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Don Flaco

‘Don Flaco,’ alleged trafficker for the Sinaloa Cartel, captured in Mexico...

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José Ángel Rivera Zazueta has been a longtime target of the United States and his arrest was the result of cooperation between U.S. and Mexican law enforcement agencies. He is slated for extradition.
An aerial view of Queretaro City, Mexico. Drone photo in the morning in City center

CDMX, Querétaro and Nuevo León lead as Mexico’s most competitive states...

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Querétaro moved up in the ranking to become Mexico's second most competitive state thanks to top-rated political and government systems, low corruption and low debt.
colossal Monumento de la Revolución

In Mexico City’s ‘Little LA,’ deportees find work and a community

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Many of the deportees to Mexico under Trump have found work in call centers, leading to the renaming of Tabacalera in Mexico City as "Little LA," writes Logan J. Gardner.
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Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada visits New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani at his office in New York City during the U20 mayors summit.

Brugada, Mamdani swap notes on housing, care systems at U20 mayors summit in New...

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Mexico City's Utopías have a new admirer in New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who met this weekend with Brugada and praised the free care centers as a model worth replicating.
Heavy traffic on Lázaro Cárdenas avenue (Eje Central) in Mexico City, February 2026.

It’s official: Mexico City’s traffic is the worst in the world

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The Mexican capital is far from alone. Almost half of the world's 20 most congested cities are in Latin America, according to traffic monitor TomTom, who used GPS data to rank each city's mobility — or lack of it.
Pepenadores in Iztapalapa.

Mexico City’s invisible recyclers fight for rights — and a share of the profits

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MND contributor Tracy L. Barnett was on the scene when Mexico City recyclers met to discuss recognition and protections, as well as initiatives for improved recycling.
Chavela Vafgas house in Tepoztlán, Morelos

A mountain, a legend and a dream: Chavela Vargas’ Tepoztlán home

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Captivated by Chalchitépetl, a mountain she had dreamed about before she actually saw it, iconic Mexican singer Chavela Vargas built her dream home in Tepoztlán, Morelos.
earthquake in Mexico City

Which neighborhoods in Mexico City have the highest seismic risk?

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Mexico City has a history of severe earthquakes in September, with several notable neighborhoods at high seismic risk when the next one hits, writes Andrea Fischer.
Xochimilco boats with mariachis

MND Local: Xochimilco neighborhoods go dry in September

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Xochimilco is observing ley seca, Pope Leo XIV has declared a Jubilee Year for Mexico City, and a new boutique hotel has opened with views of the Ángel de la Independencia, writes Drew Pittock.
CUERNAVACA, MORELOS, 15SEPTIEMBRE2026.- Marcha de estudiantes que protestan por el feminicidio de Claudia Tacoronte Aguilera, estudiante española del Instituto de Ciencias de la Educación de la Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos. Un grupo de jóvenes al llegar a la plaza de armas de la ciudad se dirigieron al Palacio de Gobierno donde pintaron y rompieron algunas ventanas. FOTO: MARGARITO PÉREZ RETANA/CUARTOSCURO.COM

Morelos issues arrest warrant in Spanish exchange student’s murder

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State authorities are asking for help with the phrase "If you recognize him, report him," as their government is coming under scrutiny for a slow emergency medical reposnse to the stabbing.
Sheinbaum 216th Grito

In Grito, President Sheinbaum celebrates migrants, women insurgents and the dignity of Mexico’s diverse...

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A selection of Mexico's independence heroines and heroes, the nation's Indigenous and Afro-Mexican people and Mexicans living abroad were all wished long life (¡viva!) by Sheinbaum during the 216th Cry of Independence on Tuesday night from the National Palace.
Airport screens showing dozens of canceled and delayed flights.

Mexico City-area airports to halt takeoffs and landings for 4 hours tomorrow

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Takeoffs and landings at the Mexico City International Airport (AICM) and the Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA) will be suspended from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday while the annual Independence Day parade takes place.
Rollo, new dog at Mexico's National Palace

The National Palace’s new resident has four legs and one role: to support emotional...

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Rollo, a mixed breed, will have plenty of room to do what he likes best: run around. But he'll have to share the palace grounds with some long-established residents... somewhere close to 20 cats.