Mexico, cartel and violence
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By Laura Gottesdiener and Emily Green MEXICO CITY, Feb 23 (Reuters) - The Mexican military raid that killed the country's most wanted cartel leader on Sunday was President Claudia Sheinbaum's biggest bet yet,
MEXICO CITY — As mayor of Mexico City, Claudia Sheinbaum celebrated a dramatic drop in violent crime, including a 50% plunge in homicides. Now the front-runner in Mexico’s presidential election, Sheinbaum says she is uniquely qualified to bring peace ...
MEXICO CITY — The first of several protests against gentrification in Mexico City, held on July 4, 2025, left graffiti on the walls of the Roma Norte neighborhood with strong messages: “Kill Gringos,” “Learn Spanish, you dog,” “Out with the ...
The San Francisco 49ers will host a regular season game in Mexico City in 2026 at Estadio Banorte as part of the NFL’s commitment to growing the game internationally.
President Trump has demanded President Claudia Sheinbaum confront the cartels. The killing of “El Mencho” suggests it might be working — but could come at a cost.
MEXICO CITY, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Tuesday there are "all the guarantees" for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be held in the country, after the capture and death of Mexico's most-wanted cartel leader triggered roadblocks,
Americans should consider canceling their spring break plans to Mexico after cartel violence engulfed Puerto Vallarta the killing of the country’s most brutal drug lord “El Mencho” last weekend, according to a top travel security expert.
The US embassy said in its advisory that while no airports have been closed, roadblocks have impacted airline operations, with some domestic and international flights cancelled in both Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta.