Best Whitepaper Media Podcasts (2025)

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46. Banco Azteca Opens Up; Treviño on Mexico’s Leadership Gaps; Protests Hit Highways; Fibra NEXT Follow-On 1:38:38

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Join us for a deep dive with Banco Azteca Chairman Alejandro Valenzuela on how Azteca really makes its money, why cash still refuses to die, and why a phygital model is the way forward for Mexican banks. Javier Treviño shares leadership lessons from his new book Silos, celos y círculos íntimos and what a more ethical, less “clubby” business culture…

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45. AI for Mexico Logistics, Gold Mine Drama, Mexico Rises to #1 US Buyer, Esentia IPO, ASUR Buys Big 1:22:09

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Desteia’s Diego Solórzano explains how real, operator-focused AI tools can ease Mexico–U.S. logistics bottlenecks. Journalist Steve Fisher recounts the unlikely recovery of a gold mine in Sonora that many had written off, detailing the operational, financial, and human factors behind its revival. We discuss Mexico surpassing Canada as America’s top…

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44. Plata’s CEO on 2M+ users and a $3B valuation; CDMX and U.S. sports teams; Esentia’s gas-pipeline IPO; and what Kimberly-Clark’s Kenvue deal means for Mexico. 1:20:01

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We talk with Neri Tollardo, Plata’s co-founder and CEO, to understand how the fintech rocketed from zero to more than two million users and a $3 billion valuation in just over two years. We also explore the pros and cons of Mexico City as a potential home for U.S. sports teams, the stakes behind Esentia’s planned gas-pipeline IPO as Mexico and the …

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43.KIO on Mexico’s data-center opportunities; Natixis on local asset-management plans; GAP-CBX merger; ASUR bid for South American airports; Aeromexico prices IPO 1:30:52

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Octavio Camarena, CEO of KIO, Mexico’s leading local data-center company, talks to us about the company’s ambitious expansion plans, power bottlenecks, and why a successful data-center build-out is relevant to Mexico’s AI competitiveness. Then French-owned Natixis explain their local asset-management push, driven by rising savings and pension asset…

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42. Uber Mexico Heads Explain Strategy, Revolut CEO on Mexico Opportunities, U.S. Route Bans Hit Mexican Airlines, the Debate Over Credit Card Fees, and Mercado Libre Outperforms Oxxo and Walmex 1:31:06

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This week on MexMoves, Uber’s top Mexico executives break down their strategy and why the country has become one of Uber’s biggest global markets. Juan Guerra, CEO of Revolut Bank Mexico, discusses how the fintech will be adapting its European model to Mexico (ie, credit will be a bigger part of the story). We examine the U.S. route bans hitting Me…

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41. Finsus: Mexico’s Profitable Fintech — Plus Aeroméxico’s IPO; GE–Xignux’s $5.3B Prolec Deal; Insurer VAT Truce, GM Mexico Tariff Boost; and Revolut’s Long, Long-Awaited Launch 1:15:14

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This week we interview Sebastián de Lara, Chief Regulation and Expansion Officer at Finsus, one of Mexico’s few profitable fintechs, to explore its path toward regulated scale. We then preview Aeroméxico’s upcoming IPO, highlighting its impressive post-COVID recovery powered by higher fares and sharp efficiency gains. In M&A, GE Vernova’s $5.3 bill…

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40. HR Ratings on Mexico & the U.S.; Mexico Tech Week; Mercado Libre Fights New Tax Rules; Plata Valued at $3.1 B; Orbia Jumps on Divestiture Rumors; and AFORES Keep Growing 1:22:45

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We interview Pedro Latapi, CEO of HR Ratings, on the firm’s growth in Mexico and now the U.S. and its rating outlook for both markets. Bernardo Cordero, founder of Mexico Tech Week, joins to discuss Mexico’s startup and tech ecosystem. Plus: Mercado Libre challenges the government over planned withholding taxes on third-party sellers, Orbia jumps o…

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39. Mexico Dealmaking, Arbitration & Amparos; Chico Pardo Wins Banamex; Bitso Rolls Out Free U.S. Stock Trading 1:11:24

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We interview Jean-Michel Enríquez, partner at Creel, García-Cuellar, Aiza y Enriquez SC, on the impact of the judicial reform on dealmaking, arbitration as a workaround, the amparo debate, and the business of corporate law in Mexico. Eduardo and Damian cover Chico Pardo’s apparent win over Grupo México in the battle for Banamex; potential disruptio…

