Extreme heat and tighter border security are making the journey across the Mexico-US border increasingly dangerous for migrants. With tougher enforcement pushing some migrants toward remote desert terrain, the risks of dehydration, exhaustion and death are rising.

Mexico-US border crisis deepens as heat & tight security create tough conditions for migrants

Mexico’s avocado exports to the United States are moving again after a temporary U.S. security alert halted inspections and shipments from Michoacán. The suspension disrupted an industry that employs around 200 thousand people in the state.


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A fisherman went missing in Mexico at a cenote, a natural sinkhole, and was found 15 days later inside an underwater cave. Erasto Crisanto Valdez was fishing with his father in July when he got lost. An international rescue team joined the search operation for the 31-year-old in San Francisco La Paz and found him inside a sinkhole. After they found a harpoon Valdez had been carrying at a depth of around 213ft, they got an idea of where to look. That led them to expand the search in that area.&nbsp;Nearly 15 days later, they found Valdez in a sinkhole at a depth of 328ft below the surface. The rescuers were shocked to see him alive inside the cave with an air pocket and described it as nothing short of a miracle. The team included explorers from Mexico, Germany, the US and the Dominican Republic. "We were prepared to find his body. But God had other plans," Mexican explorer Carlos Jimenez said.&nbsp;Valdez was brought to the surface on a stretcher where his health was assessed. He was found to be suffering from severe dehydration and malnutrition and was taken to the hospital.<h2>What is a cenote?</h2> A cenote is a natural sinkhole filled with water. It is formed when limestone bedrock collapses, revealing the fresh groundwater underneath. Cenote comes from the Yucatec Maya term ts'ono'ot, meaning a sacred or deep location with water that can be accessed. They are mostly found in the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico.&nbsp;Humans creating a problem for cenotes Underwater sinkholes, or cenotes, are facing severe environmental threats from human activity, pollution, and rapid development in the Yucatán Peninsula. Damage to them threatens the unique ecosystems in these waters, as they directly connect to underground aquifers, providing fresh drinking water. A large amount of wastewater flows untreated directly into the porous limestone and groundwater system. Construction projects drill massive support pillars directly into underground cave roofs, which are delicate, thus threatening the structures.&nbsp;&nbsp;

A Mexican man was found inside a sinkhole under the water. He went missing for 15 days following a fishing trip with his father. An international team of rescuers joined the search operation and found him alive inside the sinkhole with air pockets.  

A fisherman went missing in Mexico at a cenote, a natural sinkhole, and was found 15 days later inside an underwater cave. Erasto Crisanto Valdez was fishing with his father in July when he got lost. An international rescue team joined the search operation for the 31-year-old in San Francisco La Paz and found him inside a sinkhole. After they found a harpoon Valdez had been carrying at a depth of around 213ft, they got an idea of where to look. That led them to expand the search in that area. Nearly 15 days later, they found Valdez in a sinkhole at a depth of 328ft below the surface. The rescuers were shocked to see him alive inside the cave with an air pocket and described it as nothing short of a miracle. The team included explorers from Mexico, Germany, the US and the Dominican Republic. "We were prepared to find his body. But God had other plans," Mexican explorer Carlos Jimenez said. Valdez was brought to the surface on a stretcher where his health was assessed. He was found to be suffering from severe dehydration and malnutrition and was taken to the hospital. What is a cenote? A cenote is a natural sinkhole filled with water. It is formed when limestone bedrock collapses, revealing the fresh groundwater underneath. Cenote comes from the Yucatec Maya term ts'ono'ot, meaning a sacred or deep location with water that can be accessed. They are mostly found in the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico. Humans creating a problem for cenotes Underwater sinkholes, or cenotes, are facing severe environmental threats from human activity, pollution, and rapid development in the Yucatán Peninsula. Damage to them threatens the unique ecosystems in these waters, as they directly connect to underground aquifers, providing fresh drinking water. A large amount of wastewater flows untreated directly into the porous limestone and groundwater system. Construction projects drill massive support pillars directly into underground cave roofs, which are delicate, thus threatening the structures.

A Mexican man was found inside a sinkhole under the water. He went missing for 15 days following a fishing trip with his father. An international team of rescuers joined the search operation and found him alive inside the sinkhole with air pockets. &nbsp;

Mexican man missing for 15 days found alive inside 328-foot-deep underwater sinkhole

