A power outage of at least 9 hours affected Spain, Portugal, and southern France, as well as other regions in Europe such as Italy, Andorra, Germany, and France. Authorities worked hard to restore service, achieving a 92% progress by the time of the news edition's closure.
In other news, Mexico's exports continue to grow despite trade tensions with the United States due to tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. Analysts highlight this growth in the current economic context.
In aviation, Mexico's state airline has faced difficulties over the past two years and has not managed to recover, with a 50% decrease in passenger transportation from January to February of this year. Competition with other national airlines has been a challenge for this company.
In Congress, the Mexican Senate has announced that it will fully review the telecommunications law, seeking relevant adjustments in this legal framework. On the other hand, the Chamber of Deputies approved the creation of 'Llave MX' with biometric data, which will now be sent to the Senate for debate.
In financial matters, the Bank of Mexico reported that it will deliver 17,994 million pesos to the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit as operating remnant, marking the first time it has made this contribution since 2016.
Highlighting the national water outlook, Mexico accelerated the delivery of this resource, offering an express transfer to the United States. Additionally, a considerable amount was set aside to offset accumulated losses from previous years in this area.
Finally, a massive blackout left millions of people without power, affecting not only electrical services but also transportation, heating, and other aspects of daily life in six European countries.
