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Mexico sees wave of bombing attacks in intensifying pattern of cartel violence escalation

The latest incident occurred on Sunday, when a suspected car bomb ripped through the central Mexican state of Zacatecas, injuring at least 11 people, including two police officers.

A building damaged by a car bomb explosion outside the municipal police station is pictured in Ojocaliente, Zacatecas, Mexico, on August 31, 2026.
'The wall along Mexican border wouldn’t be built and there’d be no chance Mexico would pay a single peso for it.'

US military uses laser to shoot down 3 Mexican cartel drones near border, officials say

Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha speaks to the media during a press conference next to Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum at the National Palace, in Mexico City, Mexico, June 26, 2025.

Amid US drug charges, Mexican Governor Ruben Rocha requests office leave despite party tension

Guerrero's state governor Angel Aguirre gestures while speaking during a press conference at the Flag Museum in Iguala, Guerrero state, Mexico on October 11, 2014. The case of 43 Mexican students missing since an attack by gang-linked police took another grim turn earlier this week with the discover

Mexico arrests ex-governor over alleged destruction of evidence in 2014 student case


The founding myth of 700-year-old Tenochtitlan

This year marks the 700th anniversary of the founding of Mexico-Tenochtitlan. The city's government prepared an extensive program of celebrations to honor these seven centuries.

 The founding myth of 700-year-old Tenochtitlan.

How a Dutch developer resurrected ancient Tenochtitlán

Thomas Kole's project aimed to bring Tenochtitlán back to life based on historical and archaeological sources.

 How a Dutch developer resurrected ancient Tenochtitlán.

Visiting Teotihuacan's UNESCO site during the Equinox, essential Information

Mexico's National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) announced the launch of the "Spring Equinox 2025" operation at the Teotihuacan Archaeological Zone.

 Landmark Teotihuacan pyramids complex located in Mexican Highlands and Mexico Valley close to Mexico City.

Protective horn pads, no swords: Mexico City proposes non-violent bullfighting

Members of the bullfighting community argue that the new rules could signify the end of traditional bullfighting.

 Protective horn pads, no swords: Mexico City proposes non-violent bullfighting.

Trump to make English official US language, White House official says

The United States has never had an official language at the federal level but some US states designate English as their official language.

 Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump takes the stage during a campaign rally at the J.S. Dorton Arena, Raleigh, North Carolina, Nov. 4, 2024.

Texas faces largest measles outbreak in over 30 years with 124 cases

Most cases are among unvaccinated children in Gaines County, where vaccination rates are under 50%.

 Gaines County, Texas.

Rare oarfish sighting in Mexico stirs fears of impending disaster

The elusive oarfish, often referred to as the 'fish of the end of the world', was found on a beach in Baja California Sur, Mexico.

 Picture with an oarfish.

The Mexican Dragon: Decade-long quest reveals long-handed dinosaur in Mexico

The fossil remains were found during a dig in 2014 and the discovery was presented by researchers from the Paleontology Museum of the Benemérita Escuela Normal Superior de Coahuila.

 The Mexican Dragon: Decade-long quest reveals long-handed dinosaur in Mexico.

US users of Google Maps now see 'Gulf of America,' not 'Gulf of Mexico'

Users in the rest of the world, except for Mexico, will see both names. In Mexico, only the “Gulf of Mexico" will appear for users. 

 REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL nominee Donald Trump attends a rally in Wisconsin this week.

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CENTER FIELD: Trump’s Gaza proposal sparked global outrage, but is it truly unthinkable, or just an overdue challenge to the status quo?

 US PRESIDENT Donald Trump speaks, as he hosts Republican senators for a dinner at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, last week. It was stunning to see how quickly the world blamed Israel for Trump’s pronouncement about emptying Gaza to redevelop it, says the writer.