A 25-year-old Mexican influencer, Ceaser Gastelum, was shot dead on August 4 while live-streaming on TikTok. He was outdoors in a fast food establishment in Culiacán, Sinaloa. During the broadcast, two miscreants pulled up next to him on a motorcycle, and one of them shot him in the head from close range.Gastelum has roughly half a million followers and posts comic content usually on TikTok. On Instagram, he used to upload pictures of his travels and nights out, or posing in front of luxury cars. The security officials have cordoned off the area and are examining CCTV footage and casings of cartridges. The video was removed from TikTok, though parts of it were circulated on other social media platforms. No arrests have been made so far, and the two people are absconding.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/who-is-tewolde-gebremariam-air-india-new-ceo-1785937684533">Who is Tewolde Gebremariam? Air India appoints former Ethiopian Airlines chief as CEO</a><h2>What was Gastelum's last recording?</h2>Gastelum was live-streaming with two friends a comedy stunt or challenge on TikTok outside a restaurant in Culiacán. He was dressed up as a delivery man and pretending to deliver an order outside a restaurant. Because of the attire, local police initially reported the victim as a delivery driver when they first responded to the scene. But later, speaking to witnesses, they discovered that he was a lifestyle influencer and content creator.<h2>Series of murders on live stream in Mexico</h2>In 2025, 23-year-old Valeria Márquez was shot dead at a beauty salon while she was live streaming. In 2024, Juan Carlos López “El Chilango” was targeted by two armed men on a motorcycle. They opened fire on him at close range using high-calibre weapons while he was filming a video. He died instantly on the asphalt near a local bank and gas station. In December 2024, Leobardo Aispuro, an influencer known as “El Gordo Peruci”, was shot dead, which police believed was in rivalry between two warring factions of the Sinaloa cartel. Gastelum visited his grave and posted a picture on Instagram. The state of Sinaloa has been locked in a violent cartel war between Los Chapitos and La Mayiza, and dozens of influencers have been targeted since then, some of whom have alleged ties to criminal organisations.

Mexican TikTok influencer Ceaser Gastelum was shot dead while livestreaming in Culiacán, Sinaloa. Here's what happened and what authorities have said.

A 25-year-old Mexican influencer, Ceaser Gastelum, was shot dead on August 4 while live-streaming on TikTok. He was outdoors in a fast food establishment in Culiacán, Sinaloa. During the broadcast, two miscreants pulled up next to him on a motorcycle, and one of them shot him in the head from close range. Gastelum has roughly half a million followers and posts comic content usually on TikTok. On Instagram, he used to upload pictures of his travels and nights out, or posing in front of luxury cars. The security officials have cordoned off the area and are examining CCTV footage and casings of cartridges. The video was removed from TikTok, though parts of it were circulated on other social media platforms. No arrests have been made so far, and the two people are absconding. Also Read: Who is Tewolde Gebremariam? Air India appoints former Ethiopian Airlines chief as CEO What was Gastelum's last recording? Gastelum was live-streaming with two friends a comedy stunt or challenge on TikTok outside a restaurant in Culiacán. He was dressed up as a delivery man and pretending to deliver an order outside a restaurant. Because of the attire, local police initially reported the victim as a delivery driver when they first responded to the scene. But later, speaking to witnesses, they discovered that he was a lifestyle influencer and content creator. Series of murders on live stream in Mexico In 2025, 23-year-old Valeria Márquez was shot dead at a beauty salon while she was live streaming. In 2024, Juan Carlos López “El Chilango” was targeted by two armed men on a motorcycle. They opened fire on him at close range using high-calibre weapons while he was filming a video. He died instantly on the asphalt near a local bank and gas station. In December 2024, Leobardo Aispuro, an influencer known as “El Gordo Peruci”, was shot dead, which police believed was in rivalry between two warring factions of the Sinaloa cartel. Gastelum visited his grave and posted a picture on Instagram. The state of Sinaloa has been locked in a violent cartel war between Los Chapitos and La Mayiza, and dozens of influencers have been targeted since then, some of whom have alleged ties to criminal organisations.

Mexican TikTok influencer Ceaser Gastelum was shot dead while livestreaming in Culiacán, Sinaloa. Here's what happened and what authorities have said.

Ceaser Gastelum killed during TikTok livestream: What was his last recording?

Valeria Márquez, a beauty influencer who was shot dead during a TikTok livestream in 2025, fell victim to a cartel boss who ordered the killing because she had broken up with his son. The 23-year-old was inside her beauty salon in May when a gunman on a motorbike shot at her through the window. She collapsed live on video after gunshots to her chest and head. The video from the Beauty Lounge, in Zapopan, Western Mexico, went viral.&nbsp;Mexican authorities have now claimed that Ramón Ángel Álvarez Ayala - known as “El R-1” - a senior figure in the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), was behind her death. Mexican Special Forces linked him to her death following his arrest on July 26 this year after a massive raid in Zapopan. They found forensic data and encrypted phone records as evidence that he had ordered the killing on live stream.<h2>El R-1 also accused in the murder of Mayor Manzo</h2>He is also accused of ordering the assassination of a local Jalisco mayor who stood against the cartel’s extortion demands. "'El-R-1’ is identified as the main leader of ‘Los Rs’, one of the most violent criminal cells linked to the CJNG, with operations in Apatzingán, Uruapan, and Morelia, Michoacán, as well as in Jalisco,” Public Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch announced in a social media post. He added that they have found evidence that he was also behind Márquez's on-screen killing.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/one-minute-youre-making-a-video-and-then-youre-murdered-mexio-beauty-influencer-shot-dead-on-live-stream-femicide-suspected-valeria-marquez-9070595">Mexico beauty influencer shot dead on live stream</a>&nbsp;The criminal cell coordinated "multiple violent acts in the region" on his orders, among which is "the tragic feminicide of Valeria Márquez, which occurred in May 2025 in Zapopan, Jalisco, a crime linked to Francisco, the victim’s former partner and Ramón Ángel’s son." Revealing the reason, Harfuch said that "R-1’s son had a romantic relationship with Valeria." He threatened her several times, and asked his father "to carry out the feminicide."&nbsp;He added that the Mayor Manzo killing is a separate investigation, but now they have "leads and evidence to locate the other person involved in the homicide, who is this subject’s son,” who is at large. The police are also on the lookout for the person who shot Márquez.

