The Latest Breaking News from Mexico

High-Ranking Jalisco Cartel Figure 'El Jardinero' Arrested at Nayarit Ranch Without Shots Fired

El Jardinero controlled clandestine labs in Nayarit and Jalisco used to produce methamphetamine and other drugs trafficked to the United States. Authorities have not yet confirmed if and when formal extradition proceedings could begin.

Latin Times · Apr 28

Mexico Announces First 12 Players on 2026 World Cup Roster With Big Surprises

Javier Aguirre made a number of unexpected decisions.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 28

Potential World Cup official arrested for alleged sexual assault in British hotel

The World Cup is due to take place in the US, Canada and Mexico from 11 June to 19 July

The Independent UK · Apr 28

Mexican military captures top Jalisco cartel leader in major blow to powerful drug trafficking gang

It comes two months after the cartel’s leader was killed in a dramatic military operation

The Independent UK · Apr 28

Pedro Pascal is moved to tears on his second visit to CCXP Mexico pop culture convention

Pedro Pascal has visited the CCXP Mexico pop culture convention to present his new film, “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu.”

The Independent UK · Apr 28

Mexico’s president tries to play down deaths of 2 CIA agents amid fears of diplomatic crisis with Trump admin

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has ruled out a conflict with the United States over an incident involving two CIA agents who died in Chihuahua

The Independent UK · Apr 27

Mexico Captures "Jardinero," One of the New Leaders of CJNG and Wanted by U.S.

Mexican forces captured Audias Flores Silva, alias "Jardinero," one of the alleged top commanders of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and a figure identified as a possible successor to Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, "El Mencho," after his death in a military operation earlier this year.

Latin Times · Apr 27

‘Mexican law is clear’: Two CIA operatives who died after raiding a Mexican drug lab in a joint mission were unauthorized participants

When fate is stronger than classified orders.

We Got This Covered · Apr 27

U.S. Ambassador Hints at Major Anti-Corruption Push Targeting Mexican Politicians: 'We May Soon See Significant Action'

"Corruption doesn't just slow progress, it distorts it" added Ronald Johnson, adding that it "raises costs, weakens competition, and erodes the trust that markets depend on"

Latin Times · Apr 27

Sheinbaum Warns Against U.S. Overreach in Mexican Corruption Cases

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Monday that any corruption allegations involving Mexican public officials must be backed by clear evidence and handled by Mexican authorities, after a report said the Trump administration is preparing a broader anti-corruption campaign targeting officials suspected of links to organized crime.

Latin Times · Apr 27