Global Scans · Mexico · Weekly Summary

WHAT'S NEXT?: Mexico's economy and status with the U.S. faces uncertain times as a result of Donald Trump's recent election as America's next president. The impacts of Donald Trump's pre-election threats are already being felt by Mexico's economy and may have unforeseen consequences for both nations.

• [New] We expect Latin America to see modest growth, with momentum in Brazil softening amid tighter financial conditions and fiscal constraints, and growth in Mexico constrained by trade tensions with the US. MIT OpenCourseWare
• [New] Weather event risks remain significant, particularly as hurricane season intensifies in the Gulf of Mexico - a region critical for U.S. production and refining capacity. Discovery Alert
• [New] The outlook for risks in terms of growth and public finances is bleak, mainly due to uncertainty over US trade policy and bilateral relations between Mexico and the United States. economic-research.bnpparibas.com
• [New] The potential for prolonged trade disputes with Mexico, Canada and China threatens the outlook for U.S. dairy demand. CoBank
• [New] The potential partnership with Russia offers Mexico a chance to diversify its energy sources and technologies, which could mitigate geopolitical risks and supply shocks. The Pinnacle Gazette
• [New] Under the upside scenario, Asia's share could drop to 70%, while 34% of the new production capacity would come from Latin America, sub-Saharan Africa, Mexico, and Turkey. AquaHoy
• [New] Supply Chain Realignments &FriendshoringThe Rise of Friendshoring: Companies are diversifying supply chains by shifting operations from China to India, Vietnam, and Mexico to reduce geopolitical risks. BDB India Private Limited
• [New] Rainfall totals of 50 to 100 mm, with maximum totals of 150 mm, are expected across the Mexican states of Chiapas, Michoacan, Colima, and Jalisco. The Watchers
• [New] Mexico's real estate sector is projected to reach 652 billion pesos in investments by the end of 2025, with Tijuana capturing a significant portion due to its strategic position. TheLatinvestor
• [New] U.S. Senate GOP bill could make millions of acres of public land in New Mexico eligible for sale - A U.S. Senate Republican budget bill would sell off millions of acres of public land across the U.S. to developers, including more than 21,000 square miles in New Mexico. Yahoo News
• [New] Brazil is considering lowering the maximum weekly working hours from 44 to 40, Colombia is gradually reducing its weekly limit from 48 to 42 hours by 2026 and Mexico is planning to reduce working hours from 48 to 40 hours and to shift from a six-day to a five-day work schedule. Lewis Silkin
• [New] Many firms have begun diversifying production through China Plus One strategies, shifting manufacturing to emerging markets such as Vietnam, India, and Mexico to reduce geopolitical risk. Atlas Institute for International Affairs
• [New] Mexico's presence at Le Bourget not only reaffirms its commitment to the growth of the aerospace sector but also paves the way for new business opportunities. Promexico Industry
• [New] Airlines warn of possible flight delays and cancellations in Puerto Vallarta Airlines warn of possible flight delays and cancellations in Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara, Mexico City, and more due to Hurricane Erick. Puerto Vallarta News
• [New] Hurricane Erick Becomes Eastern Pacific's Strongest Cyclone of 2025, Eyes Mexico's Southwest Coast Hurricane Erick rapidly intensified off Mexico's Pacific coast, becoming the second hurricane of the 2025 season and threatening southwestern Mexico with dangerous wind, rain, and storm surge. Puerto Vallarta News
• [New] The Mexican government announced key updates to the Interoceanic Corridor of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec this week, a massive infrastructure project slated for completion by mid-2026. Puerto Vallarta News
• [New] Companies worldwide are exploring new markets to avoid significant tariffs, with regions such as India, Mexico, Turkey and the US emerging as new opportunities for production. Think Publishing
• [New] Mexican authorities warned about the spread of a powerful new group of synthetic opioids called nitazenes which are thought to be 40 times more powerful than fentanyl. MCAA
• [New] Potential Tropical Cyclone Five Could Become Hurricane Before Making Landfall in Southern Mexico Potential Tropical Cyclone Five may strengthen into a hurricane before making landfall in southern Mexico, bringing dangerous winds, heavy rains, and life-threatening flooding. Puerto Vallarta News
• [New] With tariffs reaching as high as 145% for Chinese imports and additional tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico, CPG companies are facing major disruption to their established supply chains. B&T
• [New] The Sinaloa Cartel is one of the oldest and most powerful cartels in Mexico and represents a major threat to the United States. U.S. Department of the Treasury

Last updated: 01 July 2025