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The stories that matter most today. Updated Nov 11, 4:30 PM ET.
Mexico Navy Reports 119 Arrests in MichoacánMexico's Navy reports 119 arrests and more than US$287 million in damage to criminal groups in Michoacán, a state central to US avocado supply.
Wed 9:55 AM ET
- Mexico Grid Share Sale Now Up to US$867M
Mexico's state power firm launched investor meetings for a grid share sale that market estimates put at up to US$867 million.
Tue 6:07 PM ET
- Mexico Car Exports Fall 17.9%; Strike Eases
Mexico's car output fell 17.7% in October, with 76.6% of exports going to the US, while an INE strike eased and an alleged cartel leader was arrested.
Wed 1:15 AM ET
- Mexicali Hunger Strike Targets Power Rates
A Mexicali Valley activist announced a hunger and liquid strike on 10 November, asking the governor to seek lower CFE electricity rates.
Wed 4:47 AM ET
- Ternium Gains Mexico Steel Market Share
Ternium reported third-quarter sales of US$4.64 billion and says it is winning Mexican market share from imported steel, with Q4 profit seen steady.
Wed 10:06 AM ET
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Mexican Judge Held in Colombia on US Charges
Mexican judge Luis Benítez Alcántara was arrested in Colombia over an alleged US$2 million bribe. What US prosecutors allege and what is unknown.
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Mexico’s Simec to Buy Argentine Steelmaker
Grupo Simec agreed on 10 November 2026 to buy Argentina's Acerbrag from Brazil's Votorantim. No price was given...
Mexicali Hunger Strike Targets Power Rates
Activist Marisela Barboza announced a hunger and liquid strike in Mexicali on 10 November, asking the governor to...
Chedraui and Toka Team Up on Phone Payments
Chedraui and Toka announced that Toka app users can pay by phone barcode at 755 Chedraui stores in...
Mexico’s Election Agency Faces US$320M Cut
Mexico's lower house backed a 2027 budget that cuts election agency INE by about US$320 million; its chief...
Chihuahua Denies Governor Knew of US Agents
Chihuahua's state prosecutor says its file shows Governor Maru Campos was kept in the dark on US agents;...
Mexico-Jamaica Tie Opens in Kingston
Mexico play Jamaica in Kingston on Nov. 14 at 8 p.m. ET and in Monterrey on Nov. 17...
Mexico Car Exports Fall 17.9%; Strike Eases
Mexico's car exports fell 17.9% in October, a voter card strike eased, and forces arrested an alleged cartel...
Mexico Stocks Hold Flat as Peso Weakens 0.5%
Mexico's IPC stock index edged up 0.04% to 71,894 while the peso lost 0.5% on hot US inflation....