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Destinations

As Mexico City protests mass tourism, here’s how to visit responsibly

Here’s our pick of the best neighbourhoods to stay and alternative museums, to help travellers tread lightly.

Climate

Why Hurricane Erick is quickly strengthening into dangerous storm

Erick’s explosive growth highlights rising rapid intensification of storms, with climate change a likely contributor.

Mexico

Gunmen shoot municipal mayor of southern Mexican state dead

Lilia Gema García Soto is the second mayor to be killed in the southern Mexican state this year.

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Floodwaters trap vehicles after sudden downpour in Mexico City

Torrential rain on the evening of 2 June caused severe flooding in parts of Mexico City, leaving motorists stranded as emergency services carried out multiple rescues.

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Mexico

Two close aides of Mexico City mayor shot dead in daylight attack

Clara Brugada’s personal secretary Ximena Guzmán and her adviser José Muñoz were killed on Tuesday morning, in what experts believe was an organised crime hit.

USA

Mexican vessel crashes into Brooklyn Bridge, killing two crew members

Two sailors were killed and eleven critically injured after the Mexican naval vessel the Cuauhtemoc lost power and crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge Saturday.

Europe News

Mexican navy sailing ship hits New York's Brooklyn Bridge

The vessel had 277 people aboard, 22 of them were injured, of whom 19 needed medical treatment.

Mexico

Mexican influencer shot dead during TikTok beauty salon livestream

Prosecutors in Jalisco state say 23-year-old Valeria Márquez's death is being investigated as a potential femicide.

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Second mayoral candidate killed in Mexico ahead of 1 June elections

The attack on Yesenia Lara Gutiérrez of the Morena Party happened on Sunday when she was leading a caravan of supporters through Texistepec.

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Mexico commemorates Battle of Puebla with historic reenactments

Hundreds of participants in full costume gathered in Mexico City on Monday to mark the 1862 Mexican victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla.

Mexico

Mexican mayor arrested as part of cartel training site probe

Bones, shoes and clothes were discovered in March at the Izaguirre Ranch, which is located in Mexico's western Jalisco province.

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Millions take part in national earthquake drill across Mexico

Millions of residents in Mexico City and 10 other states evacuated buildings on Tuesday during a nationwide earthquake drill.

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Thousands celebrate International Dance Day in Mexico City

Mexico City’s streets became a stage on Sunday as thousands of dancers and music lovers gathered to celebrate International Dance Day.

Economy

Mexico rejoices dodging new US tariffs, but still hit by economic woes

Mexico has dodged US tariffs for now, but Trump's levies on other key trading partners could still impact the country.

Economy

Will Trump’s tariffs against Canada and Mexico hit the 2026 World Cup?

Increasing concerns about the feasibility of holding the 2026 FIFA World Cup between the US, Canada and Mexico have emerged, following Trump's tariffs against both these countries.

World News

Mexico City lawmakers ban violent bullfighting, sparking fury and joy

The legislation, approved by a 61-1 vote, prohibits the killing of bulls and the use of sharp objects that could injure the animals.

Mexico

Search group in Mexico discovers possible cartel mass killing site

A group of citizens found shoes, clothes and bones at a ranch in the west Mexican state of Jalisco. The site is thought to have been used by the Jalisco New Generation cartel.

Scenes

Watch: The Mexican duo making sustainable leather from succulents

In partnership with Media City

Adrián Lopez and Marte Cazarez invented an eco-friendly, plant-based material that is used by fashion houses globally.

Economy

Mexicans celebrate with President Sheinbaum after US tariff delay

Sheinbaum has seen a bump in popularity as she seeks to protect Mexico against US tariffs. The economic effects of a trade war could nonetheless dent her ratings further down the line.

USA

Trump backtracks and postpones Canada and Mexico tariffs for a month

The US president signed new executive orders on Thursday postponing 25% tariffs on many imports from Mexico and some from Canada for a month.