Mexico is ending its school year nearly six weeks early, citing extreme heat and the looming start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Classes will wrap up June 5 — 40 days ahead of the original July 15 finish date. Education Secretary Mario Delgado announced the decision, saying the National Council of Educational Authorities voted unanimously to move the calendar after receiving … [Read more...] about Mexico Cuts School Year Short for Heat and the World Cup
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U.S. Attorney General Vows More Charges Against Mexican Officials
Todd Blanche, acting Attorney General of the U.S., announced that the indictment of Sinaloa’s governor is just the beginning, as tensions over sovereignty escalate between the Trump administration and Mexico’s President Sheinbaum. [PHOENIX] — Acting United States Attorney General Todd Blanche has issued a stark warning to Mexican politicians, stating that the recent … [Read more...] about U.S. Attorney General Vows More Charges Against Mexican Officials
Mexico Secures 1 Million Barrels of Oil Deal With Japan
In a strategic pivot to safeguard its energy security, Japan has finalized an agreement to import one million barrels of crude oil from Mexico. The deal, confirmed by Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, comes as the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz threatens the supply lines for over 90% of Japan's oil imports. The agreement represents a concrete shift in global … [Read more...] about Mexico Secures 1 Million Barrels of Oil Deal With Japan
Bomb Scare Grounds Viva Aerobus Flight at Mexico City Airport
A bomb threat against a Viva Aerobus aircraft parked at Mexico City's Benito Juárez International Airport triggered a full security response Saturday afternoon, mobilizing multiple specialized units before authorities cleared the plane and found nothing. The alert involved aircraft registration XA-VBM, which had arrived on flight VB1029 from Cancún and was preparing to … [Read more...] about Bomb Scare Grounds Viva Aerobus Flight at Mexico City Airport
Citigroup Sells Another Chunk of Banamex — What It Means for Your Account
Banamex is becoming a fully Mexican bank. For the millions of customers it serves, including expats and foreign residents who have relied on its Citigroup connection for years, that transition just moved significantly closer to completion. Citigroup confirmed Wednesday that it has closed the sale of 22.6% of Grupo Financiero Banamex to a group of institutional investors and … [Read more...] about Citigroup Sells Another Chunk of Banamex — What It Means for Your Account