Politics
Mexico Moves to Hike Worker Pay and Perks
Proposed legislation seeks to bolster worker rights across multiple sectors, potentially raising operational costs and compliance burdens for businesses.
Politics
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Politics
Sheinbaum Slams Reported US Plan to Hit Cartels From the Sky
Mexican President Sheinbaum rejects reported US plans for drone strikes on cartels in Mexico, calling it intervention. She stresses sovereignty, asserting Mexico coordinates with the US but isn't subordinate, and says strikes don't solve root causes of crime.
Business
Mexico Urged to Confront US Indifference on Regional Integration Amid Shifting Global Order
Academics warn Mexico must shed illusions and forge new strategy as Washington prioritizes domestic concerns and a potential return to ‘neo-imperialism’ looms.
Politics
Senate Vote Allows US Army Personnel into Mexico for Special Ops Training
Mexico's Senate unanimously approved US military entry for joint counter-narcotics training (JCET). Aimed at boosting special ops skills against cartels, the move navigates sovereignty concerns, emphasizing cooperation without subordination amid historical sensitivities.
United States
Trump Praises Mexico on Drugs, Migration, But Tariff Threat Persists
Trump praised Mexico's anti-drug/migration efforts, yet new tariffs loom (Apr 2). Ambassador nominee Johnson noted cooperation. Mexico's President Sheinbaum countered tariff justification with data showing reduced fentanyl flow. Mixed signals create uncertainty.
Politics
Data Integration at Heart of Mexico's Push to Solve Disappearances
Mexico's President Sheinbaum proposes reforms to enhance the search for missing persons. Key measures include a unified identity platform (CURP), national databases, and private sector involvement.
News
U.S.-Mexico Military Exercise Faces Scrutiny in Mexican Senate
Mexico's President Sheinbaum seeks Senate approval for 155 armed US troops to enter for joint training ("Ejercicio Bilateral Anfibio Fénix 2025"). The request passed the Marine Commission.