Mexico Advances Electoral Reform; Expands Cooperation With Canada

Claudia Sheinbaum will present her electoral reform proposal to reduce costs, change representation, and strengthen citizen participation. In addition, Mexico and Canada launched a joint plan to boost trade, reduce barriers, and expand cooperation in strategic sectors.

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Sheinbaum to Submit Electoral Reform Next Week

Claudia Sheinbaum will present an electoral reform proposal next week aimed at reducing the cost of elections in Mexico, revising the proportional representation system and strengthening mechanisms for citizen participation. The reform includes changes to the current proportional representation system, a measure that has generated disagreements with allied parties of MORENA, including the Green Party (PVEM) and the Laboral Party (PT). 

Mexico, Canada Strengthen Trade Amid US Tariff Pressure

Mexico’s Minister of Economy Marcelo Ebrard and Canada’s Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs Dominic LeBlanc said the new joint action between Mexico and Canada, which includes elements related to the review of the USMCA, will be presented to their leaders in the 1H26 and aims to strengthen business cooperation in strategic sectors.

Mexico Negotiates Fairer Trade Balance With China

Mexico called on China to move toward “more balanced” trade as bilateral exchange continues to post a significant surplus in favor of the Asian economy, Mexican officials said following a working visit to Beijing. Deputy Foreign Minister María Teresa Mercado and Deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce Vidal Llerenas held meetings with China’s Vice Minister of Commerce and International Trade Representative, Li Chenggang, to address the state of economic ties.

Mexico Moves to Secure Critical Minerals Amid Global Shifts

Mexico is moving to secure access to 13 critical minerals it lacks or produces in limited quantities through international negotiations, Minister of Economy Marcelo Ebrard said, as the country seeks to safeguard inputs essential to its industrial base while strengthening its position as a global producer of other strategic minerals.

Mexican Cartel Drones Trigger El Paso Airport Closure

A drone incident at El Paso International Airport highlighted the increasing use of unmanned aircraft by Mexican cartels and raised US-Mexico border security tensions. The event underscores risks for aviation, logistics, and cross-border trade while prompting coordination between United States and Mexican authorities.