MXF Overview

Protests Against Crime and Corruption: Thousands protested in Mexico, led by Gen Z, demanding government action against violent crime and corruption following the murder of Uruapan Mayor Carlos Manzo.

Violence and Injuries: The protests turned violent in Mexico City, resulting in around 120 injuries, including 100 police officers, and 20 arrests after a group of hooded individuals instigated violence.

Youth Organization and Political Dynamics: The demonstrations were organized by youth groups like Generación Z México, emphasizing a non-partisan approach, although opposition parties later joined the protests.

Government Response: President Claudia Sheinbaum accused right-wing parties of attempting to infiltrate the Gen Z movement, leading to some influencers withdrawing their support for the protests.

Distribution Announcement: The Mexico Fund, Inc. announced a cash distribution of $0.25 per share to stockholders, effective October 30, 2025, for those on record as of October 22, 2025.

Source of Distributions: The distribution consists of net investment income, capital gains, and return of capital, with specific estimates provided for each source.

Fund Performance Metrics: The Fund reported an average annual total return of 19.11% over the past five years and a current annualized distribution rate of 3.32% for the fiscal year.

Investment Objective: The Mexico Fund aims for long-term capital appreciation through investments in securities listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange, catering to investors interested in Mexican companies.

Distribution Announcement: The Mexico Fund, Inc. declared a cash distribution of $0.25 per share for stockholders of record on October 22, 2025, payable on October 30, 2025, totaling $27.73 per share since the MDP's implementation in 2008.

Source of Distributions: The distribution for October 2025 is estimated to consist of 73.80% net investment income, 1.48% net realized short-term capital gains, 12.53% net realized long-term capital gains, and 12.19% return of capital, with total distributions for the current fiscal year at $0.9400 per share.