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38. Mexico & Robots, Capital One Bets on Mexico Nearshoring, Slim’s Pemex Ties, and the $100K H1-B Visa Twist 50:01

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Nikolaj Lippmann, Latin America equity strategist at Morgan Stanley, explains how realistic it is for Mexico to develop a domestic robotics manufacturing industry over the next decade. What policies would the government need to implement to attract investors? Could the USMCA help—or hinder—Mexico’s chances in this growing sector? Capital One’s inve…

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37. BanCoppel’s New Retail Strategy, Data-Center Power Constraints, Chico Pardo’s 25% Banamex Controlling Stake, and Slim’s Rail Contract Wins 1:23:32

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Estephany Ley, Head of Retail Banking at BanCoppel, lays out the bank’s strategy to broaden its client base and product offering—from its traditional retail financing to car loans, credit cards, mortgages, payroll loans, and more. She argues that branches, scale, trust, and technology working together will prove a winning formula. Daniela Dib expla…

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36. VEMO’s Clean Mobility Bet Amidst Rising China Tariffs, New Femsa CEO, Herdez Spins Off Nutrisa, Cross-Border Logistics, and Aeroméxico–Delta JV Blow 1:26:17

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This week on MexMoves, we speak with Roberto Rocha and Germán Losada, Co-Founders of VEMO, the Riverstone-backed Mexican clean mobility startup, about their recent US$250 million equity raise and the company’s rapid growth in EV leasing and infrastructure. We also ask about the threat to VEMO of increased tariffs on Chinese EV imports — subsequentl…

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35. Didi’s Daring Mexico Bet, Klar Grabs Bineo, Esentia Energy Readies IPO, Mexico’s 2026 Budget & Tariffs on China, and Amazon Backs Rappi 1:18:36

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This week on MexMoves we interview Sigfried Eisennmeier from DiDi on the company’s remarkable expansion in Mexico, with context from Whitepaper’s Daniela Dib. Eduardo and Damian look into Klar’s acquisition of Banorte’s digital bank Bineo, the upcoming Esentia Energy IPO, and Mexico’s decision to impose tariffs of up to 50% on imports from countrie…

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34. Mexico’s New Competition Rules, Kapital’s $100mn raise, Soda Tax Rumors, BIVA’s NYC Day, and Pemex’s Non-Fracking Fracking 1:04:14

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We interview Alejandra Palacios, former president of COFECE, for a clear-eyed take on Mexico’s new competition framework - one that may not end up as bad as first feared. We also speak with Fernando Sandoval, CFO and cofounder of Kapital, on how a small and mostly unknown fintech has quickly grown into a regulated bank now reportedly valued at $1.3…

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33. IMCO’s Moy on Mexico’s Economy — Plus Tariffs on China, Nutrisa’s Listing, and Bitso’s Stablecoin Bet 1:00:04

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In this episode, we sit down with Valeria Moy, director of Mexico’s leading think tank, the Mexican Institute for Competitiveness (IMCO), for a reality check on the government’s plans to jumpstart the economy. We also break down reports on possible Mexican tariffs against Chinese imports—from cars to textiles. Plus: Nutrisa’s push to list shares on…

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32. U.S.–Mexico Business History with Andrew Paxman; JAC and Giant Motors with Daniela Dib; McCormick–Herdez Deal, and Mexico’s Banking Shake-Up 1:06:12

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In this episode, we interview academic Andrew Paxman on the history of U.S.–Mexico business ties. Daniela Dib of Whitepaper discusses how the JAC/Giant Motors alliance is emerging as an attractive model for making affordable EVs in Mexico. We break down McCormick’s $750M deal with Herdez and its impact on the food sector, analyze the banking shake-…

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31. New telecom rules, Western Union swallows main remittance competitor, Banamex possible control change ahead of IPO, and Adidas in hot water over Oaxacan shoe 57:09

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As Mexico moves to dismantle its telecom regulator, we speak with Ernesto Piedras — one of the country’s leading consultants and experts on the digital economy — about what’s at stake. We also cover Western Union’s purchase of rival Intermex, the fallout for Mexican beverage giant Cuervo from Canada’s rejection of U.S.-made spirits, the potential t…

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30. AmCham’s Carlos García on USMCA Outlook; Raúl Livas on Pemex Rescue, plus AT&T’s Rumored Exit, Walmex CEO Change, MELI’s Strong Mexico Results and more 1:30:15

