Mexico

Felipe Calderon and the Start of the Years-long Bloody Mexican Drug War Campaign

Former President of Mexico Felipe Calderon has introduced a drug war campaign that has remained controversial even after his presidency.
Mexico Top Dishes for Lenten Season

Mexico Top Dishes for Lenten Season

Semana Santa, or Holy Week, is one of the most important seasons for Catholics where they observe Cuaresma or Lent by eating less red meat and more plant-based food. 
El Chapo Ally Extradited from Mexico to US Over Drug Charges

El Chapo Ally Working as Sinaloa Cartel Top Assassin Extradited From Mexico to U.S.

A high-ranking member of Mexico's powerful Sinaloa Cartel, formerly led by Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman Loera, had been extradited to the U.S. to face international drug trafficking and firearms charges.
Mexico Asks China to Help Curb Fentanyl Production

Mexico Asks China to Help in Curbing Fentanyl Production

Mexico's President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has asked Chinese President Xi Jinping to help in stopping chemicals from China used by Mexican drug cartels to illegally produce fentanyl.
Mexican Drug Cartel Kidnaps Texas Man After He Bragged About Stealing $50K From Them

Mexican Drug Cartel Kidnaps Texas Man After He Bragged About Stealing $50K From Them

A Mexican drug cartel kidnapped a Texas man after the latter bragged about stealing $50,000 from them.
Mexico: Cancun Shooting, Violence Spark Fears Among Tourists

Mexico: Cancun Shooting, Violence Spark Fears Among Tourists

Cancun, one of Mexico's most popular tourist destinations, has been rocked after police found four dead bodies near a hotel in Cancun on Monday.
Mexico: Mexican Journalist Abducted by Armed Men in Broad Daylight

Mexico: Mexican Journalist Abducted by Armed Men in Broad Daylight

A Mexican journalist was abducted by armed men in the state of Veracruz in Mexico on Monday. A Mexican journalist was abducted by armed men in the state of Veracruz in Mexico on Monday.
Mexico President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador Confronted by Migrants in Juarez as He Visits Migrant Center Fire Site

Mexico President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador Confronted by Migrants in Ciudad Juarez Following Deadly Fire

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador traveled on Friday to Ciudad Juarez, near the U.S.-Mexico border, where 39 migrants died in a fire at a migrant detention center.
Pablo Escobar’s Cocaine Hippos: Relocation From Colombia to India Will Cost $3.5 Million

Pablo Escobar's 'Cocaine Hippos' to Be Moved From Colombia to Mexico and India

Colombia is planning to relocate 70 of Pablo Escobar's "cocaine hippos" to Mexico and India in the coming months.
Semana Santa in Mexico: The Celebration of Holy Week in the Latin American Country

Semana Santa in Mexico: The Celebration of Holy Week in the Latin American Country

In Mexico, Semana Santa is considered one of the most important holidays in the Catholic Church. Semana Santa is considered to be one of the most important holidays in celebration of the Catholic faith.
Mexico Kidnapping: Mourners Gathered for American Man Killed by the Gulf Cartel

Mexico Kidnapping: Mourners Gathered for American Man Killed by the Gulf Cartel

Family and friends gathered on Saturday to pay tribute to Shaeed Woodard, one of the two Americans killed by the Gulf cartel in Mexico after they were kidnapped.
Mexico: Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador Rejected Comments of Antony Blinken About Country’s Safety

Mexico: Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador Denies Mexican Drug Cartels Control Parts of Country

Mexico's President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has rejected claims made by U.S. State Department Secretary Antony Blinken that Mexican drug cartels control some areas in the country.
Gulf Cartel Boss Son Osiel Cardenas Jr. Sentence Eight Years in Prison

Gulf Cartel Boss Son, Osiel Cardenas Jr., Sentenced to Over 8 Years in Prison

Osiel Cardenas Jr., the son of Gulf Cartel boss Osiel Cardenas Guillen, was sentenced to more than eight years in prison after he pleaded guilty to gun smuggling charges.
Texas: FBI Agent Shoots and Kills Suspect in Kidnapping of Migrants from Mexico

Texas: FBI Shot, Killed Suspect in Kidnapping of Migrants From Mexico

During a rescue operation in Texas, FBI agents managed to kill one of the kidnappers who held three migrants hostage for nearly a week.
Jalisco Cartel’s El Mencho’s Son Seen To Plead Guilty in U.S.

Jalisco Cartel Boss El Mencho's Son, 'El Menchito,' to Plead Guilty in U.S.

Ruben Oseguera Gonzalez, alias "El Menchito," the son of Jalisco cartel boss Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes, will reportedly plead guilty to drug conspiracy charges in a Washington, D.C. court.
Mexico: Notorious Drug Gang Leader Responsible for Killing Jesuit Missionaries Found Shot to Death

Mexico: Notorious Drug Gang Leader Responsible for Killing Jesuit Missionaries Found Shot to Death

Notorious Mexican drug gang leader Jose Noriel Portillo Gil, alias "El Chueco," who was accused of murdering two Jesuit priests last year, was shot to death in Mexico.
Latin America's Finest Festivals

Latin America: 5 Most Unique Festivals in the Region

People in Latin America celebrate colorful, unique festivals that are being enjoyed not only by the locals but even tourists.
3 American Citizens, Including 2 Children, Reported Missing in Mexico

3 American Citizens, Including 2 Children, Reported Missing in Mexico

Three American citizens, including two children, have recently been reported missing in Mexico. Three American citizens, including two children, have recently been reported missing in Mexico.
Mexico: Tragic Kidnapping Highlights Gun Problem in US

Mexico: Tragic Kidnapping Highlights Gun Problem in US

One of the weapons used in Mexico kidnappings was illegally trafficked from the US, highlighting the latter's gun problem.
Mexico: 5 of Our Favorite Local Fastfood Chains

Mexico: Top 5 Mexican Fast Food Chains You Need to Try

Mexico has its own fast food chains that are not only cheap but also delicious. While its neighbor, the United States, is known for its fast food chains like McDonald's, KFC, Wendy's, and Burger King, Mexico has its own fast food chains that are not only cheap but also delicious.
Mexico’s Forceful Takeover of US Facility Draws Outrage of Senators

Mexico's Forceful Takeover of US Facility Draws Outrage of Senators

Mexico has seized the Alabama-based Vulcan Materials port facility at Punta Venada Quintana Roo, which has received criticisms from U.S. officials, including Sen. Katie Britt.
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