Mexico
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Mexico Still Has a China Problem
Geoeconomic Context Fist, intensifying U.S. – China rivalry is reshaping trade, technology, and security rules across Latin America. Meanwhile, Mexico holds a pivotal role as a top U.S. trade partner…
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Mexico’s Long War: Drugs, Crime and the Cartels
Origins of the Conflict First, Mexico’s modern struggle with organized crime intensified in 2006 when the government launched a military campaign against powerful drug cartels. Since then, violence has persisted…
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Drug Kingpin Killing in Mexico: What Comes After El Mencho?
En: Think TanksThe Dialogue. Leadership for the Americas – Analysis / Expert Q&A (March 6, 2026) The Dialogue published a discussion titled “What Will Come of a Drug Kingpin’s Killing in Mexico?”…
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México en un punto de inflexión: cómo la realineación arancelaria puede redefinir el comercio norteamericano
En: Think TanksEl panorama del comercio internacional atraviesa una transformación profunda. En este escenario, México se encuentra en una posición estratégica sin precedentes. Según el análisis de Valeria Moy, Directora del IMCO…
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Challenges and opportunities for the North American auto industry in the 2026 USMCA renegotiation
En: Think TanksHistorical Context and Recent Shifts North American auto integration evolved over decades through agreements such as the Auto Pact, NAFTA and now USMCA. In 2025, policy swings, from EV subsidies…
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The USMCA must strengthen cooperation between the public and private sectors
En: Think TanksImportance of Continued USMCA Cooperation Extending the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement is vital for economic growth, competitiveness, and North America’s security, and many workers depend on its certainty. Improvement Over NAFTA…
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USMCA has strengthened economic integration in North America
En: Think TanksIntroduction The USMCA agreement became more central to North American trade and manufacturing after recent shifts in policy. Rising Compliance and Trade By 2052, compliance with USMCA rules on Mexican…
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United States – Mexico – Canada Agreement 2026: Review and déjà vu
En: Think TanksHistorical Echoes North America faced uncertainty during NAFTA’s renegotiation, and now a similar sense of unpredictability surrounds the first joint review of USMCA. Review Framework The six-year review process replaces…
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Promoting the Development of the Semiconductor Ecosystem in Mexico
1. Strategic Context and Mexico’s Position The OECD report situates semiconductors as the backbone of modern digital and electronic technologies, highlighting increasing global concern over value chain concentration and vulnerability…
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OECD Economic Surveys: Mexico 2026
Mexico is currently navigating a period of moderated growth and significant fiscal transition.
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is cleaning house and consolidating power
En: Think TanksFederal Crackdown and Power Shifts Early in 20206, authorities detain several local officials tied to extortion and cartel links in western Mexico. At the same time, a high-profile senate leader…
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How Mexican cartels are using drones, now and in the future
Drone Use in Criminal Strategy Carteles first adopted drones for reconnaissance, monitoring law enforcement, rivals, and civilian movement patterns. Furthermore, this use expanded into territorial control and intimidation of local…