Global Scans · Mexico · Weekly Summary

WHAT'S NEXT?: Mexico's economy and status with the U.S. faces uncertain times as a result of Donald Trump's recent election as America's next president. The impacts of Donald Trump's pre-election threats are already being felt by Mexico's economy and may have unforeseen consequences for both nations.

• [New] AMLO's current proposals would transform Mexico's oil and electricity entities into fully state-owned and run entities, which could allow for further questionable practices and policies. Wilson Center
• [New] In Central America and Mexico, natural hazards, violence, and displacement have all exacerbated the ongoing humanitarian crisis. European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations
• [New] The 3,650-MW SunZia Wind project in New Mexico is expected to start commercial operations this year and will be the largest onshore wind project in the United States. EIA - Energy Information Administration
• [New] If Canada and Mexico can align on critical minerals, energy cooperation, and investor certainty before 2026, they will enter the review process from a position of strength rather than defensiveness. Wilson Center
• [New] Mexico, with its manufacturing base and proximity to US auto plants, could become a hub for upgrading and component production-if regulatory stability is ensured. Wilson Center
• [New] Any drone whose operation is broadly attributed to a Mexican drug cartel or any Narco-trafficking organization based in Mexico by a consensus of credible reporting will be considered a Mexican cartel drone. Polymarket
• [New] The World Resources Institute has classified Mexico among countries facing extremely high baseline water stress, warning that water demand is expected to exceed supply in many regions without significant changes in management. Barber's Mexico Business Report
• [New] Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul is pivoting from a support function to a core aerospace supply-chain opportunity, boosting high-skilled jobs and export potential for the Mexican aerospace ecosystem. SasSofia
• [New] Access to reliable, affordable energy and water will surpass labour availability as the top site selection criteria in Mexico. American Industrial Magazine
• [New] U.S. national security priorities, including cartel terrorist designations, have created unconventional risks for businesses operating in Mexico given cartels' extensive economic infiltration. FTI Strategic Communications
• [New] Among the more dynamic economies, Mexico is expected to post gradual improvement, with GDP growth of around 1.4% in 2026 and 2% in 2027. Mapfre
• [New] Mexico's 2026 AML framework requires sophisticated customer due diligence with tiered verification levels based on risk profiles. Beaumont Capital Markets
• [New] Mexico's 2026 cybersecurity framework establishes comprehensive standards that address evolving digital threats while supporting innovation. Beaumont Capital Markets
• [New] Mexico's fintech regulation for 2026 represents a seismic shift that will redefine how financial services operate across Latin America. Beaumont Capital Markets
• [New] Mexico's federal government has put infrastructure back at the center of its growth narrative with the Infrastructure Investment Plan for Development With Well-Being 2026-2030, which aims to mobilize up to MX $5.6 trillion in public and private resources over the five-year period. Mexico Business
• [New] With an estimated power of 314 petaflops, its performance will be seven times more powerful than Pegaso, Brazil's largest private supercomputer, and will have 100 times more processing capacity than Yuca, currently Mexico's most advanced system. Latin Times
• [New] The transformation of northern Mexico's rise as a critical mineral powerhouse represents a convergence of geological endowments, technological capabilities, and strategic partnerships that could reshape global supply chains. Discovery Alert
• [New] Robot dogs will patrol parts of Mexico during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, giving police a new way to assess threats before officers step into potentially dangerous situations. Interesting Engineering
• [New] The FIFA World Cup 2026 could increase food waste in Mexico by up to 50% during the tournament month, as businesses scale up production to meet demand from millions of expected visitors without a national prevention strategy in place. Mexico Business
• [New] 83% of investors plan to maintain or increase their real estate investment versus the prior year, reflecting expectations of greater macro stability, more contained inflation, and a gradually less restrictive monetary policy. / Mexico Mexico Business
• [New] The 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico will drive a projected 3.7% increase in international visits to North America. Kavout
• [New] Exports will once again be Mexico's economic engine in 2026, forecasting growth above 5%. World Socialist Web Site

Last updated: 24 February 2026