Mexico's Sheinbaum takes a firmer stance toward the US over migrant deaths and Cuba
Read full article: Mexico's Sheinbaum takes a firmer stance toward the US over migrant deaths and CubaMexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has recently been taking a firmer stance with the U.S., defying pressures where other countries have caved.
They were under siege by a Mexican cartel. Now these civilians fight back with AK-47s and grenades
Read full article: They were under siege by a Mexican cartel. Now these civilians fight back with AK-47s and grenadesResidents in the Mexican central state of Guerrero are setting up self-defense patrols to keep a powerful cartel out of their mountain towns.
Iran wants to move its World Cup matches from US to Mexico. FIFA is sticking to its schedule
Read full article: Iran wants to move its World Cup matches from US to Mexico. FIFA is sticking to its scheduleIran’s Embassy in Mexico has suggested the country is negotiating with FIFA to move Iran’s World Cup matches from the U.S. to Mexico after President Donald Trump discouraged the team from attending the tournament, citing safety concerns.
Tricky negotiations begin Monday to renew a trade pact between the United States, Mexico and Canada
Read full article: Tricky negotiations begin Monday to renew a trade pact between the United States, Mexico and CanadaEvery day more than $4 billion worth of goods cross the United States’ borders with Canada and Mexico – U.S. auto parts headed for car factories in northern Mexico, cartons of Mexican avocados bound for California supermarkets, Canadian aluminum destined to become cans of Campbell Soup.
With 100 days to go, World Cup faces new challenges with Iran war and Mexico violence
Read full article: With 100 days to go, World Cup faces new challenges with Iran war and Mexico violenceWith 100 days to go until the World Cup, the Iran war has added a new layer of complexity to the tournament co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.
The faces of Mexico’s disappeared haunt this city's streets. Families worry they will be wiped away
Read full article: The faces of Mexico’s disappeared haunt this city's streets. Families worry they will be wiped awayThe faces of Mexico’s disappeared paint the streets of Mexico’s second biggest city of Guadalajara.
FIFA's Infantino has 'complete confidence' in Mexico to host World Cup games despite cartel violence
Read full article: FIFA's Infantino has 'complete confidence' in Mexico to host World Cup games despite cartel violenceFIFA President Gianni Infantino says he has “complete confidence” in Mexico as a World Cup co-host despite days of cartel violence in the country that has left at least 70 people dead.
Portuguese soccer federation monitoring situation in Mexico ahead of friendly in March
Read full article: Portuguese soccer federation monitoring situation in Mexico ahead of friendly in MarchThe Portuguese soccer federation says it is monitoring the situation in Mexico amid a surge in violence ahead of its friendly against the Mexican national team in March.
Cartel violence fuels doubts about FIFA World Cup games in Mexico
Read full article: Cartel violence fuels doubts about FIFA World Cup games in MexicoThe violence that followed the killing of a cartel leader in Mexico is fueling fears that the bloodshed could hurt tourism ahead of the FIFA World Cup later this year.
Gov. Greg Abbott deploys DPS to “prevent spillover” of Mexican cartel violence
Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott deploys DPS to “prevent spillover” of Mexican cartel violenceThe increase in public safety operations along the border comes after the Mexican army killed “El Mencho,” a powerful cartel leader.
Soldiers keep up clash with cartel gunmen a day after Mexico's military killed top drug lord
Read full article: Soldiers keep up clash with cartel gunmen a day after Mexico's military killed top drug lordA day after the Mexican army killed the country’s most powerful drug lord, the picturesque town where it happened was a study in contrasts.
Mexico and El Salvador make big cocaine seizures at sea as US continues lethal strikes
Read full article: Mexico and El Salvador make big cocaine seizures at sea as US continues lethal strikesEl Salvador and Mexico have reported major cocaine seizures at sea this week, as U.S. strikes on suspected drug boats leave 11 people dead.
