The Latest Breaking News from Mexico

New Narco Violence Hotspot in Mexico: Los Tlacos and Los Ardillos Battle Terrorizes Guerrero

A new front of narco violence is tearing through Mexico's southern state of Guerrero, where a long-running war between the criminal groups known as Los Tlacos and Los Ardillos has escalated into attacks on rural communities, forced displacement and a new federal security deployment.

Latin Times · May 12

Frenzy Over The World Cup Shockingly Negative As Soccer Fans Complain En Masse About “The Worst Hosts Ever”

With less than a month before the 2026 World Cup kicks off, some people feel like there’s absolutely no “hype” surrounding a tournament that only takes place once every four years.

Bored Panda · May 12

Philadelphia Airport Passenger Currency Confiscation: K-9 Nitro Sniffs Out $44k From Mexico-Bound Bag

A K-9 unit at Philadelphia Airport detected £33,000 in undeclared cash from a passenger heading to Cancun, prompting a CBP warning on currency declaration.

International Business Times UK · May 12

Excessive heat suspected as cause of death after six bodies found in rail car near Laredo

Officials said one victim found in a Union Pacific car was from Mexico and another was from Honduras. Five men and a woman are among the dead.

The Texas Tribune · May 11

Drug gang attacks ‘force hundreds of Indigenous families to flee’ in Mexico

Violence in Guerrero state has driven as many as 1,000 households from their homes, rights group says

The Guardian - UK · May 11

USMNT’s Three Best Players of the Week: Reyna’s Surprise Outing, Zendejas Dazzles in Mexico

It was a remarkable weekend for Alex Zendejas, while Gio Reyna had his best performance of the season, just two weeks away from roster decisions.

Sports Illustrated · May 11

Six people found dead inside train car at rail yard near Texas-Mexico border

Discovery was made by Union Pacific employee inspecting stopped train at the yard in Laredo before it continued its journey north

The Guardian - US · May 11

Chicago teen who pushed for parents’ release from ICE custody dies of cancer

Kevin González, 18-year-old who had terminal colon cancer, died shortly after reuniting with his parents in Mexico

The Guardian - US · May 11

Disappearances in Mexico involving state at ‘alarming’ rate, says report

Exclusive: Human rights group warns of ‘deep collusion’ between criminals and officials in some parts of country

The Guardian - UK · May 11

Weather tracker: US and Mexico brace for heatwave as deadly floods hit South Africa

Temperatures soar in California and Arizona, while deluge continues across Western and Northern Cape

The Guardian - UK · May 11