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Photo Story: Skulls on display in Mexico City for Day of the Dead
A view of the artistic skull 'Homenaje a mis seis minutos con la muerte' by Jose Esteban Martinez within the framework of…
Mexican billionaire Salinas says has contracted COVID-19
Mexican business tycoon and billionaire Ricardo Salinas has COVID-19, he said on Twitter on Wednesday. Salinas controls Grupo Salinas, a group of…
Mexico asks Pope for loan of ancient books held in Vatican library
The Mexican government has formally asked Pope Francis for the temporary return of several ancient indigenous manuscripts held in the Vatican library…
Two arrested in Mexico on suspected involvement in LA firefighter disappearance
Two people have been arrested in Mexico on suspicion of participating in the disappearance of Los Angeles firefighter Francisco Aguilar, the Baja…
Guatemala sends over 3,000 Honduran migrants’ home from caravan heading to the U.S.
Guatemalan authorities sent more than 3,000 Honduran migrants back to their home country over the past few days, they said, dissolving much…
Photo story: Tropical storm Gamma brings unexpected visitor to Mexico
A crocodile stands outside a building in the aftermath of a flood triggered by tropical storm Gamma, in Villahermosa, Mexico. Mexican authorities…
Thousands of U.S.-bound migrants cross into Guatemala without authorization
Guatemala invoked special measures for security forces on Thursday, after thousands of Central American migrants crossed the border without authorization as part…
Photo story: Feminist groups protest in Mexico City
Members and supporters of feminist groups scuffle with police during a protest in Mexico City, Mexico. Mexico has been witnessing several protests…
Photo Story: 11 people murdered in a bar in the Mexican state of Guanajuato
A federal security member guards the site where at least eleven people were murdered at dawn, in the municipality of Jaral del…
Mexico issues arrest warrants on sixth anniversary of disappearance of 43 college students
Mexican authorities have issued dozens of arrest warrants for police and soldiers whom they believe may have participated in the 2014 disappearance…
Femicides in Mexico rise more than 2%, protests rage
Femicides in Mexico are on the rise this year, according to official statistics released on the weekend, murders that have intensified protests…
Photo Story: Mexico celebrates beginning of independence amid coronavirus pandemic
Fireworks explode over Zocalo Square during the ceremony of the Cry of Dolores, at the National Palace in Mexico City, Mexico, on…