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Gabriel Nicolás Martínez, nicknamed "Gabito" or "El 80," is considered the "regional boss" of the "Menores" faction of the Sinaloa Cartel, and is linked to the kidnapping and homicide of six workers and four suppliers of the Canadian mining company Vizsla Silver in January of this year. The post Authorities arrest Sinaloa Cartel figure ‘Gabito’ in connection with murder of Vizsla Silver miners appeared first on Mexico News Daily

The actions coincide with broader Pride Month activities in the region, including marches this Saturday in Cancún and Isla Mujeres, and June 28 in Playa del Carmen. The post Playa del Carmen waives fees for same-sex weddings and gender identity documents during Pride Month appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Nine days before their match against Mexico, the South African men's soccer team has arrived. Televisa journalists Julio Ibáñez and Daniel García are expected to fly home on Wednesday, over two months after they were arrested in Johannesburg on dubious charges. The post South Africa team arrives in Mexico after visa delays; Televisa journalists who spent months in custody due home Wednesday appeared first on Mexico News Daily

The US military says the vessel's engine room was hit after the crew "ignored repeated warnings".

The company said its own workers are testing a "wearable access badge" and a desktop device.

The CNTE — Mexico's most radical teachers' union — and its tactics are gaining more attention by the hour as international press corps arrive in Mexico to cover the World Cup. The post Teachers’ union defaces World Cup statues, installs sit-in within blocks of Zócalo appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Four people have been arrested and charged with trafficking more than $45 million in cocaine, according to federal officials.

Mexico's two major meteorological agencies, the SMN and Conagua, are predicting above-average storm activity in the Pacific this season, so forecasters are monitoring these two early systems closely. The post First storm systems of the 2026 hurricane season form off Mexico’s west coast appeared first on Mexico News Daily

The head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, who pushed for criminal charges against Trump's foes, will step in as acting Director of National Intelligence.

"It's important for the [U.S.] ambassador to stick to bilateral issues and to respect [Mexico's] internal affairs," President Sheinbaum said on Tuesday morning, after Ambassador Johnson made a thinly veiled criticism of remarks she made on Sunday. The post Sheinbaum tells US ambassador to stay in his lane: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped appeared first on Mexico News Daily

"Turning [the fight against cartels] into a political dispute is a missed opportunity to strengthen our partnership," Johnson wrote on Monday, one day after President Sheinbaum voiced her disapproval of the United States' recent meddling in Mexico. The post Ambassador Johnson and Sheinbaum spar over where US help ends and interference begins appeared first on Mexico News Daily

In a letter to his North American counterparts, US-Canada Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said the three countries should renew the USMCA trade deal.

The annual dinner, which was held in April this year, was interrupted when a gunman stormed a security checkpoint.

The state claims health violations at a centre that is a focal point for sometimes violent protests.

Mennonites in Mexico, local Indigenous peoples and the government have increasingly come into conflict over Mennonite communities' agricultual practices involving illegal logging and deforestation. The post Mexico’s Mennonites: A troubling pattern of deforestation appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Republican Congressman Tom Kean Jr has not been seen for months but is expected to win Tuesday's election.

Strong winds, intense rain and hailstones the size of golf balls pelted the city and the surrounding area on Monday.

Nada Tawfik is at Delaney Hall, where protesters have clashed with police and authorities have imposed a curfew across a half-mile area surrounding the facility.

Republican Spencer Pratt, known for his TV role on The Hills, appears to be in a tight race with two Democrats in Los Angeles.

Michelin star food, record cruise traffic and an eye on Europe are in focus in our Los Cabos news this week. The post MND Local: Tourism highs and lows in Los Cabos, and new Michelin Guide restaurants around the Baja California peninsula appeared first on Mexico News Daily

The suspected shooter was found dead near a bridge with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities say.

International travelers — excluding Mexican nationals and residents — who have been in Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo or South Sudan in the last 21 days are currently barred from entering Mexico. The post Mexico bars travelers from 3 African nations over Ebola fears ahead of World Cup appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Instead of a uniting event, America's Independence Day celebrations are becoming yet another partisan battleground.

Under pressure from the polls and Gulf allies, the White House is pushing for a deal but Iran wants concessions, writes BBC's international editor.

An AI video of President Trump’s name being ripped off the front of the building has been seen by millions online.

According to Nasa, the meteor released the equivalent to about 300 tons of TNT when it broke up.

Fans set a new world record for the largest gathering of people dressed as Marilyn Monroe to celebrate what would have been the legendary actress’ centenary.

Analysts told BBC Verify that Tehran's strikes were more extensive than publicly acknowledged.

Every president in modern history - including Donald Trump this week - has taken an annual physical exam that is as much about messaging as it is about health.

The Amazon Prime adaptation of Elle Kennedy's ice hockey romance book is an early hit with viewers.