Simon Romero
simonromero.bsky.social
Simon Romero
@simonromero.bsky.social
NYT Correspondent in Mexico City. Previous postings: Caracas, Rio, Houston, Albuquerque, São Paulo. New Mexico born & raised
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May 24, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Now fears are emerging that the Trump administration could weaponize this trade, much in the way that Russia moved in 2022 to cut off gas supplies to Europe

My latest, exploring what this reliance means at a time of simmering tensions over trade, migration, fentanyl

www.nytimes.com/2025/04/16/w...
Mexico’s Reliance on U.S. Natural Gas Could Be Its Achilles’ Heel (Gift Article)
Mexico’s imports of U.S. natural gas are surging, kindling fears that the Trump administration could weaponize this trade.
www.nytimes.com
April 16, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Thank you
April 14, 2025 at 3:17 AM
--Some extortion payments, even if made under duress, could be considered “material support” to cartels

--Banks could ultimately decide to avoid entire sectors perceived as high risk
January 22, 2025 at 2:20 PM
--Companies and individuals face severe penalties — including fines, asset seizures and criminal charges — for paying ransom or extortion payments

--Cartels have extended their operations far beyond drug trafficking and human smuggling
January 22, 2025 at 2:20 PM