Mexico

How Mexico's cartel wars cast a shadow over the FIFA World Cup

As the World Cup returns to North America, Mexico’s cartel wars cast a long and dangerous shadow, stretching beyond its borders to Washington and Donald Trump

How romance led to the capture of 'El Mencho', Mexico's most wanted drug cartel boss

El Mencho, Mexico's most wanted drug lord, was killed in a military operation after being located with the help of a romantic partner whom he met in a cabin

Dismemberment, cannibalism: What you need to know about Jalisco New Generation, Mexico's 'most aggressive' drug cartel

Gunmen took to the streets in Mexico to set off a wave of violence after the killing of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also called El Mencho, one of the most wanted drug kingpins in the country

Drug lord El Mencho killing: India issues advisory for citizens as violence grips Mexico

Clashes erupted in several regions, including Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara and Tapalpa, following the death of the cartel leader. Flight operations in Mexico were also hit

Who was 'El Mencho', the notorious Mexican drug lord killed in military raid?

A former police officer, El Mencho was the mastermind behind the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG)

Mexico after Venezuela? Why US aviation body warned pilots about travelling over eastern Pacific area

The FAA advisory has sparked questions of possible US military action in the region, as it comes after a January 3 attack on Venezuela

'Don't know if brakes...': What passengers said about Mexico train accident that killed at least 13, injured 98

This comes after a December 20 accident on the Interoceanic Corridor in which a train collided with a tanker truck that had attempted to cross the tracks

Mexico tariffs to hurt India’s auto exports: Here is why that matters

Latest Mexico duties on India and other non-FTA nations are expected to take effect from Jan 2026

Who is Fatima Bosch?

Who is really behind the ‘Gen Z protests’ in Mexico City? Demonstrations leave 120 injured, 40 arrested

Thousands protested in Mexico City against President Claudia Sheinbaum, fueled by the killing of Carlos Manzo, a mayor who led a movement against drug trafficking. Sheinbaum claimed that the 'Gen Z protests' were organised by the right-wing opposition

At least 23 dead after explosion at Mexico store; what triggered the fire?

Out of the 23 victims of the Mexico store explosion, many were minors, explained Alfonso Durazo, Governor of Sonora

A new era for justice? Why Mexico's historic voter election system for judges matters

The new system was created by a constitutional reform law passed by the Mexican Congress in September 2024, based on an earlier proposal by the then-President López Obrador in February 2024

From Sinaloa cartel to life sentence: Elusive drug lord 'El Mayo' Zambada pleads guilty, forfeits $15 billion

With Zambada's admission of his crimes in court on Monday, the 50-year reign of the Sinaloa stalwart comes to an end. In return, US prosecutors confirmed that they would not try for the death penalty

12 killed, 20 injured as gunman opens fire at religious celebration in Mexico

Victims include a minor aged 17. President Claudia Sheinbaum calls incident unfortunate, says probe underway

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Mexico: Marco Ebben, one of Europe’s most wanted criminals, killed in drug cartel turf war

Marco Ebben, 32, had joined Mexico's Los Mayos gang attached to the Sinaloa cartel after he was convicted of smuggling cocaine from Brazil to Netherlands

Trump agrees to pause tariffs on Mexico, but import taxes still in place for Canada, China

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed that Trump has put the newly imposed tariffs on hold for a month

Beijing keeps mum, President Claudia Sheinbaum reacts after Donald Trump imposes tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China

US President Trump maintains that the tariffs against Mexico were the result of the country's failure to stop uncontrolled migration and fentanyl getting into the United States

Mexican drug regulator slaps Rs 27 lakh fine on Indian pharma giant Dr Reddy's, shares down

Mexico's Comisi Federal para la Protecci Contra Riesgos Sanitarios (COFEPRIS) imposed a penalty of MXN 6.51 lakh on Dr Reddy's Laboratories

Mexico: How El Chapo’s son’s betrayal led to the arrest of Sinaloa Cartel leader ‘El Mayo’ Zambada

Zambada pleaded not guilty to the charges against him at a court in Texas

Mexican kingpin’s arrest likely to set off violent jockeying for power

Sinaloa cartel leaders El Mayo Zambada and Guzman Lopez are currently in US custody

Who are Mexican drug cartel kingpins 'El Mayo' Zambada and Joaquin Guzman Lopez arrested by US?

They were arrested by FBI agents in El Paso, Texas

Who is Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico's first woman president?

She won by securing votes between 58.3 per cent and 60.7 per cent

Mexico: Strong winds topple stage at campaign rally, killing at least 9 people

The collapse occurred during an event attended candidate Jorge lvarez Mynez

Mexico: How 3 missing surfers became victims of fatal carjacking

The deceased were identified as two Australians and an American