Country Risk Rating
Mexico
On July 29 US District Judge Susan Bolton blocked parts of Arizona's controversial immigration law, hours before the law was due to come into effect. Sections blocked by Bolton include...
2010-07-30Mexico
We have downgraded Mexico's short-term political rating this month on the back of rising security threats and a weaker outlook for policy enforcement. The country still scores relatively...
2010-06-29Mexico
In line with our view, Mexico's benchmark 10-Year MBono has continued to rally, with the yield on the peso-denominated treasury hitting a record low of 7.1%. The price of the 10-year...
2010-06-03Mexico
The ruling Partido Acción Nacional (PAN) lost the mayoral election in Mérida, capital of Yucatán state, on May 16, reinforcing our view that the party is set to struggle in the gubernatorial,...
2010-06-02Mexico
Seven people, including six police officers were killed in Mexico's Ciudad Juarez during a shoot-out on April 25. Police officers came under fire as they attempted to stop vehicles...
2010-05-07Mexico
Diplomatic relations between Mexico and US received another blow in late April, with the US state of Arizona passing a new immigration law which encourages police to crack down on...
2010-05-07Mexico
Regular readers will be aware that we have been growing increasingly constructive towards the Mexican peso over recent months, after what we viewed as a relatively robust performance...
2010-04-01Mexico
In a recent television interview Mexican President Felipe Calderón appeared to alter his stance on the issue of leglalisation of drugs in Mexico, implying that at the very least...
2010-04-01
