Investor Interest Rises, María Bonilla Nominated for Finance Role

The Minister of Economy said that international companies are visiting Mexico regularly to explore investment opportunities. Sheinbaum has nominated María del Carmen Bonilla to be the Deputy Minister of Finance. 

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Ebrard Expects Stronger Push to Attract Foreign Investment

Mexico is drawing increasing foreign investment projects and plans to intensify efforts to lure more capital once tariff talks with the United States conclude, said Minister of Economy Marcelo Ebrard. He added that international companies are visiting the country regularly to explore investment opportunities, citing a recent meeting with the CEO of Goldman Sachs, who traveled to Mexico to discuss upcoming projects.

Sheinbaum Proposes María del Carmen Bonilla for SHCP

President Claudia Sheinbaum has nominated María del Carmen Bonilla as the next Deputy Minister of Finance and Public Credit (SHCP). If confirmed by Congress, she will be the second woman in history to hold the position.

Mexico City Updates Security Law, Focusing Citizens and Tech

Technology providers in the security sector now face a new legal landscape in Mexico City following a comprehensive reform that also renames the law governing their products. According to a communication from the city's Congress, the former “Law for Public Security” is now the Law for Citizen Security. This update shifts the legal framework from a state-centric model to one based on citizen rights, establishing new requirements based on human rights, privacy, and inclusive language.

Experts Push AI Regulation in Mexico to Safeguard National Data

Technology and academic specialists are urging Mexico to establish a regulatory framework for AI. The central proposal is for this regulation to transcend consumer protection and follow national sovereignty and geopolitical strategy principles. The push is being driven by recent investment in data center infrastructure within the country, particularly in the Bajio region.

Mexico City Becomes Most Surveilled City in the Americas

The Government of Mexico City has initiated the installation of 15,200 new security totems equipped with a total of 30,400 high-technology video surveillance cameras. This initiative, part of the "Ojos que te Cuidan" (Eyes Looking After You) program, aims to optimize emergency response capabilities and strengthen technological tools for crime prevention and prosecution in the nation's capital.

Mexico Launches World’s First Certification for Eco-Tourism

Mexico's Ministry of Tourism (SECTUR) has launched the world’s first certification for sustainable community-based tourism, designed to promote authenticity and cultural integrity in local tourism experiences. Sebastián Ramírez, Head, National Fund for Tourism (FONATUR), explained that the certification applies to individuals, collectives, and communities offering tourism services with a focus on sustainability and continuous quality improvement.

International

Trump Expands 50% Steel, Aluminum Tariffs to 407 More Products

The US Department of Commerce has expanded tariffs on steel and aluminum to cover an additional 407 products, including baby chairs, wind turbines, railcars, furniture, heavy machinery, and compressors.