http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Fri, 15 May 2026 09:55:05 +0200 Fri, 15 May 2026 09:55:05 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/15/heading-to-mexico-city-for-the-world-cup-heres-where-to-go-and-what-to-see http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/15/heading-to-mexico-city-for-the-world-cup-heres-where-to-go-and-what-to-see Fri, 15 May 2026 09:54:52 +0200 Azteca stadium is set to host five matches this summer as one of the host cities. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/08/can-you-afford-the-2026-world-cup-what-fans-paid-for-a-seat-over-the-years http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/08/can-you-afford-the-2026-world-cup-what-fans-paid-for-a-seat-over-the-years Fri, 08 May 2026 11:36:49 +0200 The 2026 World Cup is facing criticism over record-high ticket prices, with fans saying it is becoming far less affordable than past tournaments. Compared to previous World Cups-where even final tickets were often under a few thousand dollars-2026 prices can reach $15,000 or more for premium seats. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/06/mexico-marks-164-years-since-battle-of-puebla-with-historic-reenactment http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/06/mexico-marks-164-years-since-battle-of-puebla-with-historic-reenactment Wed, 06 May 2026 09:24:48 +0200 Mexico marked the 164th anniversary of the Battle of Puebla on Tuesday 5 May 2026, with hundreds of participants recreating the 1862 clash in Mexico City. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/01/world-cup-travel-demand-rises-but-not-all-host-cities-will-get-the-economic-win http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/01/world-cup-travel-demand-rises-but-not-all-host-cities-will-get-the-economic-win Fri, 01 May 2026 13:38:34 +0200 While the tourism picture points to an increase in activity in the run-up to this summer's tournament, research suggests the broader impact may be far more limited. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/28/mexican-army-captures-top-cartel-boss-in-another-blow-to-jalisco-new-generation http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/28/mexican-army-captures-top-cartel-boss-in-another-blow-to-jalisco-new-generation Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:05:23 +0200 The Mexican army has captured CJNG leader Audias Flores Silva aka "The Gardener," a key "El Mencho" lieutenant, dealing another blow to the powerful cartel amid ongoing violence. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/28/the-world-cup-is-driving-a-new-kind-of-tourism-in-mexico-working-remotely-and-living-footb http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/28/the-world-cup-is-driving-a-new-kind-of-tourism-in-mexico-working-remotely-and-living-footb Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:46:38 +0200 The 2026 FIFA World Cup is driving the arrival of European digital nomads in Mexico, a phenomenon transforming tourism with longer stays, remote working and a greater impact on the local economy. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/24/tickets-for-world-cup-final-in-new-jersey-appear-on-fifas-resale-site-for-19m-each http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/24/tickets-for-world-cup-final-in-new-jersey-appear-on-fifas-resale-site-for-19m-each Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:15:52 +0200 FIFA does not control prices on its Resale/Exchange Marketplace but charges a 15% purchase fee to each ticket buyer and a 15% resale fee to each ticket seller. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/23/trump-envoy-calls-on-fifa-to-replace-iran-with-italy-at-world-cup http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/23/trump-envoy-calls-on-fifa-to-replace-iran-with-italy-at-world-cup Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:47:40 +0200 Italy missed out on the World Cup for the third successive time after losing a penalty shootout to Bosnia and Herzegovina in their qualifying playoff final. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/23/why-are-there-protests-over-plan-to-send-frida-kahlo-masterpieces-to-spain http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/23/why-are-there-protests-over-plan-to-send-frida-kahlo-masterpieces-to-spain Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:47:47 +0200 Officials are trying to reassure Mexicans that a collection of artworks would return by 2028. Still, critics of the move to Spain remain skeptical. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/21/mexicos-president-urges-tighter-security-at-tourist-sites-ahead-of-world-cup-after-shootin http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/21/mexicos-president-urges-tighter-security-at-tourist-sites-ahead-of-world-cup-after-shootin Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:30:16 +0200 Security officials said that the shooting at the world-famous Teotihuacan pyramids that left one person dead and 13 others wounded "wasn't spontaneous." http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/21/mexico-city-video-shows-armed-man-shooting-at-tourists-at-teotihuacan-pyramids http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/21/mexico-city-video-shows-armed-man-shooting-at-tourists-at-teotihuacan-pyramids Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:45:59 +0200 Video and photos published by local media shows a man standing with a gun on top of a pyramid while people duck for cover. A number of gunshots ring out in the videos. