Organized crime groups unleash reign of terror in Acapulco
Mexico’s former tourism jewel has been rocked by a fresh wave of violence, including kidnappings, murders and narco-blockades, in recent days
The ‘dirty war’ of succession within Morena, Mexico’s ruling party
Just 10 days into the campaign, the presidential contenders are ripping into each other despite pleas for unity and threats of disqualification
In Mexico, Morena party candidates for the presidency cozy up to the boss
The contenders tout the virtues of President López Obrador, well aware of the influence he wields in the succession process
He’s been Mexico’s voice abroad. Now he wants the presidency
Foreign Affairs Minister Marcelo Ebrard is testing whether his work on the world stage will translate into votes as he competes for the leftist ruling party nomination for next year’s presidential elections
Fentanyl: the Republican Party’s new ‘wall’ against Mexico
The conservative political establishment in the United States has capitalized on a massive public health crisis, betting on the demonization of Mexico as a strategy to win the 2024 presidential and legislative elections
Mexico plans Summer Olympics bid in 2036 or 2040
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Interest in hosting the 2036 Olympics had earlier been expressed by officials in countries including Egypt, England, India, Indonesia, Qatar and South Korea
Could scientist Claudia Sheinbaum be Mexico’s next leader?
Mexico is a year away from electing its next president, and polls show Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum nearly 20 points ahead of her closest rival in their party
Mexican states in hot competition over possible Tesla plant
Mexican governors have gone to loopy extremes, like putting up billboards, creating special car lanes or creating mock-ups of Tesla ads for their states
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