AGP Executive Report

Storms: Hurricane Trudy is strengthening off Mexico’s Pacific coast, with heavy rain and life-threatening flood and landslide risks forecast for Colima and Jalisco. It threatens a region still recovering from storms that killed at least eight people. Missing People: Two Mexican universities are developing AI tools to help families search for more than 134,000 missing people, including software that updates images of children as they age. Online Safety: President Claudia Sheinbaum has ordered digital platforms to protect minors from harmful content, with age checks and parental controls among the measures expected. Trade and Telecom: Prospects for a U.S.-Mexico tariff deal have weakened over U.S. duties on Mexican cars, steel and aluminum. Separately, Televisa and Fintech Holdings agreed to buy AT&T’s Mexico wireless unit for $2 billion. Public Safety: Mexico’s government says homicides fell 52%, with September recording the lowest total for that month since 2015.

Storm Threat: Hurricane Trudy strengthened to Category 1 off Mexico’s Pacific coast and could become a major hurricane Friday, bringing heavy rain and flood and landslide risks to Colima and Jalisco. The region is still recovering from earlier storms that caused deadly flooding; Hurricane Simon is also forecast to pass near Baja California. Online Safety: President Claudia Sheinbaum signed a decree requiring digital platforms to better protect children from harmful content, as Mexico moves to tighten age checks and parental controls. Telecoms: Grupo Televisa and Fintech Holdings agreed to buy AT&T’s Mexican wireless business for $2 billion, creating a stronger challenger to América Móvil. Security: Officials report Mexico’s daily average of intentional homicides fell 52% from September 2024 to September 2026, with last month’s figure the lowest September level since 2015.

Storms: Tropical Storm Rachel has killed at least eight people in Mexico, with two still missing as rescue efforts continue. The Pacific’s unusually powerful storm season, fueled by El Niño, is keeping coastal communities on alert. Online Safety: President Claudia Sheinbaum has given major platforms a month to block violent content accessible to minors, warning they could face sanctions. U.S. Relations: Foreign Secretary Roberto Velasco says security and economic cooperation with Washington will not come at the expense of Mexico’s sovereignty, as the countries review their trade pact. Telecoms: Televisa and Fintech Holdings are buying AT&T’s Mexican operations for $2 billion, setting up a stronger challenge to America Móvil. Security: Mexico plans six high-security prisons to ease overcrowding, while its defense chief has raised alarm over cartels’ growing use of drones.

Storms: Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Rachel brought deadly flooding to Mexico’s Pacific coast; the death toll rose to six, with authorities reporting 10 people missing. Telecoms: Televisa and Fintech Holdings agreed to buy AT&T Mexico for $2 billion, a deal that would more than double Televisa’s share of fixed and wireless subscribers and sharpen its challenge to América Móvil. Online Safety: President Claudia Sheinbaum ordered digital platforms to shield minors from violent and sexual content, giving companies a month to comply before the government considers penalties. Trade and Labor: Washington requested a review of alleged workers’ rights violations at a Mexican factory as Sheinbaum works to address U.S. trade concerns. Security: Mexico’s defense chief warned of rising cartel use of drones, while the government plans six high-security prisons to ease severe overcrowding.

Storm Aftermath: Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Rachel left at least six dead in Mexico as flooding battered the Pacific coast; Puerto Vallarta’s airport has reopened to commercial flights. Labor Rights: The U.S. has asked Mexico to investigate alleged union-busting at a Guanajuato factory, invoking the USMCA’s Rapid Response Labor Mechanism and delaying final customs clearance for its goods. Telecom Deal: AT&T agreed to sell its Mexico business to Grupo Televisa and Fintech Holdings for $2 billion, subject to regulatory approval and an expected 2027 closing. Cartel Security: Mexico’s defense secretary warned of growing cartel use of weaponized drones and said the military has acquired anti-drone systems and coordinates with the U.S. Education: Senate committees backed a measure restricting phones and smart devices in schools from preschool through secondary grades, with limited educational use allowed. Prisons: Mexico plans six high-security prisons to address overcrowding affecting more than 18,000 inmates.

