The Latest Breaking News from Claudia Sheinbaum

Mexican President Demands U.S. Explain Deals With 'Terrorist' Cartel Figures Amid Extradition Push for 'El Mini Lic'

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said U.S. authorities must explain why they have made plea deals with members of drug cartels that they themselves have designated as foreign terrorist organizations.

Latin Times · May 29, 2025

Six Mexican Soldiers Killed By Homemade Explosive During Operation In Jalisco Cartel Stronghold

Six Mexican soldiers were killed and two were injured while patrolling in Michoacan. Forces were conducting a broader operation to dismantle a cartel training center in the area

Latin Times · May 29, 2025

In World First, Mexican Voters To Elect All Judges

Mexico is set to become the world's only country to let voters elect all of their judges, sparking sharp disagreement about whether the reforms will diminish or strengthen criminal influence over the courts.

International Business Times · May 28, 2025

Lawyer for Son of 'El Chapo' Guzman Denies U.S. Entry of 17 Family Members Is Part of Plea Deal

The lawyer for Ovidio Guzman said the entry of 17 family members to the U.S. earlier this month is not part of a plea deal between him and authorities

Latin Times · May 21, 2025

Two Aides For The Mayor Of Mexico City Fatally Shot in 'Direct Attack' in Centric Neighborhood

Two senior officials in the Mexico City government were shot and killed Tuesday in what local authorities are calling a "direct attack"

Latin Times · May 20, 2025

Personal secretary and adviser to Mexico City's mayor killed in attack

The personal secretary and an advisor to Mexico City’s mayor were killed by gunmen on a motorcycle in a central neighborhood of the capital Tuesday

The Independent UK · May 20, 2025

New US ambassador to Mexico formally arrives at time of busy binational agenda

A former U.S. Army and CIA officer has formally presented his credentials to Mexico’s president as the new United States ambassador to that country at a moment of increased U.S. pressure to fight the drug cartels and delicate trade negotiations

The Independent UK · May 20, 2025

Cartel Violence Expert Says Recent Indictments Against Cartel Members Won't Curb Fentanyl Flow Into U.S.

Everard Meade said that past arrests, killings or indictments of cartel leaders show that such actions rarely bring long-term change

Latin Times · May 19, 2025

Mexican navy ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge, killing two sailors

Twenty-two crew members injured, 11 of them critically, with nine in stable condition, Mexican government says

The Guardian - US · May 18, 2025

Federal officials launch investigation into Mexican tall ship that struck Brooklyn Bridge

Federal transportation officials have launched an investigation into why a Mexican navy tall ship hit the Brooklyn Bridge

The Independent UK · May 18, 2025