Mexico will rank third in the number of journalists murdered in 2025, says the Committee for the Protection of Journalists; it accuses the government of failing to guarantee justice.

In 2025, Mexico ranked third in the number of journalists killed, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), which notes that the country’s government, like those of the Philippines and India, has consistently failed to deliver justice for crimes against journalists. “Journalists are being killed in record numbers at a time when access to […]

Moody’s: Clashes and violence influence Mexico’s credit profile

The clashes and violence plaguing the country are impacting Mexico’s credit profile, Moody’s acknowledged today in its report: “The escalating confrontation with the cartels underscores security risks.” “While higher levels of violence could have negative short-term effects, significant improvements in security would be positive in terms of long-term creditworthiness,” the report stated. It further suggested […]

Mexico needs more highly qualified doctors with a deep human dimension

The Rector of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), Leonardo Lomelí Vanegas, emphasized that Mexico needs more highly qualified doctors with integrity, the capacity to innovate, conduct research, and train future generations, without losing sight of the human dimension of their discipline. Participating in the 2026 graduation ceremony of the National Institute of Medical […]

‘With violence and fear’: What area of ​​Mexico do ‘La Rana’ and ‘Aquiles’, leaders of the Sinaloa Cartel, control?

The U.S. State Department announced Thursday rewards of up to $5 million for information leading to the capture of the Arzate García brothers, identified as alleged plaza bosses for the Sinaloa Cartel. In a statement, the Trump administration specified that the brothers are drug traffickers René Arzate García, alias “La Rana” (The Frog), and his […]

“In Mexico, any authority can be bribed”

The Frankfurt am Main newspaper FAZ published an opinion piece on the death of Nemesio Oseguera, alias “El Mencho”, leader of the Jalisco New Generation cartel, who fell on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at the hands of the military in Tapalpa, after being wounded while trying to escape. This is how FAZ assesses the situation: […]

Mexico, the 2026 World Cup and security: a country under tension

With 100 days until the 2026 World Cup, the violence following the death of “El Mencho” reignites doubts about security in Mexico. The government and FIFA are calling for calm, but experts warn of structural risks. Just over 100 days before the 2026 World Cup, security in Mexico has returned to the center of international […]