A Mexican cartel boss ordered the killing of a beauty influencer after she broke up with his son. Valeria Márquez was shot dead during a livestream in May last year. Police arrested El R-1 in connection with another murder and found he was also linked to Márquez's killing.

Valeria Márquez, a beauty influencer who was shot dead during a TikTok livestream in 2025, fell victim to a cartel boss who ordered the killing because she had broken up with his son. The 23-year-old was inside her beauty salon in May when a gunman on a motorbike shot at her through the window. She collapsed live on video after gunshots to her chest and head. The video from the Beauty Lounge, in Zapopan, Western Mexico, went viral. Mexican authorities have now claimed that Ramón Ángel Álvarez Ayala - known as “El R-1” - a senior figure in the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), was behind her death. Mexican Special Forces linked him to her death following his arrest on July 26 this year after a massive raid in Zapopan. They found forensic data and encrypted phone records as evidence that he had ordered the killing on live stream. El R-1 also accused in the murder of Mayor Manzo He is also accused of ordering the assassination of a local Jalisco mayor who stood against the cartel’s extortion demands. "'El-R-1’ is identified as the main leader of ‘Los Rs’, one of the most violent criminal cells linked to the CJNG, with operations in Apatzingán, Uruapan, and Morelia, Michoacán, as well as in Jalisco,” Public Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch announced in a social media post. He added that they have found evidence that he was also behind Márquez's on-screen killing. Also Read: Mexico beauty influencer shot dead on live stream The criminal cell coordinated "multiple violent acts in the region" on his orders, among which is "the tragic feminicide of Valeria Márquez, which occurred in May 2025 in Zapopan, Jalisco, a crime linked to Francisco, the victim’s former partner and Ramón Ángel’s son." Revealing the reason, Harfuch said that "R-1’s son had a romantic relationship with Valeria." He threatened her several times, and asked his father "to carry out the feminicide." He added that the Mayor Manzo killing is a separate investigation, but now they have "leads and evidence to locate the other person involved in the homicide, who is this subject’s son,” who is at large. The police are also on the lookout for the person who shot Márquez.

A Mexican cartel boss ordered the killing of a beauty influencer after she broke up with his son. Valeria Márquez was shot dead during a livestream in May last year. Police arrested El R-1 in connection with another murder and found he was also linked to Márquez's killing.

Influencer killed on livestream: Mexican cartel boss' son asked dad to kill woman who broke up with him

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A unique cafe in Mexico City is turning World Cup heartbreak into hospitality. The 'Losers Cafe' offers free coffee to fans wearing jerseys of defeated teams, complete with napkins that read "Dry your tears." As Mexico celebrates its historic World Cup run, the cafe has become a comforting stop for disappointed supporters from around the world, proving that even in defeat, there's always a warm cup waiting.

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Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 to book their place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16. Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez scored first-half goals as El Tri delivered a commanding performance in front of their home fans.

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Iran's football federation has hit back after a senior US official celebrated the team's World Cup elimination, accusing Washington of spreading "lies" and saying Iran is "used to mistreatment." The response came after US Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said he was "happy" Iran had exited the tournament and even performed a "happy dance." The controversy has added a political dimension to Iran's emotionally charged World Cup campaign.

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A vigilante becoming popular as the "Mexican Batman" has been catching bike thieves and strapping them to street poles with tape. He draws moustaches and cat whiskers on the men, and scribbles “ratero” (thief in Spanish) across their foreheads. This is apparently how he lets people know that he was there, a calling card. The person is believed to be a local in Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco, where bike thefts have risen considerably, forcing the unidentified man to take things into his own hands. The police are now searching for the person trying to stop the alleged thefts.&nbsp;The vigilante leaves a description of the crimes committed by the men written on pink and yellow paper tied above them on the posts. The bikes the men had allegedly stolen were also left near them as proof. They are also beaten up by the man, with one of them found in a pretty bad state. However, the man doling out justice is being treated as the criminal and the men tied to the posts as victims, the police said.&nbsp;The first case came to light on June 13 when a young man was found tied to a post. A cardboard sign above accused him of being a thief. In the following days, more men were found similarly tied with huge amounts of tape. State Security Secretary Juan Pablo Hernández said officials have come across five such cases since then. While the police are still on the lookout for the "Mexican Batman", they have identified two vehicles that could be linked to the attacks.&nbsp;<h2>Female vigilantes in Mexico</h2>&nbsp;Meanwhile, women in the nearby state of Michocoán have also turned into vigilantes, carrying assault rifles to protect themselves from the Jalisco New Generation cartel. The group has killed several people in recent weeks, following which the women have prepared a homemade tank and roadblocks to fight the gunmen.&nbsp;

A man has turned into a vigilante, catching thieves and recovering bikes from them. He ties them to poles with duct tape and leaves the stolen bikes next to them. Police are now looking for him, treating the thieves as victims. 

