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πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

β€˜Good news’: Ebrard claims that the start of the T-MEC review with the US is β€˜encouraging’

Marcelo Ebrard, Mexico's Secretary of Economy, expresses optimism about the start of technical discussions with the U.S. regarding the T-MEC trade agreement, despite Canada missing from initial talks.

Mar 22 β€’ 23:47 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Medical Course in Piracicaba Will Be Supervised by the MEC After Low Scores in National Evaluation

The medical program at Anhembi Morumbi University in Piracicaba, Brazil, will undergo supervision by the Ministry of Education due to unsatisfactory performance in a national medical evaluation.

Mar 21 β€’ 11:10 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Review of the T-MEC: Trudeau advises Mexico not to overreact to Trump's 'proposals'

Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recommended that Mexico align with Canada to achieve beneficial results in the T-MEC review and avoid overreacting to Donald Trump's proposals.

Mar 20 β€’ 23:01 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

MEC authorizes the creation of a new UFMT campus in the state; find out where

Brazil's Ministry of Education has approved the establishment of a new campus for the Federal University of Mato Grosso in Diamantino.

Mar 20 β€’ 21:04 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Not everything is T-MEC! Mexico will sign a new trade agreement with Europe, what is it about?

President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that Mexico will finalize a modernized trade agreement with the European Union in May, emphasizing the growing interest of German companies in investing in the country.

Mar 20 β€’ 18:21 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

MEC punishes more than 50 medical courses in Brazil for poor performance

The Brazilian Ministry of Education has imposed sanctions on over 50 medical courses due to poor performance in a national evaluation exam.

Mar 20 β€’ 14:11 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Good Start in T-MEC Negotiations

Recent visits by Mexican officials to Washington signal the beginning of the T-MEC treaty review, highlighting the deep political and economic ties between Mexico and the United States.

Mar 20 β€’ 09:11 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Zero tariffs on cars, steel, and aluminum, seeks Claudia Sheinbaum in T-MEC

Claudia Sheinbaum emphasizes the importance of maintaining zero tariffs on the automotive, steel, and aluminum industries during T-MEC discussions with the United States.

Mar 20 β€’ 08:44 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Conditions for a Cybersecurity Law exist, assures the Senate

Mexico is poised to advance the approval of a Cybersecurity Law by the end of the year to enhance data protection and meet commitments outlined in the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (T-MEC).

Mar 19 β€’ 09:26 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

In the T-MEC, the development model is at stake

The review of the T-MEC trade agreement begins amidst threats from Trump to cancel it, with Mexico determined to keep the treaty while also evaluating new conditions proposed by the U.S.

Mar 19 β€’ 09:16 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Mexico and the US outline route for reviewing the T-MEC

Mexico and the United States have initiated bilateral technical discussions aimed at revising the T-MEC agreement, focusing on regional supply chains and increasing North American content in manufacturing.

Mar 19 β€’ 07:26 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Review of the T-MEC 2026 Begins: Mexico and the US Announce Next Steps in Bilateral Meetings

The US and Mexico have started in-person negotiations on the T-MEC trade agreement revision to take place in 2026, marking a significant step in bilateral trade relations.

Mar 19 β€’ 00:13 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

TCU determines that MEC suspend payments of PΓ©-de-Meia to deceased beneficiaries

The Tribunal de Contas da UniΓ£o (TCU) ordered Brazil's Ministry of Education (MEC) to suspend financial payments from the PΓ©-de-Meia program to beneficiaries identified with deceased individual's CPF numbers from 2009 to 2023.

Mar 18 β€’ 21:12 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

IMPI promotes changes to strengthen Chapter 20 of the T-MEC following U.S. recommendations

The Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI) is working to enhance Chapter 20 of the T-MEC by making regulatory adjustments and improving international coordination in response to U.S. recommendations.

Mar 18 β€’ 20:49 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Towards the review of the T-MEC: In-person negotiations between Mexico and the US begin

The US and Mexico have initiated in-person negotiations for the review of the T-MEC trade agreement in Washington amidst uncertainties due to a tariff war.

Mar 18 β€’ 19:42 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

MEC punishes medical course of college in MA after poor score in Enamed; three other institutions are under supervision

The Ministry of Education in Brazil has sanctioned a medical course for poor performance in a national exam, reducing student vacancies and suspending student funding contracts.