2 Mexican Navy ships laden with humanitarian aid dock in Cuba as US blockade sparks energy crisis
Read full article: 2 Mexican Navy ships laden with humanitarian aid dock in Cuba as US blockade sparks energy crisisMexico has sent two navy ships with humanitarian aid to Cuba as tighter U.S. pressure worsens the island’s energy crisis.
Cuban diplomat tells the AP there's no dialogue with the US but the island is open to one
Read full article: Cuban diplomat tells the AP there's no dialogue with the US but the island is open to oneA senior Cuban diplomat tells The Associated Press that Cuba is open to dialogue with the United States if certain criteria are met.
Anger and anguish spread across Cuba as it learns of Trump's tariff threat on those who provide oil
Read full article: Anger and anguish spread across Cuba as it learns of Trump's tariff threat on those who provide oilMassive power outages in Cuba mean that many people are unaware that U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on any country that sells or supplies oil to the Caribbean island.
The Latest: DOJ opens a federal civil rights probe into Alex Pretti’s death in Minneapolis
Read full article: The Latest: DOJ opens a federal civil rights probe into Alex Pretti’s death in MinneapolisThe Justice Department has opened a federal civil rights probe into the death of Alex Pretti, the Minneapolis resident killed Saturday by Border Patrol officers, according to federal officials.
Trump threatens tariffs on any country selling oil to Cuba, backing Mexico into a corner
Read full article: Trump threatens tariffs on any country selling oil to Cuba, backing Mexico into a cornerPresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order that would impose a tariff on any goods from countries that sell or provide oil to Cuba, a move that puts pressure on Mexico.
Mexican president says her country has paused oil shipments to Cuba
Read full article: Mexican president says her country has paused oil shipments to CubaMexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says that her government has suspended oil shipments to Cuba, but says the pause in shipments has been a “sovereign decision” and not the result of pressure by the United States.
Lawyers accuse Mexico of breaking law in sending cartel members to US without extradition order
Read full article: Lawyers accuse Mexico of breaking law in sending cartel members to US without extradition orderA group of lawyers and family members of cartel members accused Mexico’s government on Monday of breaking the law by sending nearly a hundred Mexican citizens to the United States without an extradition order.
Mexico investigates soccer field attack that killed at least 11 people
Read full article: Mexico investigates soccer field attack that killed at least 11 peopleAuthorities in Mexico are investigating an attack that killed 11 people and injured 12 others during a post-match gathering in central Mexico.
Mexico's president says it was 'sovereign decision' to send cartel members to US
Read full article: Mexico's president says it was 'sovereign decision' to send cartel members to USMexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says that her government sent 37 cartel members to the United States at the request of the U.S. Justice Department.
Trump threats and Bukele model on crime back Latin American progressives into corner
Read full article: Trump threats and Bukele model on crime back Latin American progressives into cornerLatin American progressive leaders are increasingly being backed into a corner on organized crime by pressure from the Trump administration and their own voters, who point to the results from El Salvador's war on gangs.
Galveston boat captain invited to meet Mexico’s president after heroic plane crash rescue
Read full article: Galveston boat captain invited to meet Mexico’s president after heroic plane crash rescueA Galveston boat captain is about to receive a rare and special honor after his heroic actions during a recent plane crash.
Mexico becomes crucial fuel supplier to Cuba but pledges no extra shipments after Maduro toppled
Read full article: Mexico becomes crucial fuel supplier to Cuba but pledges no extra shipments after Maduro toppledMexico has emerged as a key fuel supplier to Havana as the United States prepares to seize control of Venezuelan oil and the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump hardens its stance toward Cuba.
Key moments in the US arrest of and case against Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro
Read full article: Key moments in the US arrest of and case against Venezuelan leader Nicolás MaduroAfter apparent months of planning, the U.S. strike that resulted in the arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro unfolded swiftly over the weekend, with American forces converging on Caracas to arrest Maduro and his wife.
