Mexico

Mexico is currently newsworthy due to a combination of internal environmental concerns and external pressures related to its relationship with Cuba. The Mexican government is taking steps to combat industrial pollution following investigations revealing high levels of heavy metal contamination, including fines and a new air-monitoring system. Simultaneously, Mexico is caught in the crosshairs of US policy towards Cuba. President Trump has threatened tariffs on any country supplying oil to Cuba, a move largely directed at Mexico, the only nation sending significant fuel shipments. Mexico's President Sheinbaum warns that these tariffs could trigger a humanitarian crisis in Cuba, which is already facing fuel shortages. This situation highlights Mexico's delicate position, balancing its own environmental challenges with its foreign policy and economic ties, particularly in the face of US pressure.