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We interview Carlos García, President of AmCham México, to discuss the current state of U.S.–Mexico business relations heading into the critical 2026 USMCA review. We also speak with Raúl Livas, former COO of Pemex, who breaks down the government’s new rescue plan for the struggling oil giant. In the headlines: AT&T is said to be looking to exit Me…

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29. Will Mexicans Eat Chipotle? Inside Alsea’s Recipe for Growth — Plus Live Nation’s Latest Mexico Play, ASUR’s U.S. Pivot, and a Tariff Deal Delayed Again 1:11:31

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This week on MexMoves, we talk with Gerardo Lozoya of Alsea to explore what’s driving the restaurant group’s strong momentum — and how it plans to grow Chipotle in Mexico, now as its local operator. We also break down strong 2Q GDP figures; Live Nation’s $646M additional investment in OCESA, its majority-owned live entertainment arm in Mexico; Live…

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28. Mexico's Private Hospitals Scale Up, Fibra NEXT Debuts, Iberdrola Quits, Autos Struggle 54:22

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We chat with Eduardo Verboonen Khoury, Co-President of Hospitales MAC, one of Mexico’s fastest-growing private hospital groups. He shares how rising middle-class demand, under-resourced public healthcare, growing U.S. medical tourism, and underserved regional cities are fueling the expansion of private hospitals in Mexico. Plus, we break down the F…

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27. Mexico’s AI Moment, More Tariff Turmoil, and Gentrification Fights in CDMX 1:08:24

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This week we discuss AI adoption in Mexico with Julián López Portillo, CEO of Senzai, and Mauricio Sepúlveda, CEO of Arkham Technologies—two tech founders shaping the future of AI in the region. On the sports front, we evaluate the Liga MX ownership changes, including Querétaro FC’s sale to U.S.-based Innovatio Capital and Atlas FC’s pending divest…

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26. Why Wall Street is Bullish on Mexico — while Lithium Flops, Fuel Smugglers Under Pressure, and Cancun Slumps 47:47

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This week on MexMoves, we sit down with Gabriel Casillas, Chief Latin America Economist at Barclays, on why Mexico’s economy is stronger than you think. From a 10% peso rally to GDP estimates nudging up and cooling rates, Casillas breaks down the drivers — and what could come next. Plus: delays in US sanctions on three banks, lithium letdowns, Merc…

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25. Stress Test for Mexico’s Banks, More Fintech Raises, and BYD Prefers Brazil 41:55

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This week, we speak with Ricardo Cacho at top Mexican law firm Von Wobeser y Sierra to unpack the fallout from U.S. sanctions on CI Banco, Intercam, and Vector. Plus: More News from FIntechs Klar, Plata, and Nu; BYD freezing Mexico plans Giant Motors’ JAC Mexico EV bet, and Mexico’s cargo theft crisis. Try Whitepaper 30 days free…

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24. Dollar Stores, U.S. Treasury Accuses Mexican Financials, Tariff Deal, and Sports TV Shifts 43:19

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Dollar stores are gaining ground in Mexico’s retail landscape — and the latest player is JOi Dollar Plus, a Canadian venture tapping into the growing demand for single-price items. We speak exclusively with Rahim Bhaloo, the founder and executive president behind the brand. Also in this episode: the U.S. Treasury Department accuses three Mexican fi…

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23. Can New Rules Revive Mexico’s Energy Sector? Meanwhile, Fibras (Mexico’s REITs) are staging a comeback, with one newly listed and another in the pipeline. Plus: regulators turn up the heat on Telcel ... 1:06:31

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Mexico’s energy demand is rising fast — but will recent regulatory changes be enough to reignite investor interest? We speak exclusively with César Hernández, former Deputy Electricity Minister, and José Antonio Aguilar, founder and managing partner of wind-power company Vive Energía, to assess the sector’s prospects. Also on the show: one large ne…

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22. Educating Mexico: Failure fuels deeps problems and some opportunities. GM pulls back from Mexico, and U.S. Hispanic consumers feel the squeeze 1:15:31

6M ago1:15:31

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How can Mexico close its yawning education gap? We speak exclusively with Aurelio Nuño, ex-Education Minister, and Juan Rebolledo of Lotus Education,to explore what’s at stake and what can be done. Then: GM pivots future production from Mexico to US; Heineken Mexico talks up investment plans; and Hispanics in US pull back Try Whitepaper 30 days fre…