Mar 18 β€’ 17:27 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Enamed: MEC opens process to supervise medical school in PI after poor score

The Brazilian Ministry of Education is monitoring a medical program at Afya Faculdade de ParnaΓ­ba, which received a low score in the recent medical education evaluation.

Mar 18 β€’ 14:15 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

A successful renegotiation of the T-MEC will raise financial profitability in Mexico: Monex

Monex expresses optimism that a successful renegotiation of the T-MEC will boost financial profitability and help the Mexican economy overcome low growth.

Mar 18 β€’ 13:30 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

MEC suspends new students in Medicine course in Western SΓ£o Paulo after low performance in Enamed 2025

The Brazilian Ministry of Education has suspended new enrollments in the Medicine program at the Dracena institution following poor results in the 2025 Enamed exam.

Mar 18 β€’ 13:10 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Review of the T-MEC: a view from Washington

The article discusses the ongoing review process of the T-MEC treaty between the U.S. and Mexico, highlighting the discussions and potential outcomes that could extend the treaty by 16 years.

Mar 18 β€’ 11:46 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Understand what can happen to medical schools punished by the MEC

The Brazilian Ministry of Education has begun penalizing medical schools with inadequate performance in national evaluations, potentially impacting their operation and student admission.

Mar 18 β€’ 10:00 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

EU will pressure in the T-MEC review: Mexico must prioritize investment certainty, specialists say

Experts emphasize that Mexico's priority in the upcoming T-MEC review talks should be to ensure investment certainty and preferential access to the U.S. market.

Mar 18 β€’ 02:17 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

MEC imposes sanctions on the medical course at UFPA after unsatisfactory performance in Enamed

The Brazilian Ministry of Education has sanctioned the medical course at the Federal University of ParΓ‘ due to its lowest score in the Enamed exam among state universities.

Mar 17 β€’ 23:28 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Three universities in Amazonas face sanctions from the MEC after unsatisfactory performance in the Enamed

The Ministry of Education in Brazil imposed sanctions on three medical courses in Amazonas due to poor results in the Enamed exam for 2025.

Mar 17 β€’ 21:33 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Medicine course at the Rio ParanaΓ­ba campus of UFV authorized by MEC

The Medicine course at the Federal University of ViΓ§osa's Rio ParanaΓ­ba campus has been approved by Brazil's Ministry of Education and is expected to launch its first class in 2026.

Mar 17 β€’ 20:40 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

PROFILE: Jamieson Greer, Trump's right-hand man in the T-MEC review who knows every paragraph

Jamieson Greer has been appointed by Trump to lead the U.S. team in the upcoming review of the USMCA, demonstrating his significance in the negotiations between the three countries.

Mar 17 β€’ 19:59 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

MEC applies sanctions to medical courses after unsatisfactory performance in Enamed

The Brazilian Ministry of Education has sanctioned medical courses nationwide for poor performance in the national medical assessment exam, Enamed.

Mar 17 β€’ 18:54 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

MEC imposes penalties on medical courses with low grades and initiates supervision; see the list

The Brazilian Ministry of Education (MEC) has initiated supervision and imposed penalties on medical courses that received low scores in the national evaluation exam.

Mar 17 β€’ 17:17 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Government Defines Mechanism to Negotiate the T-MEC

This week marks the beginning of the T-MEC review process, with Mexico's Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard set to engage in conversations with his U.S. counterpart in Washington D.C.

Mar 17 β€’ 10:22 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

I would not want to be in Ebrard's shoes

The article discusses the complex challenges faced by Mexico's Economy Secretary, Marcelo Ebrard, as he leads negotiations in the formal review of the T-MEC trade agreement.

Mar 17 β€’ 09:53 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Continuation of the T-MEC Favors the US is Anticipated

A majority of Mexicans believe that the T-MEC trade agreement will continue, although most think the reviews will favor the United States.

Mar 17 β€’ 07:04 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The Plan B... with Total Support?

The article discusses the uncertainty regarding unanimous support from the Partido Verde Ecologista de MΓ©xico for President Claudia Sheinbaum's electoral reform plan, highlighting skepticism from a senator about providing unconditional backing.

Mar 17 β€’ 07:00 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Ebrard reveals the first meetings with the US for the review of the T-MEC: 'Calm heads and firmness will guide us'

Mexican Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard announced the initial meetings for the bilateral review of the T-MEC, emphasizing a composed and firm approach in discussions with the US.

