In a historic move, Mexico is electing its entire judiciary through direct ballot, sparking controversy and debate among critics and supporters alike. The first vote in this unique election saw candidates vying for positions ranging from local magistrates to Supreme Court justices. Among the contenders is Silvia Delgado, a lawyer who has been making headlines […]
Mexico and US Joint Efforts Decimate Los Chapitos Faction of Sinaloa Cartel
The remnants of the once-powerful Sinaloa Cartel faction, Los Chapitos, are rapidly disappearing as Mexican authorities and their US counterparts continue to dismantle the group. The latest blow came with the capture of Moisés Barnabé Barraza Acosta, aka Berna or Chupón, described by authorities as the leader of a criminal cell responsible for contract killings […]
Mexico’s Cartels: Recruiting Children as Killers
In a disturbing trend, Mexico’s organized crime groups are deliberately recruiting minors into their ranks by preying on their desire for status and camaraderie. Sol, now 20 years old, was one of these young recruits. She remembers her first kill, a kidnapping she committed with other young members of the cartel when she was just […]
Mexico Warns of Potential Backlash Against US Plan to Tax Remittances
The Mexican government has vowed to act against a proposed US tax on remittances sent by Mexican immigrants to their families in Mexico. In a public statement, President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed the country’s strong opposition to the measure, which is part of a budget package being pushed by the US administration. The plan would impose […]
García Luna’s Corruption Web with Calderón Government Confirmed: President Claudia Sheinbaum
President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo has hailed the recent sentence handed down in Florida against former Mexican Secretary of Public Security Genaro García Luna and his wife, Linda Cristina Pereyra, as a significant victory for justice. The ruling confirms that García Luna engaged in a long-term modus operandi with officials from both the Calderón and Peña […]
Utah Businessmen Accused of Fuel Theft Scheme Linked to Mexico’s Jalisco Cartel
A shocking indictment has revealed that two Utah businessmen, James and Maxwell Jensen, are accused of partnering with the notorious Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) to traffic stolen fuel from Mexico into the United States. According to investigators, the Jensen family, who own several oil companies, including Arroyo Terminals, LLC, Big Hog Energy, LLC, and […]
México te abraza” Program Delivers 22,756 Support Cards to Migrants Deported from the US
As deportations from the United States continue, Ariadna Montiel Reyes, Secretary of Well-being, announced that her office has distributed 22,756 support cards through the “México te abraza” program. Most of these cards were handed out in Tijuana, Mexicali, Nogales, Ciudad Juárez, Sabinas, Nuevo Laredo, and Reynosa. Each card provides recipients with a cash stipend of […]
China eliminates visa requirements for five Latin American countries; does this include Mexico?
Earlier this week, China hosted the China-CELAC (Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) forum in Beijing with the aim of strengthening its alliances with countries in the region, part of the political and economic dispute the Asian country maintains with the United States. During the forum, an important announcement was made: citizens of five […]
Sansores Defends MrBeast: ‘Any Lawsuit’ Should Be Directed to Campeche
A controversy has erupted over a viral video created by popular YouTuber MrBeast, featuring his visit to several archaeological sites in Mexico, including Calakmul, Chichen Itzá, and Balamcanché. The National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) had granted permission for the production, but the Ministry of Culture has announced plans to sanction the creator due […]
Mexico’s Fuel Theft Epidemic: The 10 Most Powerful Gangs Behind Huachicol and the Government’s Proposed Solutions
Mexico City – The fuel theft network in Mexico, known as huachicol, continues to grow in size and reach, with far-reaching consequences for the country’s economy, public safety, and security. According to reports from Animal Político, Pemex suffered losses of over 20 billion pesos due to illegal tapping of its pipelines in 2024, while the […]