Mexico Prosecutors Seek 70 Years in Tacoronte Femicide Case
The Morelos state prosecutor's office says it will formally charge a man identified only as Javier N. with femicide in the killing of Claudia Tacoronte, seeking a 70-year prison sentence.
Puebla Governor Doubts Women Should Lead Violent Towns
Puebla Governor Alejandro Armenta said it would be "delicate" for women to head interim city governments in areas dominated by organized crime, backing a state congress decision that named only men as interim mayors.
Mexico’s Independence Parade Draws 15,000 Troops
Mexico marked its Independence Day with a massive military parade in Mexico City, deploying more than 15,000 service members alongside armored vehicles, aircraft and helicopters.
US Citizen Vanishes in Culiacán; Only His Truck Found
A US citizen has gone missing in Culiacán, Mexico, with authorities recovering only his abandoned pickup truck so far.
Suspect Arrested in Killing of Spanish Student in Mexico
Mexican authorities announced the arrest of a man suspected of murdering Spanish national Claudia Tacoronte Aguilera in Cuautla, Morelos, following a joint federal-state operation.
Panama Canal to Cut Traffic Further as Drought Worsens
Starting in October, the Panama Canal will further reduce the number of ships allowed to cross, as a severe drought linked to El Niño continues to lower water levels in the waterway.
Wheelchair Doesn’t Stop Boy’s Boxing Dream
A young boy from Chihuahua, Mexico, is training as a boxer from his wheelchair, determined to defend himself against bullying and pursue his passion for the sport.
Tech Stocks Lead US Markets Higher Despite Fed Hike
Wall Street rebounded on Thursday as falling oil prices and strong jobs data helped investors shake off the Federal Reserve's first interest rate hike in more than three years.
Noroña Sparks Uproar After Calling Official ‘Fachosa’
Mexican Senate leader Fernández Noroña ignited fresh controversy by using the slang term 'fachosa' to describe official Grecia Quiroz, reigniting tensions tied to a recent incident in Uruapan, Michoacán.
Making Mexico’s Giant Flags Takes 16 Workers, 25 Days
Behind Mexico's massive monumental flags lies a painstaking handmade process involving a small team of specialized workers and nearly a month of labor.