A rare winter surge of Sargassum seaweed has hit top Mexican Caribbean beaches like Playa del Carmen and Tulum, disrupting the usual clear water season and raising concerns about year-round seaweed blooms due to changing ocean conditions. Travelers are advised to adapt by using pools, checking live beach cams, and exploring inland attractions like cenotes to enjoy their trips despite the seaweed invasion.
Mexican biologist Miguel Ángel de la Torre Loranca was kidnapped in Veracruz after responding to a request for dialogue, with his family receiving a ransom demand and no updates on his whereabouts, highlighting the dangers faced by environmental and scientific workers amid Mexico's broader crisis of forced disappearances and organized crime influence in rural areas.
After the U.S. captured Venezuelan President Maduro, Trump hinted at potential military actions in Cuba, Mexico, and Colombia, criticizing their governments and raising regional stability concerns amid regional condemnations and political tensions.
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck central and southern Mexico, causing at least two deaths and significant damage in Guerrero and Mexico City, with over 420 aftershocks reported. The earthquake led to evacuations and injuries, highlighting Mexico's vulnerability to seismic activity.
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck southern and central Mexico near Guerrero, causing at least two deaths, structural damage, and landslides, with over 500 aftershocks reported; emergency responses and evacuations were underway as residents and officials assessed the damage.
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck southern and central Mexico, particularly near Acapulco and Mexico City, causing at least two deaths, injuries, and some landslides, but no major damage was reported.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has demanded Mexico extradite Reynaldo Mata-Rios, a suspect in the December 2025 murder of Texas commissioner Eddy Betancourt, who allegedly fled to Mexico after the crime.
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck southern and central Mexico near Guerrero, causing landslides and prompting residents and tourists to evacuate, but no serious damage was reported according to officials.
A 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck near Rancho Viejo, Mexico, causing no immediate casualties or widespread damage, with aftershocks potentially occurring in the region. Seismologists are reviewing data and may update the quake's details and impact maps.
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck southern and central Mexico near Guerrero, causing landslides and prompting residents to evacuate, but initial reports indicate no serious damage.
A 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck southern Mexico near Guerrero, causing panic and brief disruption during a presidential press conference, but no injuries or serious damage were reported.
Mexico is set to implement new tariffs, up to 35%, on imports from Asian countries including China, starting Thursday, aiming to protect domestic industries and increase government revenue, while drawing opposition from China and some domestic sectors.
Mexico is set to implement new tariffs, up to 35%, on imports from Asian countries including China, to protect domestic jobs and boost local industries, while also increasing government revenue; the move aligns Mexico with US trade policies and may be influenced by upcoming USMCA reviews.
Mexico's economy has been stuck in a growth trap for years, with no signs of a recovery despite its advantageous position near the US and strong export ties. The stagnation is largely due to structural issues, including unequal distribution of gains and a currency that is too strong, which hampers manufacturing growth. Addressing these problems requires deep reforms and more inclusive economic policies.
The FBI has released images of seized motorcycles believed to belong to Ryan Wedding, a former Olympic snowboarder and wanted fugitive involved in transnational drug trafficking, with Mexican authorities seizing assets worth around $40 million linked to him, as part of international cooperation efforts.
