Tag: Mexico
Mexicans protest after another mayor killed in Michoacán
Nov. 3 (UPI) -- Thousands of people took to the streets of Morelia and other municipalities to demand…
World Cup hype collides with the reality of cartel violence in the Mexican state of Jalisco
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — Fans flocking to a soccer match in Zapopan chanted “Mexico! Mexico!” while walking past…
Calls for justice after Mexico mayor killed during Day of the Dead festival
Mexicans in the western state of Michoacan have called for justice after a local mayor and outspoken critic…
Children among 23 dead after supermarket fire in Mexico
Children are among 23 people who have been killed after a fire ripped through a supermarket in Mexico.The…
At least 23 killed in supermarket explosion in Mexico’s Sonora state
At least 23 people have been killed in a supermarket explosion in Mexico, according to local officials.Another 11…
Five things you should know about Mexico’s Day of the Dead
This week, houses and streets in Mexico have been decorated with colourful altars, marigold flowers, candles and sugar…
JetBlue flight diverted to Tampa after altitude drop, 15 hospitalized
Oct. 31 (UPI) -- At least 15 passengers of a JetBlue flight were hospitalized after their aircraft experienced…
U.S. blacklists sprawling international trafficking organization
The Trump administration on Thursday sanctioned an alleged smuggling operation behind bringing migrants to the U.S.-Mexico border. It…
Journalist who covered cartels murdered; message left next to body
A Mexican journalist who covered drug trafficking has been murdered, officials told AFP on Monday, the latest casualty…
Mexico raises tax on sugary drinks
Oct. 24 (UPI) -- The Mexican government is pushing an increase in the special tax on sugary drinks…
Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum speaks against US air strikes
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has spoken out against the recent spate of air strikes the United States has…
Cuba captures alleged Chinese fentanyl kingpin wanted by US, Mexico says
A fugitive Chinese national, whom authorities in the United States accuse of trafficking large quantities of fentanyl and…