Mexico

Trump Transition 12 hours ago

Trump names former El Salvador ambassador Ron Johnson as choice for Mexico envoy

Former CIA official Ronald Johnson was named by President-elect Trump on Tuesday as ambassador to Mexico during a social media post.

Illegal Immigrants 17 hours ago

Six human smugglers arrested in connection to 2021 crash that killed dozens

Authorities have arrested six Guatemalan human smugglers linked to a 2021 semi-truck crash that killed over 50 migrants and injured over 100, the Department of Justice announced this week.

Travel 22 hours ago

Mexico cruise tax delayed following industry backlash: What to know

The new tax facing cruise passengers in Mexico will be pushed back until July 2025 after backlash ensued from cruise associations who fear the fee will negatively affect ports.

Airlines 1 day ago

Passenger aboard Volaris flight in Mexico arrested after allegedly trying to divert plane to US

A passenger aboard a domestic Volaris flight in Mexico was arrested after he allegedly tried to divert the plane to the U.S., the airline said Sunday.

Mexico 5 days ago

Actress dies after consuming amphibian's venom at spiritual cleansing retreat

Mexican actress Marcela Alcázar Rodríguez, 33, died after ingesting Amazonian frog venom during a cleansing ritual at a spiritual retreat.

Missing Persons 6 days ago

Hannah Kobayashi never mentioned Mexico travel plans despite voluntary border crossing: family

The family of missing Hawaii woman Hannah Kobayashi say they intend to keep up their search despite the LAPD's assertion that she crossed the border into Mexico of her own accord.

Travel 6 days ago

Mexico to impose tax for cruise ship visitors starting in 2025

Mexican officials are planning to implement a $42 immigration levy for every passenger on cruise ships that dock in Mexico. Industry experts share why they are against the tourist tax.

Mexico 6 days ago

Mexico seizes record amount of fentanyl days after Trump issued tariff threats

Mexican troops seized a record amount of fentanyl pills in the state of Sinaloa on Tuesday, which broke a record, authorities said this week.

Second Amendment December 4

Ted Cruz, GOP lawmakers urge SCOTUS to end 'Mexico's assault on our Second Amendment'

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, joined by other GOP congressional members, is urging the Supreme Court "to uphold American Sovereignty and the Second Amendment" in a new amicus filed in support of U.S. gun manufacturers.

Mexico December 3

After Trump's tariff threat, Mexico says Canada wishes it 'had the cultural riches Mexico has'

Mexico's president says Canada "could only wish they had the cultural riches Mexico has" after President-elect Trump threatened tariffs on both countries.