Mexico and China come together as Trump threatens to scrap NAFTA on this episode of Mexico This Week. On this episode of Mexico This Week, we take a look at the ongoing negotiations between Mexico and China to sign a free trade agreement that might serve as both a Plan B to President Trump’s threats to scrap…
Special Episode: War on Drugs
This episode of MTW is dedicated to the war on drugs, a war turning 10 years old this weekend. We analyze the death toll it has left, the missing persons and the actual results of the effort. A decade after Felipe Calderon declared a war on drug cartels the situation has not changed much, and…
NAFTA, Mexican Economy, and U.S.-Mexico Water Sharing
On this episode of Mexico This Week, we learn about the Mexican position regarding a renegotiation of NAFTA. Also, you will hear discussion on the positive quarterly economic news for Mexico. Finally, Seb touches on a very important subject that could potentially change the power dynamics between Mexico and the U.S., the renegotiation of the…
IMF in Mexico, APC Meeting in Lima, and China’s Role in Free Trade
On this episode of Mexico This Week, we talk about the IMF downgrading Mexico’s growth forecast for 2016 and 2017 and leaving the door open for a further downgrade down the road. Also, we discuss all the buzz that the APEC meeting in Lima, Peru left, including the willingness of some TPP signatories to go…
Aeromexico-Delta Partnership, Fraud, and the U.S. Presidential Election
On this episode of Mexico This Week we discuss the Aeromexico-Delta partnership approval and the consequences for passengers. We also talk about the arrest of a Mexican fraudster in Chicago and the unfair treatment the American justice system is giving him. Finally, we share some thoughts on the American elections and the immediate impact on…
Mexico City Grand Prix, Deutsche Bank, and Constellation Brand
On this episode of Mexico This Week, we talk about an exciting weekend in Mexico City with the second edition of the Mexico City Grand Prix and its apparent success. We also talk about Deutsche Bank’s sell off of their Mexican assets to InvestaBank. Finally we go over Constellation’s Brands acquisition of a brewery in northern…
PEMEX Problems, Changes to Public Tender Rules, UNESCO in Israel
On this episode of Mexico This Week, we discuss more Pemex’s problems, this time with the probable losses it will face if the Ministry of Finance does not compensate it for the development and upkeep of fields auctioned off to private companies. We continue with Pemex as we talk about the new changes made to…
Killing of Soldiers, Sons of El Chapo, and Audi’s New Mexican Plant
On this episode of Mexico This Week, we talk about the ambush and killing of five Mexican soldiers, which authorities suspect was ordered by the sons of El Chapo and the undeniable signs that we are entering a period of cartel war with new organizations who are challenging the Sinaloa cartel. We also discuss the public…
Veracruz Governor Duarte, Struggling PEMEX, and Catholic Priest Murders
On this episode of Mexico This Week, we discuss the federal government’s investigation of Veracruz Governor Javier Duarte for embezzlement and grafting. We also talk about the struggling state-owned oil company Pemex and its streak of unfortunate events. Finally, we discuss the murders of Catholic priests this week and the hidden stories behind it. Send…
California Marijuana Vote, Trump Investors Vs Citigroup, and Clinton’s Health
On this episode of Mexico This Week we discuss Mexico’s president’s reaction to the California marijuana vote this November. We also talk about the effect of Trump on investors pressuring Citigroup to sell off their Mexican subsidiary Banamex. Finally, we go over the swings that the Mexican peso suffered following news of Clinton’s health. Send…
Traditional Family, 2017 Budget, and American Election News
On this episode of Mexico This Week, we discuss the misnamed demonstrations for the protection of the “traditional family” and what their real aim is. We also talk about the 2017 budget presented by the brand new Finance Minister and we conclude with an analysis of the peso valuations versus the American election news cycle….