A vigilante becoming popular as the "Mexican Batman" has been catching bike thieves and strapping them to street poles with tape. He draws moustaches and cat whiskers on the men, and scribbles “ratero” (thief in Spanish) across their foreheads. This is apparently how he lets people know that he was there, a calling card. The person is believed to be a local in Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco, where bike thefts have risen considerably, forcing the unidentified man to take things into his own hands. The police are now searching for the person trying to stop the alleged thefts. The vigilante leaves a description of the crimes committed by the men written on pink and yellow paper tied above them on the posts. The bikes the men had allegedly stolen were also left near them as proof. They are also beaten up by the man, with one of them found in a pretty bad state. However, the man doling out justice is being treated as the criminal and the men tied to the posts as victims, the police said. The first case came to light on June 13 when a young man was found tied to a post. A cardboard sign above accused him of being a thief. In the following days, more men were found similarly tied with huge amounts of tape. State Security Secretary Juan Pablo Hernández said officials have come across five such cases since then. While the police are still on the lookout for the "Mexican Batman", they have identified two vehicles that could be linked to the attacks. Female vigilantes in Mexico Meanwhile, women in the nearby state of Michocoán have also turned into vigilantes, carrying assault rifles to protect themselves from the Jalisco New Generation cartel. The group has killed several people in recent weeks, following which the women have prepared a homemade tank and roadblocks to fight the gunmen.

A man has turned into a vigilante, catching thieves and recovering bikes from them. He ties them to poles with duct tape and leaves the stolen bikes next to them. Police are now looking for him, treating the thieves as victims.&nbsp;

Mexican Batman is tying thieves to poles and drawing moustaches on them. Police say they are victims

Archaeologists have found a hidden Mayan city in Mexico that has remained hidden for more than 1,000 years. The site dotted with monuments, pyramids, and palaces has been named Minanbé. It was discovered deep inside the dense jungles of Campeche, in the Calakmul Biosphere Reserve. This marks the end of a project in which researchers mapped the central Maya lowlands. A team of Mexican and Slovenian researchers, led by archaeologist Ivan Šprajc, found the untouched wonder after approval from Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH).&nbsp;The Mayan lowlands were home to nearly 11 million people during the Late Classic period (600 to 900 AD). A site west of Chactún, a major Maya centre that was revealed 13 years ago, was the site of the survey. Equipped with laser scan data from the air, known as LiDAR, the researchers set out for the northern section of the reserve. It was an arduous journey, and different methods had to be employed to make it possible. A five-kilometre path was cleared by the community of Constitución using machetes. They travelled on all-terrain vehicles before walking almost the same distance on foot as well.&nbsp;

<h2>The site was untouched, no signs of loot</h2>&nbsp;Šprajc admitted that accessing this region was harder than any other site. What surprised the researchers was that the site had not been looted, which stood in stark difference from the other discoveries made in the past three years. Ground survey was led by archaeologists Atasta Flores Esquivel, Israel Chato López, Quintín Hernández Gómez, and Vitan Vujanović. They found an urban centre spread over 15 hectares. There were plazas, terraces, palace buildings, religious structures, and wetlands with water channels.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/study-in-israel-shows-humans-stood-tall-in-front-of-climate-change-6-500-years-ago-1781959820322">Study in Israel shows humans stood tall in front of climate change 6,500 years ago</a>&nbsp;A pyramid temple was the tallest structure, which stood nearly 42 feet high, and was found in extremely good condition, a first, says Vujanović. There is also a stone monument that has legible glyphs. But they did find broken altars, with one bearing hieroglyphic text that likely dates to the late 7th century. A carved stone known as Stela 1 shows a beheading scene. Fourteen other monuments carved with symbols and hieroglyphic text were also discovered.

A Mayan city hidden in a jungle for 1,000 years, with temples still intact and readable texts, has been discovered in Mexico. Scientists took a tough journey to reach this point and were surprised to see that the monuments remained untouched all these years. 

Archaeologists have found a hidden Mayan city in Mexico that has remained hidden for more than 1,000 years. The site dotted with monuments, pyramids, and palaces has been named Minanbé. It was discovered deep inside the dense jungles of Campeche, in the Calakmul Biosphere Reserve. This marks the end of a project in which researchers mapped the central Maya lowlands. A team of Mexican and Slovenian researchers, led by archaeologist Ivan Šprajc, found the untouched wonder after approval from Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH). The Mayan lowlands were home to nearly 11 million people during the Late Classic period (600 to 900 AD). A site west of Chactún, a major Maya centre that was revealed 13 years ago, was the site of the survey. Equipped with laser scan data from the air, known as LiDAR, the researchers set out for the northern section of the reserve. It was an arduous journey, and different methods had to be employed to make it possible. A five-kilometre path was cleared by the community of Constitución using machetes. They travelled on all-terrain vehicles before walking almost the same distance on foot as well.