The Latest: Trump officials give nearly two-hour briefing to top lawmakers on Venezuela
Read full article: The Latest: Trump officials give nearly two-hour briefing to top lawmakers on VenezuelaTop officials from President Donald Trump's administration have briefed congressional leaders on the U.S. government’s plans for the future of Venezuela.
US capture of Maduro divides a changed region, thrilling Trump's allies and threatening his foes
Read full article: US capture of Maduro divides a changed region, thrilling Trump's allies and threatening his foesThe U.S. capture and ouster of Venezuelan strongman leader Nicolás Maduro marked a stunning culmination of the Trump administration’s efforts to assert dominance in Latin America.
Earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 rattles southern and central Mexico
Read full article: Earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 rattles southern and central MexicoA strong earthquake rattled southern and central Mexico, interrupting President Claudia Sheinbaum’s first press briefing of the new year as seismic alarms sounded.
Interoceanic Train derails in southern Mexico, killing at least 13 and injuring dozens
Read full article: Interoceanic Train derails in southern Mexico, killing at least 13 and injuring dozensMexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says 13 people died and another 98 people were injured when a train derailed on a rail line connecting the Pacific Ocean with the Gulf of Mexico.
Six dead and a family left reeling after Mexican Navy medical fight crashes in Texas
Read full article: Six dead and a family left reeling after Mexican Navy medical fight crashes in TexasMexico's president says air traffic controllers lost communication for 10 minutes with a small Mexican Navy plane on a medical mission before it crashed off the Texas coast.
Conservative Kast's victory in Chile suggests a hard-right, pro-Trump surge across Latin America
Read full article: Conservative Kast's victory in Chile suggests a hard-right, pro-Trump surge across Latin AmericaChile has become the latest country in Latin America to veer toward the right, electing a deeply conservative veteran politician who has long attracted comparisons to Donald Trump.
Mexico optimistic about World Cup chances after group-stage draw
Read full article: Mexico optimistic about World Cup chances after group-stage drawMexico is optimistic about advancing in the 2026 World Cup after being drawn against South Africa, South Korea, and a yet-to-be-determined European team.
Music, comedy and a whole lot of Trump. And then finally, an actual World Cup draw
Read full article: Music, comedy and a whole lot of Trump. And then finally, an actual World Cup drawPerhaps it's fitting that after the World Cup draw ceremony began, it took about 90 minutes for the actual drawing of teams to begin in earnest.
Argentina and Messi will open their World Cup defense against Algeria. The US starts vs. Paraguay
Read full article: Argentina and Messi will open their World Cup defense against Algeria. The US starts vs. ParaguayArgentina and Lionel Messi will play Algeria to open their World Cup title defense as part of a group that also includes Austria.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum rejects Trump's offer of military intervention against cartels
Read full article: Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum rejects Trump's offer of military intervention against cartelsMexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum has firmly rejected the possibility of U.S. intervention against drug cartels a day after President Donald Trump again said he would support it.
Why a centuries-old Mexica myth became Mexico’s enduring symbol
Read full article: Why a centuries-old Mexica myth became Mexico’s enduring symbolA new exhibition in Mexico City explores how the sacred myth that marked the site of the ancient Mexica — or Aztec — capital has survived the European conquest, colonization and centuries of change to remain at the heart of Mexico’s identity.
Peru breaks diplomatic relations with Mexico over asylum claim of former prime minister
Read full article: Peru breaks diplomatic relations with Mexico over asylum claim of former prime ministerPeru's government has severed diplomatic relations with Mexico over the asylum claim of former Peruvian Prime Minister Betssy Chávez.
Deadly floods in Mexico another sign of need for improved severe weather warnings
Read full article: Deadly floods in Mexico another sign of need for improved severe weather warningsTorrential rains in east-central Mexico last week have left at least 76 dead and raised concerns about the government's ability to alert people to severe weather.
A week after floods, swathes of central Mexico reel from devastation
Read full article: A week after floods, swathes of central Mexico reel from devastationThe stench of decay has spread around Poza Rica, one of the areas hardest hit by last week’s torrential rains that flooded central and eastern Mexico.
