Walk through almost any street market in Mexico City right now, and you'll find him staring back at you — not from a campaign poster or a newspaper front page, but from a flannel blanket. Omar García Harfuch, Mexico's 44-year-old Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection, has become one of the country's most improbable pop culture phenomena, and vendors across the country … [Read more...] about Harfuchmania Explodes Over Mexico’s Heartthrob Security Minister
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Oceana Calls Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill a Transparency Crisis
Nearly three weeks after crude oil began washing up on Mexico's Gulf Coast, the federal government still cannot say where it came from — and a major ocean conservation group says that silence is making a bad situation worse. Oceana, the international ocean protection organization, called on President Claudia Sheinbaum to establish transparent, binding interagency … [Read more...] about Oceana Calls Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill a Transparency Crisis
Mexico Moves to Ban Cash at Gas Stations and Toll Booths
President Claudia Sheinbaum announced this week that Mexico plans to make digital payments mandatory at gas stations and highway toll booths — a sweeping shift that would affect millions of drivers nationwide and mark one of the country's boldest moves yet away from a cash-based economy. Sheinbaum made the announcement during the opening of the 89th Banking Convention on … [Read more...] about Mexico Moves to Ban Cash at Gas Stations and Toll Booths
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
Mexico Purchases New Aircraft as Part of Broader Military Modernization Push
The Mexican Navy has announced plans to integrate 36 new aircraft into its fleet as part of a broader strategy to bolster national security capabilities. The announcement came during the centennial celebration of Naval Aviation held at the Veracruz Naval Air Base. The acquisition plan includes transport aircraft, coastal surveillance helicopters, close-air-support units, and … [Read more...] about Mexico Purchases New Aircraft as Part of Broader Military Modernization Push