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2 Mexican coal miners killed in accident at illegal mine

July 19, 2023

2 Mexican coal miners killed in accident at illegal mine

An accident at a primitive coal mine that was operating illegally in Coahuila, Mexico, led to the deaths of two miners. The two miner's bodies were recovered.

Another journalist killed in Mexico as country’s drug cartel violence intensifies

July 17, 2023

Another journalist killed in Mexico as country’s drug cartel violence intensifies

A journalist in Mexico was shot to death on Saturday. He is one of the many reporters who died amid the country's intensifying drug war.

Mexico submits complaint to US after Texas starts placing floating barriers along Rio Grande

July 17, 2023

Mexico submits complaint to US after Texas starts placing floating barriers along Rio Grande

Texas’ plan to install floating barriers to deter migrant crossings along the U.S.-Mexico border is being met with criticism from Mexico’s top diplomat.

Mexican police rescue 20 children who were forced to work 12-hour days at resort

July 13, 2023

Mexican police rescue 20 children who were forced to work 12-hour days at resort

Mexican police rescued 20 children who were forced to work 12-hour days at a Playa del Carmen resort by selling snacks and trinkets after being falsely promised compensation.

Mexican cartel attack forces police to suspend search for kidnapping victims

July 13, 2023

Mexican cartel attack forces police to suspend search for kidnapping victims

A recent cartel attack where police were lured in by a fake report of a mass grave is causing officers to abandon searches for missing people.

6 Mexican police officers, prosecutors killed in series of roadway bomb blasts

July 12, 2023

6 Mexican police officers, prosecutors killed in series of roadway bomb blasts

A series of coordinated bomb blasts in western Mexico killed six police officers and prosecutors. The bomb blasts are suspected to be coordinated by the country's cartels.

Mexico drug gang organizes protest, abduction of government officials amid escalating violence

July 11, 2023

Mexico drug gang organizes protest, abduction of government officials amid escalating violence

Mexican security officials have acknowledged a recent demonstration in the city of Chilpancingo, which resulted in the abduction of government officials, was organized by a drug gang.

GOP rep shows migrants moving through Panama to US

July 11, 2023

GOP rep shows migrants moving through Panama to US

Rep. Carlos Gimenez visits a village in Panama where thousands of migrants traveling through the U.S. pass through. CREDIT: Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Fla.

Armed, masked attackers set fire to public market in Mexico, leaving 9 dead

July 10, 2023

Armed, masked attackers set fire to public market in Mexico, leaving 9 dead

An attack carried out by armed and masked individuals resulted in the deadly arson of a public market in central Mexico, which killed nine people as the attackers opened fire.

Explosion at Gulf of Mexico gas platform injures workers, leaves several missing

July 7, 2023

Explosion at Gulf of Mexico gas platform injures workers, leaves several missing

A gas platform explosion in the Gulf of Mexico has resulted in six workers being injured and several individuals reported missing, according to Mexican officials on Friday.