Mexico's president convenes governors as death toll from torrential rains rises to 44
Read full article: Mexico's president convenes governors as death toll from torrential rains rises to 44The death toll from Mexico’s torrential rains has increased to 44, as the fallout mounted from widespread flooding and landslides across the country.
ICE denies using excessive force as it broadens immigration arrests in Chicago
Read full article: ICE denies using excessive force as it broadens immigration arrests in ChicagoAn immigration enforcement operation in the Chicago area is troubling immigrants and activists because of what they say are increasingly aggressive tactics.
Leaders of Canada and Mexico vow closer economic ties in the face of Trump trade uncertainty
Read full article: Leaders of Canada and Mexico vow closer economic ties in the face of Trump trade uncertaintyCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Claudia Sheinbaum have promised to strengthen trade relations in the face of U.S. tariff threats and pushed to keep the most important free trade agreement in the Western Hemisphere alive in the lead-up to negotiations next year.
Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations in Houston highlight culture, unity, and visibility
Read full article: Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations in Houston highlight culture, unity, and visibilityHispanic Heritage Month began September 15, honoring the culture and contributions of Latinos across the country. Here in Houston, celebrations are taking shape in neighborhoods like Second Ward — or Segundo Barrio — where residents say the month is about more than tradition.
A female president leads Mexican independence celebrations for the first time
Read full article: A female president leads Mexican independence celebrations for the first timeMexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has become the first female leader to preside over the country’s independence celebrations in 215 years.
US orders Delta and Aeromexico to dissolve their partnership over fairness concerns in Mexico
Read full article: US orders Delta and Aeromexico to dissolve their partnership over fairness concerns in MexicoU.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy ordered Delta and Aeromexico to dissolve their longtime partnership because of his concerns that Mexico isn’t being fair to U.S. airlines.
Inquiry starts into cause of gas tanker blast in Mexico City as death toll rises to 8
Read full article: Inquiry starts into cause of gas tanker blast in Mexico City as death toll rises to 8A gas tanker truck exploded and burned multiple vehicles under a Mexico City highway overpass, killing at least eight people and injuring 90 others, many of them seriously.
Mexico's president increasingly backed against a wall in managing Trump relationship
Read full article: Mexico's president increasingly backed against a wall in managing Trump relationshipMexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's strategy of managing a tumultuous relationship with President Donald Trump may be running up against wider regional tensions and a lack of willingness by the Trump administration to make concessions.
Tariffs, migration and cartels will top Rubio's talks in Mexico and Ecuador this week
Read full article: Tariffs, migration and cartels will top Rubio's talks in Mexico and Ecuador this weekSecurity, sovereignty, tariffs, trade, drugs and migration will top Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s agenda this week on his third trip to Latin America since becoming chief U.S. diplomat.
From Trump to social programs: Mexico's first female president takes stock after a year in office
Read full article: From Trump to social programs: Mexico's first female president takes stock after a year in officeMexico President Claudia Sheinbaum has celebrated her government’s handling of its tumultuous relations with the Trump administration in her first state of the nation address.
Boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. to stand trial in Mexico over alleged cartel ties
Read full article: Boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. to stand trial in Mexico over alleged cartel tiesA judge in Mexico says Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. will stand trial over alleged cartel ties but can await that trial outside of detention.
Julio César Chávez Jr. deported to Mexico for alleged cartel ties and drug trafficking
Read full article: Julio César Chávez Jr. deported to Mexico for alleged cartel ties and drug traffickingBoxer Julio César Chávez Jr. has been deported to Mexico following his arrest in the U.S. for overstaying his visa and lying on a green card application.
US destroyers head toward waters off Venezuela as Trump aims to pressure drug cartels
Read full article: US destroyers head toward waters off Venezuela as Trump aims to pressure drug cartelsThe United States is deploying three guided-missile destroyers to the waters off Venezuela as part of President Donald Trump’s effort to combat threats from Latin American drug cartels.
