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A historic weekend of drug busts started on Friday, when Mexican customs officials at the border with Guatemala intercepted a tractor-trailer carrying 1.193 tonnes of cocaine concealed within its cargo.

In 3 days, authorities confiscate 44 tonnes of drugs in operations...

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The six operations, combined, brought a total economic loss of 1.4 billion pesos (US $73.5 million) to the country's two biggest drug cartels.
Sport fishers cast off the fishing boat Red Rooster III

This US sportfishing boat keeps sneaking into Mexico’s natural protected areas....

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Mexico’s ability to defend its natural refuges is being put to the test in North America's largest marine protected area.
several men seated at a dais

Governors of northeastern states agree to team up against border region...

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Repatriated immigrants are a rich source of crime victims near the border. Tamaulipas, Coahuila and Nuevo León want to work together to deal with the resulting rise in insecurity.
crowd carrying away beer cartons

After a beer truck overturned in Tamaulipas, locals helped themselves

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The lust for lager was so frenzied that law enforcement personnel were unable to keep a crowd of local people from helping themselves to the overturned truck's cargo.
The ARM Guadalupe

When Mexico fought Texas and Yucatán

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The Mexican Navy was once the best in the world. So good in fact, they singlehandedly fought a war on two fronts.
Heavy machinery sits in a river bed with a partly demolished dam, next to a large hacienda-style house

Water commission demolishes illegal dams built by Chihuahua ex-governor

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The unpermitted dams blocked a Rio Grande tributary, redirecting the water to irrigate Duarte's cattle ranch and walnut orchard.
An aerial view of BMO Stadium and the Los Angeles skyline

LAFC and Club América to face off Saturday in Los Angeles for last spot...

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The winning team will take home a US $9.55 million payout and get the chance to compete in next month's Club World Cup.
Front shot of Chedraui on Isla Mujeres

Chedraui grocery chain announces 3.5B peso expansion in Tamaulipas

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Chedraui plans for Tamaulipas include 13 new stores and plans to create over 6,400 jobs.
Close up of screwworm larvae.

Health Ministry confirms 6 cases of human screwworm infestations in Chiapas and Campeche

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Meanwhile, Mexico's agriculture minister is negotiating with U.S. authorities to reopen cattle trade and coordinate mitigation efforts.
Kia factory in Nuevo León.

Kia Mexico to expand Nuevo León operations

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Kia has confirmed Mexico production will continue despite U.S. tariffs, focusing on K4 and K3 models and expanding exports worldwide.
A norteño band of musicians in cowboy hats and colorful shirts take a selfie together

Five-member norteña band reported missing in Reynosa

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The young musicians' Sunday night disappearance puts them in with almost 130,000 missing people in Mexico. Their families hope they won't be on the list for long.
A US military tank and troops on a bluff behind the Mexico-US border wall

US deploys over 1,000 additional troops to border with Mexico

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Mexico continues to reject United States intervention as the U.S. expands military zones along the border.
Tata Mexico

Global auto suppliers Katcon and Tata establish joint venture in Monterrey

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The joint venture in Mexico will produce components for passenger and commercial vehicles, agricultural tractors and off-road vehicles for the North American automotive and industrial markets.