Claudia Sheinbaum
Mexico Imposes 50% Tariffs on Asian Imports: $1 Billion Indian Exports at Risk
Dec 11, 2025 09:27 pm CST
Mexico has approved tariffs up to 50% on imports from Asian countries including India and China, effective January 2026. These levies will impact $1 billion worth of Indian exports, particularly affecting automotive manufacturers. The decision aims to protect Mexican industries and reduce dependence on Asian imports while generating $3.8 billion in additional revenue.
The Most Influential Fashion Icons of 2025: From Pope Leo XIV to Global Trendsetters
Dec 09, 2025 05:33 pm CST
In 2025, the New York Times recognized diverse style innovators from Pope Leo XIV in his White Sox cap to 12-year-old Indonesian sensation Rayyan Arkan Dikha. The prestigious list featured Bollywood's Shah Rukh Khan at the Met Gala, tennis star Naomi Osaka's bejewelled Labubu, and political figures like Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum championing Indigenous fashion. These personalities from various backgrounds redefined contemporary style through unexpected fashion choices and cultural statements.
Navigating Trump's America: How Latin American Leaders Adapt to US Power Dynamics
Nov 26, 2025 10:44 pm CST
This comprehensive analysis examines how Latin American countries are employing diverse diplomatic strategies—from flattery to confrontation to silent cooperation—in response to the Trump administration's renewed interventionist approach in the region. The article explores how economic dependence, ideological alignment, and China's growing influence are reshaping power dynamics across the hemisphere, with specific focus on how leaders in Argentina, Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela balance sovereignty concerns against pragmatic needs for US cooperation.
Generation Z Protests Erupt Across Mexico Following Anti-Crime Mayor's Assassination
Nov 16, 2025 09:41 am CST
Thousands of Mexicans under the "Generation Z" banner protested nationwide against escalating violence after Uruapan Mayor Carlos Manzo's public assassination. Clashes in Mexico City left 120 injured as demonstrators demanded government accountability and stronger action against crime. The non-partisan youth movement represents growing frustration with violence and corruption across Mexico.
Mexican President Faces Political Backlash After Public Assault Incident Amid Rising Violence Concerns
Nov 07, 2025 09:35 pm CST
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum faces accusations from political rivals of using a recent public groping incident as a diversion from escalating political violence, highlighting the country's deep polarization even as she introduces new measures to combat sexual harassment and make reporting easier for women.
Mexican President Groped in Public Calls for Nationwide Criminalization of Sexual Harassment
Nov 06, 2025 02:31 am CST
After being publicly harassed, Mexico's first female president Claudia Sheinbaum has called for making sexual harassment a criminal offense nationwide. The incident, captured on video, shows a man groping and attempting to kiss the president during a public appearance. Sheinbaum filed a police complaint to stand in solidarity with all Mexican women facing harassment, highlighting that approximately 70% of Mexican women experience sexual harassment in their lifetime.
US Military Strikes Kill 4 on Alleged Drug Trafficking Vessel in Eastern Pacific: Latest in Controversial Anti-Narcotics Campaign
Oct 30, 2025 10:58 am CST
The US military conducted another deadly strike in the eastern Pacific, killing four people on a vessel allegedly involved in drug trafficking. This operation continues President Trump's controversial anti-narcotics campaign that has resulted in at least 62 fatalities, with Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth claiming the targeted vessel was operating along known trafficking routes. Despite releasing footage of these strikes, the US government has yet to provide concrete evidence supporting their claims about the vessels' involvement in drug smuggling activities.
Canada, Mexico Leaders Meet Amid US Tariff War
Sep 19, 2025 02:39 am CST
Mexico's president will host the leader of Canada for trade talks Thursday as they seek to navigate the tariff war launched by Donald Trump despite the existence of a three-way free-trade agreement.