Mexico’s MND Economy Index rose 1.4 points to 74.5 in August 2026, its highest score since tracking began and just 0.5 points below the threshold for a “strong” rating. Four of ten pillars improved, five declined and one was unchanged. Manufacturing output and exports, measured economic growth, monetary policy and sovereign-risk conditions strengthened; inflation remained the top-scoring pillar despite a small deterioration. Currency stability, investment climate, labor and employment weakened, while productivity was steady. A rise in tourism revenue more than offset falling remittances in the external-income pillar. The index score has climbed more than 10 points since March, indicating markedly stronger performance than early in President Claudia Sheinbaum’s term, although informality and other areas remain challenges.

China scholar Enrique Dussel, based in Mexico City, says the Communist Party of China's focus on anti-corruption and high-quality development could offer Latin America an example of self-governance. Alasdair Baverstock reports.

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World leaders quickly congratulated Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on winning a fourth term, while the United States and Argentina were notably silent.

The Trump administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement in 2025—including nationwide raids, suspended asylum claims and deportations to El Salvador—made immigration a deeply divisive issue in the United States. The measures prompted fear and legal challenges while changing migration routes across borders.

Thousands of buyers gathered in Mexico City for China’s largest trade expo, reflecting the continued growth of trade across the Pacific despite increasing global political uncertainty. A dedicated pavilion highlighted Zhejiang province and its efforts to compete for Mexican business.

Mexico is making energy storage mandatory for new solar and wind projects as Chinese battery technology enters the market. Industry participants at a Mexico City solar expo nevertheless warned that political factors may be slowing implementation.

Mexico is launching a $43 billion energy infrastructure initiative to expand electricity generation and attract private investment. Most new capacity is expected to come from clean energy, although industry experts warn that investment barriers and the country’s aging transmission grid could hinder the transition.

The piece examines Mexico City’s organilleros, street musicians who play hand-cranked barrel organs, a tradition dating back to the 1880s. About 100 organ grinders remain active in the city center, earning money through tips and passing the craft through generations. The story follows Victor Maya and “El Santo” and considers the challenges of preserving the 140-year-old tradition after Mexico City officially recognized it as heritage.

Mexican manufacturers and wholesalers are facing higher costs and supply-chain disruptions as tariffs on imports from countries without free-trade agreements raise prices for textiles and other goods. Although the United States has extended the deadline for a broader trade agreement with Mexico by 90 days, businesses remain concerned about regulatory changes, future tariff policy, and pressure on Mexico to tighten import restrictions.