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Remittances sent to Mexico from the United States dropped 4.6% in 2025, totaling 61,791 million dollars and breaking an 11-year streak of increases. This decline, the sharpest since 2009, is linked to the weakening US labor market and migrants' fear of raids ordered by President Donald Trump. Despite a slight December uptick, six months of the year saw decreases.

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Mexican actor Gerardo Taracena, known for his role in Apocalypto, died on January 31 at age 55 from a myocardial infarction. His friend Enrique Cueva revealed he suffered from controlled hypertension with medication. The news shocked family and colleagues in the film industry.

President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that South Korea's president responded to her letter requesting additional BTS concert dates in Mexico. Meanwhile, Profeco launched proceedings against Ticketmaster for irregularities in ticket sales, potentially facing a fine of up to 5 million pesos.

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Adán Augusto López Hernández denied on Monday that President Claudia Sheinbaum pressured him to resign from Morena's parliamentary coordination in the Senate. He stated that his decision was personal and meditated, aimed at focusing on the party's territorial work ahead of the 2027 elections. Sheinbaum confirmed it as the senator's own determination, supported by the government.

Despite the Candlemas Day holiday, the Mexican peso gained ground against the dollar in electronic trading, appreciating by 0.32 percent. The exchange rate stood at 17.40 units per dollar, two cents lower than the Bank of Mexico's close from the previous Friday. Analysts warn of a potential correction due to the peso's overbought status in January.

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All boroughs in Mexico City are under a cold weather alert for Monday, February 2, with minimum temperatures potentially dropping to one degree Celsius. The Secretariat of Comprehensive Risk Management and Civil Protection issued recommendations to safeguard residents during the coldest hours, from 2:00 to 8:00 a.m. The southern part of the city will be the most impacted by Cold Front No. 32.