🇲🇽 Mexico — Today's Top Stories

Vance reacts to a protester by calling the Mexican flag ‘symbol of the far left’

Officials report 63% drop in Chiapas homicides: Friday’s mañanera recapped

Sheinbaum highlighted a 63% drop in Chiapas homicides at Friday's mañanera, along with new plans for basic math education and a cartel "hospital" disc…

The ultimate guide to contemporary Mexican restaurants in Guadalajara

In addition to patriotic celebrations honoring Mexico's independence, September is a great month to celebrate the country's culture and cuisine, espec…

Is Mexico as patriotic as the US? Just look around!

Mexico and the U.S. have very different histories and culture, so expressions of national pride are different, too. But that doesn't mean Mexico isn't…

Key Suspect Arrested in Connection with Murder of Mayor Carlos Manzo

MICHOACÁN, MEXICO — Mexican federal and state security forces have arrested Alexis “N”, an alleged regional criminal leader linked to the November 202…

John Malkovich to Bring “Report on the Blind” to Festival Cultura UNAM

Acclaimed American actor John Malkovich is set to take center stage at the upcoming Festival Cultura UNAM in Mexico City to present his striking multi…

First Mexican Sweet Bread Festival Opens in Mexico City as Cultural Heritage Status Nears

MEXICO CITY — The inaugural Mexican Sweet Bread Festival (Primer Festival del Pan Dulce Mexicano) will take place from September 11 to 13 in Mexico Ci…

Armed Robbers Steal 39,000 Pesos from Driver on Cuauhtémoc Highway

CHIHUAHUA, Mexico — Local authorities are investigating an armed robbery along the Cuauhtémoc-Chihuahua highway after a 31-year-old motorist was force…

Primark to Enter Mexican Market in Strategic Partnership with Liverpool

MEXICO CITY — International fashion retailer Primark is set to enter the Mexican market through a new franchise agreement with the country’s leading d…

Mexico in Numbers: Corruption, bribes and who Mexicans trust the least

See how often Mexicans encounter corruption, state by stae, and which institutions are seen as most and least trustworthy. The post Mexico in Numbers:…

Rubio doubles down on claims that cartels control large areas of Mexico, hinting at unilateral US action

In his Wednesday remarks, Rubio said the U.S. would rather work with Mexico against cartels, but warned the threat will have to be confronted "one way…

Students run for cover amid a shootout in Mazatlán.

Students at a secondary school in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, experienced moments of panic after gunfire broke out near the campus in the Urías neighborhood on…

Mexico gears up for Independence Day with a military parade, concerts and of course the Grito — all set for Sept. 15-16

On Sept. 16, 1810, Father Hidalgo called for Mexico's independence, and that's the date next Wednesday when 18,000 military personnel will march in Me…

Education Ministry blames screen use for Mexican students’ falling scores

President Sheinbaum had already promoted regulations limiting cell phones' presence in schools, but if the ministry is right, the screens may be not j…

Mexico’s inflation rate rises to 3.26% in August, ending 4-month decline

After four months of falling inflation, Mexico's rate just reversed course. Here's what's driving the uptick, and why more rate cuts look unlikely thi…

Foreign Tourism Surges in Queretaro with a 15.4% Increase in Air Arrivals During July 2026

Queretaro’s tourism sector experienced a notable upward trend as international air arrivals accelerated significantly during July 2026. According to r…

Queretaro Hosts National Congress of the Meetings Industry to Boost Business Tourism

Queretaro has officially welcomed the National Congress of the Meetings Industry, reinforcing its strategic position as a premier destination for busi…

Massive Real Estate Fraud Uncovered in Yucatan: The Cittadela Scandal Exceeds 1.5 Billion Pesos

A massive real estate scandal has shaken Yucatan, following investigative reports exposing a monumental fraud totaling roughly 1.5 billion pesos tied …

How Artist Francisco Toledo Defeated McDonald’s to Protect Oaxaca’s Cultural Heritage

In 2002, renowned Oaxacan artist Francisco Toledo successfully led a historic cultural resistance campaign that prevented the global fast-food giant M…

“Navigator of the Seas” arrives in Mazatlán with more than 3,500 passengers.

Mazatlán welcomed the tourist cruise ship Navigator of the Seas this Tuesday, arriving with 3,587 passengers and 1,272 crew members. The visit is expe…

Culiacán Struggles to Reclaim Peace and Nightlife Amid Ongoing Cartel Conflict

CULIACÁN, Mexico — Two years after an internal feud broke out between rival factions of the Sinaloa Cartel, the capital of Sinaloa is attempting to re…

Culiacán Struggles to Reclaim Peace and Nightlife Amid Ongoing Cartel Conflict

CULIACÁN, Mexico — Two years after an internal feud broke out between rival factions of the Sinaloa Cartel, the capital of Sinaloa is attempting to re…

Mazatlán Carnivals leave a deficit of 165.1 million pesos over five editions.

The last five editions of the Mazatlán Carnival represented a cumulative expenditure of 334.1 million pesos, while the Municipal Institute of Culture,…

Security is in place for arrivals and departures at Mazatlán Airport; the goal is to increase flight frequency: Mayor

Security Available to Reach and Leave Mazatlán Airport; Authorities Seek to Increase Flight Frequency There is security in place for passengers arrivi…