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Mexico This Week offers a weekly recap of the most relevant economic, political, sports and cultural news from Mexico. Host Seb Tena comes to you live from the heart of Mexico City, reporting on the nations’ most important topics. You can always send questions, comments, and feedback to info@mexicothisweek.com and subscribe to the show on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Podbean and all major podcast outlets. You can also follow the show, in real time, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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Mexico and China come together as Trump threatens to scrap NAFTA on this episode of Mexico This Week.   On this episode of Mexico This Week, we take a look at the ongoing negotiations between Mexico and China to sign a free trade agreement that might serve as both a Plan B to President Trump’s threats to scrap... The post Mexico-China Negotiations, NAFTA, and More! appeared first on Mexico This Week.
We get a closer look at the first round of NAFTA renegotiations on this episode of Mexico This Week.   On this episode of Mexico This Week, we discuss the goals set up by the Mexican negotiators for the upcoming first round of NAFTA renegotiations. Also, we lay out Mexico’s expectations for implementing a new... The post NAFTA Renegotiations, New Trade Deals, and More! appeared first on Mexico This Week.
Mexico has overtaken Germany as the world’s fourth largest beer producer. On this episode of Mexico This Week, we go talk about Mexico’s growing beer production and news that it has overtaken Germany to become the world’s fourth largest beer producer. We also go over the most wanted list that the Mexican government created in... The post Mexican Beer, Most Wanted Lists, and Mexico-US Relations appeared first on Mexico This Week.
On this episode of Mexico This Week, you will hear about this past weekend’s arrest of the fugitive ex-governor of Veracruz, Javier Duarte. Duarte was captured in Panajachel, a resort town in Guatemala. Seb tells us about the investigation which led to the arrest and the prospects for extradition. Plus, discussion centers around the resurgence... The post Traditional Maize Makes a Comeback appeared first on Mexico This Week.
Yarrington had been on the lam for 5 years. On this episode of Mexico This Week, discussion centers around the arrest of the ex-governor of Tamaulipas, Tomas Yarrington. Yarrington was arrested in Florence, Italy and will face charges when his extradition to Mexico is complete. Plus, the Mexican government and the EU Trade Commission try... The post Tomas Yarrington Is Captured! appeared first on Mexico This Week.
Relations continue to sour between Mexico and the U.S. On this episode of Mexico This Week, we hear about the most recent events involved in the US-Mexico relationship. Your hosts analyze the back and forth statements between the two administrations and the actual tangible actions taken by each side. Join us for this episode of Mexico... The post The Tangled Web of Mexico and the United States appeared first on Mexico This Week.
Mexico vs. Trump

Mexico vs. Trump

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On this episode of Mexico This Week we discuss the surge of migrants from Central America seeking refuge in Mexico to escape gang violence and how Mexico should set an example in the treatment of these claims refusing to reject them on the US behalf. We also talk about the changes, preparations, and strategy that... The post Mexico vs. Trump appeared first on Mexico This Week.
On this episode of Mexico This Week, we hear discussion about the ongoing protests and looting caused by the gasoline price hike, and an explanation for the reasons behind the increase. Also, we learn more about the shooting of a U.S. consulate official in the city of Guadalajara on Friday and the subsequent arrest of a... The post The Gas Price Hike and the Shooting of a U.S. Consulate Official appeared first on Mexico This Week.
On this episode of Mexico This Week, we go over the explosion in the Tultepec pyrotechnics market that took thirty-three lives and left dozens injured. We also discuss the gasoline price hikes cause by the liberalization of prices mandated by the federal government, effective January 1st. Send us questions and comments info@mexicothisweek.com. You can find Mexico... The post Explosion in Tultepec and Gasoline Price Hikes appeared first on Mexico This Week.
Wishing Happy Holidays from the LineupMedia.fm family to yours! The post Happy Holidays from LineupMedia.fm appeared first on Mexico This Week.
