Mexico

World Cup final draws record 63 million US viewers, signals soccer’s mainstream moment

Fans watching the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina at the Brooklyn Bridge park party in New York on July 19.

Mexico says there is no evidence its lettuce caused US outbreak

On July 18, the FDA said a sample of Mexican lettuce from supplier Taylor Farms had tested positive for the parasite.

US, Mexico resume USMCA trade talks as Trump hits Canada with new tariffs

A drone view shows trucks crossing into the United States via the Zaragoza-Ysleta border bridge, in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, April 2, 2025. REUTERS/Jose Luis Gonzalez

Mexican drug kingpin ‘El Mayo’ sentenced to life in US prison

Mexican drug kingpin Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada had pleaded guilty in August 2025 to shipping millions of kilograms of cocaine as leader of the violent Sinaloa Cartel.

Trump lingers on stage to lap up World Cup spotlight after presenting trophy to Spain

US President Donald Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino (far right) on stage as Spain captain Rodri hoists the World Cup trophy on July 19.

The six breakout stars of 2026 World Cup

Cape Verde’s Vozinha was one of the standout players at the 2026 World Cup.

Mexico's Sheinbaum to attend World Cup final at President Trump's invitation

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum walks to receive Swiss Federal President Guy Parmelin at the National Palace in Mexico City, Mexico, July 8, 2026. REUTERS/Daniel Becerril

Haaland or Ronaldo, who won hearts at the World Cup? ST picks 5 winners and losers

Norway fans do the Viking row outside the stadium before their quarter-final match against England.

The economic goal that never came: World Cup falls short of boosting Mexico

FILE PHOTO: A drone shows the Banorte Stadium, also known as Azteca Stadium, as renovation works continue ahead of World Cup beginning on June 11 in Mexico City, Mexico May 11, 2026.REUTERS/Henry Romero/File Photo

Strong quake off Mexico coast rattles Guatemala and El Salvador, but leaves no damage

People evacuating a building in San Salvador, El Salvador, on July 17, after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Mexico’s southern state of Chiapas, triggering a tsunami warning and shaking buildings in neighbouring Guatemala and El Salvador.

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