Category Archives: Economy

Michoacan Avocado Exports to U.S. Have Resumed

Posted on August 12, 2026 by Allan Wall

The main exporter of avocados to the United States is Mexico’s Michoacan state. The problem is, Michoacan is a state with a lot of drug cartel activity, including cartel involvement in the avocado business. On August 5th, the U.S. announced … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime, Economy | Tagged Avocados, Claudia Sheinbaum, Drug cartels, Michoacan, The U.S.A., U.S. Embassy in Mexico | Leave a comment

U.S. Embassy Announces Partial Restart of U.S. Government Activities in Michoacan

Posted on August 9, 2026 by Allan Wall

The Mexican state of Michoacan is the main source of avocado exports to the United States. However, it is also a state with a lot of drug cartel activity, including cartel involvement in the avocado business. See two recent articles … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime, Economy | Tagged Alfonso Fernandez Magollon "Poncho", Avocados, Drug cartels, Michoacan, Ronald D. Johnson, The U.S.A., U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Embassy in Mexico | Leave a comment

The Avocado Situation in Michoacan

Posted on August 7, 2026 by Allan Wall

Yesterday I quoted the Associated Press on Mexico News Report, reporting that U.S. inspectors have suspended inspection operations in the state of Michoacan, the principal source of avocados exported to the United States. (See Avocados and the Problem in Michoacan … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime, Economy | Tagged Associated Press, Avocados, Drug cartels, Michoacan, The U.S.A., U.S. Department of Agriculture | Leave a comment

Avocados and the Problem in Michoacan

Posted on August 6, 2026 by Allan Wall

Mexico exports a large quantity of vegetables to the United States. The Mexican climate is very advantageous for this, as they can be growing vegetables in Mexico when it’s winter in the U.S. Mexico is the biggest producer of avocados … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime, Economy | Tagged Alfonso Fernandez Magollon "Poncho", Alfredo Ramirez Bedolla, Associated Press, Avocados, Cárteles Unidos, Drug cartels, Los Reyes Cartel, Michoacan, The U.S.A., U.S. Department of Agriculture | Leave a comment

How Much Does Mexico Depend on Remittances From the U.S.A.?

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Allan Wall

How much does Mexico depend on remittances from the United States? Remittances are funds sent by people from Country A working in Country B. They are sent back to families in Country A. Many countries have grown to depend on … Continue reading →

Posted in Economy, Immigration | Tagged Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Latin America, Panama, Remittances, Tajikistan | Leave a comment

Mexico’s 24 Billionaires

Posted on March 23, 2026 by Allan Wall

Each March Forbes magazine publishes a list of the world’s billionaires, and by that they mean dollar billionaires. According to the 2026 Forbes List of Billionaires, the richest man in the world is Elon Musk. As of March 22nd, Elon … Continue reading →

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The 100th Anniversary of the Banco de Mexico

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Allan Wall

In calendar year 2025 there are several Mexican historical anniversaries of note. One of course is the 700th anniversary of the city, founded as Tenochtitlan by the Aztecs in 1325. [See Mexico City’s 700th Anniversary and President Sheinbaum Commemorates the … Continue reading →

Posted in Economy, History | Tagged Banco de Mexico, Historical Anniversaries, Plutarco Elias Calles, Victoria Rodriguez Ceja | Leave a comment

Mexican Congress Votes to Slap Tariffs on China

Posted on December 11, 2025 by Allan Wall

Following a proposal of President Claudia Sheinbaum, both houses of the Mexican Congress have voted to put tariffs on China and other countries, mostly China. From Bloomberg: “Mexican lawmakers gave final approval for new tariffs on Asian imports, broadly aligning … Continue reading →

Posted in Economy, Foreign Policy | Tagged China, Claudia Sheinbaum, Congress, Donald Trump, Mario Vazquez, Tariffs | Leave a comment

Remittances to Mexico Down Seven Straight Months

Posted on December 3, 2025 by Allan Wall

For seven consecutive months, remittances to Mexico have decreased. Remittances are funds sent by people from Country A working in Country B. It’s sent back to families in Country A. Many countries have grown to depend on remittances. In the … Continue reading →

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Mexico Now the Biggest Importer from the United States

Posted on November 22, 2025 by Allan Wall

Mexico was already the largest exporter to the United States. Now it’s the largest importer from the United States. From Mexico News Daily: “In 2023, Mexico became the world’s top exporter of goods to the United States, surpassing China. Now … Continue reading →

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