Mexico

LIFESTYLE 2 days ago

On this day in history, December 2, 1823, President Monroe touts doctrine defending Western Hemisphere

President James Monroe issued the Monroe Doctrine, a muscular defense of American interests in the Western Hemisphere, on this day in history, Dec. 2, 1823.

Mexico 2 days ago

AMLO announces 20% hike in Mexico's minimum wage

Left-wing Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador announced Friday that the country's minimum wage will increase to about $1.75 per hour come Jan. 1.

Mexico 3 days ago

Mexican cartels posed as US Treasury officials in brash timeshare scam, officials say

Mexico's Jalisco drug cartel reportedly had its operators pose as U.S. Treasury Department officials in a timeshare fraud scheme targeting Americans.

Mexico 4 days ago

Video of 'rich kid' beating parking attendant causes uproar in Mexico

A student at an expensive Mexican private school has been suspended pending expulsion after being caught on video beating a parking attendant.

Mexico 4 days ago

Mexico confirms 5 journalists shot in 1 day

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador confirmed Wednesday that five journalists were shot and wounded within the country's confines in a single day.

Mexico 5 days ago

4 news photographers shot, wounded in southern Mexico

Four news photographers were shot and wounded by unidentified assailants Tuesday in Chilpancingo, Mexico, in an attack prosecutors consider a case of attempted murder.

Mexico 6 days ago

As Mexico marks conservation day, advocates say it takes too long to list vulnerable species

Mexican conservationists alleged that the government is neglecting its responsibilities to protect the nation's endangered species.

Mexico November 22

Activist known for tallying homicides in Mexican crime hub found murdered

Mexican anti-crime activist Adolfo Enríquez was reported murdered in Leon on Wednesday, a violent crime hotspot where he had become known for documenting homicides.

Mexico November 20

Mexican government forces freight lines to prioritize passenger rail

The Mexican government on Monday issued a decree forcing private freight railway lines to give passenger train service preferential treatment.

Mexico November 16

News photographer shot dead in cartel-dominated Mexican border hub

News photographer Ismael Villagómez was found shot to death Thursday in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, just across the border from El Paso, Texas.