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/20/gunman-opens-fire-at-mexicos-teotihuacan-pyramids-killing-at-least-one http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/20/gunman-opens-fire-at-mexicos-teotihuacan-pyramids-killing-at-least-one Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:12:10 +0200 Mexican authorities launched an investigation to uncover the motives behind the attack, which took place just before noon local time. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/14/chepe-express-a-train-journey-through-mexicos-natural-and-cultural-diversity http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/14/chepe-express-a-train-journey-through-mexicos-natural-and-cultural-diversity Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:00:42 +0200 Mexico's railway jewel crosses the Sierra Tarahumara mountain range in the northern state of Chihuahua, between mountains, canyons, tunnels and bridges, in one of the most impressive train journeys on the planet. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/10/airbnb-launches-airport-transfer-services-across-europe-asia-and-latin-america http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/10/airbnb-launches-airport-transfer-services-across-europe-asia-and-latin-america Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:43:02 +0200 Airbnb has been expanding beyond only accommodation for the last several months, with offerings now including private airport taxis as well as things like massages, chefs and personal trainers. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/09/mexico-miner-rescued-alive-after-14-days-trapped-underground http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/09/mexico-miner-rescued-alive-after-14-days-trapped-underground Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:37:33 +0200 After 14 days trapped in a flooded gold and silver mine, a worker has been pulled out alive while two others have died. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/06/researchers-unveil-user-friendly-robotic-arm-in-mexico http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/06/researchers-unveil-user-friendly-robotic-arm-in-mexico Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:07:28 +0200 In Guadalajara, Mexico, researchers created the E-Redi prosthetic arm, a simpler bionic limb using one muscle sensor to control multiple natural movements. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/03/31/palm-sunday-bird-sellers-in-mexico-city-cling-to-fading-tradition http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/03/31/palm-sunday-bird-sellers-in-mexico-city-cling-to-fading-tradition Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:00:31 +0200 Palm Sunday in Mexico City still sees pajareros lining the streets with birds and flowers, but tighter laws and criticism are shrinking the tradition. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/27/england-superfan-hoping-to-sell-house-to-fund-trip-to-fifa-world-cup-matches http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/27/england-superfan-hoping-to-sell-house-to-fund-trip-to-fifa-world-cup-matches Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:20:24 +0100 Fan groups accused FIFA of a "monumental betrayal" in December when tickets were put on general sale ranging from $140 for the cheapest group games to $8,680 for the final. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/27/reckless-trump-seeks-endangered-species-act-exemption-for-oil-gas-projects-in-gulf-of-mexi http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/27/reckless-trump-seeks-endangered-species-act-exemption-for-oil-gas-projects-in-gulf-of-mexi Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:18:56 +0100 The move could 'greenlight the extinction of sea turtles, whales and corals to pad the oil industry’s pockets', says an Earthjustice attorney. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/03/26/mexico-races-to-clean-crude-from-veracruz-coastline http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/03/26/mexico-races-to-clean-crude-from-veracruz-coastline Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:11:24 +0100 Cleanup crews and navy personnel remained deployed along Mexico’s Gulf coast on 26 March after crude oil polluted beaches in Veracruz and Tabasco. Authorities said 128 tonnes of contaminated waste had been removed, while the source remains under investigation. