‘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.
Tiny Chihuahua Finds New Home with Mexico’s National Guard
A chihuahua named Comando, once cared for by an elderly couple who could no longer look after him, has become the newest—and smallest—member of Mexico's National Guard.
Mexico Senate OKs bill penalizing government meme parodies
Mexico's Senate approved a controversial copyright reform that could jail people for using official government imagery in memes or satire, though the ruling party insists free expression isn't at risk.
Hurricane Polo Nears Baja California Sur, Mexico
Hurricane Polo is barreling toward Baja California Sur, already whipping up strong winds and rough surf as it heads for a Category 3 landfall.
El Mercurio’s Site Shows Only Account Management Tools
A review of this page from El Mercurio's digital edition reveals no news article at all—just the newspaper's subscriber login, renewal, and customer support system.