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Sheinbaum Presses U.S. for Evidence in Rocha Case, Again

Sheinbaum Presses U.S. for Evidence in Rocha Case, Again

Sheinbaum says Mexico will keep asking Washington for evidence against Rubén Rocha as security talks continue in Mexico City.
Navy and Profepa Rescue Dehydrated Coyote in Baja California

Navy and Profepa Rescue Dehydrated Coyote in Baja California

Federal authorities rescued a dehydrated coyote near San Felipe and sent it to Mexicali for veterinary evaluation.
Mexico City Brings Day of the Dead to World Cup Crowds

Mexico City Brings Day of the Dead to World Cup Crowds

Mexico City will hold a free June 13 World Cup parade on Reforma, using Day of the Dead imagery during tournament events.
Eight Coeneo Police Detained Over Alleged CJNG Ties

Eight Coeneo Police Detained Over Alleged CJNG Ties

Michoacán detained eight Coeneo police after a deadly Nahuatzen ambush, widening scrutiny of municipal forces.
Peso Trades Near 17.22 Per Dollar Today

Peso Trades Near 17.22 Per Dollar Today

Friday, June 12, the peso was trading near 17.22 per U.S. dollar in live market quotes, with the dollar slightly lower against the Mexican currency.
CNTE March Halted Before Mexico World Cup Opener in CDMX

CNTE March Halted Before Mexico World Cup Opener in CDMX

Police blocked a CNTE teachers’ march near Tlalpan and División del Norte hours before Mexico City hosted the World Cup opener.

Data Show 21 Americans Have Died in Mexico This Year

Official death data show 21 Americans have died in Mexico this year, with border cities and gun violence driving the count.
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World Cup 2026 Faces Record Climate Footprint in Mexico

New climate estimates say World Cup 2026 could produce up to 9 million tons of CO₂ as travel stretches across Mexico, the U.S. and Canada.
Mexican Navy Seizes 4 Tons of Cocaine off Colima Coast

Mexico and US Navies Expand Maritime Drug Fight at Sea

Mexico’s Navy says joint maritime security work with the U.S. is driving major drug seizures, vessel arrests and lab takedowns.

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Mexican Peso Holds Near 17.40 as Dollar Wavers Today

The peso traded near 17.40 per dollar as U.S. inflation, Banxico policy and oil risks kept currency markets cautious today.
USMCA talks could leave Mexico waiting for a decade

Trump Just Put Mexico’s Biggest Trade Deal at Risk

Trump said he may not renew the T-MEC as Mexico prepares new talks with Washington before the trade deal’s formal July review.
Lazzeri Advances Toward Mexico’s U.S. Embassy Post

Lazzeri Advances Toward Mexico’s U.S. Embassy Post

Roberto Lazzeri’s nomination as Mexico’s U.S. ambassador cleared a congressional commission vote as trade, migration and security talks loom.
Mexico’s World Cup Payday Looks Smaller Than Hoped

Mexico’s World Cup Payday Looks Smaller Than Hoped

Moody’s Analytics says the 2026 World Cup will add only 0.14 percentage points to Mexico’s GDP growth, with gains concentrated in host cities.
FBI Cartel Crackdown Nets 1,343 Arrests in Two Months

FBI Cartel Crackdown Nets 1,343 Arrests in Two Months

The FBI says U.S. border operations since April led to 1,343 alleged cartel arrests, major drug seizures and 421 weapons confiscated.
Peso opens near 17.45 with U.S. inflation ahead

Peso opens near 17.45 with U.S. inflation ahead

The peso traded near 17.45 per dollar today as markets watched U.S. inflation, oil, Banxico signals and wider bank spreads.
Mexico’s Fastest-Growing Arms Supplier Is Israel Now

Mexico’s Fastest-Growing Arms Supplier Is Israel Now

Mexico’s legal arms imports from Israel jumped in 2025, raising new questions over police equipment, procurement, and security policy.
Your dollars may shift again as peso nears 17.45 today

Your dollars may shift again as peso nears 17.45 today

The peso opened June 9 near 17.45 per dollar as traders weighed Banxico’s rate hold, Mexican inflation and U.S. CPI risk after Friday’s drop.
Beach Access Fight Near Punta de Mita Gets New Update

Beach Access Fight Near Punta de Mita Gets New Update

A Punta de Mita committee plans a public update on Playa Las Cocinas as beach access and legal questions continue in Bahía de Banderas.

Mexico Hurricane Season 2026

News and updates for Mexico Hurricane Season 2026

Boris Weakens but Keeps Jalisco Coast Under Alert Today

Boris weakened over southern Mexico, but Jalisco still faces rain, wind gusts, and rough surf...
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Storm Boris puts Guerrero and seven states on alert

Boris formed off Guerrero and is forecast to bring heavy rain, high surf and flooding...
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Cristina forms off Nicaragua as flood warnings rise

Cristina forms off Nicaragua as flood warnings rise

Tropical Storm Cristina formed off Nicaragua with 45 mph winds, warnings for Central America, and...
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Mexico Gets Its Flag and Its World Cup Moment Is Here

Mexico Gets Its Flag and Its World Cup Moment Is Here

Sheinbaum handed Mexico’s national team the flag before the World Cup opener as Javier Aguirre’s 26-player squad enters its final stretch.
Mexico Police Stop Ayotzinapa Convoy and Seize Explosives

Mexico Police Stop Ayotzinapa Convoy and Seize Explosives

Police stopped Ayotzinapa buses at Tlalpan and seized 59 homemade explosives as CNTE protests moved deeper into Mexico’s World Cup week.
GM to invest $1B in Mexico manufacturing over two years

The U.S. Is Losing Ground in Mexico’s Auto Exports

Mexico’s car exports rose in early 2026, but the U.S. share slipped as Canada, Germany and Brazil gained ground under tariff pressure.
Mercado Libre plans $4.6B Mexico investment in 2026

Mercado Libre plans $4.6B Mexico investment in 2026

Mercado Libre plans a $4.6B Mexico investment in 2026, adding 8,500 jobs as it expands logistics, technology and Mercado Pago.

Storm Boris puts Guerrero and seven states on alert

Boris formed off Guerrero and is forecast to bring heavy rain, high surf and flooding risk across southern and central Mexico.
Cristina forms off Nicaragua as flood warnings rise

Cristina forms off Nicaragua as flood warnings rise

Tropical Storm Cristina formed off Nicaragua with 45 mph winds, warnings for Central America, and heavy rain in the forecast.
Survey finds low World Cup enthusiasm in Mexico

Survey Finds Low World Cup Enthusiasm in Mexico

A UNAM survey found low World Cup enthusiasm in Mexico’s host cities as traffic, prices and displacement fears crowd out the party.
Boris Is Moving at 2 MPH, and That Is the Real Problem

Boris Is Moving at 2 MPH, and That Is the Real Problem

Boris is moving toward Guerrero with a tropical storm warning in effect and flood risk rising across coastal Oaxaca and Guerrero.
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Mexico unveils Olinia as first homegrown electric car

Mexico presented Olinia Uno, a homegrown electric minicar designed for short trips, six seats, wheelchair access, and a 2027 launch.