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Sheinbaum and Domínguez

Sheinbaum pledges continued military support for Sinaloa, again blaming US ...

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The president pointed out that the wave of violence in Sinaloa for the past two years was precipitated by the U.S. “extraction” of drug kingpin Ismael Zambada that led to an internecine war among Sinaloa Cartel factions.
Coastal pier with view of Puerto Peñasco/Rocky Point in Sonora

After a shootout, authorities rescue 3 kidnapping victims and arrest 7...

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Popularly known as Rocky Point, the seaside resort was the scene of a firefight resulting in three wounded officers, but eventually the release of the victims, the arrest of the suspects and the confiscation of drugs and weapons.
Predicted track of Hurricane Polo, as of Monday morning

Hurricane Polo expected to reach Category 5 as it nears Mexico’s...

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After developing into a tropical storm Sunday evening, Polo strengthened into a hurricane Monday morning and could reach Category 5 by midweek.
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Cars on the road to the Guadalajara International Airport

MND Local Guadalajara: Airport road update and Line 5’s environmental cost

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Road upgrades to complete a much-needed second entrance to the Guadalara International Airport won't be complete until March 2027, reports Dawn Stoner.
Pepenadores in Iztapalapa.

Mexico City’s invisible recyclers fight for rights — and a share of the profits

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MND contributor Tracy L. Barnett was on the scene when Mexico City recyclers met to discuss recognition and protections, as well as initiatives for improved recycling.
As part of celebrations marking the 216th anniversary of Mexico's independence, the Mexican Air Force conducted several flyovers in the Mexico City area and México state.

Mexico’s week in review: Independence Day fireworks give way to trade deal hopes

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The week of Sept. 14-18 in Mexico brought developments in public safety, energy and industrial growth as officials prepare to launch a fourth round of USMCA trade talks with the United States next week.
National Guard troops patrol the beach along the U.S. border wall in Tijuana in February.

Using US intelligence, Mexican Army downs drone and arrests its operator in Tijuana

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The Defense Ministry said the drone belonged to a criminal group and was used to monitor human trafficking routes.
Site of a 59 million-liter fuel smuggling (huachicol) bust in Guanajuato

59 million liters of stolen fuel seized in Guanajuato state, the largest such bust in Mexican history

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The amount confiscated from one tiny Guanajuato community roughly equals the total amount of the stolen fuel seized in alll of 2025, and is so great that it requires special handling to prevent leakage, spills, explosions and fires.
Burned and smoking stalls at Acapulco's Central Market

Fire damages 108 stalls in Acapulco’s Central Market

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Officials identified a short circuit as the possible cause of the worst blaze to hit the market since 2023.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and US President Donald Trump

Under pressure from Trump on cartels, Sheinbaum turns spotlight on US drug use

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Responding to Trump's call for Mexico to do more against cartels, Sheinbaum posed a pointed question of her own about drug use, money laundering and weapons north of the border.
A crocodile relaxes in the sun on Playa Bocanegra in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico

As Puerto Vallarta grows, officials weigh crocodile relocation plan

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Moving the reptiles is only a possibility at this point, but the discussion has arisen after weeks of increased sightings, a fatal croc attack, and 11 dead crocodiles, at the very least two of them at the hands of human beings.