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Carolina Millán
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Mexico Bureau Chief for Bloomberg News. Nómada.
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Canada is working to reset its ties with Mexico as Donald Trump threatens his neighbors with punishing US tariffs ahead of a planned review of the North American free-trade pact www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Carney Is Patching Up Ties With Mexico in Face of Trump Threats
Canada is working to reset its ties with Mexico as Donald Trump threatens his neighbors with punishing US tariffs ahead of a planned review of the North American free-trade pact.
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August 8, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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The leader of Canada’s main oil-producing province visited Mexico in a bid to help reset relations with Latin America’s second-largest economy, with a particular eye to promoting energy projects www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Alberta Bolsters Canada-Mexico Energy Ties as Trump Upends Trade
The leader of Canada’s main oil-producing province visited Mexico in a bid to help reset relations with Latin America’s second-largest economy, with a particular eye to promoting energy projects.
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August 12, 2025 at 2:56 PM
💰Mexican fintech Stori is betting that it can be ready for an initial public offering in 24 months after reaching sustainable profitability this year, Chief Executive Officer Bin Chen said.

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Mexico Fintech Stori Eyes IPO by 2027 With Trend Toward Profits
Mexican fintech Stori is betting that it can be ready for an initial public offering in 24 months after reaching sustainable profitability this year, Chief Executive Officer Bin Chen said.
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August 13, 2025 at 3:35 AM
🇲🇽🇺🇸 President Donald Trump extended Mexico’s current tariff rates for 90 days to allow more time for trade negotiations, again relenting after threatening to raise levies on a major trading partner

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Trump Gives Mexico 90-Day Reprieve From Higher Tariffs
President Donald Trump extended Mexico’s current tariff rates for 90 days to allow more time for trade negotiations, again relenting after threatening to raise levies on a major trading partner.
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July 31, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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Bad Bunny's residency on his home island is going to pump about $181 million into the Puerto Rican economy, @jimwyss.bsky.social @itskelseybutler.bsky.social report. Gift link: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
The Bad Bunny Bump: Star’s Residency Boosts Puerto Rican Economy
Fans are booking flights and hotel rooms to catch the star’s 30-show summer stay in his island home.
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July 10, 2025 at 4:20 PM
🏔️Incredible reporting from @bloomberg.com about how a rapid rise in tourism in Rainbow Mountain near Cuzco unraveled a community and even led to a death.
Read it with 🎁 link here

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The Viral Colors of the Andes Doomed Rainbow Mountain
Busloads of tourists chased viral shots against the colorful peak of Peru’s Rainbow Mountain. A battle for control of the newfound riches ended in a brutal killing.
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July 18, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Mexico is projecting confidence that it will fend off a new set of 30% tariffs that President Donald Trump has threatened to impose on the Latin American country starting on Aug. 1

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Mexico Is in Talks to Avoid Trump’s Latest Tariff Threat
Mexico is projecting confidence that it will fend off a new set of 30% tariffs that President Donald Trump has threatened to impose on the Latin American country starting on Aug. 1.
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July 12, 2025 at 10:29 PM
🌪️Tropical storms Flossie and Barry have spun up on both sides of Mexico, with the most serious threat coming from flooding rains along the eastern coastline facing the Bay of Campeche, the US National Hurricane Center said
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Twin Tropical Storms Threaten Mexico From Atlantic and Pacific
Tropical storms have spun up on both sides of Mexico, with the most serious threat coming from flooding rains along the country’s eastern coastline facing the Bay of Campeche, the US National Hurrican...
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June 30, 2025 at 3:53 AM
It's been quite a week for Mexico's banking (and business) sector. A quick recap of reporting this week (all with 🎁links!) 🧵
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US Accuses Three Mexican Financial Firms of Aiding Fentanyl Trafficking
The US government identified three Mexican financial firms for potentially laundering proceeds from illicit drug trafficking, effectively choking them off from the US financial system as it seeks to c...
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June 29, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Mexico tapped the global bond market for the third time this year, raising $4.5 billion and adding to a rush in debt markets from government and corporate borrowers on Monday.

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Mexico Joins Rush of Borrowers Tapping Global Debt Markets
Mexico tapped the global bond market for the third time this year, adding to a rush in debt markets from government and corporate borrowers on Monday.
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June 24, 2025 at 1:52 AM
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Two close aides of Mexico City's mayor are shot dead by assailants on a motorbike in the latest politically tinged killings to rock the country, @cmillanr.bsky.social @andreanavarror.bsky.social report www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Mexico City Mayor’s Aides Shot Dead by Attackers on Motorbikes
Two close aides of Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada were shot dead by assailants on a motorbike, President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Tuesday, in the latest politically tinged killings to rock the count...
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May 20, 2025 at 7:20 PM
A Republican proposal to tax remittances would deliver an economic blow to some of the US’s poorest neighbors, including a close ally of President Donald Trump

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Remittance Tax Plan Poses Threat to US Allies in Central America
A Republican proposal to tax remittances would deliver an economic blow to some of the US’s poorest neighbors, including a close ally of President Donald Trump.
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May 20, 2025 at 6:38 PM
🗳️Bloomberg's team across Canada is blogging the night away

