After a 12-year construction period spanning three presidential administrations, the final section of the “El Insurgente” Interurban Train was inaugurated on February 2, creating a seamless, high-capacity rail link between Mexico City (CDMX) and Toluca, the capital of Estado de Mexico.

Navigating the U.S. tax system while living abroad can be a daunting challenge. To help clarify the process, Democrats Abroad’s Global Taxation Task Force is hosting an online webinar titled “How to Avoid Double Taxation for Americans Abroad” on Wednesday, February 11.

The one-hour session, scheduled noon-1-p.m. Mexico time, is designed to provide practical information on common financial pitfalls and the legal tools available to expatriates. The webinar aims to demystify key areas that often confuse, such as the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion and the Foreign Tax Credit.

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Explore the Degollado

The iconic Degollado Theater in downtown Guadalajara is offering free public access on specific dates this February. Visitors can explore the historic venue from 1 to 3 p.m. on the following days: February 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25 and 26.

In a move that has ignited a fierce debate over national sovereignty, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed this week that state oil company Pemex has suspended planned crude oil shipments to Cuba. 

Monday, February 2 will be observed as a national holiday in lieu of the official Constitution Day commemoration on February 5.

U.S. President Donald Trump argues that neither Denmark nor NATO is capable of defending Greenland from a Russian or Chinese takeover.

He applies a similar logic to Mexico, asserting without evidence that drug cartels control the country and that President Claudia Sheinbaum cannot stop them. Consequently, he has consistently pressured her to permit elite U.S. forces to operate on Mexican soil — a demand met with renewed defiance.