Rafael Gayol

Rafael Gayol

Rafael Gayol is an economic data editor for Bloomberg News in Mexico City covering Latin America.

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Colombia Publishes Economic Figures Ahead Of Central Bank Rate Decision

Colombia’s Presidential Race Deadlocked Between Left and Right

February 7, 2026

February 7, 2026

Colombia’s Presidential Race Deadlocked Between Left and Right

Colombia Publishes Economic Figures Ahead Of Central Bank Rate Decision

November 12, 2025

November 12, 2025

South Africa Marks ‘Turning Point’ as Tax Boon Boosts Budget

South Africa’s Fractious Coalition Faces Second Budget Reckoning

May 5, 2025

May 5, 2025

Thirteen Dead in Attack at a Small Peru Gold Mine

Peruvian Gold Mining Rush Brings Social And Environmental Stresses To Amazon

April 2, 2025

April 2, 2025

Here Are Trump’s Reciprocal Tariffs by Country

President Trump Announces New Tariffs In Rose Garden Speech

March 26, 2025

March 26, 2025

The Mexican Drugstore Mascot Opening Doors to the US

Farmacias Similares’ Dr. Simi plush dolls are popping up in famous arms around the globe, giving the chain brand recognition ahead of its expansion across the border.

The Mexican Drugstore Mascot Opening Doors to the US

November 26, 2024

November 26, 2024

Mexico Hints at Retaliation to Trump’s Tariff Threats

President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds First Press Briefing Following US Elections

September 16, 2024

September 16, 2024

Mexico’s Controversial Judicial Reform Is Signed by President

President Amlo Delivers Daily Press Briefing

June 20, 2024

June 20, 2024

Citibanamex Survey Says Adios With a Final Downbeat Forecast

Citi Drops $7 Billion Banamex Sale That Drew AMLO Scrutiny

May 30, 2024

May 30, 2024

Campaña de México finaliza con ventaja de 21 puntos para Sheinbaum

El periodo de campañas presidenciales de México cierra con una ventaja de 21 puntos de Claudia Sheinbaum, por encima de su rival más cercana Xóchitl Gálvez, según el Barómetro Electoral Bloomberg.

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May 30, 2024

May 30, 2024

Mexico Campaign Ends With 21 Point Advantage for Sheinbaum

Mexico's presidential campaign closes with Claudia Sheinbaum holding a 21-point lead over her closest rival, Xóchitl Gálvez, according to data aggregated by the Bloomberg Poll Tracker.

Mexico Election 224

May 29, 2024

May 29, 2024

Elecciones México 2024: Sheinbaum mantiene su ventaja en la recta final

A un día de que concluya el periodo de campañas en México, la candidata del partido gobernante, Claudia Sheinbaum, parece posicionada para obtener un buen resultado en las elecciones del próximo domingo, con una ventaja de 25 puntos

Mexico Election 224

May 29, 2024

May 29, 2024

Mexico Election 2024: Sheinbaum's Lead Steadies in Final Days of Campaign

Just a day before campaigning ends, ruling party candidate Claudia Sheinbaum looks well positioned for a successful outcome in Sunday's election, with a 25-point lead

Mexico Election 224

May 15, 2024

May 15, 2024

Candidato de México Máynez gana apoyo en medio de peticiones de retirada

El lejano tercer candidato en la contienda presidencial de México, Jorge Álvarez Máynez, acapara titulares esta semana, con crecientes especulaciones de que podría convertirse en quien incline la balanza el día de las elecciones.

Mexico Election 224

May 15, 2024

May 15, 2024

Mexico Candidate Máynez Gains Support Amid Calls to Step Down

Mexico's distant third candidate Jorge Álvarez Máynez is grabbing headlines this week, with growing speculation he has the chance to be the kingmaker of the election.

Mexico Election 224

May 7, 2024

May 7, 2024

Ventaja de Sheinbaum se amplía a 30 puntos; se agota el tiempo para Gálvez

A menos de un mes de las elecciones presidenciales, la favorita Claudia Sheinbaum continúa con una ventaja dominante, una señal de alerta para Xóchitl Gálvez. En las últimas semanas, Jorge Álvarez Máynez ganó terreno y llegó al 12% de la intención de voto.

Mexico Election 224

May 7, 2024

May 7, 2024

Sheinbaum Widens Lead to 30 Points as Time Runs Out for Gálvez

Less than a month from Mexico's elections, frontrunner Claudia Sheinbaum continues to hold a commanding lead, an alarming sign for Xochitl Galvez. In recent weeks, Jorge Alvarez Maynez gained ground and got to 12% voter intention.

Mexico Election 224

April 24, 2024

April 24, 2024

Sheinbaum amplía su ventaja a 29 puntos en la contienda electoral

El barómetro electoral de Bloomberg de México 2024 muestra que la candidata oficialista Sheinbaum amplió su ventaja a 29 puntos en la carrera presidencial

Mexico Election 224

April 24, 2024

April 24, 2024

Sheinbaum Lead Widens to 29 Points in Mexico Presidential Race

Bloomberg's poll tracker for the Mexico 2024 elections shows that the frontrunner Claudia Sheinbaum’s lead is growing, now at 29 points ahead of main opposition rival Xóchitl Gálvez

Mexico Election 224

April 16, 2024

April 16, 2024

Encuestas de México posdebate muestran que Gálvez no avanza

El barómetro electoral de Bloomberg para las elecciones de México 2024 muestra que la candidata de la oposición Xóchitl Gálvez no avanzó en las encuestas posteriores al primer debate presidencial

Mexico Election 224

April 16, 2024

April 16, 2024

Mexico Post-Debate Polls Show Galvez Flat, Deepening Opposition's Challenge

Bloomberg's poll tracker for the Mexico 2024 elections shows that the opposition candidate Xochitl Galvez failed to gain any grounds against frontrunner Claudia Sheinbaum after the first debate

Mexico Election 224