A US senator from Colombia emerges as a Trump link for Latin America's conservatives
Read full article: A US senator from Colombia emerges as a Trump link for Latin America's conservativesU.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno has emerged as an interlocutor for conservatives in Latin America seeking to connect with the Trump administration.
Mexican authorities accuse Adidas of cultural appropriation in their sandal design
Read full article: Mexican authorities accuse Adidas of cultural appropriation in their sandal designMexican authorities have accused Adidas of plagiarizing Mexican artisans with a new sandal design similar to Indigenous huaraches.
Crucial exemption allows majority of Canadian and Mexican goods to be shipped to US without tariffs
Read full article: Crucial exemption allows majority of Canadian and Mexican goods to be shipped to US without tariffsU.S. President Donald Trump raised the tariffs on Canadian goods to 35% last week, but a key carve-out for Canada as well as Mexico shields the vast majority of goods from the punishing duties.
Here's how a major Mexican tomato exporter is affected by Trump’s 17% tariff
Read full article: Here's how a major Mexican tomato exporter is affected by Trump’s 17% tariffThe Trump administration's 17% duty on fresh tomatoes imported from Mexico is creating challenges for the country that supplies the most tomatoes to U.S. consumers.
US and Mexico sign accord to combat Tijuana River sewage flowing across the border
Read full article: US and Mexico sign accord to combat Tijuana River sewage flowing across the borderThe United States and Mexico have signed an agreement outlining specific steps, funds and a timetable to clean up the longstanding problem of the Tijuana River pouring sewage across the border and polluting California beaches.
Trump administration imposes limits on Mexican flights and threatens Delta alliance in trade dispute
Read full article: Trump administration imposes limits on Mexican flights and threatens Delta alliance in trade disputeThe Trump administration has imposed new restrictions on flights from Mexico and threatened to end a longstanding partnership between Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico.
US has reclosed its southern border after a flesh-eating parasite is seen further north in Mexico
Read full article: US has reclosed its southern border after a flesh-eating parasite is seen further north in MexicoThe U.S. has closed its southern border again to livestock imports, saying that a flesh-eating parasite has moved further north in Mexico than previously reported.
Mexico's president calls march against mass tourism 'xenophobic.' Critics blame government failures
Read full article: Mexico's president calls march against mass tourism 'xenophobic.' Critics blame government failuresA fierce protest in Mexico City railing against gentrification and mass tourism was fueled by long-running government failures and active promotion to attract digital nomads, according to experts.
In Sinaloa's capital, news of a boxing scion's arrest and allegations of cartel ties cause unease
Read full article: In Sinaloa's capital, news of a boxing scion's arrest and allegations of cartel ties cause uneaseThe arrest of Julio César Chávez Jr., son of Mexican boxing legend Julio César Chávez, for overstaying his visa in the U.S. and lying on a green card application shook Sinaloa state's capital.
Mexico President Sheinbaum hopes deported boxer Chávez Jr. will serve time in Mexico
Read full article: Mexico President Sheinbaum hopes deported boxer Chávez Jr. will serve time in MexicoMexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. wasn't arrested earlier in Mexico because of his time spent in the U.S. American authorities announced Thursday that Chávez was detained in California for overstaying his visa and lying on a green card application.
Mexico's president slams sanctions on Mexican banks by Trump administration
Read full article: Mexico's president slams sanctions on Mexican banks by Trump administrationMexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has responded sharply to U.S. government sanctions to block transfers from three Mexican financial institutions, saying Washington hasn’t shown evidence of its allegations of money laundering.
Mexico assesses damage from Hurricane Erick as rising rivers leave at least 1 dead
Read full article: Mexico assesses damage from Hurricane Erick as rising rivers leave at least 1 deadAuthorities in southern Mexico were still assessing damage and watching rising rivers as rain from the remnants of Hurricane Erick doused the region.
