Category: Kingsway Mexico

As Mexico enters Q2, security concerns are beginning to erode support for MORENA, particularly among its traditional base. However, President Sheinbaum’s firm stance against Trump’s tariff threats has earned her growing approval among former sceptics, signalling a shift in political dynamics. Her administration now walks a fine line - managing rising violence while maintaining economic…

As March begins, Mexico faces a complex landscape shaped by tariff threats, economic resilience and escalating security concerns. The government remains focused on investment, nearshoring, and infrastructure to sustain growth. While the banking sector remains strong, inflation and exchange rate volatility persists. Business confidence holds steady, fueled by expanding firms and startups, even as authorities…

With Trump’s tariffs now confirmed, Mexico faces economic uncertainty, political tensions, and security challenges. The government remains firm, promoting investment, nearshoring, and trade diversification to counter risks. While industries dependent on U.S. exports brace for impact, major corporations continue expanding, signalling long-term confidence. Security policies aim to contain cartel violence, and judicial reforms add further…

December 2024 shone a spotlight on Mexico’s delicate but skillful balancing act of managing domestic reforms and international pressures. President Sheinbaum has advanced labour and wage policies to strengthen her political base while mitigating the impact on business. Migration strategy approaches combined enforcement with protection, addressing U.S. demands but still safeguarding Mexican nationals abroad.…… Read…

November 2024 presented a complex mix of optimism and challenges. The re-election of Trump as U.S. President has reignited tensions over trade policies, with both Trump and President Sheinbaum expressing a willingness to cooperate on shared issues, despite differences over tariffs. Sheinbaum’s proactive approach, emphasizing engagement with global investors, signals a continued commitment to Mexico's…

In October, Mexico’s landscape was marked by significant economic, political, and security developments, reflecting the country’s balancing act between stability and growth amid complex global and domestic pressures. The political sphere saw MORENA’s push for constitutional reforms and heightened focus on judicial independence ahead of the new election cycle. Meanwhile, escalating cartel violence in several…

September 2024 marked critical political and economic shifts in Mexico. Congress approved reforms to transfer the National Guard to military control and restructure the judiciary, raising concerns over increased militarization and governance. Despite these developments, investor confidence remains steady, fuelled by substantial foreign investments in the automotive, electronics, and technology sectors.…… Read the rest

August has been a pivotal month for Mexico, marked by significant political and economic developments with potential far-reaching implications. The actions of the ruling MORENA party, particularly regarding judicial reform and the proposed dissolution of autonomous institutions, have dominated the landscape. These moves have sparked concern among both domestic and international observers, highlighting potential risks…

July in Mexico was dominated by the presidential election and the market's reaction. Any concern among the population (especially at higher socioeconomic levels) regarding immediate negative economic impacts currently appear to have been misplaced. The MORENA party won a decisive victory, and economically Mexico continues to benefit from the nearshoring trend brought about by global…