Venezuelan journalist / Economy and Government reporter at Bloomberg News @business in Mexico City / Instagram: @alexvasquez_s / Mail: [email protected]
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A potential early departure by Rubio could cast a shadow over Venezuela's transition
From our Businessweek October cover story, on the consideration by people around Marco Rubio for when he should leave the Trump administration.
"As the Iran war drags on, inflation persists and Trump’s approval ratings dwindle, some people in Rubio’s camp have quietly explored whether he should exit the administration — and if so, when.
Several times this year, these people have sought advice from political strategists about the potential timing for a departure, according to a person familiar with the discussions.
At least one strategist has recommended that Rubio leave sooner rather than later, the person says, given Trump’s history of souring on the people around him.
Rubio denies that the conversations took place. “Whoever’s telling you that, they’re just lying,” he told me in a September interview. “They’re just making it up to make themselves relevant.”
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Mexico economic growth jumps to fastest pace in three years, powered by public and private investments as well as robust exports.
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Mexico’s annual inflation accelerated more than expected in early October, reducing the likelihood that the central bank will consider a rate cut at its next monetary policy meeting bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
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President Claudia Sheinbaum said her government is addressing Donald Trump’s concerns about the growing US trade deficit with Mexico by buying more American goods as she pushes to secure a deal with Washington. Free link here: shorturl.at/frrcO
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The Tonito family endured a 14-month journey from Venezuela to reach a safe haven in the US. That prospect has become more uncertain under the new administration. @aacaldwellLA spoke with them about their experience and what might come next bloom.bg/4xT4vPP bloomberg.com/features/2026-…
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Aquí cuando llegó Ricardo Monreal a la sala de prensa molesto porque no había diputados escuchando al secretario de Hacienda.
Ha habido momentos en que Edgar Amador se dirige a la presidencia de la Mesa Directiva… y no hay nadie 🦗
(Y esto ya le ganó la nota a Amador)
SCOOP: Mexico and the US are working on the details of a deal that would cut US tariffs on light vehicles to 15% from the current 25%, and also would cut levies on steel and aluminum, according to multiple Mexican officials.
With @gonzosc
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🗞️ El director de EL PAÍS señala que el periodismo vive un momento contradictorio: mientras goza de una enorme audiencia y de un alcance global y diverso, se enfrenta al descrédito como nunca antes. “Vivimos, en definitiva, una revolución que dejó a muchos medios en el camino. Otros creyeron salvarse con el clickbait, se volvieron esclavos de la información basura y de un algoritmo cuyas reglas ni siquiera conocían bien. Y confundieron el clic con la lectura”. Ese error, ha añadido, ha sido determinante para el desprestigio de los medios de comunicación en su conjunto y más aún ante la gran desinformación.
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El multimillonario venezolano al que Trump le ha encargado la explotación del crudo en Venezuela está siendo investigado por la Audiencia Nacional. La Policía incautó en su exclusiva finca de Toledo cinco coches de lujo, una tarjeta de residencia en Emiratos Árabes Unidos y 17 armas elpais.com/espana/2026-09-19…
President Donald Trump will meet with Venezuela’s Delcy Rodríguez in New York next week on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly meeting, US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz told reporters. Free link here:
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Sheinbaum said her government is making progress toward a possible trade deal with Washington following a phone conversation with Trump. “We reached some agreements, but we cannot announce them until the final deal is in place.” bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
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Así confesó Alex Saab cómo se hizo millonario con el hambre y la necesidad de los venezolanos
🧵 Hilo con las citas mas relevantes de su acuerdo de culpabilidad en los EEUU
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Anthropic: We are going to kill you
OpenAI: We are going to kill you first
Apple: now you can fold iPhone
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Claudia Sheinbaum’s government is aiming to reduce its financial support for Petroleos Mexicanos debt payments by nearly 70%, @gonzosc @AlexVasquezS @squires_esq report bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
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Es espantoso. Y a cada cosita nueva que se sabe, peor.
En México, los homicidios pueden bajar a la mitad, pero mientras sigan perpetrándose masacres así, el problema es el mismo.
Matar es fácil, una posibilidad al alcance de la mano.
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EXCLUSIVE interview with Marcela Figueroa @Maffiguer , head of Mexico's Public Security System, on the plunge in Mexico’s murder rate. Homicides are now roughly half their 2020 peak, she said. -With @mayaaverbuch bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum enters her third year in office delivering her second annual address, highlighting lower inflation and a drop in daily homicides. But major structural challenges remain. @AlexVasquezS explains bloom.bg/3SFebz0