Canadian woman killed after gunman opens fire at Mexico’s Teotihuacán pyramids At least four more injured at world heritage site in latest violent incident as country prepares to co-host World Cup The Guardian - UK · Apr 20
Teotihuacán Pyramid Shooting: One Dead After Fatal Incident, Security Cabinet Confirms A shooting at Mexico's Teotihuacán Pyramids killed a Canadian tourist, sparking global safety concerns as authorities investigate and boost security at major cultural sites. International Business Times UK · Apr 20
Gunman at pyramids north of Mexico City kills 1 Canadian tourist and injures 6 Mexico's government says one Canadian tourist has been killed and six other people were injured when a man with a gun opened fire at the historic Teotihuacán pyramids, a tourist site an hour outside of Mexico’s capital The Independent UK · Apr 20
Sheinbaum Warns of Sanctions After 2 U.S. Officials Die in Chihuahua, Says "There Is No Permission" for U.S. Operations The deaths of two U.S. officials in Chihuahua have triggered more than a diplomatic response from Mexico. They have forced President Claudia Sheinbaum to publicly acknowledge a deeper concern: local authorities may be coordinating with Washington without federal oversight. Latin Times · Apr 20
Mexico's Sheinbaum demands explanations after US Embassy officials die in Chihuahua Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says she was unaware of any collaboration between the U.S. and local authorities in Chihuahua after four officials died in an accident over the weekend The Independent UK · Apr 20
The most politically charged World Cup ever puts the U.S. and Iran on a collision course while America co-hosts with neighbors it has tariffed "We're in pretty unique territory," said one historian. Fortune · Apr 19
Spain's Sánchez builds anti-Trump coalition looking for political lifeline at home Spanish PM led a progressive conference in Barcelona bringing together world leaders opposing MAGA politics, as Brazil's Lula lashed out at warlords and tech billionaires. "They're destroying democracy, workers and nature." Euronews · Apr 18
With a handshake, Spain and Mexico put diplomatic tussle over their colonial past behind them Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has laid to rest a diplomatic spat between her government and Spain over the Spanish colonial past The Independent UK · Apr 18
'I understand when you say no to war,' Brazil's Lula tells Spain's PM Pedro Sánchez Lula and Sánchez are both outspoken in their criticism of US President Donald Trump, who has threatened both with punitive tariffs. Euronews · Apr 17
Sheinbaum Goes to Spain: Inside the Mexican President First Trip to Europe Diplomatic relations between Mexico and Spain stalled in 2019, when former president Andrés Manuel López Obrador sent a letter to the Spanish government demanding accountability for damage caused to Indigenous peoples during the Spanish Conquest. Latin Times · Apr 12
Cuban Foreign Minister Accuses U.S. Of 'Extorting' Latin American Countries To Cancel Cuban Doctors Program Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez accused the U.S. of "extorting" Latin American countries by pressuring them into cancelling deals with Havana for the supply of local doctors. International Business Times · Apr 10
Rubio Congratulates Mexico's New Foreign Minister, Stresses Bilateral Cooperation in First Call Velasco has experience working closely with U.S. officials, leading multiple high-level bilateral and trilateral negotiations on security, migration, the economy, border issues and shared water management, among other areas. Latin Times · Apr 10
Human Rights Watchdog Warns Cuba Medical Missions Include 'Modern Slavery' Practices The IACHR warned of broader human rights concerns, including "retention of identity documents, confiscation of wages, control and surveillance of private life," and restrictions on freedom of movement Latin Times · Apr 9
Miner rescued after nearly 14 days trapped in flooded mine collapse Another miner has been found dead and one more is still missing The Independent UK · Apr 8
The Independent UK · Apr 8 Mexico’s president weighs fracking to curb reliance on US natural gas Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has announced plans to tap into unconventional natural gas deposits to reduce reliance on foreign energy
Latin Times · Apr 8 Sheinbaum Pushes Back on UN Claim, Says Disappearances in Mexico Are 'Not Crimes Against Humanity' The remarks follow a report which concluded there are "well-founded indications" that enforced disappearances in Mexico have occurred in a "widespread or systematic" manner
The Conversation · Apr 8 Canada and Mexico must work together to help Cuba survive its dire humanitarian crisis The people of Cuba are facing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis due to the United States government’s energy blockade of the island nation. Although a Russian oil tanker recently passed through the blockade to deliver much-needed fuel, daily life remains precarious for ordinary Cubans, who are facing unemployment and shortages of…
The Independent UK · Apr 7 Nine of 10 kidnapped miners found dead as Mexico investigates if company is to blame Canadian mining company Vizsla Silver confirmed the deaths after the workers were abducted in Concordia in January
Latin Times · Apr 6 Sheinbaum Admin Reportedly Bought $12 Million in Cancer Drugs From Company Linked to Cuban Regime Despite Aid Claims Mexican opposition lawmakers argue that the contracts contradict the humanitarian cooperation narrative put forward by the government
Latin Times · Apr 1 The Architect of Mexico's U.S. Relationship Just Became Its Future Foreign Minister: Meet Roberto Velasco Roberto Velasco, Mexico's next foreign minister, is not a household name outside diplomatic circles. But in Washington, policy forums, and border negotiations, he has spent years becoming one of the most visible architects of his country's relationship with the United States. His new position was announced after the current foreign…
The Independent UK · Mar 31 Environmental groups accuse Mexico of lying about origins of oil spill in the Gulf Environmentalist groups say Mexico’s government lied about the origins of a massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, accusations authorities promptly denied
Latin Times · Mar 31 Marco Rubio Says U.S. Has Done 'Nothing Punitive' Against Cuba, Says Only Change is That 'They're Not Getting Free Venezuelan Oil' Secretary of State Marco Rubio rejected claims about the U.S. taking "punitive" action against Cuba, saying the only change is that Havana is "not getting free Venezuelan oil anymore," in reference to the capture of Nicolas Maduro and the interim government's shift towards a friendlier policy towards the U.S.
Latin Times · Mar 31 Mexican President Sheinbaum Says The Country Could Go Back To Sending Oil To Cuba Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said the country could go back to sending oil to Cuba, whether it is as humanitarian aid or for commercial purposes.
Radio France Internationale · Mar 31 Fifa chief hails Mexico's readiness as teams prepare for World Cup finals World football's most powerful administrator Gianni Infantino has hailed the readiness of Mexico for this summer's World Cup during a fact-finding tour of the country in which he met Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, viewing the stadiums in Mexico City, Monterrey and Guadalajara that will stage matches during the month-long competition.
The Independent UK · Mar 31 Sheinbaum meets FIFA's Infantino to review Mexico's 2026 World Cup preparations Mexico is stepping up planning for the 2026 World Cup after President Claudia Sheinbaum met FIFA chief Gianni Infantino in Mexico City