The Latest Breaking News from Mexico

Mexico lime inflation leaves sour taste as cartels gouge prices for cuisine staple

The green fruit has become less ubiquitous on local tables as criminal gangs fight over the trade, driving diners to distraction

The Guardian - US · Feb 12, 2022

Amid journalist killings, Mexican president tries to shame famous reporter who wrote about his son

MEXICO CITY — Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has long derided journalists as biased, pretentious “sellouts” who are aligned with his political enemies. His morning news conferences feature an occasional segment called “Who’s Who of Lies,” in which he names and shames reporters who he accuses of peddling “fake…

Los Angeles Times · Feb 12, 2022

U.N. official urges Mexico to find alternatives to migrant detention or asylum

Mexico must seek alternatives to detention and asylum for migrants, especially ahead of an anticipated increase in arrivals this year, the U.N. refugee agency's representative for the country said Friday.

Reuters · Feb 12, 2022

US requests Mexico talks on Marine environment obligations

WASHINGTON— The U.S. requested consultations with Mexico because of concerns that the nation is failing to meet its environmental obligations for protecting marine life under their trade deal.

Tribune News Service · Feb 11, 2022

US files 1st USMCA environment case on Mexico over porpoise

The U.S. Trade Representative's Office has filed the first environmental complaint against Mexico for failing to protect the critically endangered vaquita marina, the world's smallest porpoise

The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2022

For many asylum-seekers, flying to Mexico is ticket to US

For nationalities that don’t need a visa, Mexico can be the ticket to seeking asylum in the United States

The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2022

Mexican migrant shelter aspires to raise its own food

A shelter near the U.S.-Mexico border is hosting not only migrants and asylum seekers, but chickens, pigs and eventually fish as a local priest confronted with lengthier stays seeks a degree of self-sufficiency and stress-relieving activity for his guests

The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2022

Cemex Registers 3% Growth In Q4 Sales, Misses On Estimates

Cemex SAB De CV (NYSE:CX) reported fourth-quarter sales growth of 3% year-over-year (+5% on a like-to-like basis) to $3.62 billion, missing the consensus of $3.73 billion. Sales across markets: Mexico $841 million (+1% Y/Y), U.S. $1.09 billion (+8% Y/Y), EMEA $1.19 billion (+1% Y/Y), and South, Central America and the Caribbean $391 million…

Benzinga · Feb 10, 2022

Mexico vows to press on with power changes amid US concerns

Mexico's president is vowing to press ahead with changes to the electrical power industry despite U.S. concerns that they could close off markets, choke competition and possibly violate the U.S.-Mexico-Canada free trade pact

The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2022

Mexican president sends 'protest' to Spain over companies

Mexico’s president said his decision to “pause” relations with Spain represents a protest over the behavior of Spanish energy companies in Mexico

The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2022