The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
Two Mexican Navy ships sailed out of the port of Veracruz this week carrying more than 800 tons of rice, beans, powdered milk and canned goods bound for Cuba — the first in a series of humanitarian shipments President Claudia Sheinbaum has pledged to the island as it buckles under fuel rationing, blackouts and food shortages.
Yet another diplomatic standoff is evolving, placing Mexico squarely in the middle of the U.S. campaign to pressure Cuba’s leaders into historic political change.
A January 29 executive order signed by President Donald Trump—imposing tariffs on countries supplying oil to the island—has forced Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum into a precarious balancing act, navigating between principles of sovereignty, historical solidarity and immense economic pressure from its northern neighbor.
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.
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.
Monday, February 2 will be observed as a national holiday in lieu of the official Constitution Day commemoration on February 5.
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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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.
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.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and U.S. President Donald Trump held their first official phone call of 2026 on Monday, which both sides described as a “very good conversation.”
