Mexico City News
MEXICO CITY
While politicians debate the North American Free Trade Agreement, companies from states like Arizona visit Mexico to spread their wings, as the aerospace segment works to grow while avoiding politics.
Sept. 6, 2017
The Mexican government on Tuesday expressed its “deep regret” following the White House’s decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program that has shielded young people living in the state illegally from deportation.
Sept. 5, 2017
The U.S., Mexico and Canada will enter the second round of negotiations for the North American Free Trade Agreement on Friday.
Aug. 31, 2017
Last Sunday, President Donald Trump criticized Mexico again. And the neighboring country replied — by offering support.
Aug. 28, 2017
President Donald Trump said Tuesday in Phoenix his administration will probably end up terminating NAFTA. But, at the same time, other prominent Arizonans were arriving in Mexico City to pursue the opposite.
Aug. 24, 2017
The U.S. Department of State has updated its travel warnings to Mexico, and some tourist attractions and the neighboring state of Sonora made it onto the list.
Aug. 22, 2017
The first round of renegotiations of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) ended last week in Washington, D.C., and Canada, Mexico and the United States committed to coming up with a revised treaty quickly.
Aug. 21, 2017
U.S. trade representative Robert Lighthizer said in opening remarks that NAFTA "has failed" Americans as a result of trade deficits. Some clash with that view, while others partially agree.
Aug. 16, 2017
Business leaders are bracing ahead of the trade negotiations beginning Wednesday between the U.S. and its North American neighbors.
Aug. 15, 2017
A Texas business alliance supported by the Mexican government is lobbying to protect its interests at the free trade agreement negotiations, and they hope states like Arizona will follow their lead.
Aug. 10, 2017
Soccer legend Rafa Márquez and ‘banda’ music singer Julión Álvarez are accused of supporting the network of a drug kingpin.
Aug. 9, 2017
Remittances in Mexico have hit a record high, and the American economy and politics had a key role in the increase. During the first half of the year, Mexican migrants sent back home almost $14 billion. That’s the largest amount ever registered in that same period. Almost 95 percent of remittances come from the U.S.
Aug. 7, 2017
Uber says it will invest more than $360 million in Mexico with the goal of more than doubling its number of drivers in the country.
July 31, 2017
Eight students from Northern Arizona University and the National Autonomous University of Mexico are studying volcanoes in central Mexico to better understand the "plumbing" of monogenetic volcanoes.
July 25, 2017
After months of expectation, there’s a date to start the renegotiations of the North American Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA. The U.S. and Mexico are already preparing for the first round of discussions
July 20, 2017
Mexico and the U.S. have a tight energy relationship. Most of Mexico’s natural gas comes from the U.S., and American states like California and Texas rely on Mexican power. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry will visit Mexico City today. He will meet with his Mexican counterpart, Pedro Joaquín Coldwell, as well as with President Enrique Peña Nieto.
July 13, 2017
The capital of Mexico has been built in layers for centuries, and underneath its modern skyscrapers and historical buildings rest plenty of ruins. The past few days have been significant for those who work to unearth the buried history.
July 11, 2017
Mexico's congress and President Enrique Peña Nieto have approved a law delegating the Health Ministry to write rules for the medical use of marijuana by the end of the year.
July 10, 2017
The top two security officials from the U.S. visited Mexico City on Wednesday and met with President Enrique Peña Nieto to discuss how to address transnational organized crime, regional security and economic cooperation.
July 5, 2017
A new report suggests Mexican government officials should push for an ambitious upgrade of the North American Free Trade Agreement.
July 5, 2017