Mexico
Toothless attack a concern for pessimistic Mexico
Pessimism surrounds Mexico as they gear up for the World Cup in Qatar after inconsistency in qualifying and warm-up matches.
7 November 2022, 17:30 PM
With dead son's body trapped in Mexico, Bangladeshi family at a loss in Malaysia
When word of the family's eldest son's death during a vacation in Mexico reached them two weeks ago, the family of four were heartbroken.
8 August 2022, 15:42 PM
Man dies on plane after ingesting 246 cocaine bags
More than 200 bags of cocaine were found in the stomach and intestines of a Japanese passenger who died on a flight from Mexico to Japan last week, Mexican officials say.
28 May 2019, 06:22 AM
15 killed in a nightclub shooting in Mexico state
At least 15 people are killed and another seven wounded in a shooting at a nightclub early on Saturday in Mexico's violence-wracked Guanajuato state, according to the local prosecutor's office.
10 March 2019, 03:14 AM
2nd Guatemalan child dies in US custody at border
An 8-year-old boy from Guatemala died in government custody in New Mexico early Tuesday, US immigration authorities said, marking the second death of an immigrant child in detention this month.
26 December 2018, 04:21 AM
Mexican governor, senator husband killed in helicopter crash
A Mexican governor and her senator husband are killed on Monday in a helicopter crash near the city of Puebla in central Mexico, the government said, just days after she had taken office following a bitterly contested election.
25 December 2018, 04:33 AM
11 found killed in Mexico border town ahead of president-elect's visit
Eleven bodies are discovered in a Mexican town close to the US border, days before president-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador is due to visit for a series of forums seeking to stem the violence in the country.
4 August 2018, 08:42 AM
Mexican polls: The other soul
Democracy is, by far, the most acclaimed historical form of government. It not only allows representation of all groups, but also permits every adult to exercise complete sovereignty at the polling booth. There might be nuances and variances here or there, particularly in the preceding campaigns and subsequent outcomes, but we have, by and large, managed to live with our differences, converse with adversaries, and bite the bullet so democracy strengthens itself.
3 July 2018, 18:00 PM
Tearful reunion for mom, daughter separated at border
It had been nearly two months since Buena Ventura Martin Godinez has seen her 7-year-old daughter after the frightened young mother was separated from her family trying to cross from Mexico into the US.
2 July 2018, 07:21 AM
Leftist 'AMLO' sweeps to Mexican presidency
Anti-establishment leftist Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador sweeps to victory in Mexico's presidential election, in a political sea change driven by voters' anger over endemic corruption and brutal violence.
2 July 2018, 04:38 AM
Leftist 'AMLO' favorite as Mexico heads to polls
Fed up with corruption and violence, Mexicans will elect their next president, deciding whether to believe in the change promised by the anti-establishment leftist Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, the heavy favorite.
1 July 2018, 05:04 AM
Gangnam Style in Mexico City
South Korea’s win knock out defending champions Germany and helps Mexico to go through to the last 16. Hundreds of Mexican fans, delirious with delight, are seen flocking to the South Korean embassy in Mexico City.
28 June 2018, 14:23 PM
Mexico ease past Korea
Carlos Vela and Javier Hernandez scored either side of the break as Mexico cruised to A 2-1 win over South Korea to moved one step closer to the last 16 in their Group F fixture at the Rostov Arena today.
23 June 2018, 16:22 PM
US levies steel, aluminum tariffs on allies, risks trade war
Washington will impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from the European Union, Canada and Mexico from midnight today ending months of uncertainty over potential exemptions and sharply escalating the risk of a trade war.
31 May 2018, 13:59 PM
Trump threatens government shutdown in September if no funding for wall
US President Donald Trump threatens to shut down the federal government in September if Congress did not provide more funding to build a wall on the border with Mexico.
29 April 2018, 15:51 PM
Mexico: 300 migrants found in dangerously cramped trucks
Three hundred Central American migrants being transported in dangerous conditions in tractor-trailers were rescued in two Gulf coast states, Mexican authorities report.
4 February 2018, 04:54 AM
World's biggest flooded cave found in Mexico, explorers say
A group of divers has connected two underwater caverns in eastern Mexico to reveal what is believed to be the biggest flooded cave on the planet, a discovery that could help shed new light on the ancient Maya civilisation.
17 January 2018, 08:33 AM
Steady hand: How to do open-heart surgery in a quake
When the ground started shaking in Mexico City on September 19, many people ran out into the street.
21 October 2017, 06:31 AM
US brands Mexico captain Marquez a drug criminal
Mexico and former FC Barcelona star Rafael Marquez is dubbed "The Boss" for his leadership of the national football team -- but now the United States brand him a drug criminal.
10 August 2017, 09:36 AM
11 killed by attackers at child’s birthday party in Mexico
Attackers wielding knives burst into a child's birthday party in central Mexico of the USA, stabbing and slashing to death 11 people, including two minors, authorities say.
14 July 2017, 04:48 AM