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Mexican Relations with Ukraine and Russia
The tragic war between Russia and Ukraine continues. What involvement does Mexico have with these two countries and the war? On March 2nd, 2022, in the United Nations, 141 nations, including Mexico, voted to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Only … Continue reading
Posted in Economy, Foreign Policy
Tagged AMLO, Exports, Imports, Marcelo Ebrard, Oksana Dramaretska, Russia, Ukraine, United Nations
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China’s Economic Ties with Latin America (Including Mexico)
In recent years Chinese economic ties in Latin American countries have increased greatly. Brenda Estefan is a writer for Mexico’s Reforma newspaper and also a professor at IPADE Business School in Mexico City. (IPADE, Instituto Panamericano de Alta Dirección de … Continue reading
Posted in Economy, Foreign Policy
Tagged Argentina, Brazil, Brenda Estefan, Chile, China, Colombia, Donald Trump, IPADE Business School, Javier Milei, Jose Raul Mulino, Manzanillo, Marco Rubio, Mexico City, Panama, Panama Canal, Peru
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From January 20th to February 17th: 14,470 Deported to Mexico
Donald Trump was inaugurated President of the United States on January 20th, 2025. From January 20th to February 17th (less than a month), the U.S. deported 14,470 illegal aliens to Mexico. From Efraín González Noticias (my translation): “Since the past … Continue reading
Posted in Foreign Policy, Immigration
Tagged Claudia Sheinbaum, Deportations, Donald Trump
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Sheinbaum’s Report on Trump Deportations to Mexico: Nearly 11,000 as of February 7th, Including Non-Mexicans
As of February 7th, 2025, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum reported that, since Trump took office on January 20th, Mexico had received nearly 11,000 illegal aliens deported from the U.S. to Mexico, including about 2,5000 non-Mexicans. She also reported that Mexico … Continue reading
Posted in Foreign Policy, Immigration
Tagged Claudia Sheinbaum, Deportations, Donald Trump, Honduras
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Ecuador Slaps 27% Tariffs on Mexico
Shortly after Mexico escaped the tariffs of Donald Trump, more earthshaking news was announced: Ecuador is slapping 27% tariffs on importations from Mexico. Mexico in orange, Ecuador in green. Source:Wikipedia As reported by CNN, “Ecuador will apply a 27% tariff … Continue reading
Posted in Foreign Policy
Tagged Claudia Sheinbaum, Daniel Noboa, Ecuador, Kosher Rules, Mexican Jews, Shrimp, Sinaloa state, Tariffs
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North American Trade War Called Off, At Least for Now
On February 1st, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump slapped tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, set to take effect on February 4th. However, on February 3rd, Trump called off the tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico, at least for … Continue reading
Posted in Foreign Policy
Tagged Canada, China, Claudia Sheinbaum, Donald Trump, Justin Trudeau, Tariffs, Xi Jinping
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Trump Imposes Tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China
On February 1st, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump signed orders to put tariffs on the products of Mexico, Canada and China, the three biggest trading partners of the U.S. From CNBC:“On Saturday [February 1], Trump signed an order imposing 25% tariffs … Continue reading
In Trump’s First Week 4,000 Deported to Mexico
Donald Trump was inaugurated President of the United States on January 20th, 2025. A week later, on January 27th, it was reported that over 4,000 illegal aliens, mostly Mexicans, had been deported to Mexico. According to Mexican President Claudia Sheinbum, … Continue reading
Posted in Foreign Policy, Immigration
Tagged Claudia Sheinbaum, Deportation, Donald Trump
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Donald Trump Now U.S. President. How Will Trump Get Along with Mexico?
The Transition Period is over. Donald Trump is now President of the United States of America, having been inaugurated on January 20th, 2025. The same day, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum tweeted out her congratulations:“In the name of the government of … Continue reading
Will Claudia Sheinbaum and Donald Trump Get Along?
The scheduled inauguration of Donald J. Trump as President of the United States is just a few days away. How will Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum get along with Trump? Even though not yet president, Trump is already, for all practical … Continue reading
Posted in Foreign Policy, Immigration
Tagged AMLO, Claudia Sheinbaum, Donald Trump, Gulf of Mexico, Joe Biden, Persian Gulf, U.S.A.
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