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Thousands join Gen Z-led protest in Mexico over crime, corruption

A few thousand people took to the streets of Mexico City on Saturday to protest growing crime, corruption and impunity in a protest organised by members of Generation Z, which ended with strong backing from older supporters of opposition parties. In several countries this year, members of the demographic group born between the late 90s and early 2010s have organised protests against inequality, democratic backsliding and corruption. The largest "Gen Z protests took place in Nepal in September, following a ban on social media, and led to the resignation of that nation's prime minister. In Mexico, many young people say they are frustrated with systemic problems like corruption and impunity for violent crimes. "We need more security" said Andres Massa, a 29-year-old business consultant who carried the pirate skull flag that has become a global symbol of Gen Z protests. Claudia Cruz, a 43-year-old physician who joined the protests said she was marching for more funding for the public .

Mexican President Sheinbaum harassed during public event, files complaint

The incident took place on Tuesday in the Historic Centre of Mexico City, where Sheinbaum was interacting with the public during a brief walk from the National Palace to the Ministry of Education

23 dead, dozen injured in fire, explosion at northwestern Mexico store

A fire and explosion at a convenience store in northwestern Mexico on Saturday killed at least 23 people, including children, and injured 12 others, state authorities said. The fire occurred in downtown Hermosillo, the capital of Sonora state, Sonora Gov. Alfonso Durazo said in a video posted on social media. Sonora Attorney General Gustavo Salas Chvez provided the death toll and said the injured were taken to six hospitals in Hermosillo. Salas Chvez said preliminary investigations showed the deaths were caused by inhalation of toxic gases. At this time we have no indication that leads us to presume the fire was intentional, he said, noting authorities had not ruled out any line of investigation. Images circulating on social media show a massive fire engulfing the Waldo's store. One video showed a burned man collapsing onto the asphalt a few metres (yards) from the store entrance.

Deadly landslides, floods in Mexico kill 64, isolate 300 communities

When a river that winds through the mountains of central Mexico suddenly turned into a crushing wall of water this week, it practically wiped the 400-person village of Chapula off the map. Residents only had time to shout, warning neighbours living along the riverbanks, and desperately seek shelter from the deadly flooding and landslides that have cut off 300 towns in central and eastern Mexico from the outside world. Thousands of soldiers and workers scrambled on Tuesday to rescue civilians and unblock roads. "There is nothing left. It wiped out houses, it wiped out the bridge, it wiped out everything. The only thing left standing was the church and the warehouse where we were seeking refuge," said 21-year-old Stephanie Ramrez, who was part of a group of elderly, women and children who stumbled off a rescue helicopter on Tuesday. The government confirmed that at least 64 people have died due to the torrential rains. Dozens are still missing and officials warn the full extent of th

Death toll from torrential rains in Mexico rises to 64 as search ops expand

The death toll from last week's torrential rains in Mexico jumped to 64 on Monday, as searches expanded to communities previously cut off by landslides. Another 65 people were missing following the heavy rainfall in central and southeastern Mexico that caused rivers to top their banks, Civil Defense Coordinator Laura Velzquez Alza said during President Claudia Sheinbaum's daily press briefing. There are sufficient resources, this won't be skimped on ... because we're still in the emergency period, Sheinbaum said. Thousands of military personnel have been deployed across the region. In northern Veracruz, 80 communities remained inaccessible by road. Sheinbaum acknowledged it could still be days before access is established to some places. A lot of flights are required to take sufficient food and water to those places, she said. Early official estimates note 100,000 affected homes, and in some cases, houses near rivers practically disappeared, Sheinbaum said. The scale of the ...

Mexico's President convenes governors as toll from torrential rain hits 44

The death toll from Mexico's torrential rains increased to 44 on Sunday as the fallout mounted from flooding and landslides across the country, prompting President Claudia Sheinbaum to convene governors from hard-hit states to direct an emergency response plan. Mexico's National Coordination of Civil Protection reported that as of Sunday, the heavy rains had killed 18 people in Veracruz state on the Gulf Coast and 16 people in Hidalgo state, north of Mexico City. At least nine people were killed in Puebla, east of Mexico City. Earlier, in the central state of Quertaro, a child died being caught in a landslide. That toll could still rise as rescue workers continued to dig through sodden villages clogged with mud and debris on Sunday. In Veracruz and Puebla, hundreds of army personnel, police officers and firefighters conducted rescue operations and set up temporary shelters where stranded residents could find food and medical attention. Thousands of residents across the country were

