Supreme Court Justice Lenia Batres encountered strong opposition during her visit to Tabasco as part of her campaign for the upcoming judicial elections on June 1. Videos circulating on social media captured groups of protesters wearing donkey ears and chanting “Out, out, out” to the beat of drums, expressing their disapproval of the minister. The […]
Mexico’s Judicial Election: A Narco-state in Disguise
The recent judicial election in Mexico has sparked widespread concern over the infiltration of organized crime into the country’s judiciary. The election, which is part of a broader reform aimed at strengthening the country’s justice system, has been marred by allegations of corruption and complicity with cartels. According to reports, several candidates with ties to […]
Violence Erupts in Michoacán: Narco-Blockades Leave Two Police Officers Dead
A wave of violence has swept through several municipalities in Michoacán, Guanajuato, and Jalisco as rival cartels clash over territory. The conflict led to the deaths of two police officers and widespread destruction. According to officials, the recent outbreak of violence was not a response to the arrest of cartel leaders but rather a result […]
Feds Offer $8M Reward for Capture of Brutal Mexican Cartel Leaders Responsible for Fentanyl Flood into US
The U.S. government has announced a massive reward of up to $8 million for information leading to the arrest and conviction of two brothers accused of running the notorious La Nueva Familia Michoacana (LNFM) cartel, responsible for trafficking large quantities of illicit drugs, including fentanyl, methamphetamine, heroin, and cocaine into the United States. Johnny and […]
Chaos Erupts as Mexican Artist Banned from Singing Cartel-Glorifying Songs Flee Concert Stage
In a shocking turn of events, a Mexican artist was forced to flee his concert stage on Saturday after enraging fans by announcing that he had been banned by the government from singing popular songs glorifying drug traffickers. Narcocorridos, a controversial sub-genre of music in Mexico, celebrates the exploits of the country’s infamous drug cartels. […]
Mexico Relents Amid Water Dispute with US: Immediate Delivery Promised to Texas Farmers
A breakthrough has been achieved in the contentious water dispute between Mexico and the United States, as Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum pledged an “immediate water delivery” to struggling farmers in South Texas. The commitment comes after mounting pressure from U.S. officials, including a threat of new tariffs from President Donald Trump. The 81-year-old water-sharing treaty […]
Mexican Soldier Tries to Revamp Controversial Musical Genre with Positive Messages
In an effort to change the narrative surrounding Mexico’s traditional musical genre, corridos, Captain Eduardo Barrón has taken up music as a way to promote positivity and patriotism. Unlike the popular narco corridos that have sparked controversy by glorifying cartel violence, Barrón’s music focuses on honoring the army’s virtues, celebrating proud parents, and remembering fallen […]
U.S. Revokes Visas of Mexican Band Amid Outrage Over Cartel Leader’s Image at Concert
In a move that has sparked widespread debate in Mexico and beyond, the U.S. State Department has revoked the visas of members of the Mexican band Los Alegres del Barranco after they projected the face of notorious cartel leader Nemesio Rubén “El Mencho” Oseguera onto a large screen during a concert. The move comes as […]
The map showing the complex production of a car between Mexico, Canada, and the U.S. (and what effect Trump’s tariffs will have)
US President Donald Trump announced this Wednesday “reciprocal tariffs” against dozens of countries amounting to a minimum of 10% in a speech from the White House. Mexico and Canada, its neighbors and trading partners, were spared—for now—from paying these duties after the US government did not include them on the list. However, the automotive industry […]
They’re off the hook… for now: Donald Trump excludes Mexico and Canada from tariffs
The United States maintains its tariff exemption for Canada and Mexico under the USMCA, and they will not be subject to the reciprocal tariffs announced by President Donald Trump, according to a White House official. During the unveiling of the reciprocal tariffs, Donald Trump said the US cannot continue to pay for Canada and Mexico’s […]