The Latest Breaking News from Mexico

'The more they ban me, the more people want me': Dominican rapper Tokischa courts controversy

MEXICO CITY — After a long day jammed with interviews, a music video shoot and a surprise appearance at a Mexico City reggaetón night, the Dominican rapper Tokischa decided it was time to visit a strip club.

Los Angeles Times · May 25, 2022

Venezuela opposes Norway as facilitator for political talks with opposition

The Venezuelan government is unwilling to resume negotiations with the country's opposition on issues such as free elections and lifting economic sanctions if Norway acts as facilitator as it did last year at talks in Mexico, four sources close to the process told Reuters.

Reuters · May 25, 2022

Islamic State operative charged with plotting to assassinate George W. Bush

DALLAS — An alleged ISIS operative based in Ohio was charged on Tuesday with plotting to murder former President George W. Bush and attempting to bring assassins into the country illegally, across the U.S.-Mexico border.

Tribune News Service · May 25, 2022

Report: Mexico's immigration enforcement relies on military

Mexico’s immigration enforcement is increasingly militarized with the armed forces and National Guard now accounting for more migrant detentions than immigration agents

The Independent UK · May 24, 2022

At least 11 killed in central Mexico in apparent gangland attack -media

More than a dozen gunmen opened fire in two bars and a hotel in the central Mexican city of Celaya late on Monday, killing at least 11 people and wounding several more in an apparent gangland shooting, local media said.

Reuters · May 24, 2022

Three killed as smuggling boat capsizes in Mexico: Official

Two people, including a child, also drowned after apparently attempting to cross river separating Mexico and Guatemala.

Al Jazeera · May 24, 2022

Mexico shooting: 11 dead and 5 injured as gunmen rampage through hotel and bars

The horrifying scenes happened at the Gala hotel and in two bars in the Lindavista neighbourhood, in the city of Celaya - north west of Mexico City

Daily Mirror · May 24, 2022

Killing of Mexican priest in Tecate prompts calls for greater security for migrant advocates

A Catholic priest who directed a migrant shelter in Tecate was found dead on May 17, two days after he was reported missing. His death has prompted calls from the Catholic Church for greater security for those in Mexico working with migrants and refugees.

Tribune News Service · May 24, 2022

Update on Rogers Creek Transaction

Calgary, Alberta – TheNewswire - May 19, 2022 – Tocvan Ventures Corp. (the "Company") (CSE:TOC); (OTC:TCVNF); (WKN:TV3/A2PE64), is pleased to announce that it has executed an assignment agreement (the "Agreement") for the sale of the Rogers Creek project to Cascade Copper Corp. ("Cascade Copper"). The transaction consisted of the sale…

Benzinga · May 24, 2022

Refugees decry Title 42 as ‘absurd excuse’ as it stays in place

The COVID-linked provision has allowed the US to carry out nearly 2 million expulsions since March 2020.

Al Jazeera · May 23, 2022