The Latest Breaking News from Mexico City

Mexico's Economy Posts Its Best Quarter Since 2023 — But the World Cup Bump Looks Hard to Repeat

Mexico's economy grew 2.1% last quarter, its best pace since 2023 — but inflation and a stronger peso are eating into remittances sent from the U.S.

Latin Times · Aug 25

Mexico City planted thousands of plants on highway pillars to fight pollution and heat, turning its busy roads into vertical gardens

Mexico City's Anillo Periférico, the major ring road that carries traffic around the capital, was never designed to be a garden. For years, its concrete support columns stood bare above some of the city's busiest and most polluted roads, forming a vast grey landscape through densely populated parts of the…

The Times of India · Aug 22

Mexican governor wanted on US drug charges returns to job

MEXICO CITY - The governor of Mexico's violence-plagued Sinaloa state, who is wanted by the United States on drug trafficking charges announced Friday he had resumed office after a nearly four-month absence to fight the allegations.

Bangkok Post · Aug 21

“I was just lying on a stretcher with intravenous liquid going in”: Ghost’s Tobias Forge remembers the severe food poisoning that forced him to cancel Mexico gig last year

The costumed hard rockers scrapped the first of three shows in Mexico City, which was set to be filmed for their upcoming documentary 2 Big To Rig

Metal Hammer · Aug 17

Mexico City Issues Legal Order Barring 'Ventaneando' Host From Approaching Aracely Arámbula and Luis Miguel's Son After Identity Reveal

A Mexico City legal authority has issued an order prohibiting Ventaneando host Ricardo Manjarrez from approaching Miguel Gallego Arámbula, the eldest son of Mexican superstar Luis Miguel and actress Aracely Arámbula, months after the television program publicly revealed the young man's face.

Latin Times · Aug 12

Motor racing-Formula E will start new season in Mexico if Saudi opener cannot be held

Formula E is optimistic about kicking off its 2026-27 season in Saudi Arabia, with plans for Mexico City to host the inaugural race in January if circumstances require. Key logistical decisions regarding races in the Middle East are anticipated by mid-September. Furthermore, both Formula One and the World Rally Championship…

The Economic Times · Aug 6

Harry Styles shrugs off onstage fall during Mexico City show and keeps performing

Harry Styles slipped and fell mid‑song at his Mexico City concert but bounced straight back up and finished the show after a rain‑delayed performance the night before.

BANG Premier · Aug 3

In 2025, Mexico City’s eucalyptus trees face new scrutiny as researchers assess risks of tree failure in urban spaces

Eucalyptus trees, popular for their rapid growth, now face scrutiny in urban settings. A study in Mexico City assessed physical risks and resident views on these trees. Researchers identified specific areas with higher risks of tree failure due to various factors. Many residents appreciate eucalyptus for shade and scent, influencing…

The Times of India · Jul 29

Trump's USMCA Overhaul Begins With High-Stakes Mexico Talks as Canada Battles Tariff Blowback

U.S. and Mexican negotiators opened three days of trade talks in Mexico City on Tuesday without Canada, advancing a USMCA rewrite as President Donald Trump widened the rift with Ottawa through sweeping new tariffs.

Benzinga · Jul 21

Driverless taxis, sports fanatics and an Alcatraz seagull: Three weeks in the US covering the World Cup

WORLD CUP 2026: Criss-crossing California, with one weekend in Mexico City, Kieran Jackson gives his key takeaways from a unique World Cup

The Independent UK · Jul 21