A Mayan city hidden in a jungle for 1,000 years, with temples still intact and readable texts, has been discovered in Mexico. Scientists took a tough journey to reach this point and were surprised to see that the monuments remained untouched all these years.&nbsp;

Pristine Mayan city discovered inside Mexican jungle was hidden for 1,000 years

World Cup fever is taking over Los Angeles as a local bakery has gone viral after creating World Cup-themed conchas shaped like jerseys, trophies and footballs, drawing crowds that spill onto the sidewalk. As fans line up for edible tributes to their favorite teams, the bakery's creations have become a unique symbol of football mania spreading far beyond the stadium.

 FIFA World Cup 2026: Why Fans Are Lining Up for this Bread

FIFA World Cup 2026 is witnessing an unforgettable cultural love affair as South Korean football fans receive an incredibly warm welcome in Mexico, proving that the tournament is cementing a lifelong friendship. Watch how the shared passions for football and K-Pop have united these two nations in an unforgettable display of camaraderie.


FIFA World Cup 2026: Mexico and South Korea's Cultural Love Affair

US President Donald Trump said the United States would be better off without the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), calling it unnecessary for economic growth. Speaking in France, he stated he would prefer no trade deal but remained open to signing a new one. His remarks highlight ongoing uncertainty over North American trade relations and future policy direction.

Trump Says U.S. Better Off Without USMCA Trade Pact

A mayor of a town in southern Mexico was shot dead in an armed attack in a region affected by ongoing cartel violence, local authorities said on Saturday.&nbsp;Joel Bravo, the mayor of San Miguel Amatitlan, a town with a population of nearly 7,000 people, was killed in the attack, according to prosecutors in Oaxaca state. Authorities did not provide additional details about the circumstances surrounding the incident.&nbsp;Reacting to the killing, Oaxaca Governor Salomon Jara condemned the attack and said, "In Oaxaca, we will not allow violence to prevail over the law or over the will of our communities."&nbsp;Following the incident, prosecutors said security measures had been strengthened in the area. Police presence has been increased, and a tactical team has been deployed alongside federal forces to identify and capture those responsible for the attack.&nbsp;Oaxaca, a Pacific coast state in southern Mexico, has witnessed criminal activity linked to major drug trafficking organisations. The Jalisco Nueva Generacion Cartel and the Sinaloa Cartel are both known to operate in the region.&nbsp;Violence targeting local government officials continues to be a serious concern in several parts of Mexico, particularly in rural areas where organised crime groups maintain significant influence.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/araghchi-faces-backlash-over-us-iran-peace-deal-as-protesters-gather-outside-foreign-ministry-office-1781387258321">Araghchi faces backlash over US-Iran peace deal as protesters gather outside Foreign Ministry office</a>&nbsp;Last month, Mario Hernandez Garcia, the mayor of Santiago Amoltepec, another town in Oaxaca, was killed in an attack that also claimed the lives of two other people.&nbsp;According to figures released by the non-governmental organisation Causa en Comun, at least 60 politicians or lawmakers were victims of targeted killings last year.&nbsp;The country has recorded nearly 100 assassinations of mayors since 2006, when drug-related violence escalated sharply across Mexico.

Targeted attacks on public officials remain a major concern in Mexico, with at least 60 politicians killed last year and nearly 100 mayors assassinated since 2006.

A mayor of a town in southern Mexico was shot dead in an armed attack in a region affected by ongoing cartel violence, local authorities said on Saturday. Joel Bravo, the mayor of San Miguel Amatitlan, a town with a population of nearly 7,000 people, was killed in the attack, according to prosecutors in Oaxaca state. Authorities did not provide additional details about the circumstances surrounding the incident. Reacting to the killing, Oaxaca Governor Salomon Jara condemned the attack and said, "In Oaxaca, we will not allow violence to prevail over the law or over the will of our communities." Following the incident, prosecutors said security measures had been strengthened in the area. Police presence has been increased, and a tactical team has been deployed alongside federal forces to identify and capture those responsible for the attack. Oaxaca, a Pacific coast state in southern Mexico, has witnessed criminal activity linked to major drug trafficking organisations. The Jalisco Nueva Generacion Cartel and the Sinaloa Cartel are both known to operate in the region. Violence targeting local government officials continues to be a serious concern in several parts of Mexico, particularly in rural areas where organised crime groups maintain significant influence. Also Read: Araghchi faces backlash over US-Iran peace deal as protesters gather outside Foreign Ministry office Last month, Mario Hernandez Garcia, the mayor of Santiago Amoltepec, another town in Oaxaca, was killed in an attack that also claimed the lives of two other people. According to figures released by the non-governmental organisation Causa en Comun, at least 60 politicians or lawmakers were victims of targeted killings last year. The country has recorded nearly 100 assassinations of mayors since 2006, when drug-related violence escalated sharply across Mexico.

Targeted attacks on public officials remain a major concern in Mexico, with at least 60 politicians killed last year and nearly 100 mayors assassinated since 2006.

