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Mexico - April 2026
Introduction
We begin this April edition of the Latin American Regional Report: Mexico by examining the impact of the killing of one of the country’s most powerful drug kingpins, Nemesio ‘El Mencho’ Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, on 22 February.... Read More
Security
The killing of Mexico’s most powerful drug kingpin, Nemesio ‘El Mencho’ Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, on 22 February served a major blow to the cartel he led, the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), and a significant boost for President Claudia Sheinbaum.... Read More
Democracy
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum began an electoral reform drive on 4 March, submitting a 10-point constitutional reform bill to congress.... Read More
Economy
Despite being a major producer of crude oil, Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum has been forced to take concerted action to cushion the blow from surging international energy prices caused by the conflict in the Middle East.... Read More
Infrastructure
On 20 March the government of President Claudia Sheinbaum sent a new infrastructure bill to congress which aims to drive investment in strategic projects by overhauling how the state and the private sector work together.... Read More
Business
On 25 March shareholders in Mexican budget airline Volaris approved a proposed merger with competitor Viva Aerobus, a deal which has raised concerns about monopoly power and its potential effects in raising ticket prices.... Read More
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