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Mexican authorities confirmed the killing of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, the leader of the CJNG cartel, marking a significant turn in the regional war on drugs. The death of the man known as El Mencho prompted immediate retaliation across eight states, where cartel members set cars on fire and established roadblocks, testing the administration of President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo. Simultaneously, global markets are reacting to President Trump's decision to hike universal tariffs to 15% using Section 122 of the 1974 Trade Act. This strategic shift follows a Supreme Court ruling that limited the president's emergency tax powers. Economic analysts warn that the increased levies could cost UK exporters up to $4 billion and further fuel inflationary pressures for American consumers, while companies launch lawsuits to recover $130 billion in previous payments.

Topics Covered

• ⚡ The death of CJNG leader El Mencho and the resulting security crisis in Mexico.
• 💼 President Trump's shift to a 15% global tariff under the 1974 Trade Act.
• ⚖️ The Supreme Court ruling on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
• 🌍 Trade uncertainty for major US partners including the United Kingdom and Australia.
• 🔬 Environmental success in the Galápagos with the return of giant tortoises to Floreana.

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• (00:00) - Introduction
• (01:33) - US Trade Policy Shifts