Apr 21 Gunman at Mexican pyramids carried materials related to 1999 Columbine massacre By María Verza, Associated Press The gunman who opened fire on tourists at Mexico’s iconic Teotihuacan pyramids carried materials that were apparently related to the 1999 shooting at Columbine High School, authorities said Tuesday, a day after the attack that killed a Canadian woman and left at least 13… Continue reading
Apr 21 U.S. officials killed in Mexico after anti-drug operation were working for CIA, AP sources say By Megan Janetsky, David Klepper, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press The lack of clarity from authorities reignited a debate over the extent of U.S. involvement in Mexico's security operations as Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum faces extreme pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump's administration to crack down on cartels. Continue reading
Apr 20 Mexico's Sheinbaum demands explanation after U.S. officials die assisting in operation in Chihuahua By Megan Janetsky, María Verza, Associated Press Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says she was unaware of any collaboration between the U.S. and local authorities in Chihuahua after four officials died in an accident over the weekend. Continue reading
Apr 20 Gunman at Mexico's Teotihuacán pyramids kills 1 Canadian tourist, injures 6 By Associated Press A man with a gun opened fire Monday at the historic Teotihuacán pyramids, killing one Canadian tourist and injuring six other people at the tourist site an hour north of Mexico’s capital, the Mexican government said. Continue reading
Apr 14 Mexico's President Sheinbaum pushes back on Trump over migrant deaths and Cuba By Megan Janetsky, Will Weissert, Associated Press The Mexican government on Tuesday protested the deaths of its citizens in U.S. immigration custody as President Claudia Sheinbaum pushes back against U.S. President Donald Trump's policies on multiple fronts. Continue reading
Mar 31 Sanctioned Russian tanker docks in Cuba after U.S. allows passage By Milexsy Duran, Associated Press Cuba used to receive most of its oil from Venezuela, but those shipments were halted ever since the U.S. attacked the South American country and arrested its leader in early January. Continue reading
Mar 20 Civilians that were under siege by a Mexican cartel fight back with AK-47s and grenades By Megan Janetsky, Associated Press Experts say Guerrero now holds many competing armed groups and that vigilantes are often absorbed, and armed, by the cartels themselves. Continue reading
Mar 04 With 100 days to go, World Cup faces challenges with Iran war and Mexico cartel violence By Graham Dunbar, Associated Press How the Iran war will affect the world's most watched sporting event is the latest issue facing organizers already grappling with cartel violence in one of Mexico's host cities, scaled-back plans for fan festivals in the U.S. and criticism from… Continue reading
Feb 24 Cartel violence fuels worries about FIFA World Cup games in Mexico By Megan Janetsky, Associated Press The surge of bloodshed this week following the Mexican military's killing of the country’s most powerful cartel boss has offered more confirmation of doubts among some about the city of Guadalajara hosting the international sporting event. Continue reading
Feb 23 Watch 4:38 Killing of cartel leader sparks retaliatory violence in parts of Mexico By Stephanie Sy, Veronica Vela The battle against the drug cartels has kicked up a worrying wave of violence in Mexico. Stephanie Sy details why this takedown led to a destructive aftermath and what may be coming next. Continue watching