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Canada, Mexico say trilateral deal is key ahead of talks to review USMCA

Mexico's Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard and Canada's Minister responsible for Canada–U.S. Trade and Intergovernmental Affairs and One Canadian Economy, Dominic LeBlanc, attend the kickoff of the Team Canada Trade Mission to Mexico at a hotel in Mexico City, Mexico, February 16, 2026. REUTERS/Henry Romero/File Photo
Mexico's Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard and Canada's Minister responsible for Canada–U.S. Trade and Intergovernmental Affairs and One Canadian Economy, Dominic LeBlanc, attend the kickoff of the Team Canada Trade Mission to Mexico at a hotel in Mexico City, Mexico, February 16, 2026. REUTERS/Henry Romero/File Photo

For Mexico's security chief, El Mencho killing was personal

FILE PHOTO: Mexico's Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection Omar Garcia Harfuch looks on during a press conference confirming the detention of two suspects linked to the killing of former Uruapan mayor Carlos Manzo in November 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico, January 11, 2026. REUTERS/Quetzalli Nicte-Ha/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Mexico's Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection Omar Garcia Harfuch looks on during a press conference confirming the detention of two suspects linked to the killing of former Uruapan mayor Carlos Manzo in November 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico, January 11, 2026. REUTERS/Quetzalli Nicte-Ha/File Photo

US tells Latin America: Military force is only way to defeat cartels

US policy under President Donald Trump  has seen the Pentagon regularly blow up suspected drug boats.
US policy under President Donald Trump  has seen the Pentagon regularly blow up suspected drug boats.

Mexico steps up investigations into fuel smuggling by drug cartels

A member of the Mexican navy holds his rifle while patrolling in a boat as Mexico expands probe into cartel-linked maritime fuel‑smuggling at key ports, in Ciudad Madero, Mexico, May 28, 2025. REUTERS/Daniel Becerril
A member of the Mexican navy holds his rifle while patrolling in a boat as Mexico expands probe into cartel-linked maritime fuel‑smuggling at key ports, in Ciudad Madero, Mexico, May 28, 2025. REUTERS/Daniel Becerril

Travel chaos threatens Iraq's participation in World Cup playoffs

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - AFC Qualifiers - Fifth Round - First Leg - United Arab Emirates v Iraq - Mohamed bin Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - November 13, 2025 Iraq players pose for a team group photo before the match REUTERS/Amr Alfiky/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - AFC Qualifiers - Fifth Round - First Leg - United Arab Emirates v Iraq - Mohamed bin Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - November 13, 2025 Iraq players pose for a team group photo before the match REUTERS/Amr Alfiky/File Photo

FIFA optimistic amid chaos 100 days out from the World Cup

The New York/New Jersey's FIFA World Cup 2026 logo is revealed during the kick-off event in Times Square in New York City on May 18, 2023.
The New York/New Jersey's FIFA World Cup 2026 logo is revealed during the kick-off event in Times Square in New York City on May 18, 2023.

Tickets for World Cup playoffs in Mexico go on sale for as little as $11

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum lifts the FIFA World Cup trophy during her morning press conference at the National Palace, in Mexico City, Mexico, March 3, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum lifts the FIFA World Cup trophy during her morning press conference at the National Palace, in Mexico City, Mexico, March 3, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

Grandstand structure collapses at university photo-taking ceremony in Mexico, 28 hurt

Five of the 28 injured were taken to medical centers for further assessment.
Five of the 28 injured were taken to medical centers for further assessment.

Flowers, music, and soldiers at funeral of Mexican drug lord El Mencho

People gather next to a golden casket where the body of cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," lies after he was killed on Febr 22 in a military operation.
People gather next to a golden casket where the body of cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," lies after he was killed on Febr 22 in a military operation.

World Cup marks 100-day countdown amid political upheaval

Claudio Tapia, president of the AFA, Conmebol's president Alejandro Dominguez, FIFA president Gianni Infantino, Ramon Jesurun, president of the Colombian Football Federation and Alejandro Char, Mayor of Barranquilla, attend the inauguration of the Colombian Football Federation’s hotel, where Infantino expressed his support for Mexico ahead of the World Cup.
Claudio Tapia, president of the AFA, Conmebol's president Alejandro Dominguez, FIFA president Gianni Infantino, Ramon Jesurun, president of the Colombian Football Federation and Alejandro Char, Mayor of Barranquilla, attend the inauguration of the Colombian Football Federation’s hotel, where Infantino expressed his support for Mexico ahead of the World Cup.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.