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Representative image (Source: X/@Reuters) At least seven people were killed and five others critically injured on Saturday when gunmen opened fire at a bar in Tula, central Mexico, local authorities said. The municipal police reported that four victims died at the scene, while three more later succumbed to their injuries in the hospital, news agency…
Trump, Maduro (File photos) US president Donald Trump on Monday (local time) said he is willing to speak to Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro, even as a US military build-up in the region has raised tensions. He also said he would be “ok” with US strikes inside Mexico. Trump has sharply increased the number of US forces…
Thousands of people marched through the streets of Mexico City on Saturday to protest against drug violence and the security policies of President Claudia Sheinbaum’s government. The demonstration was organised on social media by representatives of “Generation Z,” though AFP saw protesters of various ages.Sheinbaum, in power since October 2024, maintained approval ratings above 70…
Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney is presented with a novelty World Cup ticket by FIFA President Gianni Infantino (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press via AP) FIFA officially launched the second phase of ticket sales for the 2026 World Cup on Monday, putting another 1 million tickets up for grabs. This new phase marks the opening of…
Manuel Lapuente passed away at the age of 81 (AP Photo/Claudio Cruz, File) Manuel Lapuente, one of the most celebrated figures in Mexican football, has died at the age of 81. The Mexican Soccer Federation announced his passing on Saturday via social media, without specifying the cause of death. Lapuente enjoyed a distinguished career both…
From left to right, Mexican Football Federation president Mikel Arriola, Jamaica Football Federation president Michael Ricketts, Costa Rican Football Federation president Osael Maroto Martínez and U.S. Soccer president Cindy Parlow Cone pose with jerseys at a news conference in New York, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, to announce the four nations had joined a proposal to…
A marine helps a woman cross a flooded street in Poza Rica (Image credits: AP) TIANGUISTENGO: When a river that winds through the mountains of central Mexico suddenly turned into a crushing wall of water this week, it practically wiped the 400-person village of Chapula off the map. Residents only had time to shout, warning…
The heavy rains in central and southeastern Mexico caused the flood, triggering landslides, damaging homes and highways, and leaving at least 28 people dead, authorities said Friday. Videos on social media from different parts of the affected areas showed streets turned into rivers carrying away vehicles and houses almost completely covered in water. In one…
Arturo Gatti Jr, son of boxing legend found dead at 17 in Mexico apartment (Image via Getty) Arturo Gatti Jr. is dead at just 17. He was found hanging in an apartment in Mexico on October 7, 2025. The news was first reported by French-Canadian network TVA Nouvelles. Arturo Jr. was living there with his…
Chili peppers, with their fiery flavour and vibrant colour, are more than just a kitchen staple, they are a global phenomenon. First cultivated over six thousand years ago in Mexico, these small but powerful fruits have travelled across continents, transforming cuisines, traditions, and even economies. From ancient rituals to modern superfoods, chilies have left an…
