Rising poverty lines and higher food/input costs are increasing pressure on rural communities, particularly in southern Mexico, raising risks of protests, supply chain disruptions, and demands for government support. 🇲🇽📈
Much of the public discussion has focused on the USMCA review itself but not on what follows.
📅 July 1, 2026 defines the trajectory of North American economic integration for the next decade.
🔎 A clear understanding of what comes next is essential to navigate exposure.
🇲🇽📊 Mexico released the results of its public consultations ahead of the 2026 USMCA review.
Full report: https://t.co/FHkzYOO6eg
#USMCA#TradePolicy#NorthAmerica
🌎 A new edition of the LATAM Bi-Weekly Snapshot is now available, covering recent political shifts, electoral dynamics, governance trends, and key economic signals.
👉 Full report: https://t.co/W469tpnfAu
#Latam#Geopolitics#Energy#Trade#PublicAffairs#PolicyInsights
Mexico’s Secretary of Economy Marcelo Ebrard and Canada’s Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc kicked off the Team Canada Trade Mission to Mexico today 🇲🇽🇨🇦
#USMCA#TMEC#Nearshoring
🇲🇽⏳ Mexico’s Senate advanced the 40-hour workweek constitutional reform (Art. 123). Key points: 2/3 vote in both chambers + state ratification, phased rollout 2027–2030, no wage cuts, stricter overtime rules, and no overtime for minors. 🔎⚖️
🌎 LATAM Snapshot: security-first politics, selective market openings, and rising cross-border frictions—Costa Rica continuity, Venezuela energy reform, U.S. pressure on Cuba, Colombia–U.S. reset, and Ecuador–Colombia tensions.
👉 Full report: https://t.co/QGGon84lTv
Nearshoring momentum remains strong: in Jan 2026, the U.S. led foreign investment activity in Mexico (43.0%), followed by Spain (14.3%) and South Korea (9.6%). 🇺🇸🇪🇸🇰🇷📦⚙️
Mexico’s competitiveness is increasingly regional.
IMCO’s 2026 Regional Competitiveness Index shows strong spillover effects across states. The Northeast leads due to industrial strength and U.S. supply chain integration, while security and labor informality remain constraints.
According to the latest Mitofsky National Survey (Dec 2025), President Claudia Sheinbaum reaches 69.5% approval at the end of her fifth quarter in office — above past administrations at the same point. 📊
Full report: https://t.co/j3s4Al7zS1
📦🇲🇽 Mexico’s exports closed 2025 on a strong note, led by manufacturing 🏭 (+9.8% y/y), which accounted for over 90% of total exports.
Meanwhile, Mexico’s exports to the U.S. rose by more than 50% since 2020 📈, while China’s declined 📉—signaling a supply chain realignment.
Today, Mexico’s Tax Administration Service (SAT) released its 2026 Master Plan, outlining this year’s framework for taxpayer assistance and enforcement. For the private sector, it signals higher compliance standards and closer scrutiny of high-risk practices. #SAT#SHCP#Mexico
🌎 A new edition of the LATAM Bi-Weekly Snapshot is now available, presenting a structured overview of the key political and economic developments shaping Latin America as of January 19, 2026.
📄 Read the full report here:
https://t.co/8orf5R1mPk
As 2025 comes to a close, we would like to thank you for your trust and continued collaboration. We truly value working with you and look forward to continuing our partnership in the year ahead.
We are pleased to present the first edition of the Bi-Weekly Latin America Snapshot, produced in partnership with @BallardFirm, as part of the Ballard Global Alliance.
https://t.co/HPn6daOp9t
President Trump confirmed an extension of U.S. tariffs on Mexico, keeping them at 25% for exports outside the USMCA. Additionally, tariffs spark bipartisan pushback in Washington and adds pressure ahead of the 2026 review of the USMCA. #USMCA#Trade#Mexico#Tariffs