Banorte grows 6% in net profit during the second quarter of 2026

Banorte reports net profit of 15,550 million pesos in the second quarter of 2026, driven by consumer credit.

Grupo Financiero Banorte obtained a net profit of 15,550 million pesos in the second quarter of 2026. The figure represents an increase of 6% compared to the same period of the previous year, according to the report sent to the Mexican Stock Exchange (BMV).

Growth in all credit segments

At the end of June, the current credit portfolio of the second largest financial group in the country reached one trillion 273 thousand 193 million pesos, an annual increase of 8%. All portfolios reported increases: consumer 10%, commercial 8%, government 7% and corporate 2%.

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The entity attributed the performance mainly to consumer credit, supported by its digital capabilities and a customer engagement strategy. Within this segment, the automotive sector led with 26% annual growth, followed by payroll (14%), credit cards (12%) and mortgages (5%). The total balance of the consumer portfolio was 554 thousand 118 million pesos.

“The credit portfolio reflects our ability to create the best financial experience,” said Carlos Hank González, president of the Board of Directors of Grupo Financiero Banorte.

In the business segment, the commercial portfolio advanced 8% annually and the corporate portfolio 2%. Financing to the government increased 7%, while loans to small and medium-sized businesses grew 7% compared to the second quarter of 2025.

Profitability and default indicators

On the deposit side, traditional deposits totaled one trillion 199 thousand 68 million pesos, with an annual growth of 6%. Demand deposits rose 5% and time deposits 9%.

The delinquency rate stood at 1.5%, an increase of 7 basis points compared to the previous quarter and 38 basis points for the year, within expected levels. Return on equity (ROE) was 25.7% and return on assets (ROA) was 2.3%. The net interest margin reached 6.1% and the efficiency ratio was 36.2%.

Entangled humpback whale rescued in BCS

Humpback whale trapped in nets released in Baja California Sur.

Personnel from Profepa, the National Network for Attention to Entangled Whales and tourism service providers freed a humpback whale trapped in a nylon net in Baja California Sur.

The rescue

The environmental authority, headed by Mariana Boy Tamborrell, reported that they located the entangled marine mammal and, following safety protocols, removed most of the material. This reduced the risk of amputation, infection or impairment of mobility.

Gillnets represent a constant danger to cetaceans, especially during humpback whale season in the Gulf of California.

Threats to the species

The Action Program for the Conservation of the species indicates that entanglement, collisions with boats, acoustic disturbances, habitat degradation due to pollution and urban development are the main threats. It also mentions whale watching tourism and other forms of harassment.

In Mexico, humpback whales are found throughout the Pacific from November to May, although some remain in the Gulf of California year-round. They have an annual migratory cycle: in summer they feed in groups; In winter they hardly eat, as they dedicate themselves to childbirth, breeding and competition between males for females.

According to Conabio, these mammals are part of the 11 species of bearded cetaceans in the world and are distributed in all oceans.

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Production confirms: Bellakath will not be in the reality show

The producer confirmed that the singer was considered, but no agreement was reached.

Negotiations without agreement

Although Bellakath will not be part of the new season of The House of the Famous Mexico, producer Rosa María Noguerón revealed that the singer was among the personalities considered to enter the reality show.

Negotiations with his team failed to come to fruition. “With Bellakath we have not been able to close; however, she is a personality that interests us very much. She is one of the most important singers of the urban genre. She is a very talented woman,” he declared during the press conference where details of the program were given.

Noguerón’s statements came after Bellakath published a message on her social networks that seemed to hint at her participation: “Don’t pay ViX until next year, hehehe,” wrote the “Gatita” singer.

Cast closed, but the door open

The cast for the fourth installment of the reality show has already been announced and the singer was left out. However, the production does not rule out having it in the future. “I wouldn’t want to rule out the possibility of ever having her join this project. And, well, there are many other people who want to get on the train,” said Noguerón.

For now, Bellakath will not be in the reality show, but his name continues to be heard among possible participants in future editions.

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Investment of 33,663 million pesos for infrastructure in Edomex in 2026

The Government will invest 33,663 million pesos in works in the State of Mexico by 2026.

The Government of Mexico will allocate 33,663 million pesos in 2026 for infrastructure works in the State of Mexico. The accumulated investment for the period 2025-2030 amounts to 76.4 billion pesos, reported the Secretary of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation, Jesús Antonio Esteva Medina.

In the morning conference, Esteva detailed that the construction of the Ixtapaluca-Chalco Elevated Trolleybus, 10 kilometers long, has already begun.> “The construction of the elevated viaduct and one of the stations has already begun. terminals. This project will be completed in July 2027,” he noted.

In roads, the 10 paving trains have rehabilitated 1.24 million square meters, equivalent to almost 100 kilometers of roads. In the federal toll-free network, 92 kilometers have been intervened, with a goal of 170 kilometers.

18 new vehicular bridges are being built, in addition to the two Alameda bridges. Ten of them will be executed during 2026, seven are already under construction and three will begin in August.

In education, six of the nine new high schools have already been completed. For 2026, three additional campuses are planned, an expansion in Texcoco and the reinforcement of four schools.

Work began on 10 México Imparable Community Centers, one per municipality, which will be ready in October. In Senderos Seguros, 200 kilometers will be completed in 2025 and 300 more are projected for this year.

In the railway sector, the Mexico-Querétaro train is advancing at 20%, with an investment of 47.5 billion pesos in Mexican territory. The AIFA-Pachuca train will have 20,000 million and is expected to conclude next year.

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