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Dozens hurt in major protest against contaminated water in Guadalajara
The state government had just last week announced a project to rehabilitate the obsolete water distribution infrastructure after earlier offering refunds to affected users, but after a year of brown liquid emerging from their taps, protesting tapatíos had run out of patience.
Did the killing of ‘El Mencho’ in February change the cartel...
In an Oct. 9 report titled "CJNG After El Mencho," the Overseas Security Advisory Council assesses the impacts that El Mencho's takedown has had on the internal structure and operations of Mexico's biggest cartel, the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).
FT: Trump raised energy deals with Sheinbaum amid stalled trade talks
U.S. President Donald Trump has pressured Mexico to sign energy deals with U.S. companies, "triggering alarm in Mexico City," according to the Financial Times (FT).
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Senate unanimously approves measure amending Tourism Law to prevent child sexual exploitation
A new measure will require tourism service providers to verify, via official documentation, the kinship, parental authority, guardianship or care and custody status of minors traveling with adults.
Simon, a Category 2 hurricane, churns up the Pacific coast, heading for Puerto Vallarta
The states of Jalisco, Nayarit, Colima, Michoacán and Sinaloa are receiving the brunt of Simon's heavy rains and strong winds, and the hurricane could strengthen before making its predicted landfall Wednesday.
Ensenada judge finds 3 men guilty in 2024 murder of foreign surfers
The three victims were camping and surfing near Punta San José, approximately 80 km south of Ensenada, when they were killed during a robbery attempt in late April 2024.
Mexico’s week in review: An unauthorized police academy stirs a security row with US as triple storm threat keeps coasts on alert
Storms swirled around and within Mexico this week as a political misstep by Governor Mauricio Kuri in Querétaro became a national controversy. Here's what you need to know about the week of Oct. 5-9.
Simon, strengthening rapidly, could hit Jalisco or Colima as a major hurricane this weekend
A hurricane warning is currently in effect from Punta San Telmo, Michoacán, to Punta Mita, Nayarit as the now Category 2 hurricane moves north for an expected landfall in Colima or Jalisco as early as Saturday.
MND Local Puerto Vallarta: Mariachis, murals, drainage and demolition
Cultural competitions involving young mariachis and aspiring muralists have taken center stage in Puerto Vallarta, writes Gabriela Solís, while drainage and demolition work in the area continues.
Mazatlán prison riots leave at least 12 dead, including a 2-year-old
The deadly violence included gunfire, and may have been incited by a planned murder of alleged Sinaloa Cartel figure Eduardo Jonathan Martínez Larios, alias “El Owen,” who is reportedly among the fatalities.
Multiple newborn deaths at public hospitals in Jalisco and Durango trigger clinical and legal investigations
More cases have recently come to light, expanding the investigations and resulting in the dismssal or suspension of at least three IMSS officials as well as the temporary closure of the neonatal units in both of the hospitals,