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1. Mexico Faces Tariff Impact on Auto Exports to the U.S.

The 25% tariffs imposed by Donald Trump on imported cars to the U.S. will increase prices by up to $6,000 for vehicles assembled in Mexico and Canada. Experts warn that this will reduce the availability of affordable models and could impact lower-income consumers. While luxury manufacturers may absorb part of the impact, brands with lower profit margins might cut features or remove budget-friendly models from the market.

Mexico and Canada will pay reduced tariffs thanks to the USMCA, as they can deduct the value of U.S. auto parts in their exports. Despite this advantage, the new tax will affect sales and could shrink the U.S. auto market from 16 to 14.5 million units annually. Trump defends the measure as an incentive for domestic production, but analysts warn of its inflationary effects and reduced accessibility for consumers.

El Economista: EU gravará autos importados; México pagará tarifa más baja

2. Government to Implement New CURP with Biometric Data

The government of Claudia Sheinbaum announced the transformation of the CURP into an official identification document featuring a photo and fingerprints. This change, driven by Mexico’s disappearance crisis, aims to improve personal identification and strengthen national security.

The reform will grant the CURP official recognition for administrative procedures and make it available in both physical and digital formats. Additionally, it will be connected to forensic and prosecution databases, facilitating the search for missing persons. Implementation will begin within the next 90 days.

El Financiero: CURP tendrá foto y huellas dactilares: ¿Cómo será la nueva identificación oficial? Estos son los cambios

3. Sheinbaum Proposes Reforms for the Search of Missing Persons

President Claudia Sheinbaum sent four legislative initiatives to the Senate aimed at strengthening the system for searching for missing persons. These reforms include modifications to the General Population Law and the General Law on Forced Disappearance of Persons, Disappearance Committed by Individuals, and the National System for the Search of Missing Persons.

The goal is to improve coordination between authorities and optimize search mechanisms, strengthening security and peace in the country. After their reception, the initiatives were referred to the appropriate committees for analysis and eventual approval.

Excélsior: Claudia Sheinbaum envía iniciativas de ley al Senado

4. Financial Vulnerability Affects 30% of Mexicans

30% of the Mexican population faces financial vulnerability, according to the 2024 National Financial Inclusion Survey (ENIF). This is due to a lack of savings, which would prevent them from covering basic expenses for more than a week if they lost their income. Precarious labor conditions, lack of insurance, and limited access to formal credit are factors exacerbating the situation. Furthermore, women and people in rural areas are the most affected, with a higher percentage facing income insufficiency.

The study reveals that 40% of Mexicans experienced income insufficiency problems at least once in the last year. The survey highlights the urgent need for policies that improve financial inclusion and economic stability for households..

El Financiero: Con vulnerabilidad financiera, tres de cada 10 mexicanos

5. Controversy Over the Removal of Legislator Cuauhtémoc Blanco’s Immunity

The case of Cuauhtémoc Blanco, a Morena deputy and former footballer, has sparked controversy following allegations of sexual abuse by his half-sister. In this context, President Claudia Sheinbaum reaffirmed that Blanco’s immunity would not interfere with the investigation, emphasizing that the process must continue in the Morelos Prosecutor’s Office. She stated that the federal government would not protect anyone and that due process must be followed.

Morena’s parliamentary group defended the deputy, arguing that the case lacked sufficient evidence to justify the removal of his immunity. In contrast, the opposition voiced concerns over the lack of a proper judicial process and reiterated the importance of ensuring justice, particularly in the defense of women’s rights.

El Universal: Cuauhtémoc Blanco evade desafuero; diputadas de Morena votan a su favor