Luis Videgaray
Mexican finance minister resigns after disastrous Trump visit
Finance minister Luis Videgaray's resignation comes amid multiple reports that he convinced President Peña Nieto to invite Trump to the Mexican capital last week.
Mexico Now Receives More Dollars From Migrants Than From Oil
While the Mexican government claims rising remittances represents a “competitive advantage” critics say it highlights the fundamental weakness of the domestic economy.
The Year Latin Americans Got Angry About Corruption
Latin Americans took to the streets during 2015 to protest against a flurry of staggering corruption scandals across the region. But while they won some battles, it is still far from clear if they can win the war.
Could the Mood in Mexico Be Any More Grim for Tonight’s ‘Shout’ of Independence?
Probably not. Two million Mexicans have entered the ranks of the extremely poor under President Enrique Peña Nieto, who canceled tonight's National Palace gala for Mexico's Independence Day.
Mexicans Outraged — But Not Surprised — After Crony Clears President in 'White House' Scandal
Enrique Peña Nieto tapped a old party hand and confessed “friend” of his finance minister to investigate conflict of interest allegations, which resulted in all parties being cleared of wrongdoing.
Mexico Finally Opens Auction for Private Oil Exploration, But Gets Few Takers
Mexico's government for years touted the eventual opening up of its national oil industry to private money. But in its first gamble, it auctioned off only two out of 14 exploration fields, a disappointing result.
Can a President Accused of Corruption Convincingly Push an Anti-Corruption Law? Mexico Is Finding Out
Mexico actually dropped in an international corruption perceptions index after its transition to a multi-party democracy began in 2000.
Mexico's President Appoints a 'Friend' as His New Anti-Corruption Chief
As one headline put it, Mexico's new comptroller has been tasked with investigating his 'friend, his boss, and his boss's wife.' Upon taking office, Virgilio Andrade said he won't be looking into the president's house.