Storm Aftermath: Hurricane Simon weakened after battering Mexico’s Pacific coast; Simon and Tropical Storm Rachel left five people dead, with flood risks easing. Cartel Crackdown: The U.S. sanctioned four people and 11 businesses tied to Cartel del Noreste’s alleged money-laundering network. In a separate operation, U.S. and Mexican forces seized more than 1.2 tonnes of cocaine off Oaxaca and detained six. Security: A prison riot in Sinaloa killed 10 people and injured 16. Journalist Hamurabi Huesca Manzano was killed in Oaxaca, the ninth journalist killed in Mexico this year, an NGO said. Politics and Trade: President Claudia Sheinbaum rejected a police crackdown on water protesters in Guadalajara and said the U.S.-Canada-Mexico trade deal remains in force. Meanwhile, proposals to expand fracking to reduce U.S. energy imports are drawing local opposition. Justice: Three men were convicted in the murders of two Australian brothers and their American friend on a surfing trip in Mexico.

Storms: Hurricane Simon weakened to Category 2 offshore but continued to batter Mexico’s Pacific coast with heavy rain and wind. Tropical Storm Rachel’s flooding in Baja California killed four people, including two children, according to state authorities. Trade: President Claudia Sheinbaum said the USMCA remains in force as its six-year review continues. Mexico is seeking lower U.S. tariffs on cars, steel and aluminum and wants the pact extended for 16 years. Drug Seizure: Mexican and U.S. naval forces seized about 1,268 kilograms of suspected cocaine off Oaxaca and detained six crew members. Security: A prison clash in Sinaloa left 10 people dead and 16 injured. Separately, three men were convicted in the killings of two Australian brothers and their American friend on a surf trip in Mexico. Indigenous Rights: Sheinbaum said Indigenous and Afro-Mexican communities will decide when a proposed general law is ready to go to Congress, following further consultations.

Hurricane Simon: The storm weakened to Category 3 off Mexico’s Pacific coast but continued to bring dangerous winds, heavy rain and flooding risks to Jalisco, Colima and Nayarit. Authorities warned of possible landslides and urged coastal residents to shelter. Jalisco Water Protests: Thousands protested in Guadalajara over water quality, as pollution and drying wells strain communities; reports also accused authorities of repressing demonstrators. Surfing Trip Murders: Three men were found guilty in the 2024 killings of two Australian brothers and their American friend during a trip in Baja California. Sinaloa Violence: A prison clash left 10 people dead and 16 injured, including a child, according to reports. Press Freedom: A journalist was killed in Oaxaca, the ninth journalist killed in Mexico this year, a press freedom group said.

Hurricane Simon: The storm weakened to Category 3 as it tracked just offshore, flooding homes along Mexico’s Pacific coast. President Claudia Sheinbaum urged residents in Jalisco, Colima, Nayarit and Michoacán to shelter as dangerous winds, rain and flooding threatened the region. Surfers’ Murders: Three men were convicted in the killings of two Australian brothers and their American friend during a surfing trip in Mexico. Prison Violence: A deadly clash in Sinaloa left 10 people dead, including a visiting minor, and 16 injured. Press Safety: Journalist Hamurabi Huesca Manzano was killed in Oaxaca, the ninth journalist slain in Mexico this year, according to an advocacy group. Auto Industry: Nissan plans to launch its China-developed Frontier Pro pickup in Mexico, its first vehicle developed and built in China for export to a third market.

Hurricane Threat: Category 4 Hurricane Simon is bearing down on Mexico’s Pacific coast, bringing fears of life-threatening floods and mudslides. Jalisco has suspended classes and begun evacuations as Puerto Vallarta prepares for impact. Crime and Justice: Three men were found guilty of killing two Australian brothers and their American friend on a 2024 surfing trip in Mexico. Press Freedom: Journalist Hamurabi Huesca Manzano was killed in Oaxaca, the ninth journalist killed in Mexico this year, according to an NGO. Trade: Mexico’s auto exports fell 12% as U.S. tariffs put pressure on the sector, while September inflation rose to 3.45% year over year.

