#mexico

#mexico

Foreign tourists found murdered in Mexico while on a surfing and camping vacation, believed to have been attacked for their car and tires. [ more ]

Mexican authorities are investigating three dead bodies found near where two Australian brothers and their American friend went missing during a surfing trip in a region affected by cartel violence. [ more ]

Three tourists from Australia and the United States who disappeared were found dead in Baja California after vacationing near Ensenada. [ more ]

Investigators identified man found dead after 35 years, seek family. [ more ]

Canada requires visas for Mexican nationals due to surge in asylum requests

Visa mandate reintroduced after number of Mexican asylum claims soared [ more ]

The 2026 World Cup will be hosted by Canada, the United States, and Mexico, with 16 cities in total.

This is the first time that three countries are sharing hosting duties for the World Cup. [ more ]

The 2026 World Cup final will be held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on July 19.

The United States begins its 2026 World Cup journey in Los Angeles, playing its first group stage game at SoFi Stadium on June 12.

The opening match of the tournament will be held in Mexico City, with co-host Mexico playing a yet-to-be determined opponent in its group. [ more ]

The 2026 World Cup final will be held at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey.

The expanded 48-team tournament will be co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico. [ more ]

Mexico defeated the United States 2-0 to top Group A at Concacaf Women's Gold Cup.

This win ended Mexico's 16-match losing streak against the U.S., with only one previous victory in 1991. [ more ]

The United States and Mexico have announced a joint bid to host the Women's World Cup in 2027, following their successful joint bid for the Men's World Cup in 2026.

Their bid will face competition from other potential hosts such as Brazil and a trio of European nations. [ more ]

Protests have erupted in Mexico after at least three trans people have been killed in the country in 2024.

The LGBTQ+ community and allies marched in Mexico City, demanding justice for the victims and calling attention to the violence against trans individuals. [ more ]

Three transgender individuals have been killed in the first two weeks of 2024 in Mexico, with two additional cases being investigated.

The LGBTQ+ community in Mexico often faces violence and discrimination. [ more ]

Mexico's absence from the Climate Change Summit (COP28) highlights its reluctance to transition to renewable energy and move away from fossil fuels.

Despite pledging to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030, Mexico has made no progress in expanding renewables over the past five years. [ more ]

San Francisco is on track to exceed the number of accidental drug overdose deaths compared to the previous year, with fentanyl being the main driver.

Fentanyl is responsible for about 83% of overdose deaths in San Francisco, with approximately two people dying from a fentanyl overdose every day.

President Biden has prioritized addressing the fentanyl crisis and has resumed counter narcotics cooperation with China to tackle the production and distribution of fentanyl. [ more ]

Hurricane Otis, a category 5 storm, caused devastation in Acapulco, Mexico, leaving many mariners missing and presumed dead.

The marina community in Acapulco, an important part of the city's tourism industry, has been severely affected by the storm.

The aftermath of Hurricane Otis has left beaches transformed into shipwreck cemeteries and disrupted the livelihoods of yacht captains and other water-based workers. [ more ]

The 24th annual Latin Grammy Awards took place outside the United States for the first time, in Seville, Spain.

Women from Latin America took home the top awards, with Karol G winning album of the year and Shakira sharing song of the year.

Natalia Lafourcade from Mexico won record of the year for her single, De Todas las Flores. [ more ]