🇲🇽Week of September 7

Mexico's Attorney General's Office (FGR) concluded that Morena party lawmaker Zenyazen Escobar died by suicide, according to the federal investigation into his death. The FGR said it analyzed forensic expert reports and carried out 150 investigative acts before reaching that determination.1234

The finding was reported by outlets across the Mexican political spectrum, including the centre-left EL PAÍS, the centre-right Reforma, the centrist El Universal, and the left-leaning La Jornada. The FGR's conclusion that the death was a suicide was the central line of investigation in the case.1234

Carlos Mancilla, who had previously been involved in a political dispute with Escobar, set aside that conflict and called for the circumstances of the death to be clarified. He said the political dispute was separate from the question of how Escobar died.5

US President Donald Trump said the United States will not leave the USMCA trade pact and predicted an agreement with Canada. He also said Washington can have a great relationship with Mexico.123

Trump accused Canada of defrauding the United States while affirming a good relationship with Mexico. The remarks were made when he was questioned about the USMCA.45

The statements were reported by outlets across the political spectrum, including the centre-left EL PAÍS, the centre-right El Financiero and Reforma, the left-wing La Jornada, and the centre elcomentario.ucol.mx.12435

Morena senator Luis Fernando Salazar attacked journalist Enrique Acevedo with the words "Vamos a ir tras de ti," according to El País. The senator later apologized for the remark, as reported by Forbes México and buzos.com.mx. Salazar is described by El Universal as a former excalderonista.1234

Morena has asked that Salazar be sanctioned for threatening the journalist, according to Reforma. Senate president Higinio Martínez reiterated the Senate's commitment to respect for journalistic work, as stated by senado.gob. Article 19 demanded human rights training for the senator who threatened Acevedo, per El Universal.567

President Claudia Sheinbaum condemned the attack by the Morena senator against journalist Enrique Acevedo, saying "Jamás debe utilizarse una palabra como amenaza," according to El País. This statement adds to the reactions from Morena and the Senate.8

A gas explosion in the Álvaro Obregón district of Mexico City killed two people and injured 14 others. The blast occurred in a building adjacent to Taquería La Bajadita, not inside the taquería itself. The Mexico City Prosecutor's Office is investigating the causes of the explosion.12345

One of the 14 injured is reported to be in serious condition. The death toll rose to two after the second fatality was reported.45

Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada guaranteed comprehensive support to the families affected by the explosion in Minas de Cristo. Shoring work at the site is scheduled to begin on Sunday.12

Mexico's tax authority SAT stated that the cap on deductions applies to companies that have a taxable profit. The clarification was reported by Reforma and carried by other outlets. The statement addresses how the deduction limit is meant to operate for firms with fiscal gains.123

Coverage of the measure includes discussion of a possible minimum tax on corporate income, raised by El Economista. The outlet's headline asks whether a minimum tax on company revenues is being considered. The SAT's clarification on the deduction cap is part of the same debate over corporate taxation.4

A route for analyzing the federal budget for the following year is being prepared, according to a report carried by Yahoo Noticias. The budget analysis process is getting underway. This comes as the tax deduction cap and possible minimum tax are under discussion.5

El Financiero's column 'Mano de póker' and La Jornada's 'México SA' also appear in the same roundup of economic commentary. These columns are listed alongside the SAT statement and the budget analysis item. They contribute to the broader coverage of the week's tax and budget topics.67