Mexico

Travel News

Mexico violence: Your travel rights during civil unrest explained

While the situation in Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara appears to have returned to normal, many travellers have faced disruption over the past few days. Here’s what you need to know about your rights in cases of civil unrest.

25/02/2026

Mexico

White House vows harsh response if Mexican cartels target US citizens

The White House confirmed the operation that killed Oseguera, known as "El Mencho," on Sunday in Tapalpa in Jalisco state, was carried out by Mexican authorities with US intelligence support.

24/02/2026

Mexico

Mexican cartel clashes spark security concerns ahead of FIFA World Cup

The violence erupted just under four months before Mexico City hosts the opening match of the World Cup between Mexico and South Africa.

24/02/2026

Travel News

Travelling to Mexico? Here’s what you need to know

Visitors to the popular resort city of Puerto Vallarta have been told to stay indoors, while many flights to and from the airport have been cancelled or rescheduled.

24/02/2026

Mexico

Death of 'El Mencho': Thousands of troops deployed to end clashes

Mexican security forces kept up their battle with cartel gunmen following the killing of the country's most powerful drug lord, which sparked a surge in violence and left more than 70 people dead.

24/02/2026

Mexico

How Mexico killed El Mencho, the country's most powerful cartel leader

Mexican forces killed cartel boss Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes aka El Mencho on Sunday, sparking violent reprisals across multiple states and raising fears of further chaos. How was he killed, and what's next for the Jalisco New Generation cartel?

23/02/2026

Mexico

Death of cartel boss El Mencho triggers violence across Mexico

Violence erupted across Mexico after cartel leader El Mencho was killed in Jalisco, with roadblocks, flight cancellations and at least 14 people dead.

23/02/2026

Mexico

At least 11 killed in shooting at central Mexico football field

Mexico’s government says the country's 2025 homicide rate was the lowest since 2016 at 17.5 murders per 100,000 inhabitants.

26/01/2026

Mexico

US troop deployment in Mexico 'not on the table,' Sheinbaum says

Trump again said last week that land attacks against drug cartels would follow recent US maritime operations in the Pacific and Caribbean, without specifying where or when.

12/01/2026

Mexico

Magnitude 6.5 earthquake rattles southern and central Mexico

The quake interrupted President Claudia Sheinbaum's first press briefing of the new year as seismic alarms sounded.

02/01/2026

Mexico

Mexico detains suspected cartel leader facing US terror charges

Pedro Inzunza Noriega, the first cartel figure charged under new narcoterrorism laws, was captured in Sinaloa state.

01/01/2026

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Chaos erupts in Mexico City’s Congress over transparency debate

Mexico City’s Congress descended into a brief scuffle during a debate on transparency reform, leading to a walkout by the opposition and approval of the changes.

17/12/2025

Art

Frida Kahlo self-portrait shatters auction record for female artists

In its catalogue note, Sotheby’s said the painting “offers a spectral meditation on the porous boundary between sleep and death.”

21/11/2025

Mexico

Gen-Z protests in Mexico turn violent, leaving over 120 injured

A protest by Mexico's Gen-Zers turned violent at the National Palace, injuring 20 civilians and over 100 police officers. The march was sparked by the murder of Uruapan Mayor Carlos Manzo.

16/11/2025

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Clashes break out during Generation Z protest against President Sheinbaum in Mexico City

Thousands marched in Mexico City to protest President Claudia Sheinbaum’s government, with mostly peaceful demonstrations turning tense near the Zócalo.

16/11/2025

Mexico

Mexico President Sheinbaum presses charges after groping incident

Sheinbaum said she felt a responsibility to press charges for all Mexican women, because “If this is done to the president, what is going to happen to all of the young women in our country?”

06/11/2025

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Mexico’s Day of the Dead: Candles, flowers and the return of souls

In the town of Arocutin, western Mexico, families spent the night in candlelit cemeteries, welcoming the souls of their loved ones during the Day of the Dead — a vibrant tradition blending Indigenous and Catholic beliefs.

03/11/2025

Earth News

Climate change is putting Mexico's Day of the Dead flower at risk

Growers have been battered by heavy rains, drought, floods, and other climate shifts, making it increasingly difficult to keep their crops alive.

01/11/2025

Sport

Grand Finale in Guadalajara: Heavyweights Bring the Heat

The final day in Guadalajara delivered fireworks as judo heavyweights battled for glory. Christian Parlati, Kurena Ikeda, Zelym Kotsoiev, Raz Hershko and Ushangi Kokauri all struck gold, closing the Pan-American tour with style and power.

20/10/2025

Sport

Mexican Passion Lights Up Day 2 in Guadalajara

Day 2 of the Guadalajara Grand Prix saw judo brilliance from world champion Haruka Kaju, Olympic champion Hidayat Heydarov, and Croatia’s Lara Cvjetko, with Vusal Galandarzade closing the day in style. The Mexican crowd’s energy made it an unforgettable day.

19/10/2025

Sport

The Guadalajara Grand Prix 2025: Judo Returns to Mexico with a Thrilling Start

The Guadalajara Grand Prix 2025 kicked off with electrifying action as judo stars from across the globe battled for gold. Highlights included victories for Laborde, Aghayev, Pereira, Pashayev, and Buchard, marking a stunning opening day for the World Judo Tour in Mexico.

18/10/2025

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Torrential rains devastate Mexico, leaving 64 dead and dozens missing

More than 300 communities across central and eastern Mexico remained isolated on Tuesday after deadly landslides and flooding swept through the region, leaving at least 64 people dead.

15/10/2025

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Hundreds march in Mexico City calling for an end to Gaza war

Hundreds of people gathered in Mexico City on Tuesday to demand an end to the war in Gaza, as the world marked two years since the Hamas attack that triggered the ongoing conflict.

08/10/2025

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Clashes erupt at Mexico City march commemorating 1968 student massacre

Clashes erupted in Mexico City on Thursday during the annual march commemorating the 1968 student massacre in Tlatelolco, as thousands took to the streets with Palestinian flags and banners denouncing Israel’s military operations in Gaza.

03/10/2025

Mexico

No foreign power makes decisions for us, Mexico president says

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum marked the country's independence day Tuesday by emphasising national sovereignty amid pressures from Washington.

17/09/2025

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Claudia Sheinbaum leads first Independence Day shout as president

Mexico began its Independence Day celebrations on Monday night with President Claudia Sheinbaum delivering the traditional “shout” from the balcony of the National Palace for the first time.

16/09/2025