Ignacio Caride has resigned as CEO of Walmart Mexico and Central America after serving 16 months in the role. The departure was described as abrupt and unexpected. Cristian Barrientos Pozo, the current president of Walmart Chile, has been appointed as interim CEO while the company searches for a permanent replacement. Following Caride's resignation, Walmart's leadership is undergoing strategic adjustments, with CEO Doug McMillon and his team reaffirming key investments in Mexico and supporting the Plan Mexico initiative. The leadership change marks a notable shift in the management of the largest supermarket chain in Mexico and Central America.