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Mexico

Mexican ruling-party lawmaker found dead with gunshot wound, a year before elections

A forensic technician and police officers stand at the scene where Zenyazen Escobar, a federal legislator from Veracruz, home to some of Mexico's major oil complexes, was found dead with at least one gunshot wound on a highway linking the municipality of Puente Nacional with the state capital, Xalapa, Mexico, September 4, 2026. REUTERS/Yahir Ceballos
A forensic technician and police officers stand at the scene where Zenyazen Escobar, a federal legislator from Veracruz, home to some of Mexico's major oil complexes, was found dead with at least one gunshot wound on a highway linking the municipality of Puente Nacional with the state capital, Xalapa, Mexico, September 4, 2026. REUTERS/Yahir Ceballos

Mexican musician, family members slain in gruesome shooting at upscale penthouse

Municipal police officers guard the apartment complex where Jonathan Melendez, a Mexican musician who played keyboard for the indie rock band Camilo Septimo, his pregnant wife, their 3-year-old daughter, a domestic worker and the family's dog were found tied up and shot dead in a penthouse in an upscale residential development in Atizapan de Zaragoza, on the outskirts of Mexico City, Mexico, September 3, 2026. REUTERS/Luis Cortes
Municipal police officers guard the apartment complex where Jonathan Melendez, a Mexican musician who played keyboard for the indie rock band Camilo Septimo, his pregnant wife, their 3-year-old daughter, a domestic worker and the family's dog were found tied up and shot dead in a penthouse in an upscale residential development in Atizapan de Zaragoza, on the outskirts of Mexico City, Mexico, September 3, 2026. REUTERS/Luis Cortes

Mexican soldiers kill suspected cartel leader as anti-crime campaign escalates

Dispute over cheese names causes stumbling block in US-Mexico trade negotiations

An Emmentaler cheese imported from Switzerland is displayed in a store as a dispute over protected cheese names has emerged as a flashpoint in trade talks involving Mexico, the United States and the European Union, in Mexico City, Mexico August 26, 2026. REUTERS/Raquel Cunha
An Emmentaler cheese imported from Switzerland is displayed in a store as a dispute over protected cheese names has emerged as a flashpoint in trade talks involving Mexico, the United States and the European Union, in Mexico City, Mexico August 26, 2026. REUTERS/Raquel Cunha

As US border reopens to Mexican cattle, concerns persist over screwworm spread

A view of the larval growth area during a media tour following the opening of a sterile fly production plant, a key step to contain the cross-border spread of the New World screwworm and its impact on cattle trade, in Metapa de Dominguez, Chiapas, Mexico, June 27, 2026. REUTERS/Damian Sanchez
A view of the larval growth area during a media tour following the opening of a sterile fly production plant, a key step to contain the cross-border spread of the New World screwworm and its impact on cattle trade, in Metapa de Dominguez, Chiapas, Mexico, June 27, 2026. REUTERS/Damian Sanchez

Mexican governor, indicted by US on cartel charges, requests leave again amid backlash

Governor of Sinaloa Ruben Rocha Moya’s return was not well received by either the Mexican government or the ruling Morena party.
Governor of Sinaloa Ruben Rocha Moya’s return was not well received by either the Mexican government or the ruling Morena party.

Mexican governor accused by US of cartel ties returns to office

FILE PHOTO: Sinaloa governor Ruben Rocha speaks to the media during a press conference next to Mexico's President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (not pictured) at the National Palace, in Mexico City, Mexico, June 20, 2023. REUTERS/Luis Barron/File photo
FILE PHOTO: Sinaloa governor Ruben Rocha speaks to the media during a press conference next to Mexico's President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (not pictured) at the National Palace, in Mexico City, Mexico, June 20, 2023. REUTERS/Luis Barron/File photo

Mexico explores ways to regulate social media among children

The Mexican government will discuss with teachers by the end of August about a possible nationwide ban on the use of mobile phones in classrooms.
The Mexican government will discuss with teachers by the end of August about a possible nationwide ban on the use of mobile phones in classrooms.

US pauses construction of border project in Texas national park

People protesting the plans by US President Donald Trump’s administration to build a section of the border wall at the Big Bend National Park in Study Butte, Texas, on Aug 15.
People protesting the plans by US President Donald Trump’s administration to build a section of the border wall at the Big Bend National Park in Study Butte, Texas, on Aug 15.

Disney wins global streaming rights for Formula E races

FILE PHOTO: Disney+ logo is seen in this illustration taken August 5, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Disney+ logo is seen in this illustration taken August 5, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

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