Mexico Blackouts Hit Yucatán Businesses as CFE Restores Power After ‘Vandalism’
Mexico blackouts: Yucatán, Quintana Roo and Chiapas lost power on 31 August. The CFE blames vandalism on 400 kV lines;...
September 1, 2026Section
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Mexico Foreign Investment Screening Bill Puts Security Chiefs at the Table as Textile Makers Accuse China
Mexico's bill lets security ministries vet foreign stakes above 49 percent in strategic sectors, as textile makers accuse China of...
September 1, 2026
Sheinbaum Second Report Economy: Mixed Verdict Behind the Record FDI Headline
Sheinbaum's second Informe touts record FDI, but new investment hit a 2014 low, Chinese capital a four-year low and Mexican...
September 1, 2026
Mexico Fuel Price Pact Runs to February 2027 as Diesel Cap Drops
Mexico's fuel price pact now runs to February 2027: regular gasoline stays under 24 pesos and the diesel reference drops...
September 1, 2026
Gustavo Petro Chooses Mexico for His First Trip Abroad as Ex-President
Gustavo Petro is in Mexico on his first trip abroad since leaving Colombia's presidency, closing Wednesday with a lecture at...
September 1, 2026
Sheinbaum Second Report Today: Record FDI Headline Meets US Screening Pressure
Sheinbaum delivers her second report today with record FDI as headline, while Washington pushes investment screening and Chinese auto imports...
September 1, 2026
Mexican Peso August Rally Delivers Best Month Since April in Broad Market Gains
The Mexican peso August gain of 1.9% was its best month since April, as Mexico sold samurai bonds, bank credit...
September 1, 2026
Mexico Markets: IPC & the Peso
Mexico's S&P/BMV IPC slipped 0.08% to 65,430.32 points on Monday, while the peso strengthened to around 17 per dollar. Here...
September 1, 2026
Volkswagen Puebla Layoffs Still Unnumbered as State Lines Up 4,000 Jobs
Volkswagen Puebla layoffs still have no official number, but the state has readied about 4,000 vacancies and may review the...
September 1, 2026