Visa cancellation

The bilateral relationship between Mexico and the United States has never been smooth. Since the campaign, Donald Trump has made accusations against our country and specifically against its leaders.

He has repeated the claims that Mexico is ruled by drug cartels time and again. On January 20th, upon assuming the Presidency of the United States of America, he turned that saying into action.

The US president, with his personal style of governing (pressure), ordered the State Department to declare drug cartels as foreign terrorist groups. And despite his declaration that his relationship with President Sheinbaum is very good and officials from both governments have held talks, the issue of the so-called narco-government has not been resolved.

Currently, the cancellation of the visas of Baja California Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila and her husband Carlos Torres, without a clear reason, has sparked controversy over Trump's remarks.

And rumors suggest there's a list of officials from different levels of government. We'll see.

Meanwhile, in addition to the visa issue, there are other cases in crisis: the surrender of the family of El Chapo 's son and his family's relocation; the screwworm, immigration, and the U.S. House of Representatives initiative to tax remittances, among many others.

The Mexico-United States relationship is fundamental for both countries. But our neighbor, Trump, isn't changing.

WHISPERS

1. With an ambitious commitment to reduce its direct and indirect greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 42% by 2030, Rotoplas is making good progress toward its green goals. These efforts, validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), are already beginning to bear fruit: in 2024, it reduced its CO₂e footprint by 11%; it also improved its water efficiency and increased its renewable energy consumption to 28%. These are tangible double-digit advances, aligned with the Paris Agreement. Furthermore, in the social sphere, programs such as "Rotogotas de Ayuda" and "A Fluir" have brought storage and collection solutions to communities affected by drought. Under the leadership of José Luis Mantecón, Vice President of Sustainability, the company has ensured that these changes go beyond good intentions.
2. The Ministry of Economy awarded the first Made in Mexico certifications to René Saúl's Kapital Bank for its success stories with small and medium-sized businesses, and to the Stori sofipo (financial investment bank), Dondé bank, and Mastercard for the new co-branded card that will facilitate mobility for users in the Mexico City metropolitan area.
3. The inaugural flight ceremony for Viva Airlines, which will connect three times a week with AIFA, will take place today at the Tepic-Riviera Nayarit Airport. The airport, managed by Aeropuertos Mexicanos (AME), headed by Javier García Bejos, is undergoing renovations and expects to serve up to 4 million passengers in the coming years.

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