The Latest Breaking News from Mexico

Summit of America invites are out, but no final decision on excluding Cuba, White House says

In a signal that it might backtrack on statements about excluding undemocratic governments from the upcoming Summit of the Americas, the Biden administration is considering inviting a representative of the Cuban government after Mexico and other countries threatened to boycott the gathering of leaders around the hemisphere.

Miami Herald · May 20, 2022

Migrants cross border amid legal uncertainty on asylum rule

Many migrants crossing the border from Mexico are oblivious to a pending momentous court ruling on an emergency legal provision that denies them a chance to seek asylum on the grounds of preventing the spread of COVID-19

The Independent UK · May 20, 2022

FIFA Announces Date to Reveal 2026 World Cup Host Cities

The much-anticipated announcement will set the stage for the World Cup being co-hosted by the U.S., Mexico and Canada.

Sports Illustrated · May 20, 2022

Brother takes loan against own home to fund reward for Australian mother Tahnee Shanks, missing in Mexico

The brother of missing Australian woman Tahnee Shanks has taken a loan against his own home to fund a reward for information leading to the safe return of his sister.

ABC News · May 20, 2022

Bus highway accident in Mexico's Jalisco state kills 14 - emergency services

A bus accident on a highway in Mexico's western state of Jalisco state has left 14 people dead and about 20 passengers with injuries, state emergency services said late on Wednesday.

Reuters · May 19, 2022

Mexican officials say a notorious cartel killed 2 Tijuana journalists. Critics aren’t buying it

TIJUANA, Mexico — Journalists, academics and law enforcement officials in Mexico are not convinced that the Arellano-Félix cartel was behind the January slayings of two prominent Tijuana journalists, as the government claims.

Tribune News Service · May 19, 2022

In Mexico, a decade of images shows Mennonites' traditions frozen in time

The Mennonite community in Chihuahua, Mexico, can trace its roots as far back as a century ago, when the first such settlers came seeking ideal farming land, isolation from the outside world and the preservation of their religion.

Reuters · May 19, 2022

U.S. files third labor complaint in Mexico, on behalf of Panasonic workers

U.S. labor officials asked Mexico on Wednesday to probe whether workers at a Panasonic auto parts factory were denied their rights, marking the third U.S. labor complaint under a new trade deal that aims to improve workplace conditions in Mexico.

Reuters · May 19, 2022

From tacos to sopes, a border food tour

"One thing we can all agree on is the incredible deliciousness and nostalgia of food," the Discovery+ host says

Salon · May 18, 2022

Mexico expects prompt response from U.S. on Americas summit proposal- foreign minister

Mexican Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard said Wednesday the country hopes to receive a response from the United States later in the day or by Thursday regarding Mexico's proposal for all countries in the region to attend the Summit of the Americas.

Reuters · May 18, 2022