Man Narrowly Escapes Runaway Burning Tow Truck in Mexico
A dramatic video captured the moment a man barely dodged a flaming tow truck as it spun out of control on a Mexican highway, sparking a multi-vehicle crash that left five people injured.
Peppino Mazzullo: Life Beyond Topo Gigio
A new retrospective traces Sicilian actor Peppino Mazzullo's decades-long career in theater, radio and TV, far beyond the beloved mouse puppet Topo Gigio that made him famous.
Hurricane Rachel Strengthens to Category 2 Off Jalisco Coast
Hurricane Rachel has intensified into a Category 2 storm in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Jalisco, Mexico, prompting authorities to monitor its path closely.
El Salvador’s Beloved Childhood Singing Games Before the 1980s
A new piece from El Diario de Hoy revisits the playful circle songs that once filled Salvadoran schoolyards and sidewalks before television and video games took over.
‘La Llorona’ Legend Returns to Xochimilco Canals
A new staging of Mexico's famous ghost legend will run on the canals of Xochimilco from October 2 to November 22, retelling the story's pre-Hispanic roots rather than focusing on scares.
Storm Rachel Nears Jalisco; Rain Expected Midweek
Tropical system Rachel is making its closest approach to the Mexican state of Jalisco, with meteorologists forecasting rain for Wednesday and Thursday.
AMLO Tells Morena Officials: Don’t Steal
Former Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador acknowledged that corruption still persists in government and urged public officials, including members of his Morena party, not to steal.
Isaac Brizuela Names Coach Behind His Chivas Exit
Longtime Guadalajara winger Isaac Brizuela says it was coach Gabriel Milito, not the front office, who pushed him out of Chivas after a decade with the club.
Tiny Chihuahua Becomes Mexico’s Newest National Guard Recruit
A 13-month-old Chihuahua named Comando has officially joined Mexico's National Guard after completing training in search-and-rescue operations. The pint-sized recruit is winning hearts as a bridge between the force and local communities.
DEA Says It Tracked Sinaloa Cartel Figure to Mexico City
The US Drug Enforcement Administration says it has located a high-profile Sinaloa Cartel figure known as 'Mayito Flaco' in Mexico City, releasing a wanted poster that includes a $15 million reward for information leading to his capture.