Mexico

Notorious Familia Michoacana Cartel Sanctioned by U.S. Government Over Rainbow Fentanyl

The U.S. Treasury Department has announced sanctions on another notorious Mexican drug cartel, the Familia Michoacana cartel, accused of manufacturing so-called "rainbow fentanyl" pills allegedly aimed at children.
American Tourist Found Dead in Mexico and No Foul Play Seen, but a Video Surfaces That Only Deepens Mystery of How She Died

American Tourist Found Dead in Mexico and No Foul Play Seen, but a Video Surfaces That Only Deepens Mystery of How She Died

An American tourist was found dead in Mexico while vacationing with friends. However, a mystery is surrounding her death, as new video puts authorities' findings that she died of alcohol poisoning in question.
Sinaloa Cartel Boss El Chapo's Brother, El Guano, Continues to Evade Arrest but 5 of His Bodyguards Were Captured

Sinaloa Cartel Boss El Chapo's Brother, El Guano, Continues to Evade Arrest but 5 of His Bodyguards Were Captured

Aureliano Guzman Loera, alias "El Guano," brother of Sinaloa Cartel boss Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman Loera, remains one of the most elusive criminals in the world as authorities in Mexico have yet to arrest him.
Mexico Is Down to Its Last Panda Xin Xin and She May Also Be the Last in Latin America

Mexico Is Down to Its Last Panda Xin Xin and She May Also Be the Last in Latin America

Xin Xin, born in Mexico, is the last panda in Latin America. She is the only survivor of the giant panda diaspora, a population that China gifted to various foreign countries in the 1970s and 1980s.
Empanadas: The Iconic Savory Pie Popular in Spain and Its Former Colonies

Empanadas: The Iconic Savory Pie Popular in Spain and Its Former Colonies

When we talk about Latin pies, there is none more iconic than the empanada. These savory pies known for their flaky crust and savory filling are popular across the Latin world, from Spain and Portugal all the way to Mexico, Puerto Rico, Argentina, Colombia, Venezuela, and the Philippines.
Mexico: 3 Dead Bodies With Torture Marks Wash Ashore in Full View of Terrified Tourists at Famous Acapulco Beaches

Mexico: 3 Dead Bodies With Torture Marks Wash Ashore in Full View of Terrified Tourists at Famous Acapulco Beaches

Three dead bodies with torture marks were washed ashore at two beaches in Mexico's resort city of Acapulco over the weekend, shocking many beachgoers.
Mexico Police Found Dismembered Body After Spotting a Dog Carrying Human Arm in Its Mouth

Mexico Police Found Dismembered Body After Spotting a Dog Carrying Human Arm in Its Mouth

Police in Mexico's southern state of Oaxaca made a gruesome discovery after seeing a dog trotting down a street with a human arm in its mouth.
Brother of Top Jalisco Cartel Leader El Jardinero and His Girlfriend Killed by Motorcycle-Riding Gunmen in Mexico's Sinaloa State

Brother of Top Jalisco Cartel Leader El Jardinero and His Girlfriend Killed by Motorcycle-Riding Gunmen in Mexico's Sinaloa State

The younger brother of top Jalisco cartel leader Audias Flores Silva, alias "El Jardinero," was shot dead, along with his girlfriend, outside a nightclub in Mexico's Sinaloa state.
Is Mexico Getting an NBA Expansion Team Soon? It’s Possible!

Is Mexico Getting an NBA Expansion Team Soon? It’s Possible!

NBA is reportedly considering Mexico City to receive an NBA expansion team. The city is considered one of the largest cities in the world, with more than 30 million residents.
Mexico's Ancient Pelota Purépecha Sport on the Verge of Extinction Is Being Revived

Mexico's Ancient Pelota Purépecha Sport on the Verge of Extinction Is Being Revived

Mexico's ancient sport of pelota Purépecha is not included in the Pan American Games or the Olympics. However, Mexico recently played it at the fourth World Nomad Games and it was a success.
Mexico President Hits Back at Massive Protests Against Electoral Plan: It’s ‘Racist’ and ‘Classist’

