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Mexico vows to keep prices stable as anger mounts

In a bid to contain rising prices in the face of mounting street anger, Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto has set out a plan to help struggling families.

Business Series

Fiat Chrysler US investment plans not linked to Trump carmaker criticism

Fiat Chrysler's plan to invest heavily to modernise two US plants brought congratulatory tweets from Trump even though it's not linked to his pressure

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Mexicans take their petrol protest to the presidential palace

Thousands of Mexicans have held a protest rally in front of the presidential palace over a major hike in the cost of petrol.

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Petrol price hike sparks protests and looting in Mexico

Anger over a petrol price hike has sparked protests and looting across Mexico.

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Petrol price rise triggers looting in Mexico

Anger at the rising cost of living in Mexico has sparked mass looting.

Business Series

Peso slumps as Ford cancels Mexico plant

Mexico's peso hit a new record low after Ford said it won't build a huge car-making plant in the country following criticism by president-elect Trump.

USA

Ford scraps Mexico plant following Trump criticism

Ford Motor Company has scrapped a planned Mexican car factory and is instead extending its operations in Michigan by creating 700 jobs.

USA

Mexicans in US fear ban on money transfers back home

As the countdown begins to the Trump presidency in the US, anxiety is building in neighbouring Mexico

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Protests greet 20% petrol price hike in Mexico

Mexico's energy reforms have started to bite with a 20 percent rise at the petrol pumps and angry consumers have been protesting.

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Mexican teen's birthday party goes viral

Little did this Mexican family know that by posting an invitation to their daughter’s coming-of-age party on Facebook, 1.

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More than 30 dead as Mexico fireworks market blows up

A series of blasts has destroyed a fireworks market near Mexico City, causing many casualties. Poor safety standards have been blamed.

World News

Dozens feared dead or injured in Mexico fireworks blast

Investigations are underway after a deadly explosion at a popular fireworks market in Tultepec, near Mexico City.

Sport

Italy's Luigi Samele wins Fencing Grand Prix final in Cancun

Italy takes gold in the men's Fencing final in Cancun.

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Mexico's Colima Volcano remains active

Mexico’s Colima Volcano remained active on Sunday, spewing a large column of ash and gas.

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Revenge kidnapping in Mexico as druglord's mother snatched by angry wife

Villager power wins release in Mexico as angry wife enlists locals to kidnap mother of drug lord as ransom for captured husband.

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1.3m ‘will attend’ girl’s 15th birthday party in Mexico

A girl’s 15th birthday is a major milestone in Mexico and for Rubi Ibarra, her quinceañera party, to celebrate her coming of age, looks set to be something she’ll never…

Mexico

Mexico's Popocatepetl Volcano spews ash

Mexico’s majestic Popocatepetl volcano erupted early on Tuesday (November 29), in a dramatic show of ash, water vapour and gas.

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Mass grave discovery raises hopes for families of Mexico's 43 missing students

Mexican authorities have found the remains of dozens of people in a series of clandestine graves in the restive southwestern state of Guerrero, the impoverished southwestern state where 43 trainee tea

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Mariachis mark the Feast of Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of musicians

Hundreds of Mexican mariachis celebrated on Tuesday the day of the patron saint of music, Saint Cecilia.

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Eyes light up in Mexico for burgeoning festival

Mexico City has been glowing amid a series of light projections and installations, for the city’s third annual International Festival of Lights, FILUX.