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. 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 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

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.

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 […]
1st Semifinalists of ‘México Canta por la Paz y Contra las Adicciones’ Announced in the United States

The Mexican Government, through the Ministry of Culture, announced this Friday the first eight semifinalists of the contest México Canta por la Paz y Contra las Adicciones (“Mexico Sings for Peace and Against Addictions”), who will compete in the East Region Semifinal in the United States on August 17. This marks Phase 3 of the […]
Mexican Government Streamlines Household Goods Redtape for Migrants Repatriated from the US

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

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 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 […]
The Mexican Government’s Security Cabinet reports on the results obtained from ‘Operation Northern Border’ on July 17, 2025.

Since the operation began on February 5, some 5,376 suspects have been arrested and 4,366 firearms, 711,840 rounds of ammunition of various calibers, 20,739 magazines, 46,193.8 kg of drugs, including 310.89 kg of fentanyl, 3,932 vehicles, and 686 properties have been seized, according to the Security Cabinet of the Government of Mexico. These actions were […]
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 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 […]