Erick turns rainmaker after hitting Mexico's Pacific coast as a strong hurricane. 1 dead
Read full article: Erick turns rainmaker after hitting Mexico's Pacific coast as a strong hurricane. 1 deadAcapulco residents and remaining tourists have emerged to walk outside or visit the few open businesses as the remnants of Hurricane Erick scraped by just inland of the resort.
First face-to-face between the leaders of US and Mexico will have to wait
Read full article: First face-to-face between the leaders of US and Mexico will have to waitFor Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, the bilateral meetings scheduled on the sidelines of the Group of Seven summit in Canada were even more important than the summit itself.
G7 leaders fail to reach ambitious joint agreements on key issues after Trump's exit
Read full article: G7 leaders fail to reach ambitious joint agreements on key issues after Trump's exitSix of the Group of Seven leaders discussed Russia’s war in Ukraine and the Israel-Iran conflict but failed to reach major agreements on those and many other top issues — wrapping up a summit that was forced to try and show how the wealthy nations’ club might still shape global policy despite the early departure of U.S. President Donald Trump.
The Latest: Trump to leave the G7 early because of intensifying Iran-Israel conflict
Read full article: The Latest: Trump to leave the G7 early because of intensifying Iran-Israel conflictPresident Donald Trump will depart the G7 summit in Canada to Washington on Monday night, a day earlier than planned, due to the intensifying conflict between Israel and Iran.
Trump is departing the G7 early as conflict between Israel and Iran shows signs of intensifying
Read full article: Trump is departing the G7 early as conflict between Israel and Iran shows signs of intensifyingPresident Donald Trump is abruptly leaving the Group of Seven summit, departing a day early Monday as the conflict between Israel and Iran intensifies and the U_S_ leader has declared that Tehran should be evacuated “immediately.”.
Mexico's president calls for no ICE raids during Mexico-Dominican Republic soccer match
Read full article: Mexico's president calls for no ICE raids during Mexico-Dominican Republic soccer matchMexican President Claudia Sheinbaum urged U.S. officials on Friday not to target individuals attending a Gold Cup soccer match in Los Angeles between the Mexican national team and the Dominican Republic.
Mexican police kill 4 gunmen, cross into Guatemala in dramatic border shootout
Read full article: Mexican police kill 4 gunmen, cross into Guatemala in dramatic border shootoutOfficials say Mexican state police killed four alleged gunmen near the border with Guatemala, then pursued more suspects into that country in three armored police vehicles.
Supreme Court tosses Mexico’s $10B lawsuit claiming US gunmakers have fueled cartel violence
Read full article: Supreme Court tosses Mexico’s $10B lawsuit claiming US gunmakers have fueled cartel violenceThe Supreme Court is tossing out a $10 billion lawsuit Mexico filed against top U.S. firearm manufacturers alleging the companies fuel cartel gun violence.
Election of Mexico's first Indigenous Supreme Court justice in 170 years raises hope and skepticism
Read full article: Election of Mexico's first Indigenous Supreme Court justice in 170 years raises hope and skepticismHugo Aguilar campaigned for Mexico’s Supreme Court with the simple message that he would finally give Indigenous Mexicans a voice at one of the highest levels of government.
Mexico's ruling party slated to control the newly elected Supreme Court, vote tallies show
Read full article: Mexico's ruling party slated to control the newly elected Supreme Court, vote tallies showPreliminary vote tallies from Mexico's first judicial elections indicate the ruling Morena party is headed toward control of the Supreme Court.
Mexico's president defends first judicial election despite low turnout and democratic criticism
Read full article: Mexico's president defends first judicial election despite low turnout and democratic criticismMexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has defended a judicial election meant to transform the country’s court system.
Mexico's first judicial elections fuel confusion and disillusionment among voters
Read full article: Mexico's first judicial elections fuel confusion and disillusionment among votersMexico is holding its first ever judicial elections, which have sowed confusion among voters as they struggle to understand a process set to transform the country’s court system.