In the main news of this Friday, April 18, 2025, in the main national newspapers, various topics of interest are presented. In Reforma, a record is highlighted in gas purchases from the United States, which has led to concerns about Mexico's dependence in this regard. An increase in imports is expected due to the new power plants from the Federal Electricity Commission.
On the other hand, La Jornada reports on statements from Trump, who mentioned that Mexico and Canada depend on the United States for survival and asserted that without them, these countries would not exist. It also details an operation in which more than 40 million pesos, drugs, weapons, and front companies used for money laundering by a cartel were seized, with individuals arrested and others resigning from related activities.
In Excélsior, the recovery of 42 ranches and 2 mines that were in the hands of organized crime is reported. State and federal forces managed to regain control of a border area with Arizona that was under the dominance of an armed faction of Los Chapitos. One of the highlighted phrases is: 'We are a big and beautiful store, and everyone wants a piece of it.'
Finally, in Milenio, the cordon that the DEA and Homeland Security have closed around La Nueva Familia is emphasized, in a context of violence that is concerning in the region. A coordination of efforts is observed to address this issue.
