MR. NEWS In Mexico

1. U.S. Threatens 25% Tariffs on Mexico and Canada
President Donald Trump has escalated tensions by threatening to impose a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada as early as Saturday, citing concerns over illegal immigration and drug smuggling. Economists warn this could trigger inflation, slow economic growth, and disrupt key sectors like oil and automotive industries. Mexico and Canada have vowed to retaliate with their own tariffs, while Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum emphasized diplomacy and sovereignty in response.

2. Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Impacts Migrants in Mexico
Asylum Appointments Canceled: The cancellation of the CBP One app (used to schedule U.S. asylum appointments) has stranded tens of thousands of migrants in Mexico. Many, like Venezuelan migrant Dayana Castro, are resorting to dangerous routes, including freight trains and cartel-controlled paths, to reach the U.S..

Deportations Surge: ICE arrests have doubled under Trump, with military planes now used for deportations. Mexico is constructing shelters in border cities like Ciudad Juárez and Tijuana to accommodate deportees, though funding remains a challenge.

“Remain in Mexico” Policy Reinstated: Asylum-seekers must now wait in Mexico for U.S. court hearings, reviving a controversial Trump-era policy.

3. Google Renames Gulf of Mexico to “Gulf of America”
Following an executive order by Trump, Google Maps will rename the Gulf of Mexico to “Gulf of America” for U.S. users, while retaining the original name in Mexico. The move, part of Trump’s nationalist agenda, has sparked ridicule, including a jest by President Sheinbaum suggesting renaming North America “Mexican America” 41112. Alaska’s Denali mountain will also revert to “Mount McKinley” on U.S. maps.

4. Drug Seizures at U.S.-Mexico Border
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seized over $1.4 million worth of cocaine in two incidents at the Brownsville-Matamoros border crossing. A 22-year-old Texan woman and a 27-year-old Mexican man were arrested, highlighting ongoing challenges in curbing drug trafficking.

5. Domestic Unrest and Protests
Sinaloa Protests: Demonstrators stormed the office of Sinaloa Governor Rubén Rocha Moya after two minors were killed in a carjacking.

Violence in Morelos: Five people died in a shooting in Huitzilac, reflecting persistent cartel-related violence.

6. Mexico’s Resilience Amid Challenges
Analysts and local leaders emphasize Mexico’s tenacity in navigating geopolitical and economic pressures, including Trump’s policies. Podcasts and opinion pieces highlight the nation’s historical resilience, from colonial struggles to modern-day crises.