America Mexico Homicides in Mexico have dropped nearly 25% since September 2024 according to preliminary data
America Mexico Mexico is threatening to sue Google if it keeps renaming the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America" for US Maps users; President Claudia Sheinbaum is arguing that Trump's executive order only applies to US waters and has no authority over Mexico or Cuba
America Mexico The first of 10.000 troops have been deployed to the northern border after US President Trump threatened tariffs, with National Guard patrols targeting fentanyl smuggling and border security
America Mexico Over 4.000 deportees, including non-Mexicans, were sent to Mexico during Trump’s first week in office; President Claudia Sheinbaum launched the “Mexico Embraces You” repatriation program
America Mexico The University of Mexico’s rector urged Mexico to defend migrant rights against Trump’s policies, announcing actions to support migrants via its US branches while emphasizing the need for public policies to ensure human rights and combat discrimination
America Mexico Mexico is reconsidering its stance on accepting migrants deported by the US, including those of other nationalities, in a reversal of President Sheinbaum's previous position, with plans to collaborate with the US on deportations
America Mexico Mexico will open 25 shelters for deported migrants to house Mexican citizens for a few days before sending them to their hometowns, in response to expected US deportations under the Trump administration
America Mexico Over 11 million pilgrims visited Mexico City's Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe for the Virgin of Guadalupe celebration (9-13 December); many traveled from across Mexico and abroad, on foot or crawling, to honor the 493rd anniversary of her apparition
America Mexico Mexican authorities detained over 5.000 migrants in a single day as part of intensified enforcement efforts ahead of Donald Trump’s upcoming presidency, aligning with crackdowns on migration and drug trafficking
America Mexico A new platform to enable patients to report incomplete medication prescriptions has been launched; the initiative enhances healthcare delivery by connecting health institutions to patients, ensuring access to correct medications
America Mexico Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum ruled out tax reforms for 2025, focusing instead on improving tax collection, customs revenue, and reducing administrative burdens, while pledging austerity measures to address a projected 3,2% fiscal deficit
America Mexico Despite a rainy season, Mexico's water reserves remain historically low, with only 64% of dam capacity filled and regions such as Chihuahua facing severe drought, thus prompting another state of emergency
America Mexico Only four out of ten Mexicans pay taxes, says a recent government statistic that highlights the need for fiscal reform to boost revenue for essential services like public education, healthcare, and infrastructure