub in Latin Amaerica.
A store sign reading "Mabe: Made in Mexico" surrounded by refrigerators, stoves and other appliances

Mabe announces investment of nearly US $670M in Mexico

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The company expressed its commitment to Mexico as it shared plans to expand and refurbish 15 factories across the country.
Image of US currency bills of various denominations in a pile around a single Mexican peso coin, which hit a a 4-month high on Friday

Mexican peso hits a 4-month high at less than 20 to the dollar

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Mexico's currency hasn't been on such solid footing since last November.
Close up images of Mexican peso bills of various denominations along with a US five dollar bill

Peso posts best rate against US dollar so far in 2025

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At its peak strength of 20.05 to the U.S. dollar Thursday morning, the peso reached a 0.6% appreciation compared to its closing position of 20.18 on Wednesday.
Facade of the entrance to a Walmart store in Mexico.

Walmart México to invest US $123M throughout state of Tamaulipas

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Walmart México already has invested in 77 stores and clubs in the state that provide a total of 3,800 permanent direct jobs, according to the company.