# Mexico

Yesterday

29th March 2023

# Death Toll

At least 38 now dead following fire at Mexico detention centre near US border

The blaze broke out on Monday night at the National Migration Institute (INM) facility in Ciudad Juarez.

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22 hours ago

Last month

March 2023

# San Diego

Eight dead after smuggling boats capsize amid heavy fog in California

Smuggling off the California coast has ebbed and flowed over the years but has long been a risky alternative for migrants to avoid land borders.

9.8k

Mar 13th 2023, 7:18 AM

# Cartel

Mexico arrests five cartel members following the kidnapping and killing of Americans

A cartel decided to hand the perpetrators over to authorities because they acted without the authorization of their bosses.

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Mar 10th 2023, 8:00 PM

# Mexico

Two Americans kidnapped in Mexico found dead

Two other members of the group were located alive several days after the group was snatched at gunpoint on Friday.

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Mar 7th 2023, 7:49 PM

# Tamaulipas

Four US citizens kidnapped by gunmen after crossing border into Mexico

Mexican and US authorities have said they are working to urgently secure their safe return.

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Updated

Mar 6th 2023, 9:14 PM

This year

2023

# El Raton

29 people killed in arrest of son of notorious drug kingpin Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman

The 32-year-old was rounded up yesterday in the northwestern city of Culiacan.

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Updated

Jan 6th 2023, 9:37 PM

# El Raton

Mexico arrests son of notorious drug kingpin Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman

The 32-year-old, nicknamed ‘El Raton’, has allegedly helped to run his father’s drug trafficking operations since El Chapo was extradited to the US.

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Updated

Jan 5th 2023, 9:18 PM

Last year

2022

# Moving On

Ex-Barcelona boss Martino confirms end of Mexico reign after 'huge failure'

Martino has been in charge of Mexico since 2019.

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Dec 1st 2022, 7:57 AM

# Exit

More drama leaves Mexico heartbroken despite win over Saudi Arabia

They last suffered group-stage elimination in 1978, having reached the knockout phase in each of their previous seven World Cups.

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Nov 30th 2022, 9:43 PM

# messi win

Messi magic helps keep Argentina's World Cup hopes alive

Messi’s goal meant he tied fellow Argentine icon, the late Diego Maradona, on eight goals and 21 appearances at the World Cup for Argentina.

7.9k

Nov 26th 2022, 9:14 PM

# Group by Group Guide

Group C Preview: Last-chance saloon for Messi and Lewandowski, Mexico out to end bizarre streak

Next in our preview series is Group C, featuring Argentina, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and Poland.

3.6k

Nov 14th 2022, 7:00 AM

# category 3

Hurricane Roslyn hits Mexico's Pacific coast

The hurricane is expected to produce a life-threatening storm surge

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Oct 23rd 2022, 4:08 PM

# Southern Mexico

At least 18 people killed in Mexico gun massacre at town hall, including local mayor

Press reports said the broad daylight attack was staged by a gang linked to a drug cartel.

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Oct 6th 2022, 8:15 AM

# hurricane orlene

Orlene upgraded to Category Four hurricane as it heads for Mexico

Orlene is due to make landfall tomorrow night.

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Oct 2nd 2022, 4:16 PM

# missing students

Mexico ex-attorney general to face trial over missing students

So far the remains of just three of the students have been identified.

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Aug 25th 2022, 7:44 AM

# fredid roman

Mexican journalist killed, adding to country's media death toll

Fredid Roman was found dead in his car in the city of Chilpancingo.

12.0k

Aug 23rd 2022, 7:26 AM

# me too

Mexican mega-church leader sentenced for child sex abuse

Naason Joaquin Garcia is the head of a church which claims five million followers worldwide.

23.4k

Jun 9th 2022, 7:51 AM

# Mexico

Record-breaking hurricane hits Mexico at over 160 km/h

The hurricane made landfall on a sparsely populated stretch of small beach towns in southern Mexico yesterday afternoon.

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May 31st 2022, 12:43 PM

# us wildfires

Firefighters battling New Mexico blaze brace for windy conditions

Fire managers have warned of windy conditions expected in the coming days. Officials urged residents to remain vigilant for further possible evacuation orders.

9.0k

May 1st 2022, 2:20 PM

# response

Mexico bans away fans after league game suspended by violence

Fifa have condemned a ‘barbaric incident’ that left 26 people needing hospital treatment.

