Commerce

The Coordinadora Nacional de Trabajadores de la Educación (CNTE) ended its Zócalo encampment on March 20, 2026, after the third day of blockades and marches in Mexico City. Teachers blockaded Afore offices on Paseo de la Reforma from 9:00 a.m. and marched from the Ángel de la Independencia at midday, failing to meet President Claudia Sheinbaum.

18. mars 2026 Rapportert av AI

The six CPC-affiliated business guilds ruled out eliminating existing non-waivable holidays after meeting with Minister Daniel Mas. The clarification follows a debate started by Cardinal Fernando Chomali calling for shops to close on Good Friday. They hope no more will be added to the current five.

The Federal Consumer Protection Agency (Profeco) placed suspension seals on eight businesses in Mexico City and Metepec, State of Mexico, during a vacation operation for failing to respect prices and other violations of consumer protection law. The operation ran from December 19, 2025, to January 9, 2026, checking compliance in high-traffic areas. Affected include pharmacies, a cantina, and stores in the Historic Center.

11. januar 2026 Rapportert av AI

Google has introduced the Universal Commerce Protocol, an open standard aimed at enhancing online shopping through AI agents. Developed with major retailers and payment firms, the framework enables seamless purchases directly in search results. It includes new features for customers and merchants to streamline buying experiences.

Cenco Malls will extend hours on Tuesday, December 23, to ease Christmas shopping, with early closure on the 24th and full closure on the 25th.

21. desember 2025 Rapportert av AI

Robberies and thefts have surged in the weeks leading up to Christmas, raising alarms in Chile's commerce and government sectors. Police statistics show surprise robberies increased by 20.1% in 2024 compared to the previous year. To counter this, the government launched the 'Navidad Segura' plan, deploying 2,100 carabineros.