On June 1, Mexico will become the only country in the world to elect all of its judges and magistrates. Emiliano Rodriguez Mega, a New York Times reporter based in Mexico City, breaks down why this new approach is so controversial. Source link
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Mexico’s southern state of Oaxaca on Friday evening, Mexican authorities and the United States Geological Survey said. The quake hit near the town of San Miguel Achiutla at a depth of 64 km (40 miles), the USGS said. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on X that no damage had been…
On the eve of President Trump’s deadline to impose tariffs on Mexico, one thing is hard to miss on the Mexican side of the border: The migrants are gone. In what were once some of the busiest sections along the border — Ciudad Juárez, Tijuana, Matamoros — shelters that used to overflow now hold just…
One cartel leader says he’s trying to figure out how to protect his family in case the American military strikes inside Mexico. Another says he’s already gone into hiding, rarely leaving his home. Two young men who produce fentanyl for the cartel say they have shut down all their drug labs. A barrage of arrests,…
Mexico braced for the worst when President Trump threatened steep tariffs on its exports. But as a deadline looms, Mexico’s leaders hope they have found a formula for staving off tariffs by moving decisively on several fronts to appease Mr. Trump. Focusing on Mr. Trump’s complaints over migration and illicit drugs, President Claudia Sheinbaum is…
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada went for a threat of immediate retaliation and a late-night emotional address that produced a cliffhanger compromise. President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico opted for carrots over sticks, and backroom talks that led to an early deal. In the end, when all was said and done on Monday, hours before…
The recent US presidential election has brought renewed challenges for a migrant caravan heading toward the United States. With Donald Trump’s victory and his commitment to tougher immigration policies, including military deployment for mass deportations, many migrants now face a stark reality. Fear and uncertainty have caused the caravan’s numbers to shrink as some turn…