The Latest Breaking News from Mexico

‘The ball won’t roll’: Mexico’s striking teachers threaten to disrupt World Cup days before kick-off

Teachers associated with the CNTE union are calling for salary raises and the reversal of pension laws

The Guardian - AU · Jun 3

One-ton cocaine bust reveals secret US-Mexico tunnel

Members of Jalisco New Generation cartel used fake retail store in San Diego as front for trafficking drugs, officials say

The Guardian - US · Jun 2

Canada calls for US and Mexico free trade agreement to be renewed for 16 years

Canada is calling on the United States and Mexico to renew the free trade agreement between the countries for another 16 years just as U.S. President Donald Trump revives talk of making Canada the 51st state

AAP · Jun 2

Canada calls for US and Mexico free-trade agreement to be renewed for another 16 years

Canada is calling on the United States and Mexico to renew the free trade agreement between the countries for another 16 years just as U.S. President Donald Trump revives talk of making Canada the 51st state

The Independent UK · Jun 2

World Cup co-hosts Mexico lose appeal against Fifa fines for anti-gay chant by fans

Mexico have lost an appeal against fines handed down by Fifa for an anti-gay chant by fans

The Independent UK · Jun 2

First contact: Uzbekistan's rise to the global stage

Uzbekistan will make its World Cup debut at the 2026 tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada. In the second instalment of a four-part series, RFI looks at the journey of the first team from central Asia to qualify for the competition in its 96-year history.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 2

U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Pushes Back on Sheinbaum Sovereignty Warning, Says Turning Cartel Fight Into Politics Is 'a Missed Opportunity'

Johnson's comments came a day after the Mexican president delivered a speech criticizing U.S. pressure surrounding organized crime investigations involving local officials

Latin Times · Jun 2

Players to watch: Germany's Neuer back to haunt World Cup records

Manuel Neuer will play for Germany at a fifth World Cup this summer, at the age of 40. In the first instalment of a series on players to watch at the 2026 tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada, RFI looks at the World Cup career of a goalkeeper…

Radio France Internationale · Jun 2

Why Mary, as the Immaculate Conception, became the patron saint of the US in the 1840s

Every year in March, tens of thousands of Americans take to the streets – and bars – to celebrate St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Similarly, Mexican Americans celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mexico’s patron saint, in December.

The Conversation · Jun 2

Report: Mexico World Cup Matches Could Boost Forced Prostitution Controlled by Drug Cartels

Forced prostitution cases carry an impunity rate of about 97% in Mexico, according to data from the Mexican Senate.

Latin Times · Jun 2