The decision by the government of President Claudia Sheinbaum to permit fracking is not merely a minor policy change. It signals a willingness to prioritize practical economic results over long-held ideological promises, including those of her predecessor and political ally, Andrés Manuel López Obrador. For a country that relies heavily on imported gas and has a state … [Read more...] about Mexico’s Fracking Reversal: Why President Sheinbaum Changed Course
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Mexico Sends 814 Tons of Aid to Cuba Amid Energy Crisis
Two Mexican Navy ships departed from the Port of Veracruz on Sunday carrying more than 814 tons of food and supplies to Cuba, as the island nation grapples with acute fuel shortages and widespread blackouts. The Buque Papaloapan left Veracruz at 8 a.m. carrying 536 tons of essentials, including liquid milk, meat products, beans, rice, canned tuna and sardines, vegetable oil, … [Read more...] about Mexico Sends 814 Tons of Aid to Cuba Amid Energy Crisis
Vaquita Protection Zones Reduced by 86%, Critics Call It Surrender to Cartels
Conservation groups are sounding alarms after Mexico announced plans to slash protection zones for the critically endangered vaquita marina by 86%, opening thousands of square kilometers of the Gulf of California to the same gillnets that have driven the world's smallest porpoise to the brink of extinction. The Mexican government's decision would eliminate most of a 2020 … [Read more...] about Vaquita Protection Zones Reduced by 86%, Critics Call It Surrender to Cartels
Real Madrid Foundation Brings Elite Soccer Training to Tulum Country Club
Photos courtesy Tulum Country Club Tulum Country Club has launched a partnership with the Real Madrid Foundation, bringing world-class soccer training to Mexico's Caribbean coast. The collaboration kicked off with the first Real Madrid Foundation Clinics from January 30 to February 2, combining professional-level coaching with character … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Foundation Brings Elite Soccer Training to Tulum Country Club
The Contentious ‘Water Debt’ Between Mexico and the US
The "water debt" between Mexico and the United States is a recurring and deeply contentious issue. It is not merely a technical matter of water management but also a source of political tension and public anger that taps into feelings of national pride and sovereignty. The Core of the Water Debt Conflict A 1944 treaty governs the situation. This agreement is vital for … [Read more...] about The Contentious ‘Water Debt’ Between Mexico and the US