Wednesday, January 14, 2026

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Orange water buoys installed in the Rio Grande as part of a push by President Trump to build more walls at the U.S.-Mexico border

Trump administration to add 500 miles of migrant-deterring buoys along Rio...

From The Texas Tribune: U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said 130 miles of the water barrier were already under contract and were beginning to be installed on Jan. 7.
Monterrey students

Mexican students turn water crisis into global innovation, compete for prestigious...

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Monterrey-area high schoolers didn't just learn from a water crisis in 2022, they used it as a platform to innovate and now are up for the Zayed Sustainability Prize.
Mexico tiene vida organization rally

A new ultraconservative party could appear on Mexico’s 2027 ballots

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Comprising conservative businessmen and followers of evangelical churches, the self-described "pro-life" party is close to meeting the requirements to be an official national party.
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A woman and small girl hug wearing Venezuelan ball caps

Joy meets fear as the Venezuelan community processes Maduro’s capture from Mexico

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As Venezuelans living in Mexico process news of Maduro's capture, their hopes and fears must exist alongside Mexicans' vocal condemnation, highlighting fundamentally different perspectives on what happened on Jan. 3.
temple in TUla

Tourism to Tamaulipas reached its highest point in history in 2025

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Not long ago, the state had a security problem that discouraged visitors. But after extensive efforts by state authorities, Tamaulipas is now considered one of the safest destinations in Mexico.
World Cup ball in front of Monterrey, Nuevo León

All the upgrades coming to Monterrey ahead of the World Cup

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A strategic campaign is transforming the northern capital's Barrio Antiguo, recreational spaces and transportation networks in preparation for next summer's visitors.
Kamala Harris supporters at a rally in the U.S. A older Latina woman and a young Latina girl are featured in this picture of a crowd behind a red, white and blue barrier. They are cheering and taking photos with their cell phones

Opinion: Could Mexico make America great again? Zeroing in on the demographics

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In this week's article, the CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico Pedro Casas presents a picture of the most essential element of the U.S.-Mexico relationship: its people.
A small caiman or crocodile wearing a white bridal veil with a string tying its snout closed

The top ‘México mágico’ moments of 2025: Rebounding jaguars, caiman brides and tabloid terror

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As 2025 wraps up, we take a look back at the surreal, sweet and delightfully odd stories that captured readers' imaginations in 2025.
A customs agent gestures in a blurry video screenshot

Sheinbaum: Tamaulipas immigration agents caught on camera demanding bribes have been fired

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The agents, who tried to extort migrants returning to Mexico ahead of the holidays, could face criminal charges pending an investigation.
Sheinbaum before an early map of Mexico

What got Mexico talking in 2025: A year in cultural flashpoints

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2025 was a year when Mexico couldn't help but make headlines — sometimes for all the right reasons, sometimes for all the wrong ones, and sometimes just because the internet decided chaos was the vibe.
A baby Jesus doll dressed in a Club America soccer uniform

The top México mágico moments of 2025: Award-winning sandwiches, kinky cardinals and rogue giraffes

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As the year winds to a close, we take a look back at the surreal, heartwarming and delightfully odd stories that captured Mexico's imagination in 2025.
Galveston patrol car

At least 5 dead after Mexican Navy plane on medical mission crashes near Galveston

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Among the passengers was a child burn victim who was being transported to a Texas hospital by a humanitarian group. The preliminary toll is five dead, one missing and two rescued.
Government agents wave Mexican flags as a caravan of cars drives down a highway at night

With government support, 20,000 US-based Mexicans caravan home for the holidays

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The program Mexico Te Abraza provided support to the returning migrants, seeing them safely along the route until they were re-united with their familes.