MEXICO

Advertisement
Oct 28 2024BUSINESS

Mexico's Trade Boom: A Closer Look

Mexico is seeing a significant increase in trade with the United States, especially since the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) came into force. This agreement allows products made in Mexico using foreign materials to be labeled as "Made in Mexico" and avoid certain tariffs. Companies li

reading time less than a minute
Oct 11 2024POLITICS

A New Mayor Starts in Mexico: What Now?

Last Thursday, a doctor named Gustavo Alarcón was sworn in as the new mayor of Chilpancingo, a city in southern Mexico. This happened just days after the previous mayor, Alejandro Arcos, was brutally killed and beheaded. Arcos had only been in office for a week. The city is caught in a violent fight

reading time less than a minute
Oct 07 2024BUSINESS

Mexico's Rising Appeal for Business and Challenges in Supply Chain Security

As global trade tensions escalate, Mexico has become an increasingly attractive destination for international companies looking to diversify their supply chains. Recent events like the blockage of the Suez Canal have sparked renewed interest from firms seeking alternatives to China. However, Mexico

reading time less than a minute
Oct 04 2024SCIENCE

The Power Behind Space Exploration

mPower Technology, a New Mexico-based startup, has secured a major space deal with Airbus Netherlands B.V. to provide solar power modules for over 200 satellites. The value of the contract remains undisclosed, but it's clear that this partnership will have a significant impact on the future of space

reading time less than a minute
Sep 30 2024CRIME

Money Laundering Moves to the Ice Cream Shop

In a surprising development, two Mexico-based businesses, an ice cream chain and a pharmacy, have been linked to the ruthless Sinaloa cartel by the U.S. Treasury Department. The cartel is responsible for a significant portion of fentanyl trafficking into the U.S., causing an alarming number of overd

reading time less than a minute
Sep 23 2024POLITICS

The Border Blues: A Complex Dance of Politics and Lives

The sun beats down on the desert landscape, casting a golden glow on the rustling tumbleweeds. The air is thick with the scent of creosote and the distant hum of a Border Patrol helicopter. This is the world of Robert Ardovino, a restaurateur who has seen the politics of immigration up close and per

reading time less than a minute
Sep 12 2024POLITICS

Is Mexico Barreling Towards a One-Party State?

Mexico's recent election has sent shockwaves throughout the country, with Morena, the party of outgoing President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO), dominating the polls. But beneath the surface, a more sinister trend is emerging. AMLO's judicial reform package, designed to give the party greater c

reading time less than a minute
Sep 06 2024POLITICS

Abortion Access Showdown: New Mexico's Clinic Sparks National Debate

A brand-new state-funded reproductive health clinic is taking shape in southern New Mexico, promising to be a beacon of hope for those seeking abortion services in a rapidly changing landscape. But this isn't just about New Mexico. The clinic is being built with $10 million in state funds, a clear

reading time less than a minute
Aug 28 2024POLITICS

Uncertainty Looms Over US-Mexico Air Travel: Election Turmoil Affects Viva Aerobus and Allegiant Air's Partnership

The recent election turmoil has taken a toll on the aviation industry, particularly derailing the partnership between Viva Aerobus and Allegiant Air. This collaboration was set to revolutionize US-Mexico air travel, providing passengers with more options and affordable fares. However, the current p

reading time less than a minute