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/03/16/mexico-city-breaks-guinness-record-with-giant-football-training-session http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/03/16/mexico-city-breaks-guinness-record-with-giant-football-training-session Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:03:25 +0100 Mexico City set a new world record for the largest football class ever held as 9,500 people gathered in the iconic Zócalo square on March 15. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/26/mexican-jalisco-cartel-may-survive-el-menchos-demise-experts-warn http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/26/mexican-jalisco-cartel-may-survive-el-menchos-demise-experts-warn Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:24:17 +0100 The fall of "El Mencho" opens a new scenario for the CJNG: a decentralised cartel with a criminal franchise model and international presence that could survive the absence of its leader. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/25/mexico-travel-your-rights-during-civil-unrest-explained-after-cartel-boss-killing-sparked- http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/25/mexico-travel-your-rights-during-civil-unrest-explained-after-cartel-boss-killing-sparked- Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:36:44 +0100 While the situation in Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara appears to have returned to normal, many travellers have faced disruption over the past few days. Here’s what you need to know about your rights in cases of civil unrest. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/24/white-house-vows-harsh-response-if-mexican-cartels-target-us-citizens-after-el-mencho-deat http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/24/white-house-vows-harsh-response-if-mexican-cartels-target-us-citizens-after-el-mencho-deat Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:03:48 +0100 The White House confirmed the operation that killed Oseguera, known as "El Mencho," on Sunday in Tapalpa in Jalisco state, was carried out by Mexican authorities with US intelligence support. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/24/mexican-cartel-clashes-spark-security-concerns-ahead-of-fifa-world-cup http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/24/mexican-cartel-clashes-spark-security-concerns-ahead-of-fifa-world-cup Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:10:57 +0100 The violence erupted just under four months before Mexico City hosts the opening match of the World Cup between Mexico and South Africa. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/24/travelling-to-mexico-heres-what-you-need-to-know-following-cartel-violence-outbreak http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/24/travelling-to-mexico-heres-what-you-need-to-know-following-cartel-violence-outbreak Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:04:56 +0100 Visitors to the popular resort city of Puerto Vallarta have been told to stay indoors, while many flights to and from the airport have been cancelled or rescheduled. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/24/thousands-of-troops-deployed-to-end-clashes-in-mexico-over-death-of-drug-lord-el-mencho http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/24/thousands-of-troops-deployed-to-end-clashes-in-mexico-over-death-of-drug-lord-el-mencho Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:57:01 +0100 Mexican security forces kept up their battle with cartel gunmen following the killing of the country's most powerful drug lord, which sparked a surge in violence and left more than 70 people dead. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/23/how-mexican-forces-killed-el-mencho-the-countrys-most-powerful-cartel-leader http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/23/how-mexican-forces-killed-el-mencho-the-countrys-most-powerful-cartel-leader Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:52:13 +0100 Mexican forces killed cartel boss Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes aka El Mencho on Sunday, sparking violent reprisals across multiple states and raising fears of further chaos. How was he killed, and what's next for the Jalisco New Generation cartel? http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/23/violence-erupts-in-mexico-after-military-kills-notorious-cartel-leader-el-mencho http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/23/violence-erupts-in-mexico-after-military-kills-notorious-cartel-leader-el-mencho Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:32:26 +0100 Violence erupted across Mexico after cartel leader El Mencho was killed in Jalisco, with roadblocks, flight cancellations and at least 14 people dead. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/12/mexican-navy-ships-carrying-humanitarian-aid-dock-in-cuba-as-us-blockade-sparks-energy-cri http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/12/mexican-navy-ships-carrying-humanitarian-aid-dock-in-cuba-as-us-blockade-sparks-energy-cri Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:55:21 +0100 The ships arrived two weeks after US President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on any country selling or providing oil to Cuba, prompting the island to ration energy. