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Baja California governor confirms criminal probe into ex-husband
The investigation started with a tip after the now-divorced first couple had their U.S. tourist visas revoked, the first such action against a sitting Mexican official.
Alleged extortion boss ‘El Botox’ arrested in central Michoacán
Armed civilians blockaded roads in response to the arrest of "El Botox," who the government accused of extorting lime growers and orchestrating a high-profile assassination.
The economy expanded 2.3% in December, indicating annual growth below 1%
The latest INEGI data shows that while GDP growth was weak, inflation was at its lowest end-of-year level in five years, and the peso is now stronger than it was all of last year.
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Sheinbaum launches 50-billion-peso ‘Mega Bachetón’ to fix Mexico’s pothole-plagued highways
The program, which seeks to improve 18,000 kilometers of federal toll-free highways, is underway and will conclude by December 2026.
At Davos, Mexico’s environment minister stresses urgent climate action
While Trump's dispute with NATO members over Greenland dominates the headlines, Mexico's delegate at Davos is advocating for faster action on tackling climate change.
Mexico sends 37 alleged criminals to US in third major prisoner transfer
The latest transfer came amid heightened security tensions between Mexico and the United States, as President Donald Trump said earlier this month that the U.S. military would begin "hitting" Mexican cartels on land.
MND Local: Guadalajara January news roundup
New air links, an improved water system and public transport price increases all feature in our Guadalajara local news coverage this month.
In 1 year, Michoacán authorities deactivated more than 1,600 improvised explosive devices
The number of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) located, seized and deactivated by state authorities in Michoacán more than doubled last year, indicating that criminal groups' use of the makeshift bombs is becoming more prevalent.
Mexico leads LatAm in AI patents after IP office reports record year
According to the Mexican Institute of Intellectual Property (IMPI), last year it granted 972 patents to Mexican individuals, the highest figure in 30 years.
Climate change: Migratory birds are starting to abandon the state of Jalisco
A number of once-common species — such as the American grebe and the roseate spoonbill — simply aren't coming back anymore, due to the drying wetlands and rising temperatures in western Mexico.
US-originating measles outbreak has now reached every state in Mexico
Mexico is promoting vaccination while the U.S. government is discouraging it. Either way, both countries are in danger of losing their official measles-free health status from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).
