Latin American Pulse for Saturday, May 9, 2026
Argentina's Súper RIGI offers 15% corporate tax & zero export tariffs; Brent hits $101.26 as US-Iran clash; Lula-Trump tariff talks...
May 9, 2026Section
Mexico News in English
Mexico news in English from The Rio Times — politics, economy, trade, energy and culture.
Sheinbaum Pushes Back on Trump as Cartel Tensions Escalate
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's response to Trump's cartel threats came at the May 7 Mañanera del Pueblo
May 8, 2026
Mexico Stocks Above 70K — Triple Confirmation Ends the Correction
The S&P/BMV IPC closed at 70,019.45 on Thursday — above 70,000 for the first time since April 20 — as...
May 8, 2026
Banxico Cuts to 6.50% and Closes Two-Year Easing Cycle
Banxico cut rates 25 bps to 6.50% on May 7 in a 3-2 vote, ending a 14-cut cycle from 11.25%....
May 8, 2026
Latin American Pulse for Friday, May 8, 2026
Banxico confirms 25 bp cut to 6.50%, Lula meets Trump for 3 hours, Ibovespa drops 2.38%, Bradesco posts R$6.81B profit....
May 8, 2026
U.S. Attorney General Warns More Mexican Politicians Will Be Indicted
Acting AG Todd Blanche warned May 6 that more Mexican politicians face indictment after 10 charged April 30, including Sinaloa's...
May 7, 2026
Leaked Audios Tie Hernández, Milei to Anti-Sheinbaum Plot
Leaked Hondurasgate audios reveal a US$500K+ cross-border operation involving Hernández, Asfura, and Milei to attack Mexico's Sheinbaum and Colombia's Petro.
May 7, 2026
Banxico Set to End Easing Cycle With Final Cut to 6.50%
32 of 35 analysts forecast Banxico cuts 25bp to 6.50% on May 7, ending a 450bp easing cycle. What it...
May 7, 2026
Mexico Stocks Rally to 69,855 — 145 Points From 70,000 Retest
The S&P/BMV IPC surged 1.84% to 69,855.23 on Wednesday — the second consecutive rally above +1.8% — producing a two-session...
May 7, 2026