Cristian Fernando Gutierrez-Ochoa, a high-ranking member of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) and son-in-law of 'El Mencho,' was sentenced to 11 years and eight months in a U.S. federal prison for money laundering. He faked his death in Mexico to evade capture and lived under a false identity in California.
Mexico is strategically responding to persistent US steel tariffs, challenging protectionist policies and implementing its own tariff package on imports from non-FTA countries. This multi-layered approach aims to protect domestic industries, ensure fair competition, and influence North American trade relations, particularly ahead of the 2026 USMCA review.
Mexican fintech Plata has secured a landmark $500 million financing facility arranged by Nomura Securities International. This transaction marks the largest private credit deal for a Latin American fintech and positions Plata for its upcoming launch as a regulated bank in Mexico, following its banking license authorization in December 2024.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has requested a constitutional review of a reform passed by the San Luis Potosí Congress. The 'Governor's Law' mandates that the next gubernatorial candidate must be a woman, prompting questions about its alignment with national gender parity frameworks.
A significant outbreak of the New World Screwworm (*Cochliomyia hominivorax*) is rapidly spreading across Central America and Mexico, affecting livestock, wildlife, and humans. With over 138,000 animal cases and 1,000 human cases reported as of December 2025, health agencies and agricultural authorities are escalating efforts, including sterile insect releases and import restrictions, to contain the parasitic fly's northward advance.
Mexico has agreed to release 202,000 acre-feet of water to the United States, fulfilling obligations under the 1944 Water Treaty and averting threatened tariffs from President Donald Trump. Deliveries are expected to begin mid-December 2025, with a broader plan to be finalized by January 2026.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum formally invited Pope Leo XIV to visit Mexico during a phone call on Friday, December 12, 2025. The invitation, extended on the significant Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe, underscores the cultural and spiritual ties between Mexico and the Holy See.
Mexico's federal government has streamlined administrative processes, resolving 110 of 176 previously stalled mining projects, unlocking over $11 billion in investment. This move is expected to significantly increase cargo demand in the mining sector, with key projects advancing in Zacatecas, Sonora, and Chihuahua, despite earlier regulatory hurdles from the 2023 mining law reforms.
Mexico welcomed 16.5 million international tourists by air between January and October 2025, marking a significant 10.2% increase compared to 2019. This growth, led by travelers from the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, underscores the country's robust tourism recovery and expanding global appeal.
A Mexican National Guardsman shot and killed three fellow service members and wounded a fourth at a barracks in Michoacán state on Saturday, December 6, 2025. The suspect is in custody, and an investigation is underway into the incident, which occurred amidst heightened security in the region.
President Claudia Sheinbaum faces critical economic policy decisions in her second year, addressing low GDP growth forecasts, a high fiscal deficit inherited from the previous administration, and the financial challenges posed by key state-owned companies like PEMEX and CFE. Her administration aims for fiscal consolidation and economic stability amidst varying expert predictions.
Colibri Resource Corporation has initiated a new drilling program at its 100%-owned EP Gold Project, a 4,766-hectare property located in the prolific Caborca Gold Belt of Sonora, Mexico. The program, focusing on the San Perfecto and Banco de Oro targets, marks a significant phase in the company's exploration efforts in the region.
Cold Front 18 is moving out of Mexico, but its interaction with a trough and an atmospheric river continues to bring significant weather. Expect strong rains, potential snow, and freezing temperatures across the northwest, north, and west of the country, impacting several states.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, U.S. President Donald Trump, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney held a significant meeting in Washington D.C. during the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw. The trilateral discussion focused on the collaborative efforts for co-hosting the upcoming global football tournament, emphasizing strong coordination among the three North American nations.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Anzalduas International Bridge in Mission, Texas, seized 30 pistols and 61 magazines concealed in a Chevrolet Silverado attempting to cross into Mexico. The December 3 interdiction also led to the discovery of $3,000 in illicit currency and the arrest of the driver, highlighting ongoing efforts to curb firearms trafficking.
Human Rights Watch and the College of Notaries of Mexico City have released a comprehensive 70-page guide, 'Roadmap for Change,' to facilitate the implementation of a landmark Civil Code reform. This reform, effective December 2024, recognizes the full legal capacity of all adults, including people with disabilities and older persons, ensuring their right to make independent decisions and access support without forced guardianship.
The U.S. State Department has revoked the visas of six Mexican executives and their immediate family members, accusing them of collaborating with migrant smuggling networks. The executives allegedly facilitated air travel from the Caribbean through Central America and provided fraudulent documents for migrants heading towards the U.S. border, as part of a broader U.S. effort to disrupt human trafficking operations.
Mexico's Popocatépetl Volcano continued its eruptive phase between November 30 and December 1, 2025, emitting ash, gas, and vapor plumes. Authorities maintained the 'Yellow Alert - Phase 2' and urged the public to stay 12 km from the crater.
A recent shooting at a 'chelería' in San Antonio Tecomitl, Milpa Alta, Mexico City, resulted in one fatality and nine people injured. Authorities swiftly responded, detaining six individuals—five men and one woman—in connection with the incident. The investigation is ongoing.
A moderate magnitude 4.1 earthquake was recorded in the North Pacific Ocean off the coast of Oaxaca, Mexico, on November 30, 2025. The tremor occurred southeast of Salina Cruz at a shallow depth, with no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
