Mexico

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Mexico - October 2026

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The first article in this October edition of the Latin American Regional Report: Mexico concerns a wave of explosive attacks against police and military targets, which has pushed the growing use of bombs and landmines by organised crime groups in Mexico onto the political agenda.

Mexico - September 2026

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Introduction
- Introduction
Migration
- ICE deaths strain US relations
Security
- Progress in combatting femicide?
- Renewed concerns over journalist safety
Education
- Gov’t shutters private military-style schools
Investment
- FDI hits historic high, but new investments fall
Trade
- Gov’t looks to Asia to diversify
- Challenges remain as US border reopened to livestock
Economic Highlights
- Economic Highlights

The first article in this September edition of the Latin American Regional Report: Mexico concerns the increase of deaths among Mexican nationals in the custody of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and during ICE field operations, which has become a point of friction in the US-Mexico relationship in recent months.

Mexico - August 2026

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Introduction
- Introduction
Security & Diplomacy
- Tensions rise as US eyes corruption
Security & Justice
- Search collectives demand justice
Politics & Justice
- High-profile case sparks domestic violence concerns
Trade
- Major blow as US refuses to extend USMCA
Economy
- Gross fixed capital formation rebounds
Tourism
- World Cup tourism numbers present a mixed picture
Economic Highlights
- Economic Highlights

The first article in this August edition of the Latin American Regional Report: Mexico concerns the targeting of allegedly corrupt Mexican officials by the US administration of President Donald Trump, as part of its wider campaign against drug cartels.

Mexico - July 2026

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Introduction
- Introduction
Politics
- Election annulment reform causes controversy
Politics & Security
- Tensions with Chihuahua
Environment
- Environmental challenges loom large
Economy
- World Cup economic boost blunted by protests
- Banxico set to keep rates on hold until end of year
Energy
- Pemex and Petrobras to join forces
Economic Highlights
- Economic Highlights

The first article in this July edition of the Latin American Regional Report: Mexico looks at a recently approved constitutional reform that allows the annulment of elections in the case of foreign interference.

Mexico - June 2026

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Introduction
- Introduction
Security & Politics
- Sheinbaum in tight spot as US escalates campaign against cartels
Diplomacy
- Patching up relations with Spain
Trade
- Mexico and US begin USMCA talks without Canada
- Mexico signs updated trade deal with EU
Finance
- Gov’t faces credit rating downgrades
Economic Highlights
- Economic Highlights

The first article in this June edition of the Latin American Regional Report: Mexico concerns the indictment that the US Department of Justice unsealed against four current Mexican officials, including a state governor and federal senator, and six former officials on 29 April.

Mexico - May 2026

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Introduction
- Introduction
Politics
- Challenges abound for new foreign minister
Politics & Environment
- Gulf oil spill prompts concern
Security
- Shooting sparks questions over tourist safety
Energy
- Mexico resorts to fracking to boost energy sovereignty
Industry
- Gov’t seeks to boost domestic steel industry
Trade
- US watch list downgrade seen as positive sign for USMCA review
Economic Highlights
- Economic Highlights

We begin this May edition of the Latin American Regional Report: Mexico by looking at the country’s new foreign minister, Roberto Velasco Álvarez.

Mexico - April 2026

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Introduction
- Introduction
Security
- What next after El Mencho killing?
Democracy
- Sheinbaum bets on electoral reform
Economy
- Mexico, region face up to rising fuel prices
Infrastructure
- Ambitious infrastructure plan gets positive reception
Business
- Volaris-Viva Aerobus merger moves ahead
Economic Highlights
- Economic Highlights

We begin this April edition of the Latin American Regional Report: Mexico by examining the impact of the killing of one of the country’s most powerful drug kingpins, Nemesio ‘El Mencho’ Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, on 22 February.

Mexico - March 2026

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Introduction
- Introduction
Diplomacy
- Treading a fine line with Cuba
Security
- Security struggles in Sinaloa
Environment
- Drought levels hit rock bottom
Economy & Security
- El Mencho killing risks long-term economic impacts
Economy
- Disappointing growth in 2025 despite Q4 boost
Economy & Finance
- Banxico pauses rate-cutting cycle
Finance
- Citi to sell a further stake in Banamex ahead of IPO
Economic Highlights
- Economic Highlights

This March edition of the Latin American Report: Mexico begins by looking at the difficult dichotomy that President Claudia Sheinbaum is trying to maintain in offering support to Cuba while also keeping on the good side of Washington.

Mexico - February 2026

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Introduction
- Introduction
Security & Diplomacy
- Security serves as flashpoint with US
Politics & Security
- Flagship rail project under scrutiny
Security
- Cartels level-up with drone use
Economy
- Mexico hails ‘record’ tax take in 2025
Trade
- USMCA trade talks begin ahead of July deadline
Business
- Grupo Carso deepens involvement in oil sector
Economic Highlights
- Economic Highlights

This February edition of the Latin American Regional Report: Mexico begins by examining the pressure that President Claudia Sheinbaum is facing from the US to up cooperation in the fight against drug cartels.

Mexico - January 2026

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Introduction
- Introduction
Security & Politics
- Challenges ahead for new attorney general
Security
- Highway crime in the spotlight
- Another guilty plea from son of El Chapo
Trade
- Tariffs on China take effect
Aviation
- Airline merger to face close regulatory scrutiny
Politics & Economy
- Sheinbaum moves on labour law overhaul
Economic Highlights
- Economic Highlights

This year’s first edition of the Latin American Regional Report: Mexico begins by looking at the challenges that lie ahead for Mexico’s new attorney general, Ernestina Godoy.