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Mexico · Country watch

Steel Import Permits Canceled, Jalisco Water Protests

Mexico cancels 1,000 steel import permits; Jalisco faces unrest over water crisis.

· · 5 sources

The picture Deteriorating

Business conditions in Mexico are deteriorating due to regulatory changes in steel imports, unrest in Jalisco over water issues, and safety concerns in Mérida.

In this briefing Marcelo Ebrard · Mexican Secretariat of Economy · La Amistad Dam · Ciudad Acuña · Guadalajara · Pablo Lemus · Mérida · brain-eating amoeba

Regulation

  • Manufacturing
  • Construction

Mexico cancels 1,000 steel import permits

yellow metal tower with yellow metal frame
Luca Upper / Unsplash

The Mexican government canceled 1,000 steel import permits last year due to illegal transshipment practices. Secretary of Economy Marcelo Ebrard stated that the permits were revoked from companies involved in the transshipment of Asian-origin goods. This move aims to curb illegal trading practices and protect domestic industries, according to Vanguardia.

Impact Steel importers face tighter regulations, affecting supply chains and costs.

Sources: Vanguardia ↗, El Norte ↗

Disruption

  • Logistics

Acuña-Del Río crossing closed for maintenance

asta bandera
asta bandera homeronz, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

The international crossing at La Amistad Dam between Ciudad Acuña and Del Río will be closed for maintenance throughout the workweek. Travelers are advised to use the urban bridge crossing instead. This closure is due to scheduled maintenance work, according to Vanguardia.

Impact Logistics operators face rerouting and potential delays at the Acuña-Del Río crossing.

Sources: Vanguardia ↗

Internal tension

  • Public sector

Guadalajara unrest over water crisis intensifies

Guadalajara, Jalisco, México
Guadalajara, Jalisco, México Isacdaavid, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Unrest in Guadalajara over the water crisis has intensified, with protesters clashing with presumed infiltrators. Demonstrators accused these infiltrators of provoking violence, as they attempted to maintain a peaceful protest against water privatization and the local government's handling of the crisis. According to Mexico News Daily, the situation remains tense, with calls for Governor Pablo Lemus's resignation.

Impact Public-sector stability in Jalisco is affected, impacting governance and local businesses.

Sources: MexicoNewsDaily ↗

Safety & health

  • Tourism
  • Public sector

Deadly amoeba found in Mérida lakes

Six artificial lakes in Mérida have tested positive for a deadly brain-eating amoeba, following the death of a man in September. Authorities have closed these lakes to prevent further incidents. The amoeba was detected in five different locations, prompting health concerns in the area, according to Mexico News Daily.

Impact Tourism and public health in Mérida are affected by lake closures due to health risks.

Sources: MexicoNewsDaily ↗

Companies

Nothing significant reported today.

Markets

Nothing significant reported today.

Trade

Nothing significant reported today.

Politics

Nothing significant reported today.

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