Mexico mayor Joel Bravo killed weeks after another Oaxaca mayor was slain in cartel violence

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/fifa-2026">FIFA World Cup 2026</a> got underway on Thursday (Jun 11) in Mexico but clashes between the security officials and fans before kick-off of the opener at Azteca stadium sour the moment for the co-hosts. Mexico did win their opening fixture 2-0 against South Africa in a match which saw three red cards. The clashes left many security personnel requiring medical attention as a group of hooded people threw petrol bombs and other objects in a bid to enter the stadium. Mexico had already been dealing with protests by teachers and other groups in the week leading upto the opening match of the quadrennial event involving 48 teams - the most in an edition.<h2>FIFA 2026 opening match meets with clashes</h2>Before the kick-off of the opening match, thousands of fans gathered outside the Azteca stadium, trying to enter. According to the Guardian, a group of hooded men then tried to charge the entry gate, throwing bricks, petrol bombs, and other objects at the security officials.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-2026-how-jimenez-defied-death-risk-to-score-his-maiden-world-cup-goal-in-mexico-s-win-1781236417927">FIFA 2026 | How Jimenez defied death risk to score his maiden World Cup goal in Mexico's win</a>Confirming the incident, a spokesperson for Mexico's secratary of citizen secutiy said: "Nearly 200 hooded individuals broke away from two groups of around 800 protesters, but the situation was brought under control by the Metropolitan police."Nearly five protest groups, including teachers retired judges as the hosts tried to control the chaos. A fan fest in Zocalo area also went ahead as planned despite the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-2026-opening-ceremony-and-first-game-fan-fest-in-mexico-city-under-cloud-of-protest-1781155832671">threats of protest</a>.<h2>Mexico remain unbeaten on home soil in World Cup games</h2>Mexico won the opening match 2-0 against South Africa with Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez scoring goals for the hosts in 9th and 67th minute, respectively. The win ensured Mexico remained unbeaten in the FIFA World Cup games on home soil. The match also saw three red cards - most in a World Cup match - two for South Africa and one for the hosts.Mexico next play South Korea on June 18 at Guadalajara stadium before taking on Czechia on June 24 at Mexico City stadium in the last group-stage match. With the win against South Africa, Mexico got three points and current are on top of Group A, making a strong case to advance to the knockout stage.<h2>How to watch and stream FIFA World Cup 2026 in India</h2>Multiple group-stage matches that will take place simultaneously will be aired across WION's sister company Zee5 app and website.

Nealry 200 ‘hooded indviduals’ threw petrol bombs, bricks and other objects at security officials out Azteca stadium before FIFA 2026 opening match kick off which Mexico won 2-0 against South Africa.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 got underway on Thursday (Jun 11) in Mexico but clashes between the security officials and fans before kick-off of the opener at Azteca stadium sour the moment for the co-hosts. Mexico did win their opening fixture 2-0 against South Africa in a match which saw three red cards. The clashes left many security personnel requiring medical attention as a group of hooded people threw petrol bombs and other objects in a bid to enter the stadium. Mexico had already been dealing with protests by teachers and other groups in the week leading upto the opening match of the quadrennial event involving 48 teams - the most in an edition. FIFA 2026 opening match meets with clashes Before the kick-off of the opening match, thousands of fans gathered outside the Azteca stadium, trying to enter. According to the Guardian, a group of hooded men then tried to charge the entry gate, throwing bricks, petrol bombs, and other objects at the security officials. Also Read - FIFA 2026 | How Jimenez defied death risk to score his maiden World Cup goal in Mexico's win Confirming the incident, a spokesperson for Mexico's secratary of citizen secutiy said: "Nearly 200 hooded individuals broke away from two groups of around 800 protesters, but the situation was brought under control by the Metropolitan police." Nearly five protest groups, including teachers retired judges as the hosts tried to control the chaos. A fan fest in Zocalo area also went ahead as planned despite the threats of protest. Mexico remain unbeaten on home soil in World Cup games Mexico won the opening match 2-0 against South Africa with Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez scoring goals for the hosts in 9th and 67th minute, respectively. The win ensured Mexico remained unbeaten in the FIFA World Cup games on home soil. The match also saw three red cards - most in a World Cup match - two for South Africa and one for the hosts. Mexico next play South Korea on June 18 at Guadalajara stadium before taking on Czechia on June 24 at Mexico City stadium in the last group-stage match. With the win against South Africa, Mexico got three points and current are on top of Group A, making a strong case to advance to the knockout stage. How to watch and stream FIFA World Cup 2026 in India Multiple group-stage matches that will take place simultaneously will be aired across WION's sister company Zee5 app and website.

Nealry 200 ‘hooded indviduals’ threw petrol bombs, bricks and other objects at security officials out Azteca stadium before FIFA 2026 opening match kick off which Mexico won 2-0 against South Africa.

FIFA 2026 | Mexico's win vs South Africa soured by 'hooded individual' throwing bricks, petrol bombs before kick-off