Heavy rain in Mexico triggers floods, landslides, killing at least 41

Some people in the low-lying working-class neighbourhoods of Poza Rica heard the wall of water before they saw it. The loudest sound was from the cars crashing together as they were swept along by the water that had escaped from the banks of the Cazones River and flooded the streets with more than 12 feet (4 meters) of water at dawn Friday. On Saturday, much of that water had flowed away. What was left was pure destruction, and the sometimes head-scratching combinations made when nature collides with the man-made: like cars hung in treetops and even a dead horse wedged inside the cabin of a pickup truck. The death toll from landslides and floods set off by incessant rainfall in central and southeastern Mexico rose to 41 people on Saturday, authorities said, a sharp increase as thousands of soldiers cleared blocked roads to rescue the missing. Here in Veracruz state, some 540 millimetres (more than 21 inches) of rain fell from October 6 to 9. In Poza Rica, an oil town 170 miles (275

Flooding in Mexico kills 28, damages homes, hospitals, and infrastructure

Flooding caused by heavy rains in central and southeastern Mexico has set off landslides, damaged homes and highways, and left at least 28 people dead, authorities said Friday. Videos on social media from different parts of the affected areas showed streets turned into rivers carrying away vehicles and houses almost completely covered in water. Mexico deployed 8,700 military personnel to assist the population. One of the hardest hit areas was the central state of Hidalgo, where 16 deaths have been reported, according to state Interior Secretary Guillermo Olivares Reyna. At least 1,000 homes, 59 hospitals and clinics, and 308 schools have suffered damage in the state because of landslides and rivers topping their banks. Some 17 of the states 84 municipalities were without electricity, he said. In neighbouring Puebla state, nine people died and 13 were missing, according to Governor Alejandro Armenta. He requested help from the federal government to rescue 15 people, including some

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Mexico's new tariffs on Asian imports aim to counter US trade pressures

Mexican import taxes on more than 1,400 products from China and other Asian countries will be as high as 50 per cent, as the country tries to shore up domestic production and pass on some of the Trump administration's tariff pain. President Claudia Sheinbaum said the tariffs revealed a day earlier in her administration's budget proposal are intended to counter the effects of US tariffs on some products from Mexico, particularly in the automotive sector, which accounts for 23 per cent of Mexico's manufacturing. Among the products that will face the import taxes are light vehicles, auto parts, textiles, shoes, plastics, electronics, toys and other items. The budget is expected to pass easily through Mexico's Congress, where the governing party holds majorities in both chambers. Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard said Wednesday that the tariffs would be applied to 8.6 per cent of what Mexico buys abroad and apply only to countries that do not have free trade agreements with Mexico. The

Mexico proposes new import taxes on 1,400 products to boost production

Mexico's government submitted a budget proposal Tuesday that would impose new import taxes on more than 1,400 products many from Asian nations to strengthen national production at a time when the United States is pressuring its North American trade partner to present a united front against China. Treasury Secretary dgar Amador did not mention China specifically, but said that the proposed 2026 budget will affect countries with which we do not have a commercial treaty. The tariffs will be within the guidelines of the World Trade Organisation and the Mexican government would be sensitive to any impacts on production or prices, he said. Amador did recognise that the measures are happening within the discussion and future commercial conversations with our North American partners, but insisted the goal was strengthening domestic production and consumption, as well as reducing trade deficits. Mexico has been engaged in increasingly difficult trade negotiations with the Trump ...

At least 10 killed as freight train slams into bus outside Mexico City

A freight train slammed into a double-decker bus at a crossing northwest of Mexico City early Monday, killing at least 10 people and injuring more than 40, authorities said. The accident took place in an industrial area of warehouses and factories in the town of Atlacomulco, about 130 kilometers northwest of Mexico City. The state of Mexico's civil defence agency said via X that authorities were still working at the site of the accident, and the state prosecutor's office said it had opened an investigation. The bus from the Herradura de Plata line was ripped apart by the collision. The agency said 10 people were killed and 41 injured. Local media reports said the injured were taken to hospitals throughout the state. The bus company did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The train line, Canadian Pacific Kansas City of Mexico, confirmed the accident and sent its condolences to the families of the victims. The Calgary, Canada-based company said its personnel were on sit

Trump ties to reforms: Mexico's first female prez reviews a year in office

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum celebrated her government's handling of its tumultuous relations with the Trump administration, progressive gains and controversial judicial reforms in her first state of the nation address Monday. Sheinbaum, who is nearing the end of her first year in office, notably left out some of the major problems still simmering in Mexico, including ongoing cartel violence plaguing much of the country and democratic concerns over wider concentration of executive power. Mexico's first female president took office in October and has led the Latin American nation of 131 million at a time of radical global shifts. Despite that, the 63-year-old progressive leader has enjoyed soaring approval rates between 70% and 80% in Mexican polls. Things are going well, and they're only going to get better, she promised. Here are some of the top takeaways from Sheinbaum's State of the Nation address. Navigating the Trump era Chief among Sheinbaum's challenges has been ...

