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Controlling Water to Control Trade: From the Canal to the Isthmus

In the 20th century, oil dominated political decisions, wars, and the global economy. Today, without much fanfare, water has begun to take center stage in geopolitical strategies.

In the 20th century, oil dominated political decisions, wars, and the global economy. Today, without much fanfare, water has begun to take center stage in geopolitical strategies. And it’s not just about water as a vital resource for drinking or farming. It’s about water as infrastructure: rivers, canals, ports, basins, reservoirs — that is, as […]

Sheinbaum: ‘There is no reason whatsoever for sanctions’ over air cargo relocation

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo said that there is no justification for the United States to impose sanctions on Mexico following air cargo relocation. Photo: Goverment of Mexico

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo said on Monday, July 21, that there is no justification for the United States to impose sanctions on Mexico following the relocation of cargo operations from Mexico City International Airport (AICM) to Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA). During her morning press conference, the president stated:“There is no reason whatsoever for […]

Restoring Peace to Sinaloa, a Priority for the Mexican Goverment

Restoring Peace to Sinaloa, a Priority for the Mexican Goverment. Photo: Goverment of Mexico

At a press conference in the municipality of Culiacán, Minister of Security and Citizen Protection Omar García Harfuch highlighted that the reinforcement of public security in Sinaloa from October 1, 2024, to July 16, 2025, has resulted in the arrest of nearly 15,000 suspects, the seizure of more than 3,000 firearms and 53 tons of […]

The Mexican Government’s Security Cabinet reports on the results obtained from ‘Operation Northern Border’ on July 18, 19, and 20, 2025.

The Mexican Government's Security Cabinet reports on the results obtained from Operation Northern Border on July 18, 19, and 20, 2025. Photo: Goverment of Mexico

Since the operation began on February 5, some 5,462 suspects have been arrested and 4,433 firearms, 718,616 rounds of ammunition of various calibers, 20,993 magazines, 46,459 kg of drugs, including 311 kg of fentanyl, 3,996 vehicles, and 697 properties have been seized, according to the Security Cabinet of the Government of Mexico. These actions were […]

Mexican Government Streamlines Household Goods Redtape for Migrants Repatriated from the US

The Mexican Government announced the modernization of the Household Goods paperwork procedures and the implementation of a new Consular Service Model. Photo: Goverment of Mexico.

On Friday, the Mexican Government announced a major administrative simplification to facilitate the return of Mexican nationals from the United States, through the modernization of the Household Goods (Menaje de Casa) paperwork procedures and the implementation of a new Consular Service Model. During President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo’s morning press conference, Minister of Foreign Relations Juan […]

Mexican Government FINABIEN Paisan@ Card to Protect Remittances from U.S. Tax

President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo introduced the new FINABIEN Paisan@ Card, promoted by Financiera para el Bienestar. Photo: Goverment of Mexico

With the aim of protecting remittances sent by Mexicans in the United States from a new tax announced in Washington, President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo introduced the new FINABIEN Paisan@ Card, promoted by Financiera para el Bienestar. During her morning press conference, the President explained that this card offers a secure and accessible alternative for Mexican […]

Five Years On, USMCA Reshapes Trade: US Shifts Closer to North American Partners

As the USMCA reaches its five-year milestone, a new study by the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center reveals a significant reorientation of U.S. trade patterns.

As the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) reaches its five-year milestone, a new study by the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center reveals a significant reorientation of U.S. trade patterns, moving supply chains away from distant rivals and closer to home. “The USMCA has increased U.S. exports and helped rebalance supply chains, strengthening U.S. trade,” the report […]

Mexico Achieves 100% Simplification of Consular Paperwork with New Digital Model

Mexico’s Minister of Foreign Relations Juan Ramón de la Fuente announced that the country has achieved 100 percent simplification of consular paperwork. Photo: X @ConsulmexSFO

Mexico’s Minister of Foreign Relations Juan Ramón de la Fuente announced that the country has achieved 100 percent simplification of consular paperwork procedures, as part of a federal strategy to provide better service to Mexican nationals abroad. During President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo’s morning press conference, the Minister of Foreign Relations emphasized that this progress is […]