Mexico
China stalls BYD's Mexican electric vehicle plant approval over US tech concerns
Beijing is delaying approval for carmaker BYD to build a plant in Mexico amid concerns that the smart car technology developed by China's biggest electric vehicle maker could leak across the border to the US, the FT reported.
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Mexico City bans traditional bullfighting
Mexico City's legislature has approved a ban on traditional bullfighting, replacing it with a "cruelty-free" alternative that prohibits injuries to bulls.
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Volkswagen will not relocate Mexico plants despite tariff threats, CEO says
Volkswagen Group has confirmed it will maintain its plants in Mexico despite US President Donald Trump's threat to impose 25% tariffs on trading partners Canada and Mexico.
US 25% tariffs on steel, aluminium imports kick off
US 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports came into force on March 12, escalating trade tensions between Washington and its North American commercial partners.
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Pemex seeks lifeline in Asia and Europe after Trump’s tariff blow
Mexican state oil company Pemex is seeking markets in Asia and Europe for its crude exports following President Donald Trump's recent imposition of tariffs on Mexican goods, according to Reuters.
Trump’s March 4 tariff deadline puts North America on edge
As the deadline looms, financial markets and manufacturing sectors across North America brace for potentially significant economic disruption from President Donald Trump's threatened tariff regime.
Trump's migration clampdown endangers remittances lifeline to Central America
Trump's crackdown threatens vital remittances to Central America, where money sent by migrants makes up to 27% of GDP. The region received $160.9bn in 2024, but these crucial flows now face risk as families depend on them for survival.
Trump moves to slap tariffs on neighbours, risking North American trade collapse
US President Donald Trump has confirmed that tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports will proceed in March, ending a month-long suspension on the planned import taxes that were initially set to take effect in February.
Latin America faces growth hit as trade tensions escalate, warns Moody's
Trade conflicts and new tariffs could reduce Latin American economic growth by 0.3 percentage points in 2025 and 0.4 percentage points in 2026, with recovery delayed until 2028, Moody's Analytics warned in a recent report.
EU eyes “strategic autonomy” partnership with Latin America amid deepening rift with US
The European Union is seeking to deepen its relationship with Latin America and the Caribbean, framing the partnership as one built on "strategic autonomy" rather than as a counterbalance to China's growing influence in the region.
Telefónica seeks buyers across Latin America eyeing near-complete market exit
Telefónica is pulling out of most of Latin America in a move that marks the end of an era for the Spanish telecommunications giant.
Trump's USAID freeze threatens Mexico's refugee support network
US President Trump's decision to freeze USAID funding for 90 days from January 23 has dealt a severe blow to humanitarian organisations supporting refugees in Mexico.
North American steel integration fractures under US tariff plans
The introduction of new US steel tariffs exposes fundamental weaknesses in North American industrial integration and raises wider questions about the region's long-term manufacturing strategy.
Foxconn VS Trump’s tariffs - how a global electronics giant plans to duck and dive
With the world waiting to see if 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico with come into play in early March, Apple's leading assembler, Foxconn is ready - and able - to work with or around whatever comes to pass.
Uruguay leads Americas in anti-corruption rankings as regional standards slip
Uruguay has emerged as a beacon of transparency in the Americas, securing the top position in Transparency International's latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) with a score of 76 points – its highest since 2012.
Trump’s USAID retreat from Latin America opens door to Chinese influence
The Trump administration's sweeping plans to axe USAID are poised to deliver a significant blow to humanitarian and development programmes across Latin America, paving the way for Beijing's increased activity.