Hurricane Threat: Category 4 Hurricane Simon is bearing down on Mexico’s west coast with winds near 240 km/h. Authorities have closed beaches and begun precautionary evacuations; heavy rain has already caused flooding in Acapulco. Press Safety: Journalist Hamurabi Huesca Manzano was shot dead in Oaxaca, becoming the ninth journalist killed in Mexico this year, watchdog Article 19 says. Surf-Triple-Murder Verdict: Three men were convicted in Baja California for killing Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their American friend Carter Rhoad during a 2024 surf trip. They also face sentencing for armed robbery and carjacking. Prison Violence: A prison riot in Sinaloa left 10 dead and 16 injured during visiting hours; a toddler was among those killed.

Hurricane Threat: Category 4 Hurricane Simon is bearing down on Mexico’s Pacific coast, with 10–20 inches of rain forecast in parts of Jalisco, Michoacán, Colima and Nayarit, raising the risk of life-threatening floods and mudslides. Prison Violence: A riot in Sinaloa left 10 people dead and 16 injured, including a child, after inmates opened fire during visiting hours. Surfer Murders: Three men were found guilty in the 2024 killings of Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their American friend in Baja California; sentencing is expected later. Press Freedom: Journalist Hamurabi Huesca Manzano was killed in Oaxaca, the ninth journalist killed in Mexico this year, according to a press freedom group.

Pacific Storm: Hurricane Simon is rapidly strengthening off Mexico’s coast, with forecasters warning it could reach Category 4 strength before approaching the tourist corridor between Manzanillo and Puerto Vallarta on Sunday. Authorities have closed beaches, restricted maritime traffic and activated emergency crews. Prison Violence: A riot at a prison in Sinaloa left 10 people dead and 16 injured; a two-year-old visiting with his father was among those killed. Surfer Murders: A court convicted three men in the 2024 killings of Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their American friend Carter Rhoad in Baja California. Sentencing is expected in the coming days. Regional Alert: After a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Panama, tsunami threats were issued for several countries, including Mexico.

Prison Violence: A brawl at El Castillo prison in Sinaloa killed 10 people, including a child visiting an inmate, and injured 16 others. Authorities say the prison is under control and an investigation is underway. Cartels Abroad: President Claudia Sheinbaum said Mexico is verifying a viral video that allegedly shows cartel members fighting in Ukraine. Pacific Storm: Hurricane Simon strengthened off Mexico’s coast, prompting evacuations and school closures in parts of Jalisco as authorities prepare for possible impacts near Puerto Vallarta. Border Tensions: Mexico demanded evidence after a U.S. official alleged shots were fired at border personnel; President Sheinbaum said the two countries would continue coordinated operations to avoid incidents. Economy: Mexico’s auto exports fell 12% in September amid U.S. tariffs, while annual inflation rose to 3.45%, up from 3.26% in August. Surfer Murders Trial: Closing arguments wrapped up in the case over the killings of three foreign surfers in Baja California, with a verdict expected.

Sinaloa Prison Riot: Ten people, including a child visiting family, were killed and 16 inmates injured in a brawl at El Castillo prison. Authorities restored order and opened an investigation. Pacific Storm: Hurricane Simon strengthened off western Mexico, with its core expected to approach the southwestern and west-central coast on Saturday. Economy: Mexico’s annual inflation rose to 3.45% in September from 3.26% in August, while auto exports fell 12% as U.S. tariffs pressured production. U.S.-Mexico Relations: Mexico is seeking evidence after a U.S. official claimed border personnel were fired upon. President Claudia Sheinbaum says both countries will continue coordinated “mirror” operations to prevent further incidents. Surfers’ Killings: A verdict is expected in the trial over the murders of three foreign surfers in Mexico.

Prices: Mexico’s annual inflation rose to 3.45% in September from 3.26% in August, with education and food among the biggest monthly cost increases. Public Health: At least 18 newborns have died amid a bacterial outbreak in an IMSS neonatal unit in Guadalajara; mothers say infections have continued for seven months, and four babies remain infected. Politics: A newly enacted reform bars people with dual nationality from serving as president or governor. Trade: Mexico’s auto exports fell in September as U.S. tariffs weighed on the sector. U.S.-Mexico Border: After U.S. officials reported gunfire from Mexico during a border operation, President Claudia Sheinbaum called for evidence and said both countries would continue coordinated measures to prevent incidents. Storms: Hurricane Isaias moved through the Gulf, with forecasters warning of heavy rain near the Yucatán Peninsula and Bay of Campeche as the storm headed toward the U.S. Gulf Coast.