Country Risk Rating

Our business environment ratings measure a wide array of indicators to give an extensive overview on the ease of setting up and doing business in a given country. Mexico currently... 2006-12-01

President Vicente Fox finally answered calls to use force against the 'civil-resistance' movement in the state of Oaxaca in November. The protests, which stemmed from a teachers'... 2006-11-06

As we enter the final month before the commencement of Calderón's presidency, the political outlook is looking increasingly bright. AMLO's 'civil resistance movement' has become... 2006-11-02

Our short-term political risk ratings assess a number of factors that could affect the political stability of a country - conflict, public unrest, unemployment, inflation, succession... 2006-10-09

US President George W Bush has signed a controversial bill to finance the erection of a 700-mile fence along the Mexican border, in an effort to curb illegal immigration. BMI considers... 2006-10-05

Business Environment: Opening For Business?One factor considered in our new business environment ratings is a country's openness in market orientation. Luis Ramirez, Chief Executive... 2006-09-07

Business Environment: Opening For Business?One factor considered in our new business environment ratings is a country's openness in market orientation. Luis Ramirez, Chief Executive... 2006-09-07

The electoral court has unanimously certified a Calderón victory, but it may be some time before the decision is universally accepted. AMLO has vowed to continue his street protests... 2006-09-06

The PRI is in need of a redesign after a damning electoral defeat. Preliminary results show that PRI candidate Madrazo won around 20% of the vote in the July 2 vote. The party, which... 2006-07-14

Mexico's presidential candidates have held their final TV debate ahead of July's election. The two frontrunners who are now neck and neck in the polls prioritised different issues... 2006-06-16