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Veracruz governor blames private vessel for 200-kilometer Gulf Coast oil spill
The spill, which has spread to over 200 kilometers of Mexico's Gulf Coast beaches, has been traced to a private oil tanker off the coast of Tabasco.
Irapuato zoo welcomes a pair of rare African leopard cubs
The twin births are not only welcome for the vulnerable African leopard species, but also for animal lovers in Mexico who may otherwise never have a chance to observe the big cats.
Anonymous call leads to 5 clandestine graves in Baja California Sur
The citizen search group thanked the person who gave the tip, and reminded the public that any such help is guaranteed to be anonymous: “Our only desire is to find our missing relatives.”
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Banking giants BBVA and Barclay’s sweeten their forecasts for Mexico’s 2026 economic growth
The two Euorpean banks joined the OECD and Banco de México in raising Mexico's economic oulook for 2026, as President Sheinbaum's public-private approach to investment appears to be paying off.
‘Ecocide of the seabed’: Luxury condo expansion near Acapulco accused of causing irreversible damage
The Fishermen and Divers Cooperative wants the local damage to stop, but they also want to see "massive, long-term ecosystem destruction" be subject to the international Criminal Court.
Veracruz governor says natural seep may be causing Gulf oil contamination
In early March, what appeared to be an oil spill was detected off the coast of Pajapan, Veracruz, and has since spread along 230 kilometers of coastline between Veracruz and Tabasco.
Treasury targets 14 US counties where it believes cartels launder cash
The Geographic Targeting Order (GTO) for 14 counties of California, Texas, New Mexico and Arizona requires money transfer companies and currency exchange offices to report cash transactions between US $1,000 and $10,000.
MND Local: March news from Puerto Vallarta
Damage to vehicles from recent violence and unrest is being addressed in Puerto Vallarta, as is water quality and women's right to safety.
Oaxaca rolls out US $40M investment in public safety and victim support as disappearances rise
The state government will purchase 65 rapid response patrol vehicles, 81 motorcycle patrols, 8,025 uniforms and 2,020 video surveillance cameras as well as instate a 17.24% pay increase for police officers.
An 11th prehistoric skeleton has been found in a Yucatán Peninsula cenote
Previous research suggests the area of the find, between Tulum and Playa del Carmen along the state of Quintana Roo's coastline, functioned as a burial site where ritual practices were performed by the first peoples who inhabited the region.
More than 24,000 illegal firearms seized since Sheinbaum took office
The Sheinbaum administration has been seizing guns at a significantly higher rate than the previous government led by Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
