World News by Wild Rose

Mexican truckers plan an indefinite strike from Monday, Trump says a tariff deal is near, and two cross-border disputes over crime and labour add pressure. The post The Big Read: Mexico, Sunday 25 October appeared first on The Rio Times.

Mexico's economy grew 3.3% in the year to August and 0.6% on July, both above forecasts, and the third-quarter GDP estimate follows on 30 October. The post Mexico’s Economy Grows 3.3% in August appeared first on The Rio Times.

Mexican stocks fell 1.25% to 69,370 on Thursday after mid-October inflation beat forecasts at 3.62%, cutting hopes of an early Banxico interest rate cut. The post Mexico Stocks Fall 1.25% on Hot Inflation | Mexico Market Report, Oct 22 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Reporters Without Borders says 169 journalists were murdered in Mexico over 20 years, and fewer than 1% of the cases were fully solved. The post Mexico Journalist Killings Rarely Solved appeared first on The Rio Times.

Pemex, Mexico's state oil company, says it cut debt by more than US$20 billion and will invest about US$96 billion by 2030. The post Mexico’s Oil Firm Says Debt Fell US$20bn appeared first on The Rio Times.

Mexico says its 2026 fuel crackdown has led to 2,539 arrests, 2,224 company closures and 173.7 million liters seized, aimed at smuggling and tax fraud. The post Mexico Fuel Crackdown Brings 2,539 Arrests appeared first on The Rio Times.

Mexico's pension regulator gave Afore XXI Banorte 9.4 million accounts holding more than US$6.5 billion that workers have not yet claimed, for six years. The post Banorte Pension Accounts Rise by 9.4 Million appeared first on The Rio Times.

Grupo México profit rose 63% to US$1.97 billion in the third quarter, beating analyst forecasts, while the miner's copper output slipped 1.9%. The post Grupo México Profit Jumps 63% to US$1.97B appeared first on The Rio Times.

Oaxaca's one-night Christmas contest of carved radishes returns on Wednesday 23 December 2026. Free entry in 2025, flights from the US and visitor tips. The post Night of the Radishes in Oaxaca on Wednesday 23 December appeared first on The Rio Times.

Mexico's retail sales rose 1.2% in August from July and 3.3% on the year, beating forecasts. The data lean against a Banxico rate cut. The post Mexico Retail Sales Rise 1.2% in August appeared first on The Rio Times.

The USDA will restart Mexican cattle imports at Columbus, New Mexico, on 26 October and at Nogales, Arizona, on 30 November if safe-trade conditions hold. The post Mexican Cattle Imports Resume Oct 26 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Profepa ordered a partial closure of the Minera Sabinas tailings deposit in Zacatecas after a spill ran 13.58 km and reached the Súchil river. The post Peñoles Tailings Spill Spans 13.58 km appeared first on The Rio Times.

Mexico's IPC rose 0.36% to 69,258.58 on Tuesday, its fourth straight gain, as airport operators GAP and ASUR surged. The peso held near 18.42 per dollar. The post Mexico Stocks Rise 0.36% as Airports Surge | Mexico Market Report, Oct 20 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Mexico will file a complaint with the Webb County prosecutor after a 56-year-old Mexican green-card holder died in ICE custody in Laredo, Texas, on 17 October. The post Mexico to File Complaint on 17 Oct ICE Death appeared first on The Rio Times.

Mexican protesters demanding clean water storm state congress

Hurricane Trudy lashed parts of Mexico’s Pacific coast with heavy rain and strong winds on Sunday as the US National Hurricane Centre warned of potentially life-threatening flooding and mudslides. A hurricane warning remained in effect from Manzanillo in Colima state to Cabo Corrientes in Jalisco. The latest NHC data showed the Category 2 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph (165kph) moving northwest off Mexico’s Pacific coast at 10 mph (17kph). Meanwhile, Typhoon Champi was moving...

Some of 16 survivors treated for suspected shark bites, US coastguard says.

Mexico's CFE is expected to vote on 20 October on more than 60 solar and wind projects worth about US$12.5 billion, but the figures are not yet confirmed. The post Mexico Eyes US$12.5B Solar and Wind Plan appeared first on The Rio Times.

A CJNG tunnel builder called El Ingeniero was arrested near Guadalajara and faces US charges, Mexico says, while the cartel's chief has a US$25 million bounty. The post Mexico Arrests CJNG Tunnel Builder on 16 Oct appeared first on The Rio Times.

Mexico's Economy Ministry says only 11 carmakers with Mexican plants can use the zero-tariff waiver on car parts, in force since 14 October for five years. The post Mexico Limits Car Parts Tariff Waiver to 11 appeared first on The Rio Times.

A calf with mouth sores halted Sonora cattle exports to the US on 16 October. Mexico says vesicular stomatitis is likely, and laboratory tests are pending. The post Sonora Cattle Exports Halt After 1 Lesion appeared first on The Rio Times.

Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard expects US tariff cuts on steel and cars in weeks or months, but named no deal, date or steel rate on 16 October. The post Mexico Expects US Tariff Cuts, Seeks 15% Cap appeared first on The Rio Times.

Mexico's factory output rose 1.7% in August from July and 4.1% from a year earlier, INEGI said on Friday, 16 October, while factory jobs fell. The post Mexico Factory Output Rises 1.7% in August appeared first on The Rio Times.

HR Ratings lowered Mexico's state oil company Pemex one notch to HR BBB on 15 October, tying its debt to the government's weaker credit standing. The post Pemex Rating Cut Follows Mexico’s Downgrade appeared first on The Rio Times.

Mexico exports are forecast to jump 26% to about US$835 billion this year, led by AI-related electronics, as a US trade review looms. The post Mexico Exports to Jump 26%, UN Body Says appeared first on The Rio Times.

Federal forces raided five properties in Culiacán and held seven people, the Security Cabinet announced on 15 October, including kin of a Sinaloa Cartel boss. The post Mexico Detains Kin of US-Wanted Cartel Boss appeared first on The Rio Times.

Hurricane Trudy grew to Category 3 early on 16 October, and a hurricane watch now covers Mexico's Pacific coast south of Puerto Vallarta ahead of the weekend. The post Hurricane Trudy Hits Category 3 Off Mexico appeared first on The Rio Times.

Mexico’s IPC rose 1.31% to 67,663.29 on Thursday 15 October, the highest close since 18 June, as the peso strengthened 0.43% to 18.41 per US dollar. The post Mexico Stocks Rise 1.31% as Cemex Gains 5.1% | Mexico Market Report, Oct 15 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Mexico's lower house passed the US$576 billion 2027 revenue law early on 15 October, capping net domestic borrowing at US$92 billion. The post Mexico Deputies Pass US$576B Revenue Law appeared first on The Rio Times.

Mexico's lower house has passed a 2027 tax reform that caps deductions for large companies, including many US-owned subsidiaries, and sent it to the Senate. The post Mexico Tax Reform on Big Firms Clears House appeared first on The Rio Times.