In Mexico, fuel theft continues despite government promises. In 2025, Pemex reported economic losses of $23,491 million. Thousands of women marched in Mexico City demanding justice and an end to violence. Investors see the T-MEC as a mechanism for bringing capital to the region. Oil-producing countries have reduced their production, causing the exchange rate to exceed 18 pesos per dollar. The late leader of the Sinaloa cartel, Nemesio Oseguera, sought to control a key corridor for drug trafficking in Michoacán. The CJNG, founded by El Mencho, is linked to 14 murders daily since its emergence in 2010. In Iran, Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the current leader, has been appointed as the new Supreme Leader. Amid geopolitical tension, Mexico can attract investment.
