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DEA Administrator Terry Cole says he speaks daily with Omar García Harfuch while alleging unnamed Mexican officials support the CJNG.

Federal energy spending ran 164 billion pesos below plan in the first half as Pemex also missed its revenue target despite stronger sales.

Mexican tests found no Cyclospora at a Guanajuato plant, but U.S. officials tied 1,947 illnesses to recalled iceberg lettuce.

DEA Administrator Terrance Cole called cartel networks and Mexico’s government “one and the same,” while Sheinbaum demanded evidence.

Mexico files U.S. complaints over 17 deaths tied to ICE custody and operations, expanding scrutiny to private detention contractors.

Sheinbaum rejected Trump’s claim that cartels run Mexico, framing the dispute around sovereignty, security results, and U.S. arms.

Proyecto Venado adds hotel rooms, suites and residences near Punta Venado as scrutiny grows over coastal development south of Playa del Carmen.

Mérida increased shelter coordination and food support for unhoused residents as heavy rains continued across Yucatán.

Sheinbaum says Mexico will keep asking Washington for evidence against Rubén Rocha as security talks continue in Mexico City.

San Miguel Mayor Mauricio Trejo was recognized by the U.S. Embassy for cooperation on U.S. citizen services, safety and community programs.

Roberto Lazzeri’s nomination as Mexico’s U.S. ambassador cleared a congressional commission vote as trade, migration and security talks loom.

Mexico’s legal arms imports from Israel jumped in 2025, raising new questions over police equipment, procurement, and security policy.

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