Low Turnout in First Judicial Elections, Workweek Reform Advances

Mexico held its first judicial elections, which had 12.6%-13.3% turnout, amid controversy over reforms. The country also moves forward with its plan to reduce the workweek from 48 to 40 hours by 2030. In addition, CNTE protests have caused over MX$15 billion in losses across Mexico, with MX$168 million in Mexico City alone, per CONCANACO and CANACO estimates.

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Mexico Holds First Judicial Elections, Sees Low Voter Turnout

Between 12.57% and 13.32% of registered voters participated in Mexico’s first judicial election, says Guadalupe Taddei, President, INE. This estimate was calculated by statisticians using a sample of 1,664 polling stations across the country, representing about 2% of the total and providing a 95% confidence level.

Mexico Launches National Dialogue on Workweek Reform

Marath Bolaños López, Minister of Labor and Social Welfare (STPS), announced a series of regional forums aimed at advancing the national dialogue on reducing the standard workweek. Scheduled from June 19 to July 7, the forums will take place in Mexico City, Nuevo Leon, Jalisco, Baja California, Queretaro, and Quintana Roo. These events will convene representatives from labor unions, the private sector, academia, and international organizations to gather a broad range of perspectives on the proposed reform.

CNTE Protests Cause MX$15 Billion Losses Nationwide

Protests by the National Coordinator of Education Workers (CNTE) have caused economic losses surpassing MX$15 billion (US$880 million) across Mexico, according to the Confederation of National Chambers of Commerce, Services, and Tourism (CONCANACO-SERVYTUR). In Mexico City, the National Chamber of Commerce (CANACO-CDMX) estimates losses of at least MX$168 million (US$9.8 million) since the protests began on May 15.

Mexico’s Public Spending Drops 3.7% YoY, Revenues Increase

Mexico's federal government reduced public spending during the first four months of 2025,  marking a 3.7% year-over-year decline, according to data from the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit (SHCP). Despite the fiscal underspend, public revenues increased during the same period.

New US Ambassador Meets Minister of Agriculture

Shortly after arriving in Mexico to begin his role as US ambassador, Ronald Johnson held his first public event on June 2, engaging in discussions with Julio Berdegué, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development (SADER).

Trump to Double Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Imports to 50%

US President Donald Trump aims to double tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, raising them from 25% to 50%. This move comes amid ongoing legal challenges to his "reciprocal" tariffs and could further strain relations with key US trade partners, including Canada, Brazil, and Mexico. As the largest steel exporter to the United States, Canada is expected to feel the greatest impact due to previous tensions over similar trade actions.