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Mexican Financial System Remains Strong, CESF Confirms
Background on the Consejo de Estabilidad del Sistema Financiero (CESF) The Consejo de Estabilidad del Sistema Financiero (CESF) is a...
opinion
Mexico’s Competitiveness in Key Industries: Semiconductors, Pharmaceuticals, and Medical Devices
Introduction The Bank of the Americas (BID) has recently circulated a working document, still under discussion, focusing on Mexico’s competitiveness...
finance
US Designation of Drug Cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations Impacts Mexican Financial Sector
Background on the Issue On January 20, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order instructing the designation of...
finance
Mexican Regulator Intervenes in CIBanco, Intercam, and Vector Casa de Bolsa Following US Treasury Allegations of Money Laundering
Introduction The Mexican National Banking and Securities Commission (CNBV) has temporarily intervened in CIBanco, Intercam, and Vector Casa de Bolsa...
politics
Guardia Nacional Reform Bill Passes Upper Chamber Committee
Background on the Guardia Nacional and its Relevance The Guardia Nacional (GN) is a newly established national security force in...
politics
Mexican Judiciary Urged to Eradicate Torture Amid Calls for Reform
UN Human Rights Office in Mexico Calls for Action on Torture Awareness Day On the International Day in Support of...
politics
High Risk of Torture and Abuse in Mexico, Reveals Global Torture Index 2025
Published by the Global Organization Against Torture (GOAT), the report highlights a persistent, widespread practice of torture and mistreatment in...
politics
EU Court Acquits César Duarte Jáquez of US Property Fraud Charges
Background on César Duarte Jáquez César Horacio Duarte Jáquez is a former governor of the Mexican state of Chihuahua. His...
politics
Mexican Senate Passes Reform to Centralize Population Data for Security Purposes
Background on the Reform and Key Players In a 10-hour session, the Mexican Chamber of Deputies approved the creation of...
politics
Mexican Senate Passes Reforms to Strengthen Search for Missing Persons
Background on the Issue and Key Players In Mexico, forced disappearances have long been a significant human rights concern. The...