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/04/mexico-agrees-to-send-us-minimum-water-volume-per-year-as-washington-revises-existing-deal http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/04/mexico-agrees-to-send-us-minimum-water-volume-per-year-as-washington-revises-existing-deal Wed, 04 Feb 2026 06:45:05 +0100 The US has reached a deal which guarantees an annual minimum of water deliveries from Mexico, replacing the old system under which Mexico had to fulfil a quota on a five-year cycle. Washington says the deal is set to help farmers in southern states, particularly in Texas. http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/27/shooting-involving-border-patrol-leaves-one-in-critical-condition-near-us-mexico-border http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/27/shooting-involving-border-patrol-leaves-one-in-critical-condition-near-us-mexico-border Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:00:48 +0100 The incident comes after angry protests erupted in Minneapolis after the fatal shooting by immigration agents of 37-year-old intensive care nurse Alex Pretti on Saturday. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/01/27/fitur-2026-innovation-sustainability-and-a-tribute-to-the-adamuz-accident-victims http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/01/27/fitur-2026-innovation-sustainability-and-a-tribute-to-the-adamuz-accident-victims Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:26:41 +0100 Fitur 2026 brought together more than 10,000 travel companies from 161 countries in Madrid. http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/26/at-least-11-killed-and-12-wounded-in-shooting-at-mexico-football-field-officials-say http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/26/at-least-11-killed-and-12-wounded-in-shooting-at-mexico-football-field-officials-say Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:32:28 +0100 Mexico’s government says the country's 2025 homicide rate was the lowest since 2016 at 17.5 murders per 100,000 inhabitants. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/01/21/gael-garcia-bernal-calls-for-union-between-latin-american-and-european-cinema-in-face-of-u http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/01/21/gael-garcia-bernal-calls-for-union-between-latin-american-and-european-cinema-in-face-of-u Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:25:28 +0100 Celebrated Mexican actor and filmmaker Gael García Bernal believes that Latin American and European cinema share a critical perspective that is “more necessary than ever” in the face of the “hegemony” of American cinema. http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/12/us-troop-deployment-in-mexico-not-on-the-table-president-claudia-sheinbaum-tells-trump http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/12/us-troop-deployment-in-mexico-not-on-the-table-president-claudia-sheinbaum-tells-trump Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:19:51 +0100 Trump again said last week that land attacks against drug cartels would follow recent US maritime operations in the Pacific and Caribbean, without specifying where or when. http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/09/trump-says-us-to-start-now-hitting-land-in-mexico-targeting-drug-cartels http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/09/trump-says-us-to-start-now-hitting-land-in-mexico-targeting-drug-cartels Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:19:13 +0100 President Donald Trump said US forces will "start now hitting land" in Mexico targeting drug cartels, following months of naval strikes against narcoboats. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has expressed opposition to this move. http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/02/earthquake-with-a-preliminary-magnitude-of-65-rattles-southern-and-central-mexico http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/02/earthquake-with-a-preliminary-magnitude-of-65-rattles-southern-and-central-mexico Fri, 02 Jan 2026 20:24:21 +0100 The quake interrupted President Claudia Sheinbaum's first press briefing of the new year as seismic alarms sounded. http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/01/mexico-detains-suspected-cartel-leader-facing-us-terror-charges http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/01/mexico-detains-suspected-cartel-leader-facing-us-terror-charges Thu, 01 Jan 2026 13:14:27 +0100 Pedro Inzunza Noriega, the first cartel figure charged under new narcoterrorism laws, was captured in Sinaloa state. http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/12/17/chaos-erupts-in-mexico-citys-congress-during-transparency-reform-debate http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/12/17/chaos-erupts-in-mexico-citys-congress-during-transparency-reform-debate Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:54:58 +0100 Mexico City’s Congress descended into a brief scuffle during a debate on transparency reform, leading to a walkout by the opposition and