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Who Paid for Shakira's Historic Zócalo Concert, and Why It Sparked a Political Storm in Mexico City

When Shakira announced a free concert at Mexico City's Zócalo, the headline quickly shifted from music to money. Long before the Colombian superstar took the stage before an estimated 400,000 people, the question dominating political debate and social media was simple and loaded: Who was paying for it.

Latin Times

Shakira Breaks the Zócalo Attendance Record as 400,000 Howled and Sang at a Historic Free Concert in Mexico City

More than 400,000 people filled Mexico City's Zócalo on Sunday night as Shakira delivered a free concert that now stands as one of the largest and most consequential live music events ever held in the country.

Latin Times

After El Mencho's Death, U.S. Shifts Focus to Sinaloa Cartel Leaders in Tijuana

On Feb. 26, the U.S. Department of State announced a reward of up to $5 million each for information leading to the arrests of René Arzate García, known as "La Rana," and his brother Alfonso Arzate García, known as "Aquiles."

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Fear and Uncertainty Continue to Push Migrants to Self-Deport: "For Those of Us Who Entered Illegally, There Are No Options"

Human rights advocates and immigration attorneys have warned of the potential risks of self-deporting urging migrants not to rely on it because it is not a formal immigration benefit and does not guarantee the ability to return to the U.S.

Latin Times

El Mencho Had Reportedly Secured 2026 World Cup Tickets to Cement Alliances Before His Killing

FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed the World Cup will go on as planned, adding that the organization has "total confidence in Mexico"

Latin Times

Couple tries to postpone Puerto Vallarta wedding after travel advisory. They can’t believe Sunwing’s response: ‘ You have to fly into a war zone’

A woman described a nightmare experience that a friend is going through. The reason why he’s having a hard time? A travel advisory to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, has completely detoured a dream destination wedding for a couple he knows. But what’s worse is that Sunwing, the Canadian travel company the…

The Mary Sue

How to Watch América vs. Tigres on TV, Live Stream: Liga MX

Few games in Mexican soccer have delivered more fireworks over the past decade than América vs. Tigres.

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How to Watch Monterrey vs. Cruz Azul on TV, Live Stream: Liga MX

Two Liga MX juggernauts collide on Saturday as Monterrey host Cruz Azul in a matchup of preseason favorites.

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How to Watch Toluca vs. Chivas on TV, Live Stream: Liga MX

Toluca vs. Chivas are arguably the top two Clausura 2026 title favorites.

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Mystery of prehistoric skeleton found deep in a flooded Mexican cave

Some of the oldest human remains in North America have been discovered in the sinkhole caves known as ‘cenotes’

The Independent UK

One Year Without Proper Treatment for Her Rare Brain Tumor, 11-Year-Old U.S. Citizen Remains Stuck in Mexico

More than a year later, the family said the child's treatment has stalled and they fear the brain tumor could return if they cannot get her the appropriate medical care she has been lacking for over 12 months.

Latin Times

‘Iron river’: Mexico’s cartel violence fuelled by trafficked firearms from US

Lax American gun laws mean weapons are readily available to buy and smuggle south of the border

The Guardian - UK

America vs. Tigres: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

The two most successful Liga MX clubs of the past 15 years face off for the first time in 2026.

Sports Illustrated

Cartel Expert Warns of Hydra Effect After El Mencho's Death: 'Cut Off One Head, Another Grows'

"Without structural efforts to combat corruption," added investigative journalist Antonio Nieto, "there will be no evident change for ordinary people"

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Mexico's Top Security Official Lists The Potential Successors Of El Mencho: 'Two Are More Likely'

Mexican Security Secretary Omar Garcia Harfuch detailed the potential successors of Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho and longtime leader of the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generacion, after his killing on Sunday.

Latin Times

Former DEA Agent Details Challenge of Uncovering El Mencho's Hidden Wealth, Estimated to Reach $1 Billion: 'It's So Diversified'

While the broader Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) controlled vast revenue streams, U.S. authorities had previously estimated El Mencho's personal fortune at between $500 million and $1 billion.

The Independent UK

Sheinbaum says FIFA will visit Mexico to assess World Cup security and mobility

Mexico has reassured FIFA that it can safely host the World Cup after deadly cartel violence this week

The Conversation

Mexico is losing its battle with the cartels after years of flawed strategy

Crime is deeply entrenched in Mexico. The Global Organized Crime Index, a tool designed to measure levels of organised crime in a country, places Mexico third out of 193 nations in terms of criminality. At the core of Mexico’s struggle with organised crime is its network of powerful drug cartels.

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Where Is Maria Julissa? OnlyFans Model Hunted By Cartel Spies After El Mencho's Death

Reports in Mexico say cartel loyalists are hunting OnlyFans model Maria Julissa after the death of alleged CJNG leader 'El Mencho'. Julissa denies any involvement, while officials have described an intelligence trail that points elsewhere.

The Guardian - US

Democrats outraged at US military’s downing of CBP drone near Mexico border

It was second time in two weeks US military used laser to shoot down what it mistakenly thought was a threat, disrupting air traffic

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The Independent UK

How brutal wildfires, violent rivalries and controversial reforestation are transforming rural Mexico

RUPERT CORNWELL AWARD: Samuel McIlhagga ventures deep into the Mexican countryside to discover how rampant wildfires have intensified local tensions, inspired questionable replanting schemes and seen high-powered rail projects carve up the land

The Guardian - UK

Shell-shocked and tense: inside the Mexican tourist town where ‘El Mencho’ made his last stand

Tapalpa deserted and scared by day of terror when military raid brought feared drug lord’s reign to an end

The Times of India

Why Mexico has become a major hub for the global drug trade

Mexico’s role in the global drug trade did not appear suddenly. It formed gradually, shaped by geography, foreign demand and long-standing policy choices. The country lies between major cocaine-producing nations in South America and the United States, one of the world’s largest consumer markets for illegal drugs, according to World…

The Independent UK

The faces of Mexico’s disappeared haunt this city's streets. Families worry they will be wiped away

The faces of Mexico’s disappeared paint the streets of Mexico’s second biggest city of Guadalajara

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