The Economist’s famous Big Mac index is often used to explain purchasing power parity across borders. But for Mexicans trying to understand what is happening to their own wallets, a different, more nostalgic indicator has emerged: the "Gansito Index." The Gansito, a small packaged sponge cake with strawberry jam and chocolate coating made by Marinela, is a staple of Mexican … [Read more...] about The Gansito Index: What a Simple Snack Reveals About Inflation in Mexico
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Mexico’s EV for The People Faces Challenges Ahead of 2027 Launch
Olinia has not sold a single vehicle yet, but it has already set a huge goal. According to Bloomberg, the Mexico-backed company plans to show two prototypes in June. It wants to create a new category of mobility in Mexico and raise $200 million from private investors to start real manufacturing. Unlike other electric vehicle manufacturers, Olinia is focused on designing … [Read more...] about Mexico’s EV for The People Faces Challenges Ahead of 2027 Launch
Angry Taxi Drivers in Mexico City Airport Create Chaos
Hundreds of taxi drivers blocked access to Mexico City's Benito Juárez International Airport this week, paralyzing circulation at both terminals in a dramatic protest against ride-hailing platforms they say are illegally stealing their livelihoods. The March 11 protest, organized by the airport's 11 authorized taxi unions, left passengers stranded on access roads, many of … [Read more...] about Angry Taxi Drivers in Mexico City Airport Create Chaos
New Rules for Electric Bikes and Scooters in Mexico
Electric bikes and scooters have become a common sight in Mexican cities. They are cheap, practical, and perfect for short trips. But for years, they operated in a legal "gray area" with few rules. That is now changing. Authorities across the country are creating new regulations to improve safety and organize urban mobility, though the approach varies significantly from one … [Read more...] about New Rules for Electric Bikes and Scooters in Mexico
The Fall of Mexico’s Media Duopoly: Televisa and TV Azteca in Crisis
For decades, two companies controlled nearly everything Mexicans watched on television. Televisa, founded in the 1950s, grew into a media powerhouse with a virtual monopoly on broadcast television for over three decades. Televisa programming, from telenovelas to news, reached into virtually every home, and its relationship with the government, particularly the long-ruling … [Read more...] about The Fall of Mexico’s Media Duopoly: Televisa and TV Azteca in Crisis