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Cabo San Lucas, view from the city from Land's End in

MND Local: Should Cabo San Lucas become an autonomous municipality?

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Despite being the most popular destination and premier revenue generator in a state that depends on tourism, Cabo San Lucas lacks political power, which is why the city is now trying to become its own municipality.
Sheinbaum stands before a graphic touting 56,134 arrests for high-impact crimes since she took office

Homicide rate in May was its lowest in 11 years: Tuesday’s...

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In addition to reaching an 11-year low in May, the average homicide rate in the first five months of 2025 (Jan-May) was down 29.8% compared to the first five months of 2025.
Panel featuring Sara Carter hosted by Julio Rosas during CPAC Conference at Gaylord National Resort Convention Center in Washington DC on February 22, 2024

In interview, US drug czar highlights unprecedented cooperation from Mexico, crediting...

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Sara Carter, in charge of the U.S. Office of National Drug Control Policy, said the U.S. government saw "significant progress in Mexico, especially with El Mencho" because the Mexican government "knows that President Trump means what he says" about targeting cartels.
Sheinbaum on June 15, 2026

Sheinbaum rates first World Cup weekend a ’10/10′: Monday’s mañanera recapped

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The president seemed pleased with the ecstatic World Cup energy in Mexico City, and also announced that Laura Itzel Castillo will be Mexico's new minister for women.
Barbecue with various meats cooking on a grill

Running the national barbecue: How Mexico actually works

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Living in Mexico is an ongoing eductation which when you get down to it, isn't so different from a family cookout.

Sheinbaum celebrates El Tri’s World Cup victory and massive fan turnout: Friday’s mañanera recapped

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Sheinbaum celebrated El Tri's win and record fan turnout at her Friday presser, but also faced questions about protests, ticket prices and actress Salma Hayek's presence at the game.
Sheinbaum mañanera 11junio2026

Bypassing the CNTE, defending the USMCA and promoting the Social World Cup: Thursday’s mañanera recapped

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It was a unique and memorable mañanera, taking place just a few hours before the opening ceremonies of the World Cup that would be happening just 15 kilometers away.
Poll results from AmCham's March 2026 survey with the U.S.-Mexico Foundation.

Opinion: What would a regional utopia look like? Part 10

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U.S. attitudes towards security cooperation with Mexico are shifting from frustration to cautious hope and the big arrests keep coming. CEO of AmCham Pedro Casas breaks down the numbers.
Asked for a score forecast, President Sheinbaum declined, offering only "good vibes" for the Mexican national team.

Sheinbaum guarantees ‘complete safety’ for fans and ‘good vibes’ for El Tri: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped

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President Sheinbaum dismissed concerns that Thursday's planned demonstrations near Mexico City Stadium would impede World Cup fans, saying "everything is under control."
Governor of Nuevo León Samuel García

NL governor declares he’s in ‘party mode’ while World Cup works remain unfinished

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Meanwhile, the Nuevo León state Congress issued a formal apology to World Cup tourists for “the mess they will see and the public works the governor did not complete.”
Sheinbaum June 9, 2026

Sheinbaum issues work-from-home decree for World Cup kick-off: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped

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The decree, which applies to government agencies and calls on the workforce at large to comply, is to "improve conditions of mobility, road safety and accessibility both for Mexico City residents and tourists" on Thursday, the day of the first World Cup match.
PAN supporters and members of the public gathered outside the offices of the Attorney General’s Office in Ciudad Juárez on May 27 to show their support for Chihuahua Governor Maru Campos, who answered questions about a recent operation involving CIA agents.

PAN files complaint with International Criminal Court against AMLO, alleging organized crime ties

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Mexico's National Action Party (PAN) has filed a complaint against Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) with the International Criminal Court (ICC), alleging that the former president forged pacts with criminal groups during his 2018-24 presidency.
Trump AI birthday video of him eating tacos with Sheinbaum

Trump’s latest AI birthday video features tacos, travels — and Sheinbaum

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U.S. President Donald Trump commemorated his birthday a few days early by releasing an AI-generated video that included images of him eating tacos alongside President Claudia Sheinbaum.
Also on Monday, President Sheinbaum showed off a fresh new jersey after presenting an initiative to create soccer schools for boys and girls in collaboration with the Mexican Soccer Federation.

Sheinbaum moves to defuse tensions, pledges peaceful World Cup opener: Monday’s mañanera recapped

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The clock is ticking on a deal with the teachers' union, which has threatened to escalate its protests on the days leading up to and including June 11, the first day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Mexican president Vicente Fox with U.S. president George W. Bush

Remembering Vicente Fox and his greatest gaffes

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Vicente Fox was famous for his gaffes, or "foxadas," while president of Mexico. Writer Bethany Platanella recalls some of his most memorable misfires, which continued long after he left office.
President Sheinbaum smiles from the podium of her morning press conference in Veracruz June 5

Sheinbaum promises ban on large-scale tourism developments in Mahahual: Friday’s mañanera recapped

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Sheinbaum also touched on the government's plans to manage protesting teachers in downtown CDMX, a development in the Ayotzinapa case and a new bridge planned for Coatzacoalcos.