MexMoves

In this episode, we sit down with Valeria Moy, director of Mexico’s leading think tank, the Mexican Institute for Competitiveness (IMCO), for a reality check on the government’s plans to jumpstart the economy. We also break down reports on possible Mexican tariffs against Chinese imports—from cars to textiles. Plus: Nutrisa’s push to list shares on the Bolsa, the latest on Fibra NEXT, and how crypto platform Bitso is betting big on stablecoins.

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In this episode, we interview academic Andrew Paxman on the history of U.S.–Mexico business ties. Daniela Dib of Whitepaper discusses how the JAC/Giant Motors alliance is emerging as an attractive model for making affordable EVs in Mexico. We break down McCormick’s $750M deal with Herdez and its impact on the food sector, analyze the banking shake-up involving Intercam, CIBanco, Kapital, and Multiva, and cover the CEO change at Nu México. Finally, we take a cautious look at the ambitious Taruk electric bus project led by Megaflux.

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As Mexico moves to dismantle its telecom regulator, we speak with Ernesto Piedras — one of the country’s leading consultants and experts on the digital economy — about what’s at stake. We also cover Western Union’s purchase of rival Intermex, the fallout for Mexican beverage giant Cuervo from Canada’s rejection of U.S.-made spirits, the potential takeover of a controlling stake in Banamex by Chico Pardo, the latest on Mexican fintechs, and the storm over Adidas’s alleged cultural appropriation.

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We interview Carlos García, President of AmCham México, to discuss the current state of U.S.–Mexico business relations heading into the critical 2026 USMCA review. We also speak with Raúl Livas, former COO of Pemex, who breaks down the government’s new rescue plan for the struggling oil giant. In the headlines: AT&T is said to be looking to exit Mexico after sinking over $10 billion into its mobile business. Meanwhile, MercadoLibre posts a strong rebound in Mexico during Q2, Walmex makes a surprise CEO change, and remittances drop

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This week on MexMoves, we talk with Gerardo Lozoya of Alsea to explore what’s driving the restaurant group’s strong momentum — and how it plans to grow Chipotle in Mexico, now as its local operator. We also break down strong 2Q GDP figures; Live Nation’s $646M additional investment in OCESA, its majority-owned live entertainment arm in Mexico; Liverpool’s Nordstrom strategy; ASUR’s U.S. airport pivot, and Nemak’s bet on EV with a a big new global acquisition. Plus: Trump’s 90-day tariff deal delay, again — and the jaw-dropping $400M scam that ensnared Ricardo Salinas Pliego.

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We chat with Eduardo Verboonen Khoury, Co-President of Hospitales MAC, one of Mexico’s fastest-growing private hospital groups. He shares how rising middle-class demand, under-resourced public healthcare, growing U.S. medical tourism, and underserved regional cities are fueling the expansion of private hospitals in Mexico.
Plus, we break down the Fibra NEXT IPO, Iberdrola’s rumored exit, Pemex’s refinancing, 2Q corporate earnings, and how tariffs are already hitting the Mexico operations of Nissan, GM, and Stellantis

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This week we discuss AI adoption in Mexico with Julián López Portillo, CEO of Senzai, and Mauricio Sepúlveda, CEO of Arkham Technologies—two tech founders shaping the future of AI in the region. On the sports front, we evaluate the Liga MX ownership changes, including Querétaro FC’s sale to U.S.-based Innovatio Capital and Atlas FC’s pending divestment, as FIFA cracks down on multiple team ownership. We evaluate the impact of Trump’s latest tariff threats and the new duties on Mexican tomato exports to the U.S. Finally, we look at the recent gentrification protests in Mexico City and what if anything they mean for tourism in the City ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

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This week on MexMoves, we sit down with Gabriel Casillas, Chief Latin America Economist at Barclays, on why Mexico’s economy is stronger than you think. From a 10% peso rally to GDP estimates nudging up and cooling rates, Casillas breaks down the drivers — and what could come next. Plus: delays in US sanctions on three banks, lithium letdowns, Mercado Pago’s new app, cartel-fueled fuel fraud, and Cancun’s tourist troubles.

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This week, we speak with Ricardo Cacho at top Mexican law firm Von Wobeser y Sierra to unpack the fallout from U.S. sanctions on CI Banco, Intercam, and Vector. Plus: More News from FIntechs Klar, Plata, and Nu; BYD freezing Mexico plans Giant Motors’ JAC Mexico EV bet, and Mexico’s cargo theft crisis.

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Dollar stores are gaining ground in Mexico’s retail landscape — and the latest player is JOi Dollar Plus, a Canadian venture tapping into the growing demand for single-price items. We speak exclusively with Rahim Bhaloo, the founder and executive president behind the brand. Also in this episode: the U.S. Treasury Department accuses three Mexican financial institutions of involvement in money laundering linked to fentanyl trafficking. We break down the implications for the banking sector and cross-border relations. Plus: signs of a potential U.S.-Mexico tariff deal on steel and aluminum, and major changes in Mexico’s sports television landscape.

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