US Envoy Says Cartel Label Is Not for Bombs
US Ambassador Ronald Johnson said on 28 October that the cartel terrorist designation is meant for sanctions and finance tools,...
October 29, 2026Section
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US Envoy Says China Gains From Mexico Chaos
US Ambassador Ronald Johnson said on 28 October that China would gain from a chaotic, insecure Mexico. He named no...
October 29, 2026
Mexico Arrests Alleged Regional Crime Boss
Mexico's Navy announced on 28 October the arrest of El Semáforo, an alleged regional crime boss, in Oaxaca; he is...
October 29, 2026
The Big Read: Mexico, Thursday 29 October
Mexico's Navy reportedly killed a US-wanted cartel operator in Sinaloa. Rain flooded Los Cabos and the Senate passed a US$570...
October 29, 2026
Mexico Stocks Slip 0.76% as Peso Gains
Mexico’s IPC stock index slipped 0.76% to 69,182 on 28 October while the peso gained about 0.3% to 18.62 per...
October 28, 2026
Ebrard Sees No Quick US Tariff Shift
Mexico's economy secretary says US tariffs on steel, aluminum and autos are unlikely to change quickly after the November 3...
October 28, 2026
Judge Keeps Naason Joaquin Trial Date
A New York federal judge did not grant La Luz del Mundo leader Naason Joaquin Garcia's pretrial motions; jury selection...
October 28, 2026
Mexico Says Navy Killed US$5M Fugitive
Mexico says its Navy killed Jesús “Chuy” González Peñuelas in Sinaloa on 26 October. DNA and fingerprint tests still must...
October 28, 2026
Los Cabos Floods Sweep People Toward Sea
State authorities said Los Cabos floods on 27 October swept cars and people into fast water after 60 millimeters of...
October 28, 2026