May 30 Mexico to choose between two women in presidential election amid violence and polarization By Mark Stevenson, María Verza, Associated Press The battle lines are drawn: the ruling Morena Party already holds the governorships of 23 of the country's 32 states, and is going for them all. It already has a simple majority in both houses of Congress, and wants a… Continue reading
May 28 What to know about Mexico’s historic elections on Sunday that will likely put a woman in power By Megan Janetsky, Associated Press Mexico could elect its first female president. The election is also the biggest in the country's history with more than 20,000 congressional and local positions are up for grabs. Continue reading
May 27 Heat is killing howler monkeys in Mexico By Megan Janetsky, Associated Press Meanwhile, an animal park in northern Mexico confirmed it has received reports that at least a hundred parrots, bats and other animals have died, apparently of dehydration. Continue reading
May 25 Top Sinaloa cartel assassin has been extradited to U.S. to face charges, DOJ says By Associated Press A top assassin for the Sinaloa drug cartel who was arrested by Mexican authorities last fall has been extradited to the U.S. to face drug, gun and witness retaliation charges, the Justice Department said Saturday. Continue reading
May 23 ‘Heat dome’ leads to sweltering temperatures in Central America and the U.S. South By Isabella O'Malley, María Verza, Associated Press Meteorologists say the conditions have been caused by what some refer to as a heat dome — an area of strong high pressure that blocked clouds from forming and caused extensive sunshine and hot temperatures. Continue reading
May 20 Mexico presidential candidates offer little detail to address country’s cartel violence in final debate By Associated Press Less than two weeks from Mexico's national elections, opposition presidential candidate Xóchitl Gálvez is trying to close the gap between herself and governing party candidate Claudia Sheinbaum. Continue reading
May 04 Bodies found in Mexico are likely missing American and 2 Australians, authorities say By Mark Stevenson, Associated Press Three bodies recovered in an area of Mexico's Baja California state are likely to be those of the two Australians and an American who went missing last weekend during a camping and surfing trip, the state prosecutor’s office said Saturday. Continue reading
Apr 29 Watch 2:11 Mexican consumer law helps man snag $28,000 earrings for $28 after Cartier pricing mishap By Leyla Hayes The words Cartier and deal are rarely said in the same breath. But the legendary French jeweler has been forced to extend an enormous discount to a Mexican man after he claimed an error allowed him to buy two pairs… Continue watching
Apr 19 A politician running for mayor in northern Mexico is killed, the 16th hopeful slain over June vote By Associated Press A mayoral candidate in a northern Mexico border state has been killed, the 16th political hopeful slain ahead of the June 2 elections. Continue reading
Apr 16 Venezuela closes embassy in Ecuador to protest raid on Mexican embassy By Regina Garcia Cano, Associated Press Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has ordered the closure of his country's embassy and consulates in Ecuador in solidarity with Mexico in its protest over a raid by Ecuadorian authorities on the Mexican embassy in Quito. Continue reading