Gunmen Shoot and Kill Mexican Journalist, Seventh Murder This Year

Gunmen Shoot and Kill Mexican Journalist, Seventh Murder This Year

This week, a Mexican journalist known for openly criticizing the government was shot and killed by unidentified assailants. This incident is part of a troubling pattern, following six other similar murders of media professionals earlier this year. International groups advocating for press freedom continue to classify Mexico as one of the most perilous places for […]

Cartel Exposes Corruption in Mexican Government After Displaying Bodies from Overpass

Cartel Exposes Corruption in Mexican Government After Displaying Bodies from Overpass

Mexican Drug Cartel Challenges Government An armed group, identifying itself as the Sinaloa Cartel, has released videos and social media messages criticizing the Mexican government and its dealings with other drug cartels. This comes just days after the gang displayed multiple bodies from an overpass in Mexico. In one video, a gunman states, “We will […]

Police in Mexican Border State Connected to Abductions and Extortion

Police in Mexican Border State Connected to Abductions and Extortion

At least eight police officers from Tamaulipas, a state in Mexico close to the U.S. border, are facing an investigation for their alleged involvement in the kidnapping of a local businessman, who was coerced into paying a ransom for his freedom. This incident took place in May, but it wasn’t until this week that Carlos […]

Democrats Hold Trump Responsible for Recalled Mexican Lettuce Linked to Diarrhea

Democrats Hold Trump Responsible for Recalled Mexican Lettuce Linked to Diarrhea

Recall Issued for Iceberg Lettuce Linked to Health Issues A voluntary recall has been announced for iceberg lettuce distributed across 27 states, prompted by federal health officials connecting it to a parasite known to cause severe gastrointestinal distress, often described as “explosive diarrhea.” This vegetable originated from a supplier located in central Mexico. In a […]

Mexican Peso falls as US Dollar gains from risk aversion

Mexican Peso falls as US Dollar gains from risk aversion

On Thursday, the Mexican peso dipped approximately 0.30% as investors became more cautious, reacting to rising energy prices stemming from heightened conflict in the Middle East. Concurrently, a string of positive economic reports from the United States could potentially reverse the current trend, opening the possibility for the dollar to recover. As of now, USD/MXN […]

U.S. Treasury Names Two Additional Mexican Cartels as Foreign Terrorist Groups

U.S. Treasury Names Two Additional Mexican Cartels as Foreign Terrorist Groups

U.S. Treasury Designates Two More Mexican Cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations The U.S. Treasury Department has officially designated two additional Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations. With this action, the total number of cartels recognized as foreign terrorist organizations by the U.S. reaches eight. This week, the Office of Foreign Assets Control announced that […]

Mexican Man Avoiding ICE Agents Dies in Florida After Running into Traffic

Mexican Man Avoiding ICE Agents Dies in Florida After Running into Traffic

A Mexican National Dies After Immigration Pursuit Leads to Crash in Florida A Mexican national lost his life in Florida after fleeing from immigration officials and colliding with an oncoming vehicle. This tragic incident took place early Tuesday morning in St. Augustine. The Florida Highway Patrol reported that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents were […]

Mexican Government Criticizes DEA Director for ‘Groundless’ Remarks

Mexican Government Criticizes DEA Director for 'Groundless' Remarks

Mexico’s leading security officials have sharply rebuked U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Director Terry Cole for remarks suggesting connections between drug cartels and the Mexican government. In a rare move, Mexico’s National Security Cabinet released a statement directly criticizing Cole following his speech in Florida earlier this week. Cole claimed there is a lethal link between […]

Mexican Government Deploys Attorneys to Prevent ICE Deportations

Mexican Government Deploys Attorneys to Prevent ICE Deportations

Mexico’s Legal Action Against U.S. Immigration Practices According to reports, the Mexican government is enlisting legal help to stop U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from deporting Mexican immigrants. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Mexico announced that it has filed criminal charges with U.S. state prosecutors regarding the deaths of Mexican nationals in U.S. […]