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Small Tax Reforms Can Yield Big Results: Outdated and Inefficient Tax Systems Hinder Development and Increase Deficits and Debt in Latin America and the Caribbean
Introduction Despite decades of progress in many areas, persistent structural weaknesses continue to hamper effective tax collection and public spending,...

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Mexican Drug Cartels Trafficking Wildlife to China for Fentanyl Precursors
The Deadly Alliance Between Mexican Drug Cartels and Chinese Wildlife Traffickers Mexican drug cartels have formed a lethal alliance, connecting...

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BlackRock Chooses Citi, La Comer and Banamex Launch Credit Card, S&P Updates Risk Methodology
BlackRock Mexico Selects Citi as New Trustee BlackRock Mexico, a subsidiary of the world’s largest investment fund manager, has chosen...

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Clara Visión para la Continuidad: Sheinbaum’s First Report and Judicial Reform
Sheinbaum’s Unique Style in Her First Report Claudia Sheinbaum, the President of Mexico City, marked her first report with a...

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Claudia Sheinbaum’s First Report: Leveraging Labels for Political Communication
The Power of Labels in Politics In politics, labels matter—they are indeed a tool for political communication. This is why...

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Sheinbaum’s Speech: Fueling Polarization Instead of Promoting Peace
Introduction In her recent speech at Palacio Nacional during her First Report, Mexico City’s Chief of Government Claudia Sheinbaum P....

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Mexico’s President Sheinbaum and U.S. Senator Marco Rubio: A Tale of Two Approaches to Latin America
Background on Key Figures Claudia Sheinbaum, the President of Mexico City and a close ally of President Andrés Manuel López...

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Perseverance: Claudia Sheinbaum’s First Year and the Path Ahead
Introduction In her first government report, Mexico City’s Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum emphasized persistence and perseverance, along with the traditional rhetoric...

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China’s Growing Influence in Mexico: Trade Imbalance, Fentanyl Trafficking, and Espionage
Introduction The Asian Dragon, China, has a profound and dangerous presence in Mexico, ranging from trade imbalances to the trafficking...

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Celebrating 100 Years of the Bank of Mexico: A Pillar of Economic Development
Introduction and Historical Significance On August 25, 1925, the founding act of the Bank of Mexico was signed, marking 100...