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Mexico - September 2022
Introduction
The first article in this September 2022 issue of Latin American Regional Report: Mexico looks at the capture of veteran drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero.... Read More
Security
The capture of veteran drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero on 15 July made headlines around the world.... Read More
Narcotics
Mexico’s defence ministry (Sedena) secured “a historic seizure” of 542kg of the synthetic opioid fentanyl in Culiacán municipality, Sinaloa state, on 4 July.... Read More
Security
In July, two incidents sparked speculation over the extent of presence that the powerful Sinaloa drug trafficking organisation (DTO) exerts in Mexico City (CDMX).... Read More
Investment
On 22 August, Mexico’s economy ministry (SE) released preliminary figures showing that foreign direct investment (FDI) in the country totalled US$27.5bn during the first six months of the year.... Read More
Security
A wave of violence which afflicted several parts of Mexico in early August caused alarm among some of the country’s largest business organisations which issued statements highlighting concerns over the impact of organised crime on the legal economy.... Read More
Mining
Mexico’s mining chamber (Camimex) released its yearly report on 23 August, stating that the sector grew 7.1% during 2021.... Read More
Inflation
Mexico’s federal transport ministry (SCT) announced on 10 August that it would cap the rates charged by railway companies in an effort to curb the increase in inflation, particularly of basic foodstuffs that are distributed by train, such as corn and wheat.... Read More
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- Introduction
- The consequences of Caro Quintero’s arrest
- Fighting fentanyl production
- Sinaloa DTO gaining ground in CDMX?
- Challenges remain despite positive FDI figures
- Violence highlights economic cost of organised crime
- Despite recovery, mining sector faces difficulties for growth
- Railway rates cap unlikely to reduce food inflation
- Economic Highlights