Tag "Enrique Peña Nieto"
Insecurity remains in Mexico despite cartel arrests
Despite recent high-profile cartel arrests, violence and insecurity are likely to continue in Mexico due to power vacuums and infighting, as well as the continued weakness of the state to assert
Mexico’s oil and gas industry depends on greater security
As the oil and gas industry deals with a very unfavourable international market environment, Mexico’s current government can no longer ignore the risks posed by the country’s challenging security scenario.
Mexico’s security situation worsens
Despite significant efforts by the Nieto government, Mexico has been unable to curb the influence of organised crime and establish security across the country. The disappearance of 43 students is
The future of oil exporters in Latin America
Mexico has liberalized its oil sector and Venezuela tries to survive a wave of violent protests. What does the future of oil look like in Latin America? The politics of
Gangs undermine confidence in Mexican-Chinese trade
Recent trade agreements and legislative action in Mexico and China create a positive outlook for both economies. The strength of Mexican gangs, however, threatens to undermine confidence in bilateral trade
GRI Person of the year in political risk: President Pena Nieto
In one year Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto has overhauled key branches of Mexico’s economy such as energy and telecommunications, while also working to increase government revenue. He has enacted
Despite reform, Brazil and Mexico lack energy investments
Latin America is endowed with significant oil and natural gas reserves, which until recently offered little opportunity for private investment. However, new reforms and the expansion of the renewable energy
Risks abound in Mexico’s new oil laws
Much has been made of the recent announcement that Mexico is seeking to update its oil laws, allowing foreign companies a role in the industry for the first time in
Peña Nieto Policies to Change Mexican-US War on Drugs
The War on Drugs has resulted in thousands of deaths. Enrique Peña Nieto has announced a new strategy for Mexico focusing on civilian protection. Since the 1980s, when the United
Bill breaks Mexico’s telecom monopoly
Mexico’s Carlos Slim is no longer the world’s richest man. For the last four years, the billionaire and telecommunications mogul held claim to the distinction only to lose it in
