The Mexican state of Querétaro has announced a ban on the use of cell phones in schools. This measure aims to foster a more focused educational environment free from technological distractions.
In other news, the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi) reports that retail sales in Mexico closed the year 2024 with a decline of 0.6%, affected by decreases in 13 of the 22 categories of goods. Additionally, a call is made to the Government of Mexico to prevent the United States from applying the death penalty to Mexican citizens.
For its part, the president of Mexico has sent an initiative to combat any form of foreign interference in the country, even introducing the crime of terrorism. In a related action, the Mexican Constitution has been reinforced to toughen penalties for unauthorized actions and expand the capacity to accuse arm shops of complicity with drug trafficking groups.
Regarding security issues, it is reported that Mexico has captured 9 extraditable individuals wanted by Washington in the last four months, five of whom are linked to the Sinaloa Cartel. On the other hand, the Bank of Mexico has ruled out halting cuts in interest rates due to the current uncertainty.
In the political sphere, the leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, known as 'El Mayo', has issued an ultimatum requesting his repatriation or warning of possible consequences. Moreover, experts are confident that the country's strong macroeconomic fundamentals will allow it to face current challenges with resilience.
