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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...

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. Try Whitepaper 30 days free

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 laund...

Mexico’s energy demand is rising fast — but will recent regulatory changes be enough to reignite investor interest? We speak exclusively with César Hernández, former Deputy Electricity Minister, and José Antonio Aguilar, founder and managing partner of wind-power company Vive Energía, to assess the sector’s prospects. Also on the show: one large new Fibra has already just listed (FIEMEX), another...

How can Mexico close its yawning education gap? We speak exclusively with Aurelio Nuño, ex-Education Minister, and Juan Rebolledo of Lotus Education,to explore what’s at stake and what can be done. Then: GM pivots future production from Mexico to US; Heineken Mexico talks up investment plans; and Hispanics in US pull back Try Whitepaper 30 days free

This week on MexMoves, we sit down with Leandro Cuccioli, SVP of Mercado Libre, for an exclusive look at how Latin America’s e-commerce giant plans to keep growing in Mexico — across e-commerce, logistics, and finance. We also dive into: a sharp drop in April remittances and a surge in crypto-powered transfers; Infra REIT Xinfra’s $270M raise to expand into power; mounting trouble at SOFOM Préstam...

On this episode of MexMoves, we look at what’s in store for Mexico’s economy in the second half of 2025 with Miriam Acuña from GBM. Andrés Benavides, founder of Cometa, shares how edtech can help Mexico’s private schools improve operations & collections, and focus on teaching. We also break down the top stock market winners and losers of 1H25, why U.S. fintechs are doubling down on microloans...

This week, we sit down with Dr. Andrey Zarur, CEO and founder of Boston-based GreenLight Biosciences — maybe Mexico’s most accomplished scientist turned entrepreneur. We explore how his company is applying biotechnology to Mexican agriculture to boost productivity and food security sustainably, and why he believes Mexico has the potential to become a pharmaceutical powerhouse. Also in this episode...

This week on MexMoves, we sit down with Juan Carlos Zuazua, CEO of Viva Aerobus—Mexico’s fastest-growing low-cost airline—to learn what it really takes to run an airline, one of the most challenging businesses out there. Alex González Ormerod shares why he’s optimistic about the Mexican economy under President Claudia Sheinbaum’s Plan Mexico. Plus, Damian and Eduardo break down the highlights from...

This week on MexMoves, we speak with Bismarck Lepe, founder and CEO of MiSalud Health, about how Mexico’s doctors are successfully treating both Mexican-American and Mexican patients through digital platforms, sharply bringing down costs and improving health outcomes. Daniela Dib explains why so many Chinese professionals are now based in Mexico City. Plus, Eduardo and Damian break down Elektra’s...

In this week’s episode, we tackle Mexico’s growing water crisis, interviewing Cole Frates, Co-Founder of Renewable Resources Group (RRG), on opportunities for agricultural water innovation, and Rosario Sánchez of Texas A&M on the challenges of meeting the 1944 U.S.-Mexico water treaty. We also break down Q1 earnings from top Mexican companies—highlighting soft growth among consumer names, risi...

Lucha Libre AAA goes global as WWE and Fillip take the reins. Exclusive interview with Bárbara González Briseño, co-CEO of Fillip, on the strategy behind the Lucha Libre acquisition. Chipotle teams up with Alsea to conquer Mexican fast casual. CAME’s apparent collapse puts SOFIPO regulation under the spotlight. We also unpack how CDMX is turning into a cultural and business beacon Try Whitepaper 3...

In this episode, we dive into Nu Mexico’s new full banking license, the sharp valuation cut at Kavak, and Arca’s latest corporate venture foray. We also unpack Mexico’s crackdown on fuel smuggling from the U.S. To close, a candid interview with Agustín Barrios Gómez on why Mexicans are investing in U.S. real estate and how growing up bicultural shapes his view of Mexico-U.S. convergence. Try White...

Today’s episode kicks off with the latest on tariffs, followed by a look at fracking and unlocking value with Herdez and Alfa. Next, Circana’s top LatAm executives share insights on Mexico’s latest consumer trends. We wrap up with Andrea Navarro from Bloomberg and lawyer David Connell discussing Tulum real estate scams — and how to avoid them. Try Whitepaper 30 days free

This week, we speak with Gordon Lee, Partner at BTG Pactual, about the outlook for Mexico’s equity market amid macro headwinds and opportunities. Plus, Eduardo and Damian unpack the latest GDP growth downgrades, Alfa’s drawn-out but successful value-unlocking process finally nearing its end, takeaways from WalMex’s investor day, Banorte’s Bineo blow-up, and Carlos Slim’s rare comments on successio...

We hear from Pedro Casas of AMCHAM about how U.S. businesses are navigating Trump’s tariff risks, and assessing Mexico’s long-term growth potentiaol. Also: Sarah Hayden from Aviva tells us what it is like for an American to work in CDMX: Farmacias Similares enters the U.S. market, and a major US bank warns a Mexico recession is all but inevitable. Try Whitepaper 30 days free

We discuss Mexico's latest energy counter-reforms, financial inclusion, and the investment banking outlook with insights from the Head of 414 Capital, a financial advisory firm in Mexico. Try Whitepaper 30 days free

We explore the Mexican agricultural sector’s highs and lows, the impact of Trump’s steel tariffs on industrial exports , and what the change in the new finance minister means for the private sector. Try Whitepaper 30 days free

We explore the state of venture capital in Mexico with an interview with Federico Antoni of HI Ventures Try Whitepaper 30 days free

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, e-commerce in Mexico has surged.  We speak with Gloria Canales from retail giant Coppel to get a broader perspective. Meanwhile, with Netflix pledging a $1 billion investment in Mexico over the next four years, is the country’s film industry prepared for the opportunity? Listen to Rodrigo Sebastián González, co-founder of one of Mexico’s top film production companies,...

Damian Fraser and Eduardo García discuss some Mexican entrepreneurs living in the United States who have stood out for their leadership in executive roles or for creating very successful businesses, such as Pablo Legorreta, CEO and founder of Royalty Pharma, Daniel Lubetsky, who made a fortune selling his healthy snack bar brand Kind to Mars, and Andrei Zarur, founder of Greenlight Biosciences, wh...

Cracking the U.S. Market: Wins and Losses for Mexican Firms. Includes interviews with Alvaro Rodriguez, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Ignia, and Gerry Schwebel, EVP of IBC Bank in Texas and Oklahoma. Try Whitepaper 30 days free

This week we focus on the Super Bowl: Avocados, Guacamole, TV Commercials, All Made in Mexico Try Whitepaper 30 days free

This week, we discuss Mexico’s booming remittances, Aeromexico’s IPO and its market implications, and the looming tariff threats to Mexican exporters. Try Whitepaper 30 days free

This week we look at the IPO of Diablos, Mexico’s leading baseball team; the outlook and ongoing consolidation in industrial parks; and controversy on Grupo Elektra’s move to go private Try Whitepaper 30 days free