Mexico

'Affluenza' Mom Seeks Bail Reduction, Court Orders Psychological Exam

The mother of fugitive Texas teenager Ethan Couch is seeking a reduction of her $1 million bond after being charged with hindering the apprehension of a felon in the headline-grabbing "affluenza" case.

5 Scrumptious Arepa Recipes From Mexico, Colombia and More

Here are five ways a handful of Latin American countries prepare the popular Latino flatbread dish. Latin America's menu of mouth-watering dishes ranges from the delightfully simple to the deliciously intricate.

Mother of 'Affluenza' Teen Ethan Couch Takes Out $30,000 from Bank Account and Flees to Mexico With Son

A recent development on the cases of "Affluenza" teen Ethan Couch and his mother, Tonya Couch was reported showing that Tonya apparently took out $30,000 from her bank account before escaping to Mexico with his son weeks before their arrest.

Mexico Bus Carrying Soccer Team Plunged Into Ravine; 20 Dead

Mexican officials confirmed the death of at least 20 people after a bus plunged into a ravine on Sunday, Jan. 10, in Atoyac, Veracruz, Mexico. The bus which belongs to Paso del Toro line was carrying players of an amateur soccer team along with some members of their families.

‘El Chapo’ Extradition Proceedings Should Commence: Mexico Attorney General’s Office

The government of Mexico is now planning to begin the extradition process of Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzmán, Arely Gómez González, the attorney general of Mexico, said on Saturday.

DEA Congratulates Mexico for Capturing El Chapo

Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, the notorious escaped leader of Sinaloa drug cartel, was caught by Mexican authorities on Jan. 8.

Mexico Prepares for Pope Francis' February Visit

Mexican authorities are in the midst of preparing Pope Francis' February visit to the country, where the head of the Roman Catholic Church is expected to draw huge crowds and where thousands of police officers will be assigned to protect the 79-year-old pontiff.

Study: Drug Violence Causes Drop in Life Expectancy Among Mexican Males

Mexico's drug war has raged with such intensity that the statistical life expectancy of the country's male citizens has dropped by several months, a new study revealed.

7,802 Stuck Cubans Asked to Pay $555 Each to Board El Salvador Flight

Cubans travelling to the U.S. who have been stuck in Costa Rica since Nov. 14 are now being asked by the Tico government to pay cash for their flight out of the country so they could reach the southern Mexican border.

Governor of Morelos in Mexico Takes Over Local Police After Temixco Mayor Shooting

The governor of Morelos state in Mexico has taken over the local police force in 15 towns and cities after the assassination of Temixco City's mayor last Saturday. Mayor Gisela Mota was shot and killed at her own home less than a day after being sworn into office.

Trump Campaign Ad: Moroccan Migrants Shown Instead of Mexicans

A new political ad for Donald Trump's campaign has been called out for seemingly misrepresenting Moroccan migrants as Mexicans attempting to cross into the United States.

Donald Trump Releases First Campaign Ad: GOP Front-Runner Touts Muslim Ban, Mexico Border Wall

Donald Trump doubled down on some of his most controversial remarks in his campaign's first television ad and promised to enact a temporary ban on Muslims entering the United States and make Mexico pay for a wall along the border.

Completion of US-Mexican Border Remains Bleak

The building of the U.S.-Mexican border is predicted to face some problems as a treaty along the Rio Grande prevents the installation of the border fence.

Newly Elected Mexican Mayor Shot Dead a Day After Taking Office

Newly elected Temixco Mayor Gisela Mota was shot dead in her home shortly after presuming office. Just less than 24 hours after she presumed office, newly elected Temixco Mayor Gisela Mota was shot dead in her home in Temixco, south of Mexico City.

Latin American Nations Dominate List for Best Places to Retire in 2016

Today, retiring overseas has been a lot easier and cheaper. And with so many choices available, finding the right place to retire abroad can be sometimes overwhelming. But thanks to International Living’s Annual Global Retirement Index, which was extensively researched for months, retirees can now have the ultimate resource to help them find their ideal retirement haven.

Mexican Marines Gunned Down on Hunt for El Chapo

Two Mexican marines were gunned down Monday in pursuit of infamous drug lord Joaquin Guzman, aka "El Chapo."

'Affluenza' Teen's Mother Arrested in Los Angeles on Felony Charge

Tanya Couch, mother of the infamous "affluenza" teen who killed four people in a drunk driving collision, was arrested Thursday after arriving back to the U.S. from Mexico.

How Latin American Countries Celebrate New Year's Eve

To welcome the new year, several Latin American nations put on big displays at some of their most popular locations.

New Marijuana Laws Pull Down Profits of Mexican Farmers

The more relaxed marijuana laws across the country affected a variety of industries in the different states, but it also deflated the demand and profit of farmers in Mexico. A report from LA Times expounded on the steep decline of the marijuana industry that the south of the border is experiencing.

'Affluenza' Fugitive Ethan Couch Gets 3-Day Stay From Mexican Court

Mexican authorities are holding off on deporting the Texas teen fugitive, who made headlines because of his "affluenza" defense back to the United States, after a local court gave 18-year-old Ethan Couch a three-day court injunction.

Founder of La Familia Michoacana Drug Cartel Found Dead in Mexico

The founder of one of Mexico's most violent drug cartels, La Familia Michoacana, was found shot dead on Dec. 28 by a highway.
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