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Pope Francis embraces Mexico's most marginalised people

Pope Francis has embraced Mexico’s poor indigenous south, denouncing what he described as the people’s “systemic” exclusion from society. Many women

15/02/2016

Mexico

Pope Francis calls on Mexico's bishops to fight drugs and corruption

Tens of thousands have gathered in the central square in Mexico City for a papal mass. The Argentine-born Pope Francis continues to draw huge crowds

14/02/2016

Mexico

Warm welcome for Pope Francis as he kicks off Mexico visit

Thousands have Mexicans have lined the streets to welcome Pope Francis, as he kicked off a five-day visit to the country. His trip will include a

13/02/2016

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Santa Muerte cult in Mexico

In Mexico, growing numbers of people are following Santa Muerte, the patron saint of death. This fact does not please the Vatican – Mexico is one of

12/02/2016

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49 detainees dead after Mexico Topo Chico prison riot

Angry relatives gathered outside Mexico’s Topo Chico prison, notorious for its violence, after 49 detainees died during a deadly riot inside the

12/02/2016

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Dozens dead in Mexico prison violence

At least fifty two people have died in a riot and fire at a prison in Mexico. A dispute between rival drug gangs is said to have triggered the

11/02/2016

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Mexicο: Pets are splashed with holy water

Beloved pets enjoyed the limelight in Mexico City at a blessing ceremony to mark the feast day of Saint Anthony, known as the protector of animals

19/01/2016

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Big Wave Tour: Kerr wins stage as Long tops standings

The fifth of seven events this season on the World Surf League Big Wave Tour took place on the Baja peninsula in Mexico. Australian Josh Kerr

18/01/2016

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Mexico: 'Fire' Volcano erupts

Mexico’s Colima or ‘Fire’ Volcano bursts to life spewing ash and gas high into the sky.

18/01/2016

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Mexico begins 'EL Chapo' drugs lord extradition process

Mexico has started formal extradition proceedings against the captured drug lord Joaquin Guzmán, known as El Chapo – in the strongest sign it intends

11/01/2016

Mexico

Mexico 'wishes to talk to Penn and del Castillo' over El Chapo meeting

Mexican authorities wish to speak to actors Sean Penn and Kate del Castillo about a meeting they had with notorious drug lord El Chapo while he was

10/01/2016

Mexico

Justin Bieber asked to leave Mexico's Tulum ruins, says offical

Singer Justin Bieber has been asked to leave Mexico’s ancient Tulum site after reportedly climbing onto one of the ruins, according to an National

09/01/2016

Mexico

Mexican drug lord 'El Chapo' recaptured

He made headlines around the world when he tunneled out of a maximum security prison through a long tunnel, but now he’s been recaptured. The

09/01/2016

Mexico

Mexico recaptures notorious drug lord "El Chapo", six months after jail break

Mexico says the operation was carried out with help from the US Drug Enforcement Administration and US Marshals

08/01/2016

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Mexico mayor is mourned after her murder by four gunmen

Mourners have turned out in large numbers following the murder of Mexico City mayor Gisela Mota who was gunned down at home by four attackers just

04/01/2016

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Volcano Colima sends new dust clouds into Mexican sky

Another double eruption has sent clouds of dust and ash pouring two kilometres into the Mexican sky from the Colima volcano. Mexico has over 3000

29/12/2015

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Fresh protests over disappearance of Mexico students

Parents of dozens of students who disappeared in Mexico have taken to the streets to protest. Forty-three students went missing from Iguala in

28/12/2015

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Radish: a piece of art

Farmers in Oaxaca showcased their carving talent on Wednesday (23DEC2015) during the annual Night of the Radish festival. The century-old event known

25/12/2015

Mexico

Mexico ban at Rio Olympics now unlikely, says IOC

09/12/2015

Mexico

Mexico: 'Breakthrough' in mystery over Aztec rulers' remains

Where did the ancient Aztecs lay their rulers’ remains to rest? The answer may be at Mexico City’s Great Temple or Templo Mayor ruins complex, where

04/12/2015

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Monarch butterflies make annual migration to Mexico

Thousands of orange and black Monarch butterflies have started arriving in their winter home of central Mexico. Millions of the insects embark on an

29/11/2015

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Mexico court ruling sparks marijuana legalisation hopes

In Mexico, supporters of drug reform have been celebrating a Supreme Court decision that could lead to the legalisation of marijuana. Ruling on a

05/11/2015

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Mexico remembers killed journalists

Journalists murdered in Mexico between 2005 and 2015 are being remembered on All Saints Day this year in the country. The Museum of Memory and

30/10/2015

Mexico

Patricia downgraded to tropical storm but flooding extends north to Texas

Now just a tropical storm, Patricia has nonetheless caused chaos in Mexico following its landfall. Although it was feared it would be the

24/10/2015

Mexico

Relief in Mexico as Hurricane Patricia weakens

Hurricane Patricia has made landfall in western Mexico bringing with it the threat of floods and mudslides. Hurricane Patricia batters Mexico as one

24/10/2015

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Hurricane Patricia: Storm weakens after hitting Mexico but remains highly dangerous

Patricia, one of the most powerful hurricanes in history, has slammed into Mexico’s Pacific coast. But as efforts continued to evacuate thousands

24/10/2015