Mexico’s biggest fortunes seek certainty outside the country
Thousands of family assets will be in the hands of millennial and Gen Z entrepreneurs in the coming years, far more inclined to invest abroad and move away from the industrial tradition
Mexico steps up its anti‑piracy drive ahead of the 2026 World Cup
Mexican authorities are stepping up the crackdown on counterfeit merchandise related to the soccer tournament, which is one of the points of contention with the United States in the USMCA review process
Roberto Lazzeri, the financier who will lead the critical relationship between Mexico and the US
President Claudia Sheinbaum is reinforcing her team with technical experts ahead of the review of the USMCA trade treaty and greater demands from Washington
Russian oil tanker headed for Cuba despite the US embargo
The Hong Kong-flagged ‘Sea Horse’ is expected to arrive in five days. It is carrying 200,000 barrels of diesel, enough for 10 days
Mexico’s Silicon Valley defies the shadow of organized crime
Despite the roadblocks and security operations, investors with an eye on the long term insist on the benefits of Guadalajara, one of the country’s most dynamic technology hubs
Precious metals boom catches the attention of organized crime in Mexico
Local and foreign mining companies are forced to pay protection money or hire suppliers linked to their extortionists in order to operate
Mexico’s new tax rules unsettle internet companies as government demands real‑time data access
Digital platforms will be required to give authorities live access to their data. The SAT defends the measure as a way to curb tax evasion and digitally enabled smuggling
Venezuelan economy clings to oil and banking to climb out of the abyss
The recovery of the Caribbean country will require new rules and large investments
The blow to tourism puts Cuba’s economy on the brink of collapse
Fuel shortages exacerbated by Trump’s pressure tactics are accelerating the island’s decline, which has already seen a sharp drop in visitors
Why oil has been at the center of Venezuela-US conflicts for decades
The relationship between the two countries is once again marked by the energy wealth of the Caribbean nation
Mexican peso defies uncertainty with forecasts of a new period of stability in 2026
The market consensus is that the exchange rate will remain in the range of 18 to 20 pesos per dollar with a slight tendency towards depreciation, given a still weak economy and attention to monetary policy decisions both at home and in the United States
Natural gas has the potential to be a bridge to renewable energy in Mexico
Half of the country’s electricity is generated with imported gas. For experts, this reality must be diversified, so that the country can achieve a sustainable framework
Mexico faces new trade front as tariffs spark tensions with China
The Mexican government has aligned itself with US interests, even though the Asian country is its second-largest supplier of goods and raw materials
Mexico prepares for tough USMCA treaty negotiations with the United States
The long list of trade barriers cited by the Trump administration includes energy, agriculture and intellectual property. The US president seeks to achieve gains not only in its balance of payments, but also in the political and immigration spheres
Engineers wanted: Mexico looks to join the global semiconductor race
The country is taking steps to make room for the next generation of professionals — but needs investment and stability in its relationship with the United States to capitalize on opportunity
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