The massacre at the “Los Cantaritos” bar in Querétaro has exposed the vulnerability of Mexico’s so-called “sanctuary cities,” according to journalist Óscar Balderas. Breaking the Bubble of Security The November 9 massacre at “Los Cantaritos” bar in Querétaro, where 10 people were killed, marked a turning point in the state’s perception of security. It shattered […]

On October 22, 2024, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released data on the migration trends at the U.S.-Mexico border during the 2024 fiscal year, which ended on September 30. The report highlights a year marked by crackdowns on migrants attempting to cross into the United States, resulting in a temporary reduction in the […]

Round 2 in the Trump vs. Mexico matchup looks ominous for Mexico as it faces another Donald Trump presidency with a new president at its helm – leftist ideologue Claudia Sheinbaum. How will she handle his threats on issues like trade and migrants? Mexico has extensive experience as a target of Trump’s rhetoric, including threats […]

In a candid press conference, outgoing U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar delivers his toughest stance yet on Mexico’s security crisis, which he attributes largely to López Obrador’s administration. Salazar’s comments, marked by a sense of urgency and concern for the safety of the Mexican people, reflect the U.S. government’s growing frustration with México’s handling […]

Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul announced Thursday that he will chair the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. He plans to immediately adopt President-elect Donald Trump’s policy requiring asylum seekers to wait in Mexico for their U.S. immigration court hearings. Paul will become the committee’s new chairman after Republicans gained control of the Senate in […]

US Ambassador Ken Salazar criticized Mexico’s handling of violence and security cooperation during a press conference on Wednesday. He claimed that the country had “closed its doors” to aid in the fight against drug cartels, despite rampant violence and police corruption. Salazar argued that Mexico’s government was in denial about the problem, citing statistics that […]

The Mexican government has attributed a decrease in migratory flow from Mexico to the United States to its “humanitarian” strategy, which focuses on addressing the causes of migration. However, an analysis of recent data reveals that this decrease coincides with two key factors not mentioned by officials: a record number of migrant detentions in Mexico […]

The annual National Urban Public Security Survey (ENSU), presented by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI), highlights several aspects related to the perception of insecurity among the population during the third quarter of 2024. One of the most revealing findings is the identification of the municipalities considered the most unsafe in the country, […]

Mexico and the United States have announced a new agreement aimed at addressing Mexico’s recurring delays in water-sharing payments in the Rio Bravo watershed, also known as the Rio Grande. The agreement, revealed on Saturday, introduces tools and flexibility to help Mexico deliver water earlier within the five-year cycle stipulated by the 1944 U.S.-Mexico water […]