According to journalist Jesús Esquivel, the situation in the conflict has become more complex than anticipated. During his participation in 'Aristegui en Vivo,' Esquivel pointed out that from the White House, it was reported that the U.S. leader will seek support from European allies against the blockade affecting oil transit in the Strait of Hormuz.
Highlights include the mandatory holiday for Benito Juárez's birthday; the publication of Urban Passenger Transport Statistics focusing on mobility challenges in Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey; the Federal Reserve's monetary policy decision in a context of inflation still above its target; the performance of private consumption, which represents about 70% of GDP; and, towards the end of the week, new data on investment, economic activity, and market expectations that will help gauge the start of 2026.
Trump's outlook in the third week of the war against Iran worsens: Esquivel In the third week of the war between the United States and Israel against Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump has still not been able to declare the victory that, as had been anticipated from the Pentagon, could have been achieved quickly. 'There is a much greater possibility or a higher risk of remaining in poverty or at the bottom of the social ladder when these services are not available,' the report stated.
Five key data points to follow the economy this week: consumption, investment, and global signals Sofía Ramírez, director of 'México, ¿cómo vamos?', presents the five key economic indicators of the week. She added that the situation is delicate not only on a military level but also on political and economic ones. She indicated that despite the Pentagon stating that strategic objectives have been neutralized, Washington has still not achieved the central goal that Trump set for the offensive.
The impact of the conflict is already beginning to be felt in the U.S. economy.
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News Summary Senators from Morena, the Green Party, and the PT backed the 'Plan B' of the electoral reform announced by President Claudia Sheinbaum, after her original initiative did not obtain a qualified majority in the Chamber of Deputies.
The Secretariat of National Defense reported the detention of José 'N', alias 'Pepe', presumed logistics operator of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, from whom drugs, weapons, and a vehicle were seized.
Former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador expressed his support for the Cuban people on social media and called for donations to send aid.
Cuba's President, Miguel Díaz-Canel, thanked the gesture and solidarity of Mexico.
On the international front, Trump said his government could soon reach an agreement with Cuba, although first it seeks to resolve the conflict with Iran.
Lack of care services increases the risk of remaining in poverty: CEEY study Mónica Orozco, director of GENDERS A.C. and author of the report from the Center for Espinosa Yglesias Studies on the situation of people dedicated to care at home, assured that the distribution of care work influences social mobility opportunities in Mexico. The survey incorporated a specific module on care for the first time.
According to the journalist, the increase in fuel prices has begun to pressure consumers' pockets, with the rising cost of goods and services. This component allows for investigating whether people performed care tasks in their home of origin and if they are currently responsible for them in their current home.
As explained, these tasks, aimed at girls, boys, adolescents, people with disabilities, sick people, or the elderly, consume time and affect the possibility of studying or participating in the labor market. The researcher pointed out that the study compares the trajectories of those who have support or care services versus those who do not.
