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Bank of Mexico Releases New 20-Peso Bill, Coins to Commemorate 200 Years of Country's Independence

The Bank of Mexico has released a new 20-peso bill and 10- and 20-peso coins to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the country's independence from Spain.
Mexico Creates National Guard Special Team to Recover Stolen Archaeological Pieces

Mexico Creates National Guard Special Team to Recover Stolen Archaeological Pieces

Mexico has a new special team composed of National Guard personnel dedicated to recovering stolen archaeological pieces and historical documents.

Mexican Songstress Paquita La Del Barrio Receives Lifetime Achievement at 2021 Billboard Latin Music Awards

The 2021 Billboard Latin Music Awards honored Mexican songstress Paquita la del Barrio with a prestigious award on Thursday.
U.S. Triples Reward Money for Capture of Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, Who Founded Sinaloa Cartel With El Chapo

U.S. Triples Reward Money for Capture of Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, Who Founded Sinaloa Cartel With El Chapo

The U.S. government has tripled its reward for the capture of Sinaloa cartel boss Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, a longtime partner of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman.
Some Rare Albino Turtles Discovered in Mexico and Spain

Some Rare Albino Turtles Discovered in Mexico and Spain

Some very rare albino turtles were separately discovered in Mexico and Spain this weekend. Some rare albino turtles were separately discovered in Mexico and Spain this weekend.
Son of Mexico Official, Who Sang Tributes to Jalisco Cartel Boss 'El Mencho,' Shot in the Head at Cemetery

Son of Mexico Official, Who Sang Tributes to Jalisco Cartel Boss 'El Mencho,' Shot in the Head at Cemetery

A lawmaker's son in Mexico, who wrote songs dedicated to Jalisco cartel boss Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes, was shot and killed at a cemetery.
Mexico’s Former Security Chief Genaro Garcia Luna Faces U.S. Lawsuit for Alleged Sinaloa Cartel Link

Mexico's Former Security Chief Genaro Garcia Luna Faces U.S. Lawsuit for Alleged Sinaloa Cartel Link

Mexico has launched a new lawsuit in Miami, Florida against its former security chief Genaro Garcia Luna for his alleged alliances with the Sinaloa cartel.
Sinaloa Cartel Boss Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman Considers Mistresses as 'Vitamins' Who Keep Him Young

Sinaloa Cartel Boss Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman Considers Mistresses as 'Vitamins' Who Keep Him Young

Before he served his life sentence in the U.S., former Sinaloa cartel boss Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman allegedly considered his mistresses as his "vitamins."
Amnesty International Report: At Least 10 Women, Girls Murdered in Mexico Daily

Amnesty International Report: At Least 10 Women, Girls Murdered in Mexico Daily

An Amnesty International report said at least 10 women and young girls are murdered daily in Mexico.
Mexico to Host 'Pink Tide' Summit for New Latin America's Leftist Leaders

Mexico to Host 'Pink Tide' Summit for New Latin America's Leftist Leaders

Mexico is set to host a summit that will convene recently elected members of a "pink tide" of leftist Latin American leaders.
'Drug Kingpin' Associated With Sinaloa Cartel Arrested for Trafficking Drugs From Mexico to Alaska

'Drug Kingpin' Associated With Sinaloa Cartel Arrested for Trafficking Drugs From Mexico to Alaska

An alleged "drug kingpin" associated with the Sinaloa cartel has been arrested for leading a network that trafficked drugs from Mexico to Alaska.
Homes of Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman and Fellow Drug Lord Amado Carrillo Fuentes in Mexico Are Now Owned by Lottery Winners

Homes of Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman, Fellow Drug Lord Amado Carrillo Fuentes in Mexico Are Now Owned by Lottery Winners

Winners in a special lottery raffle in Mexico have won the houses of Mexican drug cartel bosses Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman and Amado Carrillo Fuentes.
Mexico: Mass Grave Filled With 10 'Tortured' Bodies Found After Authorities Receive an Anonymous Tip

Mexico: Mass Grave Filled With 10 'Tortured' Bodies Found After Authorities Receive an Anonymous Tip

An anonymous tip has led to the discovery of 10 bodies at a mass grave in an abandoned rural property in Mexico on Tuesday.
Gunmen Stormed a Hotel in Mexico and Kidnapped 38 Guests, Including 22 Foreigners

Gunmen Stormed a Hotel in Mexico and Kidnapped 38 Guests, Including 22 Foreigners

Police in northern Mexico have found 38 people, including 22 foreigners, who were kidnapped at a hotel in San Luis Potosi state.
Juarez Cartel Boss Vicente Carrillo Fuentes Sentenced to 28 Years in Prison by Mexico Judge

Juarez Cartel Boss Vicente Carrillo Fuentes Sentenced to 28 Years in Prison by Mexico Judge

Former Juarez cartel leader and cofounder Vicente Carrillo Fuentes has been sentenced to 28 years in prison by a judge in Mexico.
Mexico Landslide Kills 1 People and Leaves Another 10 Missing

Mexico Landslide Kills 1 Person and Leaves Another 10 Missing

At least one person is dead, and 10 others are missing after a landslide buried several homes on a hillside area at Tlalnepantla in Mexico on Friday afternoon.
'Dia De Muertos' or Day of the Dead Exhibit at National Museum of Mexican Art to Honor Vanessa Guillen, Adam Toledo, COVID Victims

'Dia De Muertos' or Day of the Dead Exhibit at National Museum of Mexican Art to Honor Vanessa Guillen, Adam Toledo, COVID Victims

Vanessa Guillen, Adam Toledo, and the COVID-19 victims will be honored in a "Dia De Muertos" or Day of the Dead exhibit at the National Museum of Mexican Arts in Chicago.
Mysterious Blue Lights Seen in Mexico Sky During a Powerful Earthquake Set off Apocalyptic Speculation

Mysterious Blue Lights Seen in Mexico Sky During a Powerful Earthquake Set off Apocalyptic Speculation

Mysterious blue lights flashed across the night sky during a powerful earthquake that rattled Mexico City and nearby cities on Tuesday.
Latin Gaming: Latin America’s Top 3 Video Games

Latin Gaming: Latin America’s Top 3 Video Games

Latin America has also witnessed the fast-evolving world of gaming. Here are three of the best Latin American video games over the past years.
1 Dead After Mexico Struck by Powerful 7.0-Magnitude Earthquake

1 Dead As Mexico Struck by Powerful 7.0-Magnitude Earthquake

At least one death was reported after a powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit southwestern Mexico on Tuesday night that rattled Acapulco and nearby cities.

Missing Bolts, Beam Flaws, Contributed to Mexico Metro Collapse - Report Says

A report reveals the missing bolts and flawed beams caused the Mexico metro crash in May. An independent auditor's report publicized by the Mexico City government on Tuesday revealed that missing bolts, beam flaws, and poor welds were the contributors to the metro crash that happened in the city in May.
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