{"id":18786,"date":"2026-01-30T12:00:53","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T18:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/miranda-partners.com\/news-and-content\/miranda-intelligence\/foreign-press-chatter\/mis-mexico-foreign-press-chatter-jan-23-2025\/"},"modified":"2026-11-05T21:26:48","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T03:26:48","slug":"mis-mexico-foreign-press-chatter-jan-23-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/miranda-partners.com\/es\/news-and-content\/miranda-intelligence\/foreign-press-chatter\/mis-mexico-foreign-press-chatter-jan-23-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"MI\u2019s Mexico Foreign Press Chatter \u2013 Jan. 23, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Coverage continued to focus on the mounting pressure the U.S. is putting on the Sheinbaum administration. The NYT reported on the transfer of 37 alleged cartel members to the U.S., the third such operation, aimed at reassuring Trump that bilateral cooperation is real. The WSJ detailed that the national security laws used to move cartel-linked prisoners bypassed a legal but lengthy extradition process. Taking a broader view, The Economist argued that Trump\u2019s threats have spilled into Mexico\u2019s economic vulnerability by binding security to U.S.-Mexico trade, leaving Sheinbaum to navigate the crisis with an increasingly authoritarian Morena shaped by AMLO\u2019s influence.<\/p><p>Meanwhile, the AP reported on images circulating of a U.S. military plane in an airport outside Mexico City, which reignited speculation about potential American activity on Mexican soil; Sheinbaum quelled such concerns, saying it was all part of previously planned joint training. For its part, the LA Times illustrated the security crisis social cost by following deported Mexican migrants returning to cartel-ravaged towns only to confront a completely transformed Mexico, where cartel targeting forces them into \u201cdouble-displacement\u201d. Staying on bilateral tensions, the NYT provided further details on Cuba\u2019s crisis \u2013 and Mexico\u2019s oil shipments to the island.<\/p><p>On business and the economy, Bloomberg took a deep dive into the success of Chinese EV manufacturer BYD in Mexico, citing affordable models, favorable financing, and fuel savings, as key drivers, arguing that the company has essentially created a market for EVs in Mexico that U.S and Japanese competitors thought didn\u2019t exist. The WSJ also reported on the global rise of BYD cars, noting that their popularity in Mexico has made them a \u201cforbidden fruit\u201d for American consumers. Tariffs of up to 50% now loom as part of an effort to reduce dependency on China, but Bloomberg suggests tariffs will be absorbed and demand is unlikely to soften. Elsewhere, Bloomberg reported that Carlos Slim will purchase Fieldwood Mexico from Russia\u2019s Lukoil, gaining full ownership of the Ichakil and Pokoch oil fields, reinforcing himself as the largest private oil player in the country. On a bright note, Reuters reported that the Mexican economy grew 2.3% in December compared to last year, while Bloomberg noted inflation rose less than expected during the first two weeks of January, as policymakers weigh a possible pause in rate cuts<\/p><p>Shifting gears, and reflecting the foreign press ongoing obsession with Axolotls, The Guardian explored Axolotl\u2019s global cultural popularity, as Mexico\u2019s endemic salamander is now common in toys, fashion, and social media, gathering attention for its childlike, almost alien appearance and their remarkable regenerative abilities, even though they face near extinction and a grim reality in the wild. AxoIn sports, the AP profiled Mexico\u2019s Women\u2019s flag football quarterback, Diana Flores, as a global ambassador for the sport and reported on Richard Ledezma, a Mexican-American soccer player, switching allegiance from the U.S. to Mexico, part of a widening pull on American-born players with Mexican heritage.<\/p><p>Lastly, and most importantly, the NYT offered an updated 36-hour schedule for those fortunate to be visiting Mexico City. Most recommended.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Blogs destacados en ingl\u00e9s sobre M\u00e9xico<\/strong><\/p><p>En <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mxpe.org\/p\/trump-auto-industry\">M\u00e9xico Economista Pol\u00edtico<\/a> reported on Mexico\u2019s auto industry position a year after U.S. tariffs went into effect, noting a stagnation in exports and a changing industry that was built on auto parts crossing the border multiple times. <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mexicodecoded.com\/p\/the-mexican-cartel-youve-never-heard?utm_campaign=email-half-post&amp;r=76bd6c&amp;utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email\">M\u00e9xico descodificado<\/a> detailed the structure of the liquid petroleum gas industry, a concentrated cartel-like oligopoly that institutionalizes concentration, bypasses regulation, and limits entry, which results in higher prices for a household good. The <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themexpatriate.com\/p\/drug-addiction-in-mexico?utm_source=post-email-title&amp;publication_id=569024&amp;post_id=185305116&amp;utm_campaign=email-post-title&amp;isFreemail=false&amp;r=76bd6c&amp;triedRedirect=true&amp;utm_medium=email\">Mexpatriate<\/a> explores survey data for Mexico\u2019s alcohol, drug, and tobacco consumption, arguing that the data is limited and Mexico\u2019s apparent non-issue regarding drugs and addiction may not reflect people\u2019s actual experiences. In <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.crashoutmedia.com\/p\/is-the-sinaloa-cartel-ramping-up\">Crashout,<\/a> Ioan Grillo explores the Sinaloa Cartel\u2019s production of \u2018Pink cocaine\u2019 following a lab seizure early this month that found the drug in Mexico.