Gabriel Nicolás Martínez, nicknamed "Gabito" or "El 80," is considered the "regional boss" of the "Menores" faction of the Sinaloa Cartel, and is linked to the kidnapping and homicide of six workers and four suppliers of the Canadian mining company Vizsla Silver in January of this year.

With the World Cup two weeks away, the last week of May brought falling homicides, a fast-moving election reform and hotel bookings well below predictions.

Rising development is threatening endangered turtles in Puerto Vallarta, while scorpion stings are one of many dangers as the Bay of Banderas region braces for its hot and rainy season.

Mexico capped the week by signing a landmark trade deal with the EU — but between a Moody's downgrade, a Royal Caribbean megaproject killed and another mayor arrested for colluding with the Sinaloa Cartel, there was plenty more to follow.

Three women found dead in Puerto Vallarta within weeks have prompted investigators to explore a possible connection between the cases.

From fine dining opportunities at bargain-bin prices to an exhibit featuring photos from the city's early days, get the scoop on Puerto Vallarta's wealth of events this month.

Also on Monday, President Sheinbaum revealed that the government wants to postpone Mexico's second judicial elections so they don't clash with congressional, gubernatorial and mayoral elections that will take place next year.

Mexico rejected a CIA assassination report, pushed back on an S&P credit downgrade and prepared as the World Cup ticks closer — here are the top stories of the week.

CNN's report, published on Tuesday, said that the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) "facilitated" a car bomb that killed two people traveling on a México state highway on March 28, to the knowledge of the state Attorney General's Office.

Controversies bookended the week of May 4-8 in Mexico, starting with a provocative visit from the mayor of Madrid and a decision by the Education Ministry to cut the school year short by over one month.