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Sheinbaum rules out US military action in Mexico after call with Trump: “It’s not on the table” Sheinbaum rules out US military action in Mexico after call with Trump: “It’s not on the table”
Mexico January 12, 2026

Sheinbaum rules out US military action in Mexico after call with Trump: “It’s not on the table”

President Claudia Sheinbaum ruled out any military action in Mexico by the ... more

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Pope Leo XIV Receives María Corina Machado at the Vatican Pope Leo XIV Receives María Corina Machado at the Vatican
Latin America January 12, 2026

Pope Leo XIV Receives María Corina Machado at the Vatican

Pope Leo XIV received Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate ... more

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Two women disappear after attending journalist Carlos Castro’s funeral in Veracruz Two women disappear after attending journalist Carlos Castro’s funeral in Veracruz
Cartels January 12, 2026

Two women disappear after attending journalist Carlos Castro’s funeral in Veracruz

The disappearance of Wendy Arantxa Portilla Ramos and Karime Monserrat Murrieta Reséndiz ... more

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Two More Arrested in Carlos Manzo Murder: The Mayor’s Public Relations Officer and a Taxi Driver Two More Arrested in Carlos Manzo Murder: The Mayor’s Public Relations Officer and a Taxi Driver
Cartels January 12, 2026

Two More Arrested in Carlos Manzo Murder: The Mayor’s Public Relations Officer and a Taxi Driver

The head of the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC), Omar ... more

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Chakin Valadez, a content creator in Ensenada, was shot and killed in his truck. Chakin Valadez, a content creator in Ensenada, was shot and killed in his truck.
Cartels January 11, 2026

Chakin Valadez, a content creator in Ensenada, was shot and killed in his truck.

Isaac Efraín Valadez was a truck driver who documented his travels in ... more

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Yeison Jiménez expressed admiration for Mexico and its music. Yeison Jiménez expressed admiration for Mexico and its music.
Entertainment January 11, 2026

Yeison Jiménez expressed admiration for Mexico and its music.

The Colombian popular music singer Yeison Jiménez tragically died on January 10th ... more

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A New Chapo Emerges in Sinaloa: El Chapo Isidro A New Chapo Emerges in Sinaloa: El Chapo Isidro
Cartels January 11, 2026

A New Chapo Emerges in Sinaloa: El Chapo Isidro

The dust has settled from the latest war within the Sinaloa Cartel, ... more

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Sheinbaum Reiterates Mexico Will Not Subordinate Itself to the US; “We Are Equal Countries,” She Says Sheinbaum Reiterates Mexico Will Not Subordinate Itself to the US; “We Are Equal Countries,” She Says
Mexico January 11, 2026

Sheinbaum Reiterates Mexico Will Not Subordinate Itself to the US; “We Are Equal Countries,” She Says

President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo reiterated this Saturday that Mexico will not be ... more

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US warns that armed groups are searching for Americans in Venezuela; urges them to leave the country US warns that armed groups are searching for Americans in Venezuela; urges them to leave the country
Latin America January 11, 2026

US warns that armed groups are searching for Americans in Venezuela; urges them to leave the country

The United States government warned on Saturday, January 10, that armed militias ... more

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Why isn’t it so easy for Trump to attack the cartels in Mexico like he did with Nicolás Maduro? Why isn’t it so easy for Trump to attack the cartels in Mexico like he did with Nicolás Maduro?
Cartels January 10, 2026

Why isn’t it so easy for Trump to attack the cartels in Mexico like he did with Nicolás Maduro?

US President Donald Trump issued threats against other countries following the US ... more

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Mexico City Airport: 20 Tons of Illegal Cigarettes from Japan Seized Mexico City Airport: 20 Tons of Illegal Cigarettes from Japan Seized
Crime News January 10, 2026

Mexico City Airport: 20 Tons of Illegal Cigarettes from Japan Seized

The recent seizure of nearly 20 tons of illegal cigarettes at Mexico ... more

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“Mercury Retrograde for Sagittarius”: US Embassy in Mexico Mocks Pedro Inzunza “Mercury Retrograde for Sagittarius”: US Embassy in Mexico Mocks Pedro Inzunza
Cartels January 9, 2026

“Mercury Retrograde for Sagittarius”: US Embassy in Mexico Mocks Pedro Inzunza

The recent arrest of Pedro Inzunza Noriega, alias “El Sagitario” (The Sagittarius), ... more

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Natanael Cano Halts Arrest Warrant Against Him in Sonora Natanael Cano Halts Arrest Warrant Against Him in Sonora
Crime News January 9, 2026

Natanael Cano Halts Arrest Warrant Against Him in Sonora

Singer Natanael Cano obtained a provisional injunction preventing his arrest in Sonora ... more

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Journalist Carlos Castro Shot Dead in Poza Rica, Veracruz Journalist Carlos Castro Shot Dead in Poza Rica, Veracruz
Cartels January 9, 2026

Journalist Carlos Castro Shot Dead in Poza Rica, Veracruz

This Thursday, Carlos Castro, a journalist specializing in crime reporting for media ... more

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Who was Gerson Leos? He was the Banda MS member who died of a heart attack. Who was Gerson Leos? He was the Banda MS member who died of a heart attack.
Entertainment January 9, 2026

Who was Gerson Leos? He was the Banda MS member who died of a heart attack.

The world of regional Mexican music has mourned the loss of Gerson ... more

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Mexican Navy destroys drug lab belonging to “Los Rugrats,” a faction of Los Chapitos in Sinaloa Mexican Navy destroys drug lab belonging to “Los Rugrats,” a faction of Los Chapitos in Sinaloa
Cartels January 8, 2026

Mexican Navy destroys drug lab belonging to “Los Rugrats,” a faction of Los Chapitos in Sinaloa

Personnel from the Mexican Navy (Semar) dismantled a clandestine laboratory and warehouse, ... more