As Otis Toll Climbs, Mexicans Criticize Government Response
Acapulco was struggling Sunday to recover from the extraordinarily powerful Hurricane Otis, which claimed 48 lives across southern Mexico and provoked widespread power outages and criticism of the government response.
On National Immigrants Day, Rodrigo Dorfman's 'Bulls and Saints' Shows a Side of Empowerment
The Latin Times interviewed the Chilean filmmaker about the production and the message it seeks to convey, as well as his analysis of the "Nuevo South"
'Survival Instinct': Mexico Hurricane Victims Search For Food
Residents of Mexico's hurricane-stricken resort city of Acapulco emptied shelves of looted supermarkets on Thursday and appealed for government help as they searched desperately for food and water.
Airwallex's MexPago Acquisition Boosts Fintech Unicorn's Footprint in Latin America
This acquisition aims to enhance Airwallex's position in the Latin American market and bolster its suite of global payment services
Otis Hurricane Aftermath: 3 Million People Affected, $15 Billion in Potential Losses in Acapulco
Data from the Ministry of Tourism says that the hospitality industry in this city in the southern state of Guerrero received more than 4.5 million visitors in 2022
Mexico's Economy Could Expand More Than 3.5% This Year, Says Deputy Finance Minister Yorio
The deputy finance minister said the country can expect an expansion in its gross domestic product (GDP). He noted the government debt may land at around 47% of GDP in 2023 and it can go up to 49% the next year.
National Food Day: How Latino Specialties Are Taking Over the U.S.
Along with immigration, many traditional dishes from across the region have become staples of the country's gastronomic scene
Armed Attacks In Southern Mexico Leave 16 Dead, Including 12 Police
Authorities said that a senior state security official was traveling in a convoy when it was attacked
Tropical Storm Norma: NHC Warns Mexico Of Heavy Rainfall, Flash Flooding
"Additional isolated totals of 1 to 2 inches are possible, along with isolated flash flooding and mudslides in areas of higher terrain. Gusty winds are possible along the coast of mainland Mexico within the state of Sinaloa this morning," NHC said.
AMLO Hosts Latin American Leaders in Summit On Migration, As US Looks On
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador welcomed his counterparts Nicolas Maduro from Venezuela, Miguel Diaz-Canel from Cuba, and Gustavo Petro from Colombia, among others including several foreign ministers.
AMLO Will Host Latin American Presidents In Mexico For Migration Summit
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador says that, in a united front, Latin American nations should "seek the cooperation of the US government"
Headed For Mexico, Hurricane Norma Strengthens To Category 4
Hurricane Norma strengthened Thursday to a powerful Category 4 storm as it headed toward Mexico's Pacific coast with winds exceeding 130 miles per hour, the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) said.
How Has the Ranking of Latin America's Top 10 Economies Changed Over Four Decades?
Brazil, Mexico and Argentina have been steady at the top. Chile and Colombia have climbed and Venezuela's demise illustrates the extent of its crisis
Exclusive: Journalist Ioan Grillo on Covering Mexican Cartels, Crime and the Fentanyl Crisis
Grillo discussed the wide of topics he covers, among them the smuggling of weapons to the U.S. and how drug trafficking has changed through the years
Mexico Witnesses Sharp Increase In Migrants From Venezuela, Guatemala, Honduras
Mexico's foreign affairs secretary said in the last month alone, 60,000 Venezuelan, 35,000 Guatemalan, and 27,000 Honduran migrants reached the country.
Flag Football Scores Big Making it as an Olympic Sport and Will Debut at the 2028 LA Games
The inclusive appeal of the sport, as well as its growing popularity, contributed to its earning of a spot in the world's largest sporting competition
Mexico Will Continue To Help Cuba In Spite Of 'Unjust' Embargo, Says Obrador
The president said Mexico doesn't require any foreign government's permission before helping Cuba, before calling the embargo "inhumane and unjust."
Cooking With Love: Recipe Book Honors Mexico's Missing
Around 3,700 people have gone missing in Guanajuato state in central Mexico, out of a total of more than 112,000 nationwide.
This Is How U.S. Cities Are Getting Ready to Celebrate Day of the Dead 2023
As this Hispanic tradition advances rapidly in the country, US emblematic cities are anticipating Día de Muertos celebrations
What Are U.S. Migrant Centers and Why Is Mexico's President Rejecting Them?
Andrés Manuel López Obrador rejected the U.S. plans, stating the centers should instead be established in the countries where the migrants originate from
Hurricane Lidia Leaves Two Dead In Mexico
Hurricane Lidia left at least two people dead in Mexico after making landfall as a powerful Category 4 storm, causing flooding, damage and blocked roads before dissipating, authorities said Wednesday.
US Labor Department Expresses Disappointment Over Shutting Down Of Mexico's VU Manufacturing's Facility
"We note with disappointment VU's decision to close its facility without adhering to the agreed course of remediation," the U.S. deputy undersecretary of labor for international affairs, Thea Lee, said.
'Extremely Dangerous' Hurricane Lidia Hits Mexico's Pacific Coast
Hurricane Lidia made landfall Tuesday on Mexico's Pacific coast as an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 storm, threatening to bring flooding and mudslides, forecasters said.
Mexico President Slams Texas Governor For Additional Border Truck Inspections, Will Send Diplomatic Note To US
"We are going to send a diplomatic note today to protest the Texas governor's attitude of putting up obstacles to free transit on our borders without any reason, but rather with political motivations," Mexico's President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said.
NYC Mayor's Paradox: He Supports "Right to Work" for Asylum Seekers While Worrying About City Resources
These are the highlights of Mayor Eric Adams' trip, aimed at stemming a migratory flow from the region that has strained the city's resources
In a First, Biden Government Waives Federal Laws in Texas to Allow Border Wall Construction
The Biden administration is using sweeping executive powers for this purpose for the first time. It comes as the number of unlawful crossings of the Southern border continues to increase
U.S. High-Level Group Starts Meetings in Mexico on a Clear Agenda: Fentanyl Trafficking
Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Attorney General Merrick Garland, and Homeland Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas began their Mexico meetings with a visit to Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador
Second Suspect Arrested Over Disappearance Of Young Men In Mexico
A second suspect in a kidnapping, torture and murder investigation in Mexico has been arrested, prosecutors said Wednesday, after grisly images of them leaked, prompting public fury.
Mexico Reports New H5N1 Case After Announcing Being Free From Bird Flu
Mexico's National Service for Animal and Plant Health, Food Safety and Quality (SENASICA) shared that one confirmed H5N1 case doesn't indicate an outbreak or counter the declaration of the government that the country is H5N1 free.
Becky G Turns to Regional Mexican Music as She Embraces Her Roots In New Album "Esquinas"
This transition into the Regional Mexican music genre is a first for Becky. Her prior records and EPs fell more into rap and pop-reggaeton genres with collaborations with the likes of Natti Natsha, Karol G, Myke Towers, and Maluma.