El Chapo’s Relatives Allegedly Renditioned in US as Family Seeks Asylum and Reduced Sentences

US authorities remain tight-lipped over allegations of the rendition of Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán Loera’s relatives at the Mexican-US border, but a journalist close to the family has shed light on their desperate attempts to secure asylum or legal protection in exchange for cooperation with US authorities. According to Luis Chaparro, a well-connected journalist, Ovidio […]

Norway’s Wealth Fund Ditches Pemex Investments Over Corruption Fears

In a move aimed at mitigating potential risk, Norway’s sovereign wealth fund has sold all its fixed income investments in Mexican state oil firm Pemex due to concerns over corruption allegations. According to a statement issued by the Council on Ethics, which serves as the ethics watchdog for the fund, investigations have revealed that Pemex […]

Mexico’s Port Expansion: A Threat to National Security and Fentanyl Trafficking

The Mexican government has announced a massive plan to expand its largest port infrastructure, Manzanillo, which would increase trade with China and potentially exacerbate fentanyl trafficking in the region. The expansion represents a double threat to Mexico’s relationship with the U.S., as it would solidify China’s presence in America’s backyard and create opportunities for greater […]

Mexico Conducts Nationwide Earthquake Drill, 30 Million Participate

The Mexican government has declared the first national earthquake drill of 2025 a success, with over 30 million people participating across the country’s 32 states. According to Laura Velázquez Alzúa, Civil Protection Coordinator, Mexico’s emergency response system has been strengthened, featuring a force of nearly 2.6 million personnel from various institutions, as well as 36,000 […]