Mexico
Mexico - May 2023
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- Introduction
Security
- Armed forces face scrutiny
Corruption
- Scandal at flagship governmental body deepens
Security
- Private security firm implicated in deadly fire
Mining
- Mining reforms to curb exploration and investment
Science & technology
- New science law unlikely to solve brain drain
Finance
- Challenges as rural financial agency disappeared
Exports
- Record exports suggest nearshoring progress
Economic Highlights
- Economic Highlights
This May 2023 issue of the Latin American Regional Report: Mexico begins by looking at Mexico’s armed forces, which are under great scrutiny following renewed accusations that the defence ministry (Sedena) has been spying on citizens, particularly those investigating abuses by the military.
Mexico - April 2023
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- Introduction
Security
- Landmark trial reveals systemic corruption
Health
- Renewed concerns as new influx of Cuban doctors arrive
Security
- Colima ranked as world’s deadliest city
Energy
- Focus on energy sovereignty unlikely to solve Pemex’s problems
Infrastructure
- Tren Maya on track despite mounting challenges
Tourism
- Bullish about tourism
Trade
- Dispute with Vulcan Materials sours US trade relations
Finance
- Trouble for local broadcaster TV Azteca
Economic Highlights
- Economic Highlights
This April 2023 issue of the Latin American Regional Report: Mexico begins with the landmark trial of Mexico’s former drug czar, Genaro García Luna, in New York.
Mexico - March 2023
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- Introduction
Security
- Maras in Mexico
Corruption
- Corruption looms large
Security
- Concerns rise over missing anti-mining activists
Politics
- Renewed concerns over nationalisation of lithium reserves
Aviation
- Local airlines face tough times
Finance
- Much to be done to improve public spending accountability
Labour
- Women’s labour participation remains poor
Economic Highlights
- Economic Highlights
This March 2023 issue of the Latin American Regional Report: Mexico begins with reports that public transport drivers in southern Mexico – and Chiapas state in particular – have fallen victim to extortion from Central American street gangs.
Mexico - February 2023
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- Introduction
Security
- Recapturing Ovidio Guzmán López
Politics
- Partial electoral reform pushed through
Security
- Prison break highlights systemic flaws
Finance
- Peso’s strong performance expected to continue
Law
- Strict anti-tobacco laws to impact business
Tourism
- Taxi trouble in Quintana Roo
Aviation
- Planned cargo flight change to go ahead despite concerns
Economic Highlights
- Economic Highlights
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.
Mexico - January 2023
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- Introduction
Migration
- Title 42 evades lifting - again
Security
- Guanajuato registers another deadly year
Femicides
- Demands rise for improved femicide investigations
Society
- Social progress stagnates
Economy
- Much-needed minimum wage rise takes effect
Labour
- Paid holiday increased for workers
Trade
- Tensions over plan to ban imports of GM corn
Economic Highlights
- Economic Highlights
This January 2023 issue of Latin American Regional Report: Mexico begins by looking at Title 42 – the controversial measure that allows US authorities to rapidly expel migrants of certain nationalities to Mexico.