Mexico
Three Journalists Killed in Mexico Within Weeks
According to the International Press Institute, seven journalists were killed in Mexico in 2021—all in targeted killings.
Mexico Resort Camera Captures Gunshots, Screams as Man Shoots Canadians
Two men died in the poolside incident at an upmarket resort between Playa del Carmen and Tulum.
Alleged Border Census Undercounting May See Texas Lose $247M in Medicaid
Populations at the U.S.-Mexico border "are particularly difficult to reach, especially Hispanic families living in isolated rural colonias," lawmakers wrote.
7-Year-Old Migrant Drowns While Attempting to Cross River to Texas
The mother of the child was taken into custody by Customs and Border Patrol agents shortly after, following the agency's guidelines.
Baby Found Dead in Prison Dumpster Wasn't Born in Jail, Official Says
A prison inmate discovered a 3-month-old baby in the dumpster, prompting concerns about how the child entered the prison.
Mexican Agents Raid 75 Outlets to Seize 380,000 Boxes of Kellogg's Cereal
Mexico recently started implementing a law banning cartoon characters from food packaging in an attempt to curb childhood obesity.
Up to 30 Percent of Seafood in the U.S. Is Caught by 'Fish Pirates'
Journalist Mariana van Zeller has described the destructive impact of much legal fishing as "shocking."
Mexico's President Has COVID Again, but Predicts Virus 'On Its Way Out'
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, who is fully vaccinated and received a booster shot, said that his symptoms were mild and felt "like a cold."
Mexico's President Says Assume You Have COVID if Displaying Symptoms
The testing shortage comes after President Andrés Manuel López Obrador originally discouraged mass testing throughout the country.
Pet Parrot Lays Egg, Owner Cooks and Eats It As Dish Divides Internet
"Texture: A little bit softer than a hard-boiled egg. Taste: just like a hard-boiled egg, not bad," the owner said.
Former Soccer Star, Current Mexican Governor Pictured With Gang Members
The governor of Morelos said the 2018 picture of him with three gang members is just an example of a famous former soccer player taking pictures with fans.
Passengers on Maskless Party Flight to Mexico Could Each See $5K Fine
The December 30 flight has been scrutinized by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
U.S. Inflation Continues to Rock Mexico's Economy
"The U.S.-Mexico border is so intertwined that whatever happens on the one of the sides is going to affect the other," said one migration analyst.
Mexico Tourist Spots Reporting Highest COVID Counts Since Start of Pandemic
Mexico reported its states Baja California Sur and Quintana Roo have been experiencing COVID-19 spikes over the summer and in December.
Small Plane Crashes Attempting to Smuggle Migrants Across El Paso Border
When authorities were called to a plane crash site near Presidio, Texas, they stumbled onto a failed illegal migrant smuggling operation.
Omicron, Title 42 Push Migrant Shelters in Tijuana to Their Financial Limit
"U.S. policies are impacting the situation," Kate Clark, Senior Director of Immigration Services at the Jewish Family Service of San Diego, told Newsweek.
Cartels Are Exploiting Migrants. This Pastor Is Creating Shelters to Help.
"Sometimes the trafficker is afraid to invade the other cartel's territory, so they abandon (the migrants)," Reverend Rosalio Sosa said.
Haitians Stuck in Mexico's 'Open Air Prison' City See Asylum Claims Denied
Just 37 percent of Haitian migrants who filed asylum claims received refugee status, according to Amnesty International.
60 to 80 Tons of Dead Fish Removed From Reservoir After Tequila Spill
"The damage is irreparable and serious," said Ayotlan Mayor Rodolfo Hernández of the spill.
DEA Seized Enough Fentanyl to "Kill Every Single American" This Year
"Drug traffickers are harnessing social media because it is accessible," DEA administrator Anne Milgram warned Sunday.
The Biden Administration's Drug Surrender
For decades, the U.S. and Mexico have been locked in a blame game over illegal drugs.
Families of Guatemalan Crash Victims Being Extorted Amid Lack of Info
Amid a lack of official information from authorities, families of the dozens of Guatemalan migrants killed in a truck crash are facing extortion threats.
Coast Guard Suspends Search for Woman Who Fell Overboard on Carnival Cruise
The woman went overboard from the balcony of her stateroom aboard the Carnival cruise ship near Ensenada, Mexico.
Joe Biden Leads Tributes to Vicente Fernandez After Singer's Death Aged 81
Pitbull, Mario Lopez and George Strait are among the famous figures paying tribute to the late Mexican superstar.
'Suspicion of Foul Play' in Woman Falling Overboard on Cruise: Passenger
The woman is believed to have fallen from the fifth-floor balcony.
24 Indicted in Georgia Case, 'Modern-Day Slavery' With Over 100 Migrants
Police broke up a criminal enterprise that made $200 million by abusing the H-2A visa program that brought migrant workers into the U.S.
Death Toll Climbs to 55 After Migrant Smuggler Truck Crashes in Mexico
"We have been insisting that the causes that originate these unfortunate events must be addressed," Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said.
Carmen Salinas Tributes Pour In for Mexican Actress After Death Aged 82
The late actress had a prolific career and is best known for her work in telenovelas.
At Least 53 Migrants Dead After Truck Overturns in Mexico
It was reported that at least an additional 50 people were injured.
Singer Ninel Conde to Sue Journalist for Linking Her to Mexican Drug Lord
Ninel Conde has shot down claims made in upcoming book "Emma y las otras señoras del narco" ("Emma and Other Narco Women") about how she gained her wealth.