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The Mexican government is seeking to change the way everyday payments are made through a proposed new law that would accelerate the use of digital transfers as it gradually reduces reliance on cash. The Digital Economy Law for Digital and Electronic Payments, submitted to Congress as part of the 2027 economic package, is meant to expand financial inclusion and boost economic activity by facilitating exchange between individuals and businesses José Antonio Peña Merino, head of the Agency for Digital Transformation and Telecommunications, said the proposal would particularly benefit small businesses and independent workers: “It paves the way for accessing financial products and credit.” (Facebook) José Antonio Peña Merino, head of the Agency for Digital Transformation and Telecommunications, said Thursday that one of the objectives of the bill is to make it easier for people to make and receive payments via mobile phone, thus leveraging existing infrastructure in Mexico. T...

With much fanfare, federal authorities on Sept. 17 announced what they  called the biggest-ever single-site seizure of stolen fuel in Mexico’s history.  Almost immediately, however, the case unraveled, prompting the federal government to quietly begin backtracking after the owner of the storage facility presented documentation that it was operating legitimately. #EnLaMañanera | Omar García Harfuch confirmó que Juan Francisco Vera, delegado de la FGR en #Guanajuato , fue destituido de su cargo tras la detección de anomalías en el operativo que llevó al supuesto decomiso de 59 millones de combustible huachicol pic.twitter.com/Ol2P16dsaI — El Financiero (@ElFinanciero_Mx) September 25, 2026 On Friday, Security Minister Omar García Harfuch confirmed that the federal prosecutor spearheading the case had been fired, while the Federal Attorney General’s Office (FGR) continues to verify that all the fuel found at the San José Iturbide, Guanajuato, facility is lawfully stored. The same ...

A Senate bill meant to strengthen intellectual property protection has sparked controversy over possible digital censorship in Mexico, particularly as it could apply to parodies or satires aimed at the government.  The bill, sent to the Senate by President Sheinbaum in May and due to be voted on soon, entails amendments to the Federal Penal Code and the Federal Law for the Protection of Industrial Property (LFPPI).  The initiative is part of a broader set of reforms that, according to the federal government, aim to strengthen the criminal framework regarding intellectual property and align it with international treaties such as the United States-Mexico and Canada Agreement (USMCA). Critics, such as PAN Senator Ricardo Anaya (in the video), have dubbed the bill the “Anti-Meme Law,” arguing that its wording could affect journalists, cartoonists, and content creators who use official elements in satirical works. That same “Anti-Meme Law” moniker has also been a...

The still extremely powerful Hurricane Polo continues to threaten Pacific coast states with flooding rain, high winds and high surf as it oscillat es between Category 4 and Category 5 on the Saffir Simpson scale.  In an update issued at 9:15 a.m. Thursday , the National Meteorological Service (SMN)   warned that “the likelihood of very heavy to locally intense rainfall in western and southern states” would continue to be a concern.  #AvisoMeteorológico #Polo , #Huracán categoría 4, está a 245 km al sur de Manzanillo, #Colima . Más información de este sistema en https://t.co/MwRQe1e4aZ pic.twitter.com/9MmYN4SQi6 — CONAGUA Clima (@conagua_clima) September 24, 2026 Strong winds and high waves were expected along the coasts, it said, specifically identifying the states of Colima, Jalisco, Michoacán and Guerrero. Intense rains and torrential downpours (150 to 250 mm) were forecast for coastal areas of Michoacán and Guerrero through early afternoon. The U.S. National Hurricane Cente...

From spine-chilling ghost stories to costumed zombies, mythical dogs and candlelit concerts, Mexico City comes alive with the spirit of the season each fall.  This year, the capital offers no shortage of ways to celebrate Halloween and Día de Muertos , whether you’re looking for an immersive journey into the city’s darker legends, a playful parade of the undead, a celebration of the legendary Xoloitzcuintle, or a more atmospheric evening of music.  Here are four events to put on your calendar this October and early November. Mexico City’s Turibus turns terrifying   Eerie after-dark encounters are on tap this October, as Turibus Terror welcomes intrepid travelers for a journey through Mexico City’s haunted history. (Turibux CDMX) By day, Mexico City’s Turibus is a cheerful crash course in the capital’s most iconic landmarks, neighborhoods and sprawling geography. But once the sun goes down, the familiar red bus will take a decidedly darker turn. Every Saturday and Sunday eve...

The Mexican peso depreciated by more than 1% against the dollar on Wednesday as the market adjusted its expectations in light of stricter U.S. Federal Reserve policies and the Bank of Mexico’s impending monetary policy decision.  The spot exchange rate reached 17.50 to the dollar Wednesday, a loss of nearly 20 centavos for the Mexican currency, extending a streak of weakness over recent sessions. The Federal Reserve, the U.S. central bank, decides monetary policy for the United States but its decisions affect Mexico, a case in point being its recent raising of U.S. interest rates, which helped start the recent decline of the peso. (Facebook) The exchange rate stood at 17.50 to the dollar at 3:20 p.m.Wednesday, Mexico City time. Pressure on the peso comes from the likelihood of further interest rate hikes in the United States, with the market assigning a probability of approximately 54% to another rate increase in October. The Fed recently raised its benchmark rate by 25 basis poin...