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Mexico

Raging fire at Mexico fairground kills five, authorities say

Authorities do not know yet what caused the fire at Parque Tabasco in Villahermosa, Tabasco state, Mexico.
Authorities do not know yet what caused the fire at Parque Tabasco in Villahermosa, Tabasco state, Mexico.

Murders of Mexican journalists nearly double in 2025, advocacy group says

People walk by pictures of murdered journalists and activists displayed on an altar on the eve of the Day of the Dead in Mexico City, Mexico, October 31, 2022. REUTERS/Gustavo Graf/File Photo
People walk by pictures of murdered journalists and activists displayed on an altar on the eve of the Day of the Dead in Mexico City, Mexico, October 31, 2022. REUTERS/Gustavo Graf/File Photo

Mexican federation threatens to drop players from World Cup squad amid club row

A general view of the Mexico City Stadium as Mexico prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, in Mexico City, Mexico April 21, 2026. REUTERS/Raquel Cunha
A general view of the Mexico City Stadium as Mexico prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, in Mexico City, Mexico April 21, 2026. REUTERS/Raquel Cunha

US says Mexico will address American airline access concerns in Mexico City

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy speaks during the 2026 Infrastructure Summit of government officials, corporate executives, and labor leaders, in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 11, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy speaks during the 2026 Infrastructure Summit of government officials, corporate executives, and labor leaders, in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 11, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper/File Photo

World Cup can push football into mainstream in Canada, says league chief

The Canada national men's team, featuring Bayern Munich's Alphonso Davies, could help boost the popularity of football in the country when it co-hosts the World Cup this summer.
The Canada national men's team, featuring Bayern Munich's Alphonso Davies, could help boost the popularity of football in the country when it co-hosts the World Cup this summer.

Earthquake hits southern Mexico, no victims reported

People sit on a bench while they wait outside, after an earthquake alarm sounded warning of a tremor, in Mexico City, Mexico, May 4, 2026. REUTERS/Luis Cortes
People sit on a bench while they wait outside, after an earthquake alarm sounded warning of a tremor, in Mexico City, Mexico, May 4, 2026. REUTERS/Luis Cortes

New Mexico seeks $3.7 billion, changes to Meta platforms in youth harm trial

Flowers for victims of social media harms are seen left outside the New York City headquarters of Meta, in New York City, New York , U.S., September 17, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Segar
Flowers for victims of social media harms are seen left outside the New York City headquarters of Meta, in New York City, New York , U.S., September 17, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Segar

Mexico's ruling morena party appoints Ariadna Montiel as new leader

FILE PHOTO: Ariadna Montiel Reyes speaks on the day that Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum (not pictured) announces members of her cabinet in Mexico City, Mexico, July 4, 2024. REUTERS/Henry Romero/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Ariadna Montiel Reyes speaks on the day that Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum (not pictured) announces members of her cabinet in Mexico City, Mexico, July 4, 2024. REUTERS/Henry Romero/File Photo

Mexican governor steps aside after US accusations of cartel ties

FILE PHOTO: Sinaloa governor Ruben Rocha attends the inauguration of the Santa Fe bridge, in Culiacan, Mexico, July 17, 2025. REUTERS/David Gaspar/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Sinaloa governor Ruben Rocha attends the inauguration of the Santa Fe bridge, in Culiacan, Mexico, July 17, 2025. REUTERS/David Gaspar/File Photo

Mexican governor facing US corruption charges steps down

Rocha's leave of absence allows him to step down from his position while retaining his immunity.
Rocha's leave of absence allows him to step down from his position while retaining his immunity.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.