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Mexico - February 2023
Introduction
This February 2023 issue of Latin American Regional Report: Mexico begins with the arrest of Ovidio Guzmán López, son of infamous former drug kingpin Joaquín ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán Loera, on 5 January.... Read More
Security
Mexico’s security forces began 2023 in a triumphant manner.... Read More
Politics
The issue of electoral reform came to a head at the end of last year.... Read More
Security
A major breakout from a state prison in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua state, on 1 January was due to “a system of corruption”, according to the then-Chihuahua state attorney general (AG) Roberto Fierro Duarte.... Read More
Finance
Following a strong performance towards the end of 2022, Mexico’s currency maintained its strength during the first month of 2023.... Read More
Law
The most recent modifications to Mexico’s anti-smoking law came into effect on 15 January.... Read More
Tourism
On 23 January, the US Embassy in Mexico issued a security alert for US citizens in Quintana Roo state, where many of the country’s top tourist destinations are located.... Read More
Aviation
A government decree closing off Mexico City (CDMX)’s Benito Juárez International Airport (AICM) to cargo flights came into effect on 2 February.... Read More
Economic Highlights
MEXICO | Inflation and interest rates on the up.... Read More
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- Introduction
- Recapturing Ovidio Guzmán López
- Partial electoral reform pushed through
- Prison break highlights systemic flaws
- Peso’s strong performance expected to continue
- Strict anti-tobacco laws to impact business
- Taxi trouble in Quintana Roo
- Planned cargo flight change to go ahead despite concerns
- Economic Highlights