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21. Mercado Libre’s Mexico Gameplan — Plus Remittance Slide, Baseball's Growth, Xinfra’s Capital Raise, & Prestamo Not So Feliz 1:08:07

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This week on MexMoves, we sit down with Leandro Cuccioli, SVP of Mercado Libre, for an exclusive look at how Latin America’s e-commerce giant plans to keep growing in Mexico — across e-commerce, logistics, and finance. We also dive into: a sharp drop in April remittances and a surge in crypto-powered transfers; Infra REIT Xinfra’s $270M raise to ex…

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20. Mexico’s Economic Outlook; Edtech Bets, US FinTechs extending microcredit 57:34

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On this episode of MexMoves, we look at what’s in store for Mexico’s economy in the second half of 2025 with Miriam Acuña from GBM. Andrés Benavides, founder of Cometa, shares how edtech can help Mexico’s private schools improve operations & collections, and focus on teaching. We also break down the top stock market winners and losers of 1H25, why …

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19. Biotech Hits the Fields: Mexico’s Farms, Nissan’s Future & Remittance Risks 51:11

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This week, we sit down with Dr. Andrey Zarur, CEO and founder of Boston-based GreenLight Biosciences — maybe Mexico’s most accomplished scientist turned entrepreneur. We explore how his company is applying biotechnology to Mexican agriculture to boost productivity and food security sustainably, and why he believes Mexico has the potential to become…

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18. Viva Aerobus’ secret sauce for low-cost flying, optimism around Plan Mexico, and takeaways from the banking convention 1:01:28

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This week on MexMoves, we sit down with Juan Carlos Zuazua, CEO of Viva Aerobus—Mexico’s fastest-growing low-cost airline—to learn what it really takes to run an airline, one of the most challenging businesses out there. Alex González Ormerod shares why he’s optimistic about the Mexican economy under President Claudia Sheinbaum’s Plan Mexico. Plus,…

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17. Health Nearshoring, China's Quiet Rise in CDMX, and Mexico’s Shorter Workweek 1:01:11

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This week on MexMoves, we speak with Bismarck Lepe, founder and CEO of MiSalud Health, about how Mexico’s doctors are successfully treating both Mexican-American and Mexican patients through digital platforms, sharply bringing down costs and improving health outcomes. Daniela Dib explains why so many Chinese professionals are now based in Mexico Ci…

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16. Mexico’s Water Crunch, Q1 Corporate Pulse, and telco law fight 54:17

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In this week’s episode, we tackle Mexico’s growing water crisis, interviewing Cole Frates, Co-Founder of Renewable Resources Group (RRG), on opportunities for agricultural water innovation, and Rosario Sánchez of Texas A&M on the challenges of meeting the 1944 U.S.-Mexico water treaty. We also break down Q1 earnings from top Mexican companies—highl…

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15. Lucha Libre Goes Global: WWE & Fillip's Big Bet, Chipotle’s Alsea Deal, and trouble at CAME Popular bank 38:50

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Lucha Libre AAA goes global as WWE and Fillip take the reins. Exclusive interview with Bárbara González Briseño, co-CEO of Fillip, on the strategy behind the Lucha Libre acquisition. Chipotle teams up with Alsea to conquer Mexican fast casual. CAME’s apparent collapse puts SOFIPO regulation under the spotlight. We also unpack how CDMX is turning in…

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14. Kavak Cut, Nu Approved, Fuel Seized: Mexico Eyes U.S. Real Estate 45:51

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In this episode, we dive into Nu Mexico’s new full banking license, the sharp valuation cut at Kavak, and Arca’s latest corporate venture foray. We also unpack Mexico’s crackdown on fuel smuggling from the U.S. To close, a candid interview with Agustín Barrios Gómez on why Mexicans are investing in U.S. real estate and how growing up bicultural sha…

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13. Tulum Busts, the New Mexican Consumer, and (yet) more on tariffs 1:18:48

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Today’s episode kicks off with the latest on tariffs, followed by a look at fracking and unlocking value with Herdez and Alfa. Next, Circana’s top LatAm executives share insights on Mexico’s latest consumer trends. We wrap up with Andrea Navarro from Bloomberg and lawyer David Connell discussing Tulum real estate scams — and how to avoid them. Try …

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12. Mexico Equities Outlook, GDP Growth Cuts, Slim’s Succession Plans, WalMex Day, Banorte's Bineo failure 38:47

