Tag Archives: Mexico
Now That López Obrador has Won, Cutting Corruption and Violence in Mexico are His Biggest Challenges
On Sunday, a populist leftist surprised no one by winning the presidency of Mexico. His promise to voters was something along the lines of “make Mexico great again.”
Mexico’s Presidential Election: The Implications For Texas’ Energy Industry
Mexico’s presidential election is coming up in July and the outcome could have serious implications for Texas energy companies.
A Year Later, the Trans-Pecos Pipeline Still Isn’t Reaching Mexico
By Sally Beauvais The hotly-contested Trans-Pecos Pipeline went into service in West Texas one year ago this month, amid protest from local opponents over private property disputes and environmental impacts. The aim of the Mexican-backed project was to export natural … Continue reading
In Mexico, Oil and Gas Theft from Pipelines is on the Rise
The earthquakes in Mexico have not damaged the nation’s pipeline system, a system that U.S. companies are looking to invest in. For the past three years, the Mexican oil & gas market has been open to foreign companies — for … Continue reading
Celebrating Mexican Independence on the Border
On the evening of September 15th, 1810 Mexican priest Miguel Hidalgo started the Mexican War of Independence with a ring of church bells and a call to arms – the “Grito de Dolores”. More than two centuries later, the cries … Continue reading
Second auction for trans-border pipeline capacity fails
By Caroline Halter The Trans-Pecos pipeline is complete, but Mexico is struggling to get companies to bid on capacity for it and others carrying natural gas across the border.
Trump Vision Of Mexico-U.S. Border Roils Mexico’s Domestic Politics
MEXICO CITY–Mexico will elect a new president next year. Although he has now at least temporarily delayed withdrawing the United States from the North American Free Trade Agreement, continued uncertainty over NAFTA and U.S. President Donald Trump’s plans for a … Continue reading
Shot Across The Bow: Mexico Considers Boycott Of U.S. Corn
MEXICO CITY—Every weekday, Antonio Godinez Vera turns imported American corn into feed for Mexican livestock. Some of that U.S. corn is also used to make tortillas, a staple of the Mexican diet. Corn is also a symbol of Mexico itself. … Continue reading
Canceled Ford Plant Adds To Mexico’s Economic Frustrations
San Luis Potosi state lost out on more than a billion dollars in investment and thousands of jobs when Ford changed plans and nixed a factory. Angry locals pin the blame directly on Donald Trump.
Mexico Considers Retaliation Should U.S. Withdraw From NAFTA
MEXICO CITY, DF – Mexicans are anxious about the future of the North American Free Trade Agreement, and how the incoming administration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump may seek to change or even withdraw from the agreement. Mexican officials are now speaking with Asian … Continue reading