Mexico started the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/fifa-2026">FIFA World Cup 2026</a> with a thrilling 2-0 victory against South Africa at Azteca Stadium on Thursday (Jun 11) but no one was happier than Raul Jimenez. The 35-year-old striker could not have dreamt playing, let alone scoring a goal for his side in FIFA 2026 nearly six years ago when he suffered a ghastly head injury which could have left him dead. Jimenez, however, defied odds to not only overcome a death scare but score his first FIFA World Cup goal as well - Mexico's second on the night which made sure they remained unbeaten in World Cup matches at home. The match also saw three red cards but it doesn't take away anything from Jimienez's performance on the night.<h2>How Jimenez scored his first World Cup goal?</h2>The moment came in the 67th minute when he put the Roberto Alvarado's right-wing cross into the net to take his team 2-0 up. The goal was Jiminez's 46th in the 125 appearances for Mexico - joint-second most for the country and behind only Javier Hernandez's 52.After the goal, Jiminez was mobbed by his teammates as more than 75,000 fans cheered at the stadium. The striker, after celebrating his goal, pointed to sky - in an appearant tribute to his father Raul Jimenez Vega who had passed away in March this year.Speaking on the goal, Jiminez's teammate Julian Quinones, who scored the first goal of FIFA 2026 in the 9th minute of the match, said: "We really congratulated him because he gives a lot to the team. Being part of a team is our pride and it's wonderful he continues to add goals to his career as a player in our national team.<h2>Jimenez's head injury details</h2>On November 29, 2020 Jimenez, playing for Premier League side Wolves, was involved in a head-on collision with Arsenal defender David Luiz which left him unconcious. He was treated on field first including receiving the oxygen as well as friends and family watched on nervously. He eventually made it back to the competitive football but his recovery was not easy as he was not allowed to play with other players for nearly six months. He scored his first goal for Wolves after injury at Southampton in September 2021 in the team's 1-0 victory.<h2>How to watch and stream FIFA World Cup 2026 in India</h2>Multiple group-stage matches that will take place simultaneously will be aired across WION's sister company Zee5 app and website.

Jimenez, who scored the second goal for Mexico in 2-0 win vs SA in FIFA 2026 opener, had suffered a ghastly head injury in 2020 during a Premier League match which had left him unconcious on the pitch.

Mexico started the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a thrilling 2-0 victory against South Africa at Azteca Stadium on Thursday (Jun 11) but no one was happier than Raul Jimenez. The 35-year-old striker could not have dreamt playing, let alone scoring a goal for his side in FIFA 2026 nearly six years ago when he suffered a ghastly head injury which could have left him dead. Jimenez, however, defied odds to not only overcome a death scare but score his first FIFA World Cup goal as well - Mexico's second on the night which made sure they remained unbeaten in World Cup matches at home. The match also saw three red cards but it doesn't take away anything from Jimienez's performance on the night. How Jimenez scored his first World Cup goal? The moment came in the 67th minute when he put the Roberto Alvarado's right-wing cross into the net to take his team 2-0 up. The goal was Jiminez's 46th in the 125 appearances for Mexico - joint-second most for the country and behind only Javier Hernandez's 52. After the goal, Jiminez was mobbed by his teammates as more than 75,000 fans cheered at the stadium. The striker, after celebrating his goal, pointed to sky - in an appearant tribute to his father Raul Jimenez Vega who had passed away in March this year. Speaking on the goal, Jiminez's teammate Julian Quinones, who scored the first goal of FIFA 2026 in the 9th minute of the match, said: "We really congratulated him because he gives a lot to the team. Being part of a team is our pride and it's wonderful he continues to add goals to his career as a player in our national team. Jimenez's head injury details On November 29, 2020 Jimenez, playing for Premier League side Wolves, was involved in a head-on collision with Arsenal defender David Luiz which left him unconcious. He was treated on field first including receiving the oxygen as well as friends and family watched on nervously. He eventually made it back to the competitive football but his recovery was not easy as he was not allowed to play with other players for nearly six months. He scored his first goal for Wolves after injury at Southampton in September 2021 in the team's 1-0 victory. How to watch and stream FIFA World Cup 2026 in India Multiple group-stage matches that will take place simultaneously will be aired across WION's sister company Zee5 app and website.

Jimenez, who scored the second goal for Mexico in 2-0 win vs SA in FIFA 2026 opener, had suffered a ghastly head injury in 2020 during a Premier League match which had left him unconcious on the pitch.

FIFA 2026 | How Jimenez defied death risk to score his maiden World Cup goal in Mexico's win

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Federal investigators have uncovered a sophisticated 2,000-foot-long tunnel running beneath the US-Mexico border, revealing what authorities describe as a major drug-smuggling route. Hidden beneath a warehouse linked to a supposed discount store in San Diego, the tunnel featured electricity, reinforced walls, ventilation systems and even a rail track. The discovery followed a months-long investigation that led to the arrest of four suspects accused of trafficking more than $45 million worth of cocaine. If convicted, they could face life in prison.

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A major water pipe burst in Mexico City caused severe flooding across a densely populated neighborhood, disrupting daily life and triggering emergency response efforts. Streets were submerged as thousands of gallons of water gushed through the area, damaging property and affecting transport and utilities.

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BTS wrapped up a historic three-day concert residency in Mexico City, drawing massive sold-out crowds and creating what fans called a “Purple Wave” across the city. The concerts reportedly generated nearly $107 million for the local economy through tourism, hotels, restaurants and merchandise sales. Fans from across Latin America travelled to witness the performances, highlighting BTS’ unmatched global influence and the growing power of K-pop worldwide.