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This week, we speak with Gordon Lee, Partner at BTG Pactual, about the outlook for Mexico’s equity market amid macro headwinds and opportunities. Plus, Eduardo and Damian unpack the latest GDP growth downgrades, Alfa’s drawn-out but successful value-unlocking process finally nearing its end, takeaways from WalMex’s investor day, Banorte’s Bineo blo…

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11. Mexico Through the Eyes of U.S. Business 52:27

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We hear from Pedro Casas of AMCHAM about how U.S. businesses are navigating Trump’s tariff risks, and assessing Mexico’s long-term growth potentiaol. Also: Sarah Hayden from Aviva tells us what it is like for an American to work in CDMX: Farmacias Similares enters the U.S. market, and a major US bank warns a Mexico recession is all but inevitable. …

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10. Mexico’s Investment Banking Challenges, New Energy Laws, Growth Downgrades 42:44

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We discuss Mexico's latest energy counter-reforms, financial inclusion, and the investment banking outlook with insights from the Head of 414 Capital, a financial advisory firm in Mexico. Try Whitepaper 30 days freeBy WP Media

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9. Highs and lows of Mexican farming; tariffs; and new finance minister 37:34

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We explore the Mexican agricultural sector’s highs and lows, the impact of Trump’s steel tariffs on industrial exports , and what the change in the new finance minister means for the private sector. Try Whitepaper 30 days freeBy WP Media

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8. Mexico’s VC Landscape: Booming or Bust? 43:50

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We explore the state of venture capital in Mexico with an interview with Federico Antoni of HI Ventures Try Whitepaper 30 days freeBy WP Media

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7. Shopping & Streaming: Mexico’s E-Commerce Battle and Netflix’s $1B Bet 51:42

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Since the COVID-19 pandemic, e-commerce in Mexico has surged. We speak with Gloria Canales from retail giant Coppel to get a broader perspective. Meanwhile, with Netflix pledging a $1 billion investment in Mexico over the next four years, is the country’s film industry prepared for the opportunity? Listen to Rodrigo Sebastián González, co-founder o…

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6. From Mexico With Love: Mexican Entrepreneurs Winning Big in America. 30:15

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Damian Fraser and Eduardo García discuss some Mexican entrepreneurs living in the United States who have stood out for their leadership in executive roles or for creating very successful businesses, such as Pablo Legorreta, CEO and founder of Royalty Pharma, Daniel Lubetsky, who made a fortune selling his healthy snack bar brand Kind to Mars, and A…

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5. Mexican Investments, American realities 39:49

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Cracking the U.S. Market: Wins and Losses for Mexican Firms. Includes interviews with Alvaro Rodriguez, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Ignia, and Gerry Schwebel, EVP of IBC Bank in Texas and Oklahoma. Try Whitepaper 30 days freeBy WP Media

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4. Super Bowl Special 31:52

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This week we focus on the Super Bowl: Avocados, Guacamole, TV Commercials, All Made in Mexico Try Whitepaper 30 days freeBy WP Media

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3. Transfers, takeoffs and tariffs 30:51

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This week, we discuss Mexico’s booming remittances, Aeromexico’s IPO and its market implications, and the looming tariff threats to Mexican exporters. Try Whitepaper 30 days freeBy WP Media

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2. Home Runs in Industrial Parks 37:31

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This week we look at the IPO of Diablos, Mexico’s leading baseball team; the outlook and ongoing consolidation in industrial parks; and controversy on Grupo Elektra’s move to go private Try Whitepaper 30 days freeBy WP Media

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1. Multinational challenges in Mexico 35:08

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In the opening episode of MexMoves Damian Fraser and Eduardo García talk about Citigroup’s struggles in Mexico, Walmart’s anti trust victory and a fintech success story (so far) Try Whitepaper 30 days freeBy WP Media

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Shipped It! 54:31

11M ago54:31

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Justin & Autumn get together one last time for a retro: favorite episodes, lessons learned, biggest surprises & what’s next. Join the discussion Changelog++ members save 8 minutes on this episode because they made the ads disappear. Join today! Sponsors: Sentry – When your app breaks, fix it faster with Sentry Use the code CHANGELOG when you sign u…

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AI IRL at Honeycomb 1:05:01

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Phillip Carter, Principal PM at Honeycomb, joins Justin & Autumn to discuss his work at Microsoft & Honeycomb, building AI infrastructure & more. Join the discussion Changelog++ members save 9 minutes on this episode because they made the ads disappear. Join today! Sponsors: Sentry – When your app breaks, fix it faster with Sentry Use the code CHAN…