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Crime
Colima, one of Mexico's smallest states by population, ranks in the national top five for four of seven high-impact crime categories, according to new data from the Executive Secretariat of the Nation.
Immigration
A federal appeals court has authorized the Trump administration to reactivate expedited deportations across the entire United States, removing the last major legal barrier to fast-track expulsions.
Energy
President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed Mexico will resume oil exports to Cuba through private intermediaries rather than state-owned Pemex.
Tourist Safety
An English tourist was robbed at 10:00 AM outside a hotel on Avenida Mariano Otero in Zapopan, Jalisco on Tuesday, June 23, in yet another daylight attack on a foreign visitor in one of Mexico's most
Security
Mexico's intentional homicide rate has dropped 46 percent in eight months, hitting a 12-year low. But the reasons behind the decline, from cartel consolidation to government strategy, are far more complicated than the numbers suggest.
World Cup 2026
Colombia has surpassed Canada as the second-largest source of international tourists heading to Mexico for the 2026 World Cup. The shift reflects growing Latin American travel and Colombia's deep football culture.
Nature
The Mexican long-tongued bat (Choeronycteris mexicana) is the unsung hero behind Mexico's tequila and mezcal industries. With an 8-centimeter tongue that soaks up agave nectar, this Near Threatened species pollinates the plants that make your favorite drinks possible.
World Cup 2026
Grupo Reforma reported hotel occupancy at just 60 percent in Mexico's World Cup host cities. The Tourism Secretariat fired back, claiming 65 to 95 percent occupancy and accusing the US and Canada of being at 35 to 40 percent.
T-MEC
President Donald Trump is once again dangling the threat of withdrawing from the North American trade deal, telling reporters in the Oval Office that the United States doesn't need Mexico or Canada an
Business
The World Cup kicks off today across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, and if you run a bar, restaurant, or shop in any of the three host countries, FIFA has a message for you: we're watching.
USDA
USDA emergency-suspended live cattle exports to Mexico after screwworm detected in Texas and New Mexico. Five positive cases freeze bilateral livestock trade. GCMA warns supply disruption at Mexican slaughterhouses.
Mexico City
Mexico City is clearing the streets for the World Cup opening match, and that means everyone is working from home.