Physical investment in Mexico reaches its best April in almost four years

Military test in the Pacific

This Monday, China launched a long-range ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine in the South Pacific Ocean. According to the state agency Xinhua, the projectile carried a dummy warhead and was part of the annual training of the People’s Liberation Army. The Chinese government assured that the test complied with international law and was not directed against any country.

Regional reactions

Australia called the move a destabilizing action. Japan expressed concern about the increase in Chinese military power and demanded greater transparency. New Zealand joined the protests against Beijing’s increased activity in the area.

The test comes against a backdrop of growing tension in the Indo-Pacific region, where China has stepped up its military exercises in recent years.

Funeral of Ayatollah Khamenei in Tehran

Thousands of people thronged the streets of the Iranian capital on Monday for the funeral of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The procession combined displays of mourning with slogans against the United States and Israel.

The coffin, covered with the Iranian flag, was carried next to the coffins of relatives who died in the bombing of February 28, an attack attributed to Israel and the United States that triggered the most recent war. Images from state television showed a crowd that stretched for kilometers, even larger than that recorded in 2020 for the funeral of General Qassem Soleimani.

During the tour, mourners dressed in black attempted to touch the coffin or pass handkerchiefs over it as a symbol of blessing. Others carried signs with messages against US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Slogans were heard condemning both leaders.

The authorities deployed an extensive security operation. They closed streets and suspended public activities during official mourning. Khamenei’s burial will take place in the holy city of Mashhad.

Expressions of retaliation dominated the day. Several attendees affirmed that the loss of the supreme leader will not go unanswered and reiterated their rejection of the United States and Israel. Washington remains vigilant about possible Iranian reactions against Trump and other former officials, stemming from the 2020 order that eliminated Soleimani. However, Tehran has officially denied being involved in plans to attack the US president.

Official visit of Guy Parmelin to Mexico

The president of the Swiss Confederation, Guy Parmelin, arrived in Mexico this Monday for an official visit. He will meet with President Claudia Sheinbaum on Wednesday at the National Palace. The objective is to strengthen the bilateral relationship.

Parmelin, also Minister of Economy, was received by Roberto Velasco, head of the SRE. The Foreign Ministry highlighted that the visit seeks to deepen economic and commercial ties.

The meeting will address issues of cooperation and economic development. Both countries recently celebrated 80 years of diplomatic relations, based on trust and dialogue.

The visit occurs in a context of strengthening commercial exchanges. The aim is to expand collaboration opportunities in strategic sectors.