Mar 16 β€’ 21:36 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Mexico arrives with an advantage for talks with the US: The figures of trade partners

Mexico is positioned favorably ahead of the upcoming bilateral talks with the US regarding the review of the trade agreement between Mexico, the United States, and Canada (T-MEC).

Mar 14 β€’ 17:36 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Favorable Winds for the T-MEC: When Will Mexico and the U.S. Begin Bilateral Talks?

Mexico is set to commence negotiations regarding the T-MEC with the United States, generating optimism among the private sector.

Mar 14 β€’ 00:23 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

MEC recommends banning AI in early childhood education and advises against facial recognition in schools

Brazil's Ministry of Education recommends banning artificial intelligence in early childhood education and discourages the use of facial recognition technology in schools.

Mar 13 β€’ 22:12 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Mexico and Canada must think big

The article discusses the evolution of the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (T-MEC) into a crucial economic platform for North America, highlighting Mexico's increasing export competitiveness and deeper integration into the regional economy.

Mar 13 β€’ 13:23 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Mexico's Negotiating Leverage with the US

The article discusses Mexico's complex negotiating position with the United States amidst the upcoming T-MEC discussions, highlighting historical and current trade dynamics.

Mar 13 β€’ 09:57 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Review of the USMCA: Supply Chain Security Will Be Relevant in Negotiations with the US

Supply chain security will be a key focus during the upcoming negotiations between Mexico and the United States regarding the USMCA, particularly in the context of Middle Eastern conflicts.

Mar 12 β€’ 21:15 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Mexico does not grow due to lack of productivity, not due to uncertainty of the T-MEC: Levy

Santiago Levy argues that Mexico's low economic growth is attributed to structural productivity issues rather than external uncertainties like T-MEC.

Mar 12 β€’ 18:40 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

When the flag fell

The article discusses the importance of macroeconomic credibility in Mexico, as highlighted by an anecdote about an investor's experience during a meeting amidst the 2017 earthquake.

Mar 12 β€’ 09:11 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Review of the T-MEC: Ebrard Highlights Mexico's Negotiating Power Against the US

Mexican Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard emphasized Mexico's strong negotiating position in the upcoming T-MEC review talks with the US, highlighting the country's importance in bilateral trade.

Mar 11 β€’ 21:50 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Education Secretaries Pressure MEC for More In-Person Classes in Teacher Training

Public education secretaries are pressuring Brazil's Ministry of Education (MEC) to maintain higher requirements for in-person classes in teacher training amid proposed changes.

Mar 11 β€’ 18:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

The 11th Boat & Fishing Show Begins Tomorrow

The 11th Boat & Fishing Show will open on March 12 at the MEC Exhibition Center, featuring over 50 new boat presentations and a focus on Greek shipyards.

Mar 11 β€’ 16:37 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

World Cup puts pressure on Mexico in the face of the T-MEC

The annual meeting of the Mexican Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AMPPI) highlighted the implications of the World Cup and intellectual property issues related to the T-MEC trade agreement.

Mar 11 β€’ 07:00 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Mexico reviews the T-MEC with the US and Canada on one side and seeks to attract more investment from Asia on the other

Mexico is enhancing its commercial ties by reviewing the T-MEC while simultaneously seeking to attract Asian investments, particularly from Taiwan.

Mar 10 β€’ 23:57 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Mexico will propose to Trump to eliminate tariffs on steel, aluminum, and cars in T-MEC review: Sheinbaum

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced plans to urge the elimination of tariffs on steel, aluminum, and vehicles during the upcoming review of the trade agreement with the US and Canada (T-MEC).

Mar 10 β€’ 17:57 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Mexico ready for dialogue with the US on T-MEC review

Mexico is preparing for formal discussions with the United States regarding the revision of the T-MEC agreement, focusing on key economic issues.

Mar 10 β€’ 07:40 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Heading towards the T-MEC on the right path

Mexico is reinforcing ties with the US and Canada ahead of significant negotiations regarding the T-MEC trade agreement.

Mar 10 β€’ 07:00 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Mexico asks Trump not to reopen chapters of the T-MEC: 'It must be modernized and not subjected to renegotiation'

Mexico urges the U.S. to maintain the current terms of the T-MEC agreement instead of reopening its substantial chapters during the upcoming review in 2026.

Mar 9 β€’ 17:44 UTC

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