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In the Chihuahuan Desert in northern Mexico, lies a place where radio signals are believed to die. Tourists even visit this area looking for signs of paranormal activity. The legend was further amplified when the Athena rocket, which was as large as a five-story building and weighed seven tons, crashed here in 1970. Known as the Mapimí Silent Zone (La Zona del Silencio), this area is famous for legends of electromagnetic interference and extraterrestrial activity. It is located at the intersection of Durango, Chihuahua, and Coahuila and contains unusually high levels of magnetite because of frequent meteorite activity, which is believed to be the reason for the alleged interference with radio signals. A concentrated amount of magnetite, a naturally magnetic iron ore, can interfere with radio signals. An oil company executive dubbed it the Zone of Silence in 1966 after he failed to receive any signals here. Here is why this place is also known as the "Bermuda Triangle" of Mexico.<h2>The "Scientific" Mystery</h2> The zone gained notoriety for three primary reasons: Radio Failure: As mentioned above, radio, TV, and short-wave signals fail within the zone, and compasses spin wildly.&nbsp;Meteorite Attraction: The area witnesses an unusual frequency of meteorite strikes, including the massive Allende meteorite in 1969.&nbsp;The 1970 Athena Rocket Crash: A US Air Force rocket launched from Utah veered 400 miles off course and crashed into the zone. The subsequent secretive cleanup operation involving NASA’s Wernher von Braun fueled local conspiracy theories about magnetic vortices or "earth energy."&nbsp;UFO activity: “There are lots of stories of aliens and unidentified flying objects in the Zone,” according to UFO investigator Geraldo Rivera.&nbsp;<h2>The Reality</h2> However, researchers at the Mapimí Biosphere Reserve located within the zone have dismissed all these claims.&nbsp;Signals Work Fine: Scientists and workers say they use radios and GPS without any unusual interference.&nbsp;Natural "Mutations": Some people claim that the region hosts mutated flora and fauna. However, plants such as the endangered Bolson tortoise or cacti that turn purple during extreme droughts are usually just unique local adaptations.&nbsp;Fabricated Myth: Much of the "mystery" was reportedly amplified in the 1970s by a local resident named Jamie and others who came up with these stories to promote tourism.&nbsp;Tourists continue to flock to the region in hopes of witnessing paranormal activities, signals vanish and see the compass needle go crazy. But when they keep working fine, locals merely tell them that the silent zone is moving. Meanwhile, the presence of magnetite here is a reality. However, they are not as concentrated to cause signal blackouts.

Mapimí Silent Zone, or the Zone of Silence, in Mexico, is also known as the country's very own “Bermuda Triangle”. Legend states that radio signals vanish here, with murmurs of paranormal activity. UFO researchers claim extraterrestrial activity in the region.

In the Chihuahuan Desert in northern Mexico, lies a place where radio signals are believed to die. Tourists even visit this area looking for signs of paranormal activity. The legend was further amplified when the Athena rocket, which was as large as a five-story building and weighed seven tons, crashed here in 1970. Known as the Mapimí Silent Zone (La Zona del Silencio), this area is famous for legends of electromagnetic interference and extraterrestrial activity. It is located at the intersection of Durango, Chihuahua, and Coahuila and contains unusually high levels of magnetite because of frequent meteorite activity, which is believed to be the reason for the alleged interference with radio signals. A concentrated amount of magnetite, a naturally magnetic iron ore, can interfere with radio signals. An oil company executive dubbed it the Zone of Silence in 1966 after he failed to receive any signals here. Here is why this place is also known as the "Bermuda Triangle" of Mexico. The "Scientific" Mystery The zone gained notoriety for three primary reasons: Radio Failure: As mentioned above, radio, TV, and short-wave signals fail within the zone, and compasses spin wildly. Meteorite Attraction: The area witnesses an unusual frequency of meteorite strikes, including the massive Allende meteorite in 1969. The 1970 Athena Rocket Crash: A US Air Force rocket launched from Utah veered 400 miles off course and crashed into the zone. The subsequent secretive cleanup operation involving NASA’s Wernher von Braun fueled local conspiracy theories about magnetic vortices or "earth energy." UFO activity: “There are lots of stories of aliens and unidentified flying objects in the Zone,” according to UFO investigator Geraldo Rivera. The Reality However, researchers at the Mapimí Biosphere Reserve located within the zone have dismissed all these claims. Signals Work Fine: Scientists and workers say they use radios and GPS without any unusual interference. Natural "Mutations": Some people claim that the region hosts mutated flora and fauna. However, plants such as the endangered Bolson tortoise or cacti that turn purple during extreme droughts are usually just unique local adaptations. Fabricated Myth: Much of the "mystery" was reportedly amplified in the 1970s by a local resident named Jamie and others who came up with these stories to promote tourism. Tourists continue to flock to the region in hopes of witnessing paranormal activities, signals vanish and see the compass needle go crazy. But when they keep working fine, locals merely tell them that the silent zone is moving. Meanwhile, the presence of magnetite here is a reality. However, they are not as concentrated to cause signal blackouts.

La Zona del Silencio, or the Zone of Silence, in Mexico, is also known as the country's very own “Bermuda Triangle”. Legend states that radio signals vanish here, with murmurs of paranormal activity. UFO researchers claim extraterrestrial activity in the region.

Inside the Zone of Silence in Mexico where signals vanish, and alien and paranormal legends are born

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