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…

Clash of the Cartels, Chinese Money Launderer, and Mexican Regulations
On this episode of Mexico This Week, we discuss the impending cartel war between the Sinaloa Cartel and the up and coming Jalisco Nueva Generación Cartel. We also talk about the expected extradition of the Chinese money launderer, Zhenli Ye Gon, to Mexico and reciprocity between the US and Mexico in their extradition treaty. Finally,…

Bad Numbers for Mexican Economy, Human Rights Commission, and Abuses in Tanahuato
On this episode of Mexico This Week, we talk about some negative numbers for the Mexican economy. We also discuss the Human Rights Commission’s suspicious report on the alleged abuses from the federal police in Tanahuato. Send us questions and comments info@mexicothisweek.com. You can find Mexico This Week online at www.mexicothisweek.com, or on social media at facebook.com/MexicoThisWeek and…

National Survey on Audiovisual Content, PEMEX, and President Peña Nieto
On this episode of Mexico This Week we go over the results of the National Survey on the Consumption of Audiovisual Content. We also discuss the current Pemex situation and the shady agreement reached by the Secretariat of the Mexican Treasury and the Pemex union. Finally we review the plummeting approval ratings of President Enrique…

Donald Trump, Mexican Economy, and Government
On this episode of Mexico This Week, we discuss why a Donald Trump presidency could be an unexpected blessing for the Mexican economy. Yes, you heard that right and we’ll tell you why! Also, we go over some positive economic indicators coming out of Mexico despite suffering through one of the worst governments in recent history. Send us…

CNTE Protests, Economy, Mexican Olympic Delegation
On this episode of Mexico This Week, we discuss the ongoing CNTE protests and the economic disruption they have caused. Then, we also talk about some positive numbers for the economy. Finally, we conclude with a recap of the Mexican Olympic delegation. Send us questions and comments info@mexicothisweek.com. You can find Mexico This Week online…

Mexico’s Central Bank, Anti-corruption, and Liga MX
On this episode of Mexico This Week, we discuss the minutes released from the policymakers in Mexico’s Central Bank. We also talk about the new National Anti-corruption System. Finally, we go over the opening matches of Liga MX’s Apertura 2016. Send us questions and comments info@mexicothisweek.com. You can find Mexico This Week online at www.mexicothisweek.com,…

President Peña Nieto, Corruption Charges, and Euro 2016
On this episode of Mexico This Week, we cover the declining approval rates of president Enrique Peña Nieto. We talk about efforts to stop to governors from shielding themselves of corruption charges. We also speak about the new soda tax in Mexico. Finally, we go over the results of the final of Euro 2016. Send us…

Public Health, Michelin, and Chapultepec Zoo
On this episode of Mexico This Week, we discuss the six ailments that are draining the public health system in Mexico. We also talk about Michelin’s plans to open a 450 million euro factory in central Mexico. Finally, we go over the celebrations for the 92nd anniversary of the Chapultepec Zoo and the final stages…

Brexit, Live Transplant, and Chile
On this episode of Mexico this week, we discuss the effects of Brexit on the Mexican economy and the plunging peso. We also talk about the first successful liver transplant ever done in Mexico, and we tip our hat for Chile and Iceland. Send us questions and comments info@mexicothisweek.com. You can find Mexico This Week…

CNTE Protesters, PEMEX Crisis and Copa América
On this episode of Mexico This Week, we talk about clashes in Oaxaca between Federal Police and CNTE protesters. We also discuss the PEMEX crisis and how it is affecting the national budget. Finally we go over Copa America and NBA results. Send us questions and comments info@mexicothisweek.com. You can find Mexico This Week online…