approval of the changes. http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/09/deep-sea-mining-tests-impact-more-than-a-third-of-seabed-animals-landmark-study-warns http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/09/deep-sea-mining-tests-impact-more-than-a-third-of-seabed-animals-landmark-study-warns Tue, 09 Dec 2025 08:00:57 +0100 A five-year-long investigation into how deep-sea mining impacts biodiversity has finally been published. http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/05/2026-world-cup-groups-announced-by-fifa-in-ceremony-in-washington http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/05/2026-world-cup-groups-announced-by-fifa-in-ceremony-in-washington Fri, 05 Dec 2025 20:26:15 +0100 A record 48 teams will take part next year with Cape Verde, Jordan, Uzbekistan and Curaçao all appearing in football's premier event for the first time. http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/16/gen-zs-take-to-the-streets-in-mexico-20-arrested-and-over-100-police-officers-injured http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/16/gen-zs-take-to-the-streets-in-mexico-20-arrested-and-over-100-police-officers-injured Sun, 16 Nov 2025 15:12:47 +0100 A protest by Mexico's Gen-Zers turned violent at the National Palace, injuring 20 civilians and over 100 police officers. The march was sparked by the murder of Uruapan Mayor Carlos Manzo. http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/11/06/miss-universe-thailand-organiser-apologizes-in-tears-after-remarks-to-mexico-contestant http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/11/06/miss-universe-thailand-organiser-apologizes-in-tears-after-remarks-to-mexico-contestant Thu, 06 Nov 2025 18:50:57 +0100 Miss Universe Thailand organiser Nawat Itsaragrisil tearfully apologized after criticism over alleged disrespectful comments toward Mexico’s contestant, Fatima Bosch. http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/06/mexico-president-claudia-sheinbaum-presses-charges-after-street-groping-incident http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/06/mexico-president-claudia-sheinbaum-presses-charges-after-street-groping-incident Thu, 06 Nov 2025 07:46:19 +0100 Sheinbaum said she felt a responsibility to press charges for all Mexican women, because “If this is done to the president, what is going to happen to all of the young women in our country?” http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/11/04/celebrating-a-lifetime-of-literature-gonzalo-celorio-wins-spains-coveted-cervantes-prize-2 http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/11/04/celebrating-a-lifetime-of-literature-gonzalo-celorio-wins-spains-coveted-cervantes-prize-2 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 14:30:27 +0100 Mexican writer Gonzalo Celorio won Spain's Cervantes Prize in honour of his lifetime's work in literature. The jury praised his 'ability to develop a critical discourse throughout his career that combines great artistic sensitivity.' http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/04/peru-breaks-diplomatic-relations-with-mexico-over-asylum-claim-of-former-prime-minister http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/04/peru-breaks-diplomatic-relations-with-mexico-over-asylum-claim-of-former-prime-minister Tue, 04 Nov 2025 06:24:58 +0100 According to a foreign ministry statement, since the events of December 2022, “the Mexican government has been interfering in an inadmissible and systematic manner in Peru’s internal affairs.” http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/11/03/mexicos-day-of-the-dead-a-night-of-candles-flowers-and-returning-souls http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/11/03/mexicos-day-of-the-dead-a-night-of-candles-flowers-and-returning-souls Mon, 03 Nov 2025 10:07:09 +0100 In the town of Arocutin, western Mexico, families spent the night in candlelit cemeteries, welcoming the souls of their loved ones during the Day of the Dead — a vibrant tradition blending Indigenous and Catholic beliefs. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/11/02/cabaret-and-memories-madrid-honours-mexicos-day-of-the-dead-with-city-wide-altars http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/11/02/cabaret-and-memories-madrid-honours-mexicos-day-of-the-dead-with-city-wide-altars Sun, 02 Nov 2025 19:55:46 +0100 The Casa de México in Madrid is exhibiting the largest altar to the dead in Europe. Guillermo González is the designer of this year's show which offers a cornucopia of colour and dance through Mexican culture. http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/20/grand-finale-in-guadalajara-heavyweights-bring-the-heat http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/20/grand-finale-in-guadalajara-heavyweights-bring-the-heat Mon, 20 Oct 2025 07:52:07 +0200 The final day in Guadalajara delivered fireworks as judo heavyweights battled for glory. Christian Parlati, Kurena Ikeda, Zelym Kotsoiev, Raz Hershko and Ushangi Kokauri all struck gold, closing the Pan-American tour with style and power.