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Mar 7th 2022, 3:05 PM

# Mexico

Journalist murdered in Mexico - the fifth this year

Two men were arrested at the scene by police.

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Feb 11th 2022, 7:24 AM

# Veracruz

Nine bodies found on roadside in violent Mexico state where drug gangs are fighting

The discovery came a day after 10 bodies were found in a sports utility vehicle in Zacatecas.

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Jan 7th 2022, 7:40 PM

# Mexico

Carload of bodies found outside Mexican town hall where drug cartels are fighting

The notorious Sinaloa and Jalisco New Generation cartels are at war for control of drug smuggling routes to the United States.

44.5k

Jan 6th 2022, 11:01 PM

All time

# Chiapas

Mexico urges US migration rethink after 55 people killed in road collision

Over 100 people were injured in the collision.

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Updated

Dec 10th 2021, 10:30 PM

# Prison Break

Nine inmates escape after gang rams vehicles into Mexican prison

Authorities said the pre-dawn attack resulted in gunshot wounds to two police officers.

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Dec 1st 2021, 10:30 PM

# acapulco

At least one dead as powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake hits Mexico

More than 200 aftershocks were recorded after the powerful tremor.

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Updated

Sep 8th 2021, 10:40 PM

# Veracruz state

Eight dead as Hurricane Grace hits Mexico’s Gulf coast again

The hurricane regained power after crossing the Yucatan Peninsula on Thursday.

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Aug 22nd 2021, 9:44 AM

# landfall

Category 3 Hurricane Grace crosses over Mexico’s Gulf coast

The storm rapidly drew in power from the relatively warm Gulf of Mexico as it moved towards the country’s mainland.

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Aug 21st 2021, 9:27 AM

# Lord of the rings

'The gates of hell opening up': What caused the massive Gulf of Mexico fire?

Footage of the inferno went viral over the weekend.

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Jul 5th 2021, 1:13 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Should cannabis be decriminalised for recreational use in Ireland?

Mexico’s Supreme Court decriminalised recreational marijuana use for adults earlier this week.

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Jun 30th 2021, 9:31 AM

# Cannabis

Mexico top court decriminalises recreational marijuana use

Pro-legalisation campaigners said the Supreme Court ruling left cannabis users facing many uncertainties.

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Jun 29th 2021, 9:12 AM

# Mexico City

Mexico's president promises full probe after 23 die in metro accident

Nearly 80 others received hospital treatment following the accident.

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Updated

May 4th 2021, 7:50 PM

# California

SUV in crash where 13 people died in California came through hole in Mexico border fence

A section of the fence was apparently cut away by smugglers.

39.2k

Mar 4th 2021, 7:09 AM

# Donald Trump

Biden wants to undo 'national shame' of child separations at US-Mexico border

An estimated 600 to 700 children remain apart from their families.

22.7k

Feb 3rd 2021, 9:59 AM

# Coronavirus

Mexico records new daily record of almost 28,000 coronavirus cases

Hospitals are so full in some parts of Mexico that many families have to treat their relatives at home, and they need oxygen cylinders to do so.

8.8k

Jan 28th 2021, 7:15 AM

# oxygen thief

Oxygen tanks in short supply in Mexico as Covid-19 death toll soars

Thefts have been reported while people have also been urged to return loaned oxygen tanks that are no longer in use.

12.4k

Jan 20th 2021, 9:07 AM

# US-Mexico border

US threatens to halt intel sharing in Mexican drug row

Mexico’s president accused American authorities of fabricating drug trafficking evidence against a former defense chief.

25.9k

Jan 16th 2021, 7:31 PM

# US-Mexico relations

Mexico and US to address 'root causes of migration'

Mexico’s president Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador only recently congratulated the US president-elect on his victory.

10.2k

Dec 20th 2020, 11:54 AM

# Coronavirus

Mexico becomes fourth country to surpass 100,000 Covid-19 deaths

Only the US, Brazil and India have recorded more deaths from the virus.

7.3k

Nov 20th 2020, 7:13 AM

# US Election

Russia, China, Brazil among nations staying silent as world congratulates Biden

Western allies, including the German Chancellor and Taoiseach Micheál Martin – welcomed a fresh start with Washington.

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Nov 9th 2020, 10:16 AM