A Mexican federal official, who was not authorized to speak on the record, told the Associated Press that cartels "extort the merchandise from mining companies and then export it through legal companies, or they rob trucks full (of ore) that later turn up in a legal manner."

Mexican drug cartels are now using social media as a recruitment tool. Members post several photos of guns, money, drug, and cars, enticing young teens to join the violent yet glorified lifestyle. Members now longer blur out their faces, they proudly display lavish lifestyle despite the risk of being caught by authorities.

Carlos Vela hasn't been a member of El Tri since 2011 but with support growing for his return, the player and national team will need to come to a mutual agreement before the 2014 World Cup.

Mexico City has long been known as a spy capital. Some say a trip Harvey Lee Oswald took there only weeks before the assassination of John F. Kennedy can give insight into whether or not Oswald acted alone.

The terminal will let airline passengers in Tijuana cross a 500-foot bridge into a San Diego customs station after paying a fee. The project has been in the works since the early 1990s.

The other 8 members of the family to which the baby belonged were found stabbed to death by neighbors over the weekend.

Newly discovered ancient skulls from France show that skulls were deliberately deformed to reflect status. Back in 2012, deformed skulls were discovered in Mexico as well--are the two related?

Owners of a four-goal cushion, Mexico and manager Miguel 'El Piojo' Herrera will aim to put New Zealand away and advance to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

El Tri's victory over New Zealand has come as a great comfort to fans, however, El Tri's coach Miguel "El Piojo" Herrera is not celebrating victory yet

Torrential rain in the Mexican state of Veracruz has caused chaos for inhabitants due to severe flooding following a srong cold front striking the coast: 600 people have been evacuated.

Mexico's Black Friday is a whole weekend of shopping at deep discounts. Big retailers across the country mark down their products as a stimulus to the economy and for the benefit of the consumer.

Cancun is a hot spring break location and vacation spot but the tropical beach may be threatened by climate change.

Angelica Rivera, First Lady of Mexico, has shared precious family photo of the whole presidential clan across social media.

El Tri's World Cup qualifying match against New Zealand is going to be close: Head Coach Miguel 'El Piojo' Herrera will be hoping for an early advantage to secure El Tri's victory over the New Zealanders.

Mexican Ambassador Julio Camarena confirmed on Monday that there are no Mexican casualties as a result of Typhoon Haiyan. Of the 300 Mexicans residing in the Philippines, all but four have been accounted for:

A video showing kids behaving like adults has resurfaced across Mexican social media. The powerful video is a reminder of some of the greatest problems still facing Mexico

Four arrests have been made in the 'virtual kidnappings' scam from Latin America. Learn more about how this scam works.

Connie McCallister has been discovered living in Mexico after disappearing in 2004 from her Wisconsin home.

Maduro stopped short of saying that the Hawker plane, which bore a Mexican license plate, was involved in drug trafficking, but he referred to his government's successes on that front after the passage of a May 2012 airspace-defense law.

Blockbuster announced today that it will be closing the 300 remaining stores it still had across America. The company's slow demise has seen something of a domino effect across Europe and Latin America.

Fear not, people! Mexicoke's ingredients won't change in the US. Unfortunately for Mexico, the new formula for the beloved Coca-Cola might include higher levels of high fructose corn syrup.

Mexican Coke's switch to High Fructose Corn Syrup may not be a big deal as research finds little difference between the two products.

Mexico's Under 17 team has claimed victory over Argentina in the Semi-Final match held in Abu Dhabi. The 'Mini Tri' beat the Argentine's 3-0, ensuring the Mexican team a place in the U-17 World Cup Final.

Over 340 race horses were seized and sold at auction by the US government. The horses once belonged to the brother of the leader of Mexico's Zetas Cartel.

Mexico City's mayor, Miguel Ángel Mancera Espinosa, met with New York's Michael Bloomberg to discuss a memorandum concerning the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group.

13 people have been killed in three separate shootouts between civilians and the Mexican marines. It is believed the violence was due to rival drug cartels fighting over territory.

Tropical Storm Sonia has gained strength as it nears the Mexican Pacific coast, an area that has already been ravage by Hurricanes Raymond and Manuel in recent months.

Mexico edged Brazil 2-1 in dramatic fashion in under-17 action on Friday at Dubai's Rashid Stadium. Re-live the penalty kicks which won it for them.

A new 'sophisticated' drug tunnel has been discovered by authorities. The tunnel links Mexico to the US. Learn four fast facts about the newly discovered tunnel.

A tragic car crash in Lodi leaves a family of six dead in California.