The state has declared a drought emergency to enable authorities to take special measures to guarantee water supplies in affected areas, which will include holders of water concessions for agricultural or industrial use providing water to third parties

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum ruled out tax reforms for 2025, focusing instead on improving tax collection, customs revenue, and reducing administrative burdens, while pledging austerity measures to address a projected 3,2% fiscal deficit

Despite a rainy season, Mexico's water reserves remain historically low, with only 64% of dam capacity filled and regions such as Chihuahua facing severe drought, thus prompting another state of emergency

Only four out of ten Mexicans pay taxes, says a recent government statistic that highlights the need for fiscal reform to boost revenue for essential services like public education, healthcare, and infrastructure

Hundreds of soldiers and National Guard officers were deployed in Michoacan to protect lime growers facing cartel extortion, providing security after many lime facilities temporarily shut down due to demands from gangs