Trump admin weighs military action against Latin American drug cartels

A pending US-Mexico security deal will enable joint monitoring of criminal groups and enhance coordination between security forces along the shared border

Key exemption allows most Canadian, Mexican goods to enter US tariff-free

US President Donald Trump raised the tariffs on Canadian goods to 35 per cent last week, but a key exemption for Canada and Mexico shields the vast majority of goods from the punishing duties. Goods that comply with the 2020 United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement trade pact that Trump negotiated during his first term are excluded from the tariffs. Here is a look at Trump's tariffs on the two countries and their exemptions: Most Canadian exports reaching the US duty free Canada's central bank says 100 per cent of energy exports and 95 per cent of other exports are USMCA compliant. The Royal Bank estimated that almost 90 per cent of Canadian exports appear to have accessed the US market duty free in April. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said the commitment of the United States to the core of USMCA, reaffirmed again last week, means the US average tariff rate on Canadian goods remains one of its lowest, and over 85 per cent of Canada-US trade continues to be tariff free. "Canada

Trump gives Mexico 90-day tariff hike relief to continue trade talks

President Sheinbaum described the conversation with Trump as "really good" and said both countries have 90 days to build a long-term deal

US, Mexico sign accord to combat Tijuana River sewage flowing across border

The United States and Mexico have signed an agreement outlining specific steps and a new timetable to clean up the longstanding problem of the Tijuana River pouring sewage across the border and polluting California beaches, officials from both countries announced Thursday. Billions of gallons of sewage and toxic chemicals from Tijuana have polluted the Pacific Ocean off neighboring Southern California, closing beaches and sickening Navy SEALs who train in the water. That's despite multiple efforts and millions of dollars that have been poured into addressing the problem over decades, including under the first Trump administration. There is a great commitment by the two countries to strengthen cooperation, Mexico's Environmental Secretary Alicia Brcena said Thursday after meeting with Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin in Mexico City for the signing of the memorandum of understanding. The accord comes three months after Zeldin flew to San Diego to meet with ...

US imposes 17% duty on Mexican tomatoes hoping to boost local production

The US government said Monday it is placing a 17 per cent duty on most fresh Mexican tomatoes after negotiations ended without an agreement to avert the tariff. Proponents said the import tax will help rebuild the shrinking US tomato industry and ensure that produce eaten in the US is also grown there. Mexico currently supplies around 70 per ccent of the US tomato market, up from 30 per cent two decades ago, according to the Florida Tomato Exchange. But opponents, including US companies that grow tomatoes in Mexico, said the tariff will make fresh tomatoes more expensive for US buyers. Tim Richards, a professor at the Morrison School of Agribusiness at Arizona State University, said US retail prices for tomatoes will likely rise around 8.5 per cent with a 17 per cent duty. The duty stems from a longstanding US complaint about Mexico's tomato exports and is separate from the 30 per cent base tariff on products made in Mexico and the European Union that President Donald Trump announc

Nearly 200 homes damaged as officials survey aftermath of New Mexico flood

At least 200 homes were damaged during a deadly flash flood in the mountain village of Ruidoso, and local emergency managers warned Wednesday that number could more than double as teams survey more neighborhoods. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham was among the officials who took an aerial tour of Ruidoso and the surrounding area as they looked to bolster their case for more federal assistance for the community, which has been battered over the past year by wildfires and repeated flooding. The governor said the state has received partial approval for a federal emergency declaration, freeing up personnel to help with search and rescue efforts and incident management. She called it the first step, saying Ruidoso will need much more. "We will continue working with the federal government for every dollar and resource necessary to help this resilient community fully recover from these devastating floods, she said. An intense bout of monsoon rains set the disaster in motion Tuesday afternoon. .

El Salvador recalls ambassador from Mexico, disputes origin of drug flight

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele recalled his ambassador to Mexico and demanded the country clarify its security chief's comments that an intercepted plane carrying cocaine had originated in El Salvador. Bukele labelled the information from Mexico Security Secretary Omar Garca Harfuch as FALSE in a post on X, that went on to detail the plane's alleged flight path. Bukele also pointed out that the three men arrested with the plane were Mexican citizens. El Salvador does not provide cover for criminals nor does it tolerate drug trafficking, Bukele wrote. We didn't do it before, we will not do it now. It wasn't clear late Wednesday if Ambassador Rosa Delmy Canas had left Mexico yet. On Tuesday, Garca Harfuch was summarising drug seizures during the president's daily news briefing when he spoke of a flight detected in the Pacific coast state of Colima that he said had come from El Salvador. He said 428 kilograms of cocaine had been seized and three men arrested without providing mor