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Mexico seeks deal with Ganfeng Lithium over canceled mining concessions

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After Ganfeng filed an international arbitration case last week, Mexico says it's ready to deal.
Schneider Electric's "Smart Factory" in Monterrey, one of four plants forecast to reach net-zero status in 2025.

Schneider Electric CEO in Mexico says he ‘believes’ in nearshoring

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With 10 plants and one in construction, Schneider Electric is ready to capitalize on Mexico's nearshoring potential.
Bank of Mexico building in Mexico City

Bank of Mexico holds key rate at 11%; peso barely reacts

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The central bank said that a rate cut could come in the not-too-distant future, despite increases in the annual headline inflation rate since March.
Pemex's Olmeca Refinery in Dos Bocas, Tabasco

Almost 2 years after inauguration, the Olmeca Refinery is still not fully operational

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While Pemex officials say the refinery is producing diesel sold at local gas stations, a Reuters report indicates it is far from full operational capacity.
Mexico City's Angel of Independence appears behind scaffolding

Is Mexico’s economy losing steam?

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The latest data shows a slowdown across the economy, with just 0.9% growth in annual terms in April, and a contraction compared to March.
BYD car in production

Chinese EV maker BYD says planned Mexico plant will create 10,000 jobs

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BYD is reportedly closing in on a location for its planned manufacturing plant in Mexico, with plans to make 150,000 cars a year for the national market.
Mexican pesos and US dollars

Peso stronger, prices higher as June comes to a close

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The peso responded to a slight weakening of the US dollar and to data published on Monday showing another uptick in Mexico's inflation rate.
A packing house prepares avocados for export in Peribán, Michoacán.

US resumes avocado and mango inspections in Michoacán

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USDA health inspections were suspended in Michoacán after employees reported being threatened in the town of Aranza.
Mangoes growing on a tree

A week into USDA pause, avocado and mango inspections remain suspended in Michoacán

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U.S. officials said Mexico has yet to meet safeguards established in 2022 after another incident involving a USDA employee in Michoacán.
Posted currency exchange rates outside of a bank

Peso rallies slightly after Sheinbaum names her first cabinet picks

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After Sheinbaum named her first six cabinet picks, including ex-Foreign Affairs Minister Marcelo Ebrard, the peso strengthened 0.3% against the US dollar.
Chinatown area of Mexico City

How is an influx of Chinese commerce impacting Mexico City?

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A recent series published by Reforma newspaper delved into how the "tsunami" of Chinese-owned shopping plazas and warehouses has affected locals.
Employees in an avocado processing plant in Michoacan move around large carts of avocados

US pauses Michoacán avocado inspections, citing agent safety issues

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After two USDA inspectors reported an incident, the U.S. paused avocado inspections in Michoacán, Mexico's No. 1 exporter of "green gold."
Jorge Guajardo head shot

5 questions about investment in Mexico: An interview with former Ambassador Jorge Guajardo

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Jorge Guajardo, former Mexican ambassador to China, answers five questions about FDI, nearshoring and Mexico's economic future.
Daikin Data Center

HVAC manufacturer Daikin Applied breaks ground on US $121M plant in Tijuana

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The Japanese firm's plant is expected to create at least 1,150 jobs.
A Bobcat backhoe-loader, similar to the equipment the company plans to manufacture at its new plant in Mexico.

Bobcat breaks ground on US $300M plant in Nuevo León

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Bobcat expects the plant, its first in Mexico, to help boost its production of North American loaders by 20%.
PCB board

Mexico looks to prioritize development of semiconductor industry

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The country is further solidifying efforts to promote the semiconductor industry as part of the North American supply chain.