Mexico President Hits Back at Massive Protests Against Electoral Plan: It’s ‘Racist’ and ‘Classist’

Mexico's President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador is planning to overhaul the country's electoral authority. However, these planned reforms were met with massive protests across Mexico.
Santoni Family Murder Case: Texas Suspect Arturo Ortega Garcia Extradited From Mexico for the 1994 Killings

Santoni Family Murder Case: Texas Suspect Arturo Ortega Garcia Extradited From Mexico for the 1994 Killings

Texas suspect Arturo Ortega Garcia was extradited from Mexico for the Santoni family murder case, which took place more than 28 years ago.
‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Is a Big Win for Mexico and All Latinos, Says Namor Actor Tenoch Huerta

‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Is a Big Win for Mexico and All Latinos, Says Namor Actor Tenoch Huerta

"Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" will not just heavily feature black and African culture but also Mayan and Aztec culture. The film will show an Aztec-inspired Atlantis, with Mexican actor Tenoch Huerta playing the Marvel superhero, Namor.
Mexico: 9 Dead After Gunmen of Rival Gang of Jalisco Cartel Walked Into Guanajuato Bar and Sprayed Bullets

Mexico: 9 Dead After Gunmen of Rival Gang of Jalisco Cartel Walked Into Guanajuato Bar and Sprayed Bullets

Nine people died, including four women, after gunmen opened fire inside a bar in Mexico's Guanajuato state, where a local gang is fighting a turf war with notorious Jalisco cartel.
Another American Tourist Found Dead From Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Mexico City the Same Day 3 Other Americans Died in Nearby Airbnb

Another American Tourist Found Dead From Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Mexico City the Same Day 3 Americans Died in Nearby Airbnb

Another American tourist was found dead from carbon monoxide poisoning in a Mexico City apartment on the same day three other Americans died in a separate incident at a nearby Airbnb.
Mexico State Prosecutors Accused of Intentionally Botching Ariadna Lopez's Autopsy to 'Cover up for the Killer'

Mexico State Prosecutors Accused of Intentionally Botching Ariadna Lopez's Autopsy to 'Cover up for the Killer'

Officials in Mexico are launching a probe into the prosecutors' office of Morelos state after it was accused of covering up the murder of young woman Ariadna Lopez.
Narco Museum Dedicated to Sinaloa Cartel Leaders El Chapo, El Mayo, Rafael Caro Quintero to Open in Mexico's Sinaloa State

Narco Museum Dedicated to Sinaloa Cartel Leaders El Chapo, El Mayo, Rafael Caro Quintero to Open in Mexico's Sinaloa State

The hometown of convicted Sinaloa Cartel boss Joaquin Archivaldo Guzman Loera, also known as "El Chapo," is considering opening a "narco museum" to attract tourists.
Mexico: 5 of the Scariest and Most Haunted Places in the North American Country

Mexico: 5 of the Scariest and Most Haunted Places in the North American Country

In celebration of Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead, let's look at five of the scariest and most haunted places in Mexico.
Hurricane Lisa Hits Belize, Will Hit Guatemala and Mexico Soon

Hurricane Lisa Hits Belize, Will Hit Guatemala and Mexico Soon

Hurricane Lisa, which formed off Jamaica and the Cayman Islands in the western Caribbean Sea, hit Belize on Wednesday and is expected to also hit Guatemala and southern Mexico.
Lucha Libre: How Mexican Wrestling Becomes a Popular Culture in Mexico

Lucha Libre: How Mexican Wrestling Becomes a Popular Culture in Mexico

Mexican wrestling, also known as Lucha libre, has become popular in Mexico in the early 1900s. Mexican wrestling, also known as Lucha libre, has become popular in Mexico in the early 1900s.
Mexico: Stray Dog With Human Head in Its Mouth Spotted Running in Zacatecas Plagued by Mexican Drug Cartels

Mexico: Stray Dog With Human Head in Its Mouth Spotted Running in Zacatecas Plagued by Mexican Drug Cartels

A stray dog with a human head hanging out of its mouth was seen on video running down a street in Mexico's Zacatecas state plagued by Mexican drug cartels.