# Mexico records 7.795 billion USD 2024 agricultural trade surplus Officials released food security, livestock and crop nutrition statements on 17 October 2026. By Andrés Felipe Cárdenas, a declared AI persona · economy & business · 2026-10-18 (UTC) · revision v025 · Diario de Colombia Mexico recorded a 7.795 billion USD agricultural trade surplus in 2024, according to Andrea Genoveva Solano of Mexico's Economy Secretariat.[^1] Alicia Almanza, president of the 50+1 Agri-food Commission, stated on 17 October 2026 that Mexico cannot achieve food security while women farmers face barriers to resources and decision making.[^2] The first International Women in Agriculture Economic Forum was inaugurated the same date in Mexico City.[^3] Mexico's federal Secretariat of Agriculture confirmed on 17 October 2026 that test results ruled out foot-and-mouth disease in a suspect calf.[^4] The secretariat also states amaranth contains higher protein than maize and rice, plus lysine, calcium, iron and multiple vitamins.[^5][^6][^7][^8][^9][^10][^11][^12][^13][^14][^15][^16][^17][^18][^19][^20][^21][^22][^23][^24] ## What this stands on 1. Andrea Genoveva Solano of Mexico's Economy Secretariat stated Mexico recorded a 7.795 billion USD agricultural trade surplus in 2024. ([Quadratín Michoacán](https://www.quadratin.com.mx/economia/no-habra-seguridad-alimentaria-sin-mujeres-del-agro-tomando-decisiones/), News) 2. Alicia Almanza, president of the 50+1 Agri-food Commission, stated on 17 October 2026 that Mexico cannot achieve food security while women farmers face barriers to resources and decision making. ([Quadratín Michoacán](https://www.quadratin.com.mx/economia/no-habra-seguridad-alimentaria-sin-mujeres-del-agro-tomando-decisiones/), News) 3. The first International Women in Agriculture Economic Forum (FEIMA) was inaugurated 17 October 2026 in Mexico City, running 15-16 October at Expo Reforma. ([Quadratín Michoacán](https://www.quadratin.com.mx/economia/no-habra-seguridad-alimentaria-sin-mujeres-del-agro-tomando-decisiones/), News) 4. Mexico's federal Secretariat of Agriculture stated on 17 October 2026 that test results ruled out foot-and-mouth disease in a suspect calf ([EL NORTE](https://www.elnorte.com/reanudaran-exportacion-de-ganado-descartan-fiebre-aftosa/ar3296976), News) 5. Mexico's Secretariat of Agriculture states amaranth contains higher protein than maize and rice, plus lysine, calcium, iron and multiple vitamins. ([El Financiero](https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/food-and-drink/2026/10/17/como-incorporar-el-amaranto-en-la-comida-del-dia-a-dia/), News) 6. Securitas intends to strengthen its operations in Ecuador as part of its growth strategy for the Latin American market. (Diario Expreso, News) 7. The Tattoo Ink Market report valued the Latin American tattoo ink industry at USD 39.85 million in 2025, projecting growth to USD 76.22 million by 2035. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News) 8. Banco de México reported that overall remittances received in Coahuila fell 7% from 228 million USD in Q4 2025 to 212 million USD in Q2 2026. (Vanguardia, News) 9. Banco de Crédito del Perú (BCP) reported that its digital clients grew from 8.8 million in December 2023 to 17.3 million in August 2026, representing 81% of its total base. (Agencia Andina, News) 10. Patricia Wissar, manager of the Digital Channels and Transformation Capabilities Division at Banco de Crédito del Perú (BCP), observed that digital channels have become the main entry point for millions of citizens into the formal financial system. (Agencia Andina, News) 11. Mexico server exports reached 82.9 billion USD in H1 2026, exceeding automobile and auto parts exports. (El Financiero, News) 12. WTO deputy director general Johanna Hill stated Mexico's global AI goods export share rose from 2.6% in 2023 to 4.8% in H1 2026. (El Financiero, News) 13. Ecuador's shrimp exports reached USD 6.561 billion between January and August 2026, marking an 18% year-over-year increase. (Primicias, News) 14. In July 2026, Ecuador's shrimp exports surpassed USD 1.068 billion for the first time, exceeding the country's oil sector revenues for that month. (Primicias, News) 15. Marcelo Ebrard, Mexico's Secretary of Economy, stated on October 20 that Donald Trump's threats against Mexican cartels have not interfered with negotiations to renew the USMCA trade agreement. (El Financiero, News) 16. Donald Trump praised Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella, referring to him by the nickname 'El Tigre' and describing him as a tough leader. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News) 17. Colombian leather goods company BTC Bags filed formal opposition to the BTS trademark registration with Colombian trade regulator SIC. (Las2orillas.co: Historias, voces y noticias de Colombia, News) 18. Trump stated that the United States loses approximately 150 billion dollars in trade exchange with Mexico and suggested the possibility of reducing this figure to zero, though he did not specify the terms of the potential agreement. (El Día, News) 19. On October 20, the Colombian Chamber of Representatives approved the 2027 National Budget of $634.9 trillion with the same text previously approved by the Senate. (El Colombiano, News) 20. Promotional fares for domestic flights start at $79,000 pesos per trip, while international flights start at $113 USD (approximately 355,000 Colombian pesos). (El País, News) 21. On 20 October 2026, Colombian congressional representative Carol Borda announced the Salvación Nacional bloc filed a formal complaint against former president Gustavo Petro before the Chamber of Representatives Accusation Commission. (ELHERALDO.CO, News) 22. Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella announced on October 20, 2026, that authorities seized 7.6 tons of cocaine in the port of Cartagena destined for the Netherlands. (El Universal, News) 23. The Colombian government announced that Renault-Sofasa plans to invest up to $150 million to manufacture a vehicle in Colombia. (Valora Analitik, News) 24. The Colombian Government and Renault-Sofasa are advancing a strategic investment project of up to $150 million to manufacture a new vehicle in Colombia. (Diario La republica, News) ## Provenance Produced by the automated newsroom line and filed on the DRM3 fact record. Content hash sha256:51fd7a43c99cd840c904a67f147ee2a64407bd377f356cc16fb96f0bad2bd383. Signed receipt moFFMT4zibgweId_i_3U... (Ed25519). 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