On this episode of Mexico This Week, we discuss the prosecution against the former governor of Veracruz, Javier Duarte, who remains at large and is know believed to have fled the country. We also talk about the former soccer star and now mayor of Cuernavaca, Cuauhtémoc Blanco, the attempts to unseat him and his hunger... The post Javier Duarte, Cuauhtémos Blanco and His Hunger Strike appeared first on Mexico This Week.
This episode of MTW is dedicated to the war on drugs, a war turning 10 years old this weekend. We analyze the death toll it has left, the missing persons and the actual results of the effort. A decade after Felipe Calderon declared a war on drug cartels the situation has not changed much, and... The post Special Episode: War on Drugs appeared first on Mexico This Week.
On this episode of Mexico This Week, we learn about the Mexican position regarding a renegotiation of NAFTA. Also, you will hear discussion on the positive quarterly economic news for Mexico. Finally, Seb touches on a very important subject that could potentially change the power dynamics between Mexico and the U.S., the renegotiation of the... The post NAFTA, Mexican Economy, and U.S.-Mexico Water Sharing appeared first on Mexico This Week.
On this episode of Mexico This Week, we talk about the IMF downgrading Mexico’s growth forecast for 2016 and 2017 and leaving the door open for a further downgrade down the road. Also, we discuss all the buzz that the APEC meeting in Lima, Peru left, including the willingness of some TPP signatories to go... The post IMF in Mexico, APC Meeting in Lima, and China’s Role in Free Trade appeared first on Mexico This Week.
On this episode of Mexico This Week we discuss the Aeromexico-Delta partnership approval and the consequences for passengers. We also talk about the arrest of a Mexican fraudster in Chicago and the unfair treatment the American justice system is giving him. Finally, we share some thoughts on the American elections and the immediate impact on... The post Aeromexico-Delta Partnership, Fraud, and the U.S. Presidential Election appeared first on Mexico This Week.
On this episode of Mexico This Week, we talk about an exciting weekend in Mexico City with the second edition of the Mexico City Grand Prix and its apparent success. We also talk about Deutsche Bank’s sell off of their Mexican assets to InvestaBank. Finally we go over Constellation’s Brands acquisition of a brewery in northern... The post Mexico City Grand Prix, Deutsche Bank, and Constellation Brand appeared first on Mexico This Week.
On this episode of Mexico This Week, we discuss more Pemex’s problems, this time with the probable losses it will face if the Ministry of Finance does not compensate it for the development and upkeep of fields auctioned off to private companies. We continue with Pemex as we talk about the new changes made to... The post PEMEX Problems, Changes to Public Tender Rules, UNESCO in Israel appeared first on Mexico This Week.
On this episode of Mexico This Week, we talk about the ambush and killing of five Mexican soldiers, which authorities suspect was ordered by the sons of El Chapo and the undeniable signs that we are entering a period of cartel war with new organizations who are challenging the Sinaloa cartel. We also discuss the public... The post Killing of Soldiers, Sons of El Chapo, and Audi’s New Mexican Plant appeared first on Mexico This Week.
On this episode of Mexico This Week, we discuss the federal government’s investigation of Veracruz Governor Javier Duarte for embezzlement and grafting. We also talk about the struggling state-owned oil company Pemex and its streak of unfortunate events. Finally, we discuss the murders of Catholic priests this week and the hidden stories behind it. Send... The post Veracruz Governor Duarte, Struggling PEMEX, and Catholic Priest Murders appeared first on Mexico This Week.
On this episode of Mexico This Week we discuss Mexico’s president’s reaction to the California marijuana vote this November. We also talk about the effect of Trump on investors pressuring Citigroup to sell off their Mexican subsidiary Banamex. Finally, we go over the swings that the Mexican peso suffered following news of Clinton’s health. Send... The post California Marijuana Vote, Trump Investors Vs Citigroup, and Clinton’s Health appeared first on Mexico This Week.
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