BMW’s greenest, most advanced factory begins production in October

New plant in Hungary boasts industry’s quickest lead time, emits up to 90% less per vehicle than existing facilities [MUNICH] German automaker BMW Group’s newest plant will be its cleanest to date, and boasts industry-leading flexibility in...

Mexico celebrates independence with colour, music and pride

Where to travel in Mexico? According to Traveloka, Mexico is a destination that can be enjoyed all year round, but the best time to visit is during the dry season from November to April, when the weather is pleasant with only light showers. In...

LIME Fresh Mexican Grill Relaunches Franchise Program with Plans to Grow

LIME Fresh Mexican Grill, the South Beach–born fast-casual brand known for its high-quality, made-in-house Mexican cuisine and a fiercely loyal following, announced the relaunch of its franchise program for nationwide growth. With expansion...

Mexican Film ‘The Crying Woman’ Tackled La Llorona in 1933 [Murder Made Fiction]

Mexican Triptych. This month Jenn and I are all about South American legend/folklore with a deep dive into the cinematic adaptations of La Llorona. Last week we kicked things off with a primer (listen here) that provided some historical context,...

Jamaica Institution of Engineers Hailed for Advancing the Profession

The Jamaica Institution of Engineers (JIE) is being hailed for its role in advancing the engineering profession in Jamaica. “Your commitment to professional development, ethical standards and fostering a vibrant engineering community is truly...

Biodun Otunola, civil engineer behind Lagos transport projects, appointed Mexico’s honorary consul

Biodun Otunola, a civil engineer and managing director of Planet Projects Limited, has been appointed as honorary consul of the embassy of Mexico in Lagos. Alfredo Miranda, the Mexican ambassador, decorated Adebayo with the title in Abuja on...

New Fortress Energy signs $4 billion LNG contract in Puerto Rico

In a social media post posted on Tuesday, Governor Jenniffer Gonzalez announced that Puerto Rico had negotiated a $4 Billion liquefied gas contract with New Fortress Energy. The contract, which was signed after the talks on a larger contract in...

For the first time in 215 Years, a woman leads Mexico’s Cry of Independence

MEXICO CITY — For the first time in 215 years of Mexican history, a woman led the national cry of independence late Monday, echoing the original call made by a priest for rebellion against Spanish rule. It was a deeply symbolic moment for Mexico...

Gov't, private sector meet to assess impact of Mexico's tariff hike plan

SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- The government held a meeting with the private sector Wednesday to discuss South Korea's response strategy and the potential impact of Mexico's push to raise tariffs on imports from countries without a free trade...

Canadian PM says Mexico visit aims to ‘reinforce North American prosperity’

Four days after President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that she would meet with the prime minister of Canada in Mexico City this Thursday, Mark Carney himself confirmed his upcoming visit to the Mexican capital. Carney said on Tuesday that he would...

Industry recalibrates in response to delayed imports, reshuffled supply chains

By Cecile Corral, Contributing Editor The home furnishings supply chain is once again in the crosshairs of trade policy and global shipping volatility. With tariffs newly enacted across dozens of countries, import cargo volumes at U.S. ports are...

Mexican Watchdog: Amazon, Mercado Libre Limit Competition Among Sellers

Mexico’s Federal Economic Competition Commission (COFECE) announced Friday that it found evidence that Amazon and Mercado Libre, which it said account for 85 percent of the seller market in Mexico, put up barriers that prevent seller mobility....

Chevron CEO warns AI is straining energy systems

The entire industry is being transformed by the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), both in jobs and in the way we live. What doesn’t go unnoticed by those studying this technology is how much this entire digital revolution requires...

The Gund Company Acquires IDI Fabrication

Expanding capabilities in engineered material solutions. SAINT LOUIS – The Gund Company is excited to announce the acquisition of IDI Fabrication. IDI will continue to operate as IDI Fabrication – A division of The Gund Company until further...

Salma Hayek proudly celebrates her Mexican roots on Independence Day

Salma Hayek has always shown pride in her Mexican roots, and this September 16, her country’s Independence Day, she joined in the celebrations. The actress, born in Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, shared a post honoring Mexico’s patriotic holiday....

Engineers and historians share thoughts on their favorite structures

Compiled by Leslie Nemo Civil Engineering turns 95 on October 1! To celebrate this milestone, the magazine has asked a handful of engineers, historians, and engineering historians to share their favorite structure from the last nine-and-a-half...

Benito in 'The Summer I Turned Pretty': Meet Fernando Cattori, the Mexican actor behind the role

Fernando Cattori is having a moment, and fans of 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' are taking notice. Although his role in the third season of the Prime Video hit series is a brief one, it’s hard to ignore the charm and quiet impact he brings as...

Colibri Resource advances EP Gold Project and Pilar Joint Venture, Mexico

Colibri Resource Corp. [TSXV: CBI; OTC Pink: CRUCF; FSE: 2CO1] provided a corporate update, outlining near-term initiatives to advance its 100%-owned EP Gold Project and highlight the significant potential of its 49% interest in the advanced Pilar...

Canadian PM to visit Mexico

OTTAWA, Sept. 16 (Xinhua) -- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Tuesday that he will travel to Mexico City from Sept. 18 to 19 to deepen the two countries' partnership and reinforce North American prosperity. According to a news release...

India’s Auto-Component Industry Projected To Reach USD…

New Delhi, Sep 16 (KNN) India’s auto-component industry is set to touch the USD 200 billion mark by 2030, driven by cost competitiveness, a skilled workforce, and expanding domestic and export markets, according to a report by McKinsey & Company....