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Foto de la semana<\/b>\u00a0<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" height=\"643\" src=\"https:\/\/miranda-partners.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1de4d7d1ccb7444f.png\" width=\"960\"\/><\/p><p><em>Security Ministry agents escort a detainee. The Mexican government sent 37 alleged cartel members to the United States. Handout photo by the Security Ministry, reproduced by Reuters.<\/em><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>COBERTURA DE LA PRENSA EXTRANJERA<\/b><\/p><p><a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2026\/01\/20\/world\/americas\/mexico-cartels-suspects-trump.html\">Pressured by Trump, Mexico Sends 37 Accused Criminals to U.S.<\/a><\/p><p>01\/20\/26, NYT, James Wagner<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/world\/americas\/mexico-delivers-37-people-with-drug-cartel-ties-to-u-s-a1fa8f21\">Mexico Delivers 37 People With Drug Cartel Ties to U.S.<\/a><\/p><p>01\/20\/25, WSJ, Santiago P\u00e9rez and Steve Fisher<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.economist.com\/the-americas\/2026\/01\/20\/mexicos-mighty-left-wing-government-is-floundering\">Mexico\u2019s mighty left-wing government is floundering<\/a><\/p><p>01\/20\/26, The Economist, Staff<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/world-nation\/story\/2026-01-18\/returning-migrants-find-mexico-transformed-by-drug-cartels-violence\">Deported to danger: Returning migrants discover a Mexico transformed by cartels<\/a><\/p><p>01\/18\/26, LA Times, Steve Fisher and Kate Linthicum<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/mexico-us-sheinbaum-trump-military-a8e3382b52e181489f75097aba7cbd36\">Sheinbaum reassures Mexico after US military movements spark concern<\/a><\/p><p>01\/19\/26, AP, Staff<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/mexico-us-sheinbaum-trump-cartels-582836f84da21a61ec75d4c7be880fef\">Mexican president highlights \u2018compelling results\u2019 in crackdown of cartels in face of Trump threats<\/a><\/p><p>01\/16\/26, AP, Staff<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2026\/01\/17\/world\/americas\/cuba-venezuela-oil-power-blackouts.html\">Can Cuba Survive Without Venezuela\u2019s Oil?<\/a><\/p><p>01\/17\/26, NYT, Frances Robles<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2026-01-16\/us-warns-airlines-about-military-activity-in-parts-of-latin-america\">US Warns Airlines About Military Activity in Parts of Latin America<\/a><\/p><p>01\/16\/26, Bloomberg, Allyson Versprille<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/business\/autos\/china-cars-tariffs-byd-tesla-fa18066f\">Chinese EVs Blow Past Tesla and Tariffs En Route to Global Reign<\/a><\/p><p>01\/17\/26, WSJ, Stephen Wilmot and Santiago P\u00e9rez<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/features\/2026-01-21\/byd-s-cheap-chinese-evs-surge-in-mexico-despite-tariffs\">BYD\u2019s Cheap EVs Are Suddenly Everywhere in Mexico as Tariffs Take Hold<\/a><\/p><p>01\/21\/26, Bloomberg, Amy Stillman<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2026-01-19\/mexican-billionaire-carlos-slim-snaps-up-more-assets-in-oil-push\">Mexican Billionaire Carlos Slim Snaps Up More Assets in Oil Push<\/a><\/p><p>01\/19\/26, Bloomberg, Amy Stillman<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2026-01-22\/mexico-s-inflation-rose-less-than-expected-ahead-of-rate-meeting\">Mexico Inflation Rose Less Than Expected Before Rate Meeting<\/a><\/p><p>01\/21\/26, Bloomberg, Alex Vasquez and Gonzalo Soto<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/americas\/mexicos-economy-up-23-yy-december-preliminary-estimate-shows-2026-01-21\/\">Mexico\u2019s economy up 2.3% y\/y in December, preliminary estimate shows<\/a><\/p><p>01\/21\/26, Reuters, Staff<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/environment\/2026\/jan\/21\/how-axolotls-took-over-the-world\">\u2018Every time I look at one, I smile!\u2019: how axolotls took over the world<\/a><\/p><p>01\/21\/26, Guardian, Paula Cocozza<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/richard-ledezma-mexico-world-cup-2026-f2b0826db2d2f00075f90cef24f9bc20\">Richy Ledezma switches soccer allegiance from US to Mexico, joins national team<\/a><\/p><p>01\/22\/26, AP, Staff<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/diana-flores-flag-football-6a2719d40b1f90e63ac95765940544eb\">QB Diana Flores hypes flag football ahead of its 2028 LA Olympics debut, now an open book on subject<\/a><\/p><p>01\/20\/26, AP, Pat Graham<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/interactive\/2026\/01\/22\/travel\/things-to-do-mexico-city.html\">36 Hours in Mexico City: Things to Do and See<\/a><\/p><p>01\/22\/26, NYT, Michael Snyder<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Descargar PDF: <a href=\"https:\/\/miranda-partners.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1a2f89d3-Mexico-Foreign-Press-Chatter-012326.docx\">Mexico Foreign Press Chatter 012326<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Coverage continued to focus on the mounting pressure the U.S. is putting on the Sheinbaum administration. 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