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Mexico

Record seaweed blankets Mexico’s Caribbean coast, threatening tourism and the environment

Members of the Mexican Navy collect sargassum seaweed from a beach in the hotel zone in Tulum on July 22.
Members of the Mexican Navy collect sargassum seaweed from a beach in the hotel zone in Tulum on July 22.

Thousands of children, sponsors arrested by ICE after tips from US child migrant agency

Aurora and het her six-year-old daughter, who were detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and sent to a family detention center in Texas, pose for a portrait during an interview with Reuters in the Central Valley of California, U.S., July 23, 2026. REUTERS/Carlos Barria
Aurora and het her six-year-old daughter, who were detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and sent to a family detention center in Texas, pose for a portrait during an interview with Reuters in the Central Valley of California, U.S., July 23, 2026. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

Shooting near Mexico’s presidential palace kills one

The suspected attackers fled the scene on a motorcycle.
The suspected attackers fled the scene on a motorcycle.

Isaac Del Toro, Paul Seixas show glimpse into Tour de France future

Decathlon CMA CGM Team’s French rider Paul Seixas (left) and UAE Team Emirates-XRG’s Mexican rider Isaac Del Toro (centre) cycling in the Col du Galibier ascent during the 20th stage of the Tour de France on July 25.
Decathlon CMA CGM Team’s French rider Paul Seixas (left) and UAE Team Emirates-XRG’s Mexican rider Isaac Del Toro (centre) cycling in the Col du Galibier ascent during the 20th stage of the Tour de France on July 25.

Did the World Cup live up to ‘104 Super Bowls’? The winners and losers

Spain celebrating their 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina in the World Cup final in New Jersey on July 19.
Spain celebrating their 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina in the World Cup final in New Jersey on July 19.

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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.

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