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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Remittances from U.S. to Mexico benefitting both countries

1 week 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 week 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 weeks 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

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month ago | 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.
Mexico sends 29 drug trafficking suspects to U.S.

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

Published March 1, 2025 at 2:52 PM Mexico has transferred to the United States 29 suspects allegedly involved in drug trafficking. The move comes days after the U.S. declared leading Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations, and amid threats by the Trump administration to impose massive tariffs on Mexican goods if Mexico does not curb fentanyl trafficking to the U.S.CGTN’s Franc Contreras shares the story from Mexico City.
See Mexico is reacting to new steel and aluminum tariffs

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

Published February 14, 2025 at 3:52 PM U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on Mexican steel and aluminum products is adding more uncertainty and disruptions to bilateral trade between the United States and Mexico. Meanwhile, the Mexican government, for its part, is taking steps to attract more regional foreign investment. CGTN’s Franc Contreras reports from Mexico City.
Tariff threat pushes Mexico to grow trade ties with European Union

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

Published February 7, 2025 at 5:13 PM Mexico is not sitting idly by in the face of tariff threats by U.S. President Donald Trump. It has already made trade agreements with Asia and now the government of President Claudia Sheinbaum is also looking to modernize its trade pact with the European Union. CGTN’s Franc Contreras reports from Mexico City.
Migrants stuck in Mexico face uncertain future

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

Published February 3, 2025 at 1:39 PM As U.S. President Donald Trump’s migrant deportation campaign ramps up, thousands of undocumented migrants who hoped to gain asylum in the United States now find themselves stuck in Mexico. CGTN’s Franc Contreras visited one shelter for migrants in the Mexican border city of Ciudad Juarez where migrants are living in limbo and deciding what to do next.

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