Follow their updates on the blog below -- and team, including @decloet.bsky.social @ldhillonkane.bsky.social @twseal.bsky.social @brianplatt.bsky.social @erikhertzberg.bsky.social @mathieudion.bsky.social
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Live: Canadian Election Results
Canada Election Live Results & News From 2025 Prime Minister Race
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April 29, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Your Saturday trade read:

Cheap Chinese textiles are crashing the party for local businesses in the Mexican quinceañera dress industry

"In a good day, I used to sell 25 dresses. Now, that’s what I sell in a good month," a business owner said. Read for more:

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Mexico Is Cracking Down on ‘Made in China’ Quinceañera Dresses
The country is increasingly swamped by cheap textiles and local producers are struggling to compete.
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April 19, 2025 at 8:03 PM
For North America trade watchers who understand spoken Spanish -- we held an onstage interview with Mexico's Deputy Minister for Trade Luis Rosendo Gutierrez last week. You can watch it in its entirety here:

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Luis Rosendo Gutiérrez - Bloomberg Insights and Innovation Summit en Ciudad de México.
YouTube video by Bloomberg en Español
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April 17, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Song lyrics praising drug traffickers are under scrutiny in Mexico, where government officials are seeking to convince Donald Trump’s administration that they are partners in a battle against the country’s criminal groups.

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Narco-Themed Music Under Scrutiny in Mexico During Trump Crackdown
Song lyrics praising drug traffickers are under scrutiny in Mexico, where government officials are seeking to convince Donald Trump’s administration that they are partners in a battle against the coun...
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April 17, 2025 at 6:22 PM
The valuation for Latin America’s most valuable startup, Kavak, was cut by $6.5 billion to $2.2 billion in its most recent funding round, equivalent to $127 million in equity

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Kavak Valuation Slashed by $6.5 Billion After $127 Million Raise
The valuation for Latin America’s most valuable startup was cut, by $6.5 billion, to $2.2 billion in its most recent funding round.
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April 17, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Discussions over the future of the North American free trade pact known as USMCA could be pushed earlier than originally planned, one of Mexico’s top trade negotiators told @bloomberg.com in an interview

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Mexico Trade Negotiator Says USMCA Discussions May Be Sped Up
Discussions over the future of the North American free trade pact could be pushed earlier than originally planned, said one of Mexico’s top trade negotiators.
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April 4, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Journalists across Bloomberg News are blogging Trump's tariff announcement, follow here 👇

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Live: Trump’s Global Tariff Rollout
Trump Tariffs Live News: Market Reacts to Reciprocal Duties, Liberation Day
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April 2, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Real estate investment opportunities by a beautiful beach lured many to Tulum. But a series of developers left investors, some of which had poured in their life savings, high and dry

Must-watch mini doc by @bloomberg.com @andreanavarror.bsky.social

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Tulum’s Multimillion-Dollar Development Nightmare
Tulum has become the Mexican destination for digital nomads hoping to work from paradise. As developers took notice, a boom ensued. And with it came allegations of stolen land, shady apartment sales a...
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April 2, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Trade chaos is driving demand for specialized lawyers across North America, with hours stretching late into the night and firms rushing to hire

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Trump’s Tariff Upheaval Sparks Frenzy of Work for Trade Lawyers
Manufacturers and suppliers are bound by more than simple supply and demand. There are contracts, rules, laws, arbitration clauses and myriad other legal stipulations that smooth the flow of commerce.
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April 2, 2025 at 2:47 AM
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Mexico’s state oil company owes its suppliers billions. One seaside town is paying the price.
Oil Rig Workers Ration Tortillas as Pemex Racks Up Unpaid Bills
Mexico’s state oil company owes its suppliers billions, and one seaside oil town is paying the price.
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March 29, 2025 at 2:30 PM
And a lighter read ahead of what is sure to be a busy week...

Beloved and coveted by artists, Dr Simi — the mascot of Mexican generic drug chain Farmacias Similares — is a big part of the brand's next push into US markets

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The Mexican Drugstore Mascot Opening Doors to the US
Farmacias Similares’ Dr. Simi plush dolls are popping up in famous arms around the globe, giving the chain brand recognition ahead of its expansion across the border.
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April 1, 2025 at 3:32 AM
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Years before TikTok existed, a budget pharmacy chain in #Mexico briefly went viral after a shaky handheld camera caught a teenager tackling the store’s mustachioed dancing mascot to the ground. It's going viral again, this time in a much less painful way! www.bloomberg.com/news/article... #drsimi
The Mexican Drugstore Mascot Opening Doors to the US
Farmacias Similares’ Dr. Simi plush dolls are popping up in famous arms around the globe, giving the chain brand recognition ahead of its expansion across the border.
www.bloomberg.com
March 26, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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What do Trump's impending "reciprocal" tariffs mean for the world? Just the biggest act of protectionism in more than a century...

My latest @bloomberg.com Big Take with a brilliant cast of colleagues.

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Trump's Tariffs Set to Make History and Break a System MAGA Loathes
His plans have sparked fears of a US recession and a global slowdown, as well as the end of a post-war order.
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March 31, 2025 at 11:20 PM