The Latest Breaking News from Mexico

The U.S. Card That Lets Some Mexican Citizens Skip the Passport at the Border — Within Strict Limits

The Border Crossing Card lets some Mexicans skip a passport at land crossings — but strict mileage limits, fees and new rules apply. Here's how it works.

Latin Times · Aug 18

U.S. Visa Revoked, Gloves Off: Son of Former Mexican President AMLO Challenges Rubio and Landau to a Fight

AMLO's son says Washington revoked his visa and accuses top U.S. diplomats of political payback; Sheinbaum calls it interference in Mexico's affairs.

Latin Times · Aug 17

“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

Senator Demands HHS Records as FDA Inspects Mexican Lettuce Farm at Center of Cyclospora Outbreak

Warren gave HHS until Aug. 27 for Taylor Farms' records as FDA inspectors reached Mexico. The outbreak stands at 9,481 illnesses.

Medical Daily · Aug 17

Mexican man arrested with 200 lizards hidden in socks at Tokyo airport; bought for $3.50, some worth $630

A 23-year-old Mexican man has been arrested at Tokyo's Haneda Airport after customs officers reportedly found about 200 lizards hidden inside 22 pairs of socks in his suitcase. Daniel Isaac Velasco Baltazar had arrived in Japan from South Korea on August 8 when authorities searched his luggage and discovered the…

The Times of India · Aug 17

Lake Powell Falls Just 30 Feet From Losing Hydropower as 40 Million Face Water Risk

Lake Powell's water level has dropped to a historic low, threatening hydropower generation and water supply for 40 million people across the US and Mexico, amid ongoing drought and demand.

International Business Times UK · Aug 17

Quote of the day by Spanish poet Luis Cernuda: ‘If I do not know you, I have not lived; If I die without knowing…’ – on love, desire and the search for a meaningful life

Spanish poet Luis Cernuda explored desire and reality in his influential Generation of '27 works. His poetry openly addressed homosexual desire, facing significant social consequences at the time. The Spanish Civil War led Cernuda into lifelong exile, impacting his artistic perspective. He taught in Britain and the United States before…

The Economic Times · Aug 17

DNC Locks In 2028 Primary Map, Putting States With Latino-Heavy Voters Up Front

The DNC finalized its 2028 primary calendar, moving Nevada to second and adding New Mexico for the first time as Democrats court Latino voters.

Latin Times · Aug 16

AI cheating, leaked papers and marking errors: how exam protests went global

Student unrest sweeps India, Portugal and Mexico as grievances and pressure for good grades in tough job market collide

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16

Avocado pickers in Mexico welcome restart of exports to US, but security fears remain

Authorities have lifted a U.S. security alert that halted avocado exports from Michoacán, Mexico's main avocado-producing state

The Independent UK · Aug 16