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Mexico and China come together as Trump threatens to scrap NAFTA on this episode of Mexico This Week.   On this episode of Mexico This Week, we take a look at the ongoing negotiations between Mexico and China to sign a free trade agreement that might serve as both a Plan B to President Trump's threats to scrap NAFTA, and as a bargaining chip in those negotiations. Plus, we examine the Mexican efforts to expand the free trade accord with Brazil, and a closer look at Mexico's addiction to the United States' natural gas laid bare by Hurricane Harvey. Join us for this episode of Mexico This Week!   About the Show: Website: Mexico This Week Facebook: Mexico This Week Twitter: @MexicoThisWeek Email questions or comments to the show: info@mexicothisweek.com. Get Mexico This Week on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Podbean, and more. Brought to you by LineupMedia.fm. The post Mexico-China Negotiations, NAFTA, and More! appeared first on Mexico This Week.

We get a closer look at the first round of NAFTA renegotiations on this episode of Mexico This Week.   On this episode of Mexico This Week, we discuss the goals set up by the Mexican negotiators for the upcoming first round of NAFTA renegotiations. Also, we lay out Mexico's expectations for implementing a new trade deal, and we take a look at the Toyota Motor Corporation's plans for their newest factory in Guanajuato. Join us for this episode of Mexico This Week!   About the Show: Website: Mexico This Week Facebook: Mexico This Week Twitter: @MexicoThisWeek Email questions or comments to the show: info@mexicothisweek.com. Get Mexico This Week on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Podbean, and more. Brought to you by LineupMedia.fm. The post NAFTA Renegotiations, New Trade Deals, and More! appeared first on Mexico This Week.

Mexico has overtaken Germany as the world's fourth largest beer producer. On this episode of Mexico This Week, we go talk about Mexico's growing beer production and news that it has overtaken Germany to become the world's fourth largest beer producer. We also go over the most wanted list that the Mexican government created in 2012 and how the violence has spiked as we go down the list with only 14 targets remaining to be captured or killed from a list of 122 high priority targets. Finally, discuss the latest trade spat between Mexico and the US, where the countries have set a new deadline before slapping antidumping duties on Mexican imports. About the Show: Website: Mexico This Week Facebook: Mexico This Week Twitter: @MexicoThisWeek Email questions or comments to the show: info@mexicothisweek.com. Get Mexico This Week on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Podbean, and more. Brought to you by LineupMedia.fm. The post Mexican Beer, Most Wanted Lists, and Mexico-US Relations appeared first on Mexico This Week.

Javier Duarte On this episode of Mexico This Week, you will hear about this past weekend's arrest of the fugitive ex-governor of Veracruz, Javier Duarte. Duarte was captured in Panajachel, a resort town in Guatemala. Seb tells us about the investigation which led to the arrest and the prospects for extradition. Plus, discussion centers around the resurgence of traditional maize in Mexico for the production of tortillas and chips, and the impact this may have on local farmers who were bankrupted by American subsidized corn. Join us for this episode of Mexico This Week! Send us questions and comments info@mexicothisweek.com. You can find Mexico This Week online at www.mexicothisweek.com, or on social media at facebook.com/MexicoThisWeek and on Twitter @MexicoThisWeek. Also, subscribe to the show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Podbean, and more! Brought to you by LineupMedia.fm. The post Traditional Maize Makes a Comeback appeared first on Mexico This Week.

Yarrington had been on the lam for 5 years. Tomas Yarrington On this episode of Mexico This Week, discussion centers around the arrest of the ex-governor of Tamaulipas, Tomas Yarrington. Yarrington was arrested in Florence, Italy and will face charges when his extradition to Mexico is complete. Plus, the Mexican government and the EU Trade Commission try to expand the free trade agreement, and a look at the joint bid by Mexico, Canda, and the United States to organize the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Join us for this episode of Mexico This Week! Send us questions and comments info@mexicothisweek.com. You can find Mexico This Week online at www.mexicothisweek.com, or on social media at facebook.com/MexicoThisWeek and on Twitter @MexicoThisWeek. Also, subscribe to the show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Podbean, and more! Brought to you by LineupMedia.fm. The post Tomas Yarrington Is Captured! appeared first on Mexico This Week.

Relations continue to sour between Mexico and the U.S. On this episode of Mexico This Week, we hear about the most recent events involved in the US-Mexico relationship. Your hosts analyze the back and forth statements between the two administrations and the actual tangible actions taken by each side. Join us for this episode of Mexico This Week! Send us questions and comments info@mexicothisweek.com. You can find Mexico This Week online at www.mexicothisweek.com, or on social media at facebook.com/MexicoThisWeek and on Twitter @MexicoThisWeek. Also, subscribe to the show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Podbean, and more! Brought to you by LineupMedia.fm. The post The Tangled Web of Mexico and the United States appeared first on Mexico This Week.

On this episode of Mexico This Week we discuss the surge of migrants from Central America seeking refuge in Mexico to escape gang violence and how Mexico should set an example in the treatment of these claims refusing to reject them on the US behalf. We also talk about the changes, preparations, and strategy that the Mexican federal government is making to face Trump later this week and what will be the official start to a fight that has been long coming. Send us questions and comments info@mexicothisweek.com. You can find Mexico This Week online at www.mexicothisweek.com, or on social media at facebook.com/MexicoThisWeek and on Twitter @MexicoThisWeek. Also, subscribe to the show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Podbean, and more! Brought to you by LineupMedia.fm. The post Mexico vs. Trump appeared first on Mexico This Week.

On this episode of Mexico This Week, we hear discussion about the ongoing protests and looting caused by the gasoline price hike, and an explanation for the reasons behind the increase. Also, we learn more about the shooting of a U.S. consulate official in the city of Guadalajara on Friday and the subsequent arrest of a U.S. national of Indian descent as the main suspect. Join us for this episode of Mexico This Week! Send us questions and comments info@mexicothisweek.com. You can find Mexico This Week online at www.mexicothisweek.com, or on social media at facebook.com/MexicoThisWeek and on Twitter @MexicoThisWeek. Also, subscribe to the show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Podbean, and more! Brought to you by LineupMedia.fm. The post The Gas Price Hike and the Shooting of a U.S. Consulate Official appeared first on Mexico This Week.

On this episode of Mexico This Week, we go over the explosion in the Tultepec pyrotechnics market that took thirty-three lives and left dozens injured. We also discuss the gasoline price hikes cause by the liberalization of prices mandated by the federal government, effective January 1st. Send us questions and comments info@mexicothisweek.com. You can find Mexico This Week online at www.mexicothisweek.com, or on social media at facebook.com/MexicoThisWeek and on Twitter @MexicoThisWeek. Also, subscribe to the show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Podbean, and more! Brought to you by LineupMedia.fm. The post Explosion in Tultepec and Gasoline Price Hikes appeared first on Mexico This Week.

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