Franc Contreras

Mexico City

Senior Freelance Correspondent at Freelance

Senior Freelance Correspondent reporting in English for @CGTNAmerica • Documentary filmmaker specializing in environmental justice, food and water issues.

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Mexico’s unprecedented judicial reforms

6 days ago | america.cgtn.com | Franc Contreras

Mexican voters will go to the polls on June 1st, and for the first time in history they will elect judges of all levels, including the Supreme Court. More than 2,600 candidates are competing for 881 federal judicial positions. Another election is scheduled for 2027 where citizens will vote to elect candidates for 800 more judicial jobs.
China and Mexico convene to strengthen trade relationship

2 weeks ago | america.cgtn.com | Franc Contreras

Published May 19, 2025 at 5:52 PM Top business and government leaders from China’s Hunan province attended a high-level strategy meeting in Mexico City to create stronger business ties amid a challenging global trade atmosphere. CGTN’s Franc Contreras has the story. This website uses cookies to improve your experience.
Mexico relaunches “Made in Mexico” campaign to improve domestic consumption

2 weeks ago | america.cgtn.com | Franc Contreras

Published May 18, 2025 at 1:21 PM U.S. President Donald Trump continues to hold the threat of tariffs over the heads of top U.S. trading partners. Mexico, one of those partners, is resurrecting a decades-old campaign designed to increase the consumption of domestic products. The campaign includes a logo designed to enhance pride in national products in these times when global trade tensions remain high. CGTN’s Franc Contreras has more from Mexico City.
Chinese cars gaining more demand in Mexico

3 weeks ago | america.cgtn.com | Franc Contreras

Published May 11, 2025 at 4:45 PM Trade tensions from tariffs have disrupted many manufacturing sectors, including the global automobile industry. But so far this year demand and sales of Chinese vehicles remains strong, according to industry experts. Demand for Chinese vehicles has been growing in many developing nations, including Mexico. CGTN’s Franc Contreras reports.
Remittances from U.S. to Mexico benefitting both countries

1 month ago | america.cgtn.com | Franc Contreras

Published April 15, 2025 at 3:46 PM Mexico received some $68 billion dollars last year from Mexicans living abroad, most in the United States. That makes Mexico the world’s second largest recipient of migrants’ remittances, behind India, which receives $129 billion. New studies indicate the flow of funds to Mexican households is not only a benefit to Mexico but to the United States as well. CGTN’s Franc Contreras reports.
Mexico launches energy reforms to boost sustainability

1 month ago | america.cgtn.com | Franc Contreras

Published April 11, 2025 at 4:57 PM A major shift is taking place in Mexico when it comes to the energy sector. The country has recently passed sweeping new reforms designed to keep the state-run oil and electric companies public, and power Mexico’s economy toward cleaner energy. CGTN’s Franc Contreras reports from Mexico City. VIDEO RelatedEnergy market reforms have made solar projects in Mexico more competitive than ever.
Mexico’s auto industry thrives amid global supply chain ties

2 months ago | america.cgtn.com | Franc Contreras

Published April 4, 2025 at 4:04 PM Days before U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order placing tariffs on global imports to the United States, he told U.S. consumers that they could save money by purchasing vehicles made in the country. Global auto industry experts say that is virtually impossible to buy vehicles entirely made in the U.S. From Mexico City, CGTN’s Franc Contreras reports.
Mexico bans planting GMO corn seeds to protect native species

2 months ago | america.cgtn.com | Franc Contreras

Published March 20, 2025 at 6:38 PM Mexico has passed a Constitutional amendment to protect native corn and ban the planting of genetically modified corn seeds, which come mainly from the United States.Agricultural experts and Mexican officials say the measure will have sweeping implications for agriculture, trade and food sovereignty.CGTN’sFranc Contreras reports from Mexico City.
Mexico expands trade with Asia amid U.S. new tariffs

2 months ago | america.cgtn.com | Franc Contreras

Published March 14, 2025 at 5:04 PM With U.S. President Donald Trump shaking up global trade, Mexican business owners are seeking to expand markets in other parts of the world, including Asia. Mexico’s Central Bank reports that in 2024, Mexican exports to China, Malaysia, Japan, Thailand, and Vietnam increased. CGTN’s Franc Contreras reports from Mexico City.
Mexico’s Ministry for Women protects women’s rights

Mar 8, 2025 | america.cgtn.com | Franc Contreras

Published March 8, 2025 at 3:20 PM CGTN’s Franc Contreras sat down with Citlalli Hernández, who was recently chosen by Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum to lead the newly-established Ministry for Women. VIDEOOn International Women’s Day, hear more about the importance of the new cabinet-level office, which will replace Mexico’s National Institute for Women. RelatedMexico’s Supreme Court recently ruled that federal laws criminalizing abortion are unconstitutional.

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