Avocado Boom in the U.S. Seen as Major Force in Deforestation of Large Areas in Mexico
A report by The New York Times sheds light on the effect the ever-growing industry has in the country's forests
Remittances to Latin America, Caribbean Increased by Almost 10% in 2023
Mexico still received the most remittances, accounting for 41.2% of all funds sent to LAC countries
National Conservation Day: Experts Say Mexico Slow In Updating Endangered Species List
According to the law, the country has to update this list every three years. However, there has been no update since August 2019, making the list more than three years old.
Head Of Security For 'Los Chapitos' Cartel Is Arrested In Mexico
The cartel has been accused of playing a key role in the trafficking of fentanyl across the U.S. southern border
Mexico Orders Freight Trains To Give Preference To Passenger Service
Most Mexican trains are currently used for freight, except a few small tourist services like northern Mexico's Copper Canyon.
Mexico, China Presidents Strengthen Commitment To Fight Illegal Drug Trafficking
Andrés Manuel López Obrador met Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in San Francisco, where the duo agreed to strengthen their ties further
In Mexico, Building A Rail Rival To The Panama Canal
At Mexico's narrowest point, linking the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, the government is building a railway rival to the Panama Canal with promises of economic bounty but amid fears of environmental and social harm.
Mexico Court Sentences 11 Ex-Police Officers To 50 Years Over Killings Of 17 Migrants, 2 Citizens
These officers were arrested in February 2021 in connection with the killing and burning of a total of 19 people near the U.S. border.
Mexico Witnesses 14% Decline In Illegal Border Crossings
This comes after the Latin American country witnessed a three-month surge in such activities.
Migration to Dominate the Agenda in the Next Bilateral Meeting Between Biden and AMLO
The two presidents will convene on Friday in San Francisco on the sidelines of the APEC Economic Leaders' Week
Mexican Authorities Rescue 123 Latin American Migrants Trapped In Trailer
Mexico's National Immigration Institute said most of the migrants were Guatemala, Nicaragua, Honduras and El Salvador nationals. Four of them were from Ecuador and only one belonged to Cuba.
As Hurricane Season Ends In Tragedy, Solar Microgrids Offer A More Resilient Future
Hurricane Otis strengthened from a tropical storm to a maximum-strength hurricane over just 36 hours, striking a region of Mexico that has historically avoided major storms.
Mexican Supreme Court Justice Arturo Zaldivar Resigns, Says Time For 'More Egalitarian Mexico'
Mexican Supreme Court Justice Arturo Zaldivar shared that his court cycle has ended, adding that during these 14 years of service, he "promoted the most avant-garde criteria that constituted the new constitutional paradigm in the defense of the human rights of all people."
Thousands Flock to Day of the Dead Parade in Mexico City
Day of the Dead has become an internationally recognized symbol of Mexican culture.
Mexican Star Eugenio Derbez Wants to Inspire Others with His New Film 'Radical'
The movie tells the story of a professor who introduces his students to a radical way of learning
Hurricane Otis: Mexico To Give Interest Subsidies But No Loans To Rebuild 377 Acapulco Hotels
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador shared that a package of $3.4 billion will help the resort.
Armed Residents Guard Streets In Mexico's Hurricane-Hit Acapulco
Armed with machetes and baseball bats, some residents of Mexico's hurricane-ravaged beachside city of Acapulco are guarding their neighborhoods from looters who have already emptied supermarkets.
Hurricane Otis: Mexican Authorities Reveal 100 People Dead or Missing
Gov. Evelyn Salgado Pineda of Guerrero said 46 individuals were found dead while 54 were reported missing in the state.
Three Foreigners Among Mexico Hurricane Dead
Three foreigners were among at least 45 people killed when Hurricane Otis lashed Acapulco last week, authorities said Monday, as Mexico's president promised to put the devastated beachside city "back on its feet."
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"