31. New telecom rules, Western Union swallows main remittance competitor, Banamex possible control change ahead of IPO, and Adidas in hot water over Oaxacan shoe

As Mexico moves to dismantle its telecom regulator, we speak with Ernesto Piedras — one of the country’s leading consultants and experts on the digital economy — about what’s at stake. We also cover Western Union’s purchase of rival Intermex, the fallout for Mexican beverage giant Cuervo from Canada’s rejection of U.S.-made spirits, the potential takeover of a controlling stake in Banamex by Chico Pardo, the latest on Mexican fintechs, and the storm over Adidas’s alleged cultural appropriation.Try Whitepaper 30 days freeBuy your Whitepaper merch here