Alberto, the first named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, has weakened into a tropical depression as it moves inland over northeastern Mexico. It is bringing more heavy rains and flooding after leaving four dead, including three children. Take a look at this report.

Mexico storms kills four including children

Two Agriculture Department personnel were beaten and briefly detained by assailants in the Mexican state of Michoacan, leading the US government to postpone inspections of Avocado and Mango shipments, the US ambassador to Mexico said Tuesday.

US suspend Avacado shipments from Mexico, President intervenes in row

Two growing wildfires near a popular New Mexico resort town destroyed more than 1,400 structures as officials rushed to evacuate thousands of people. Watch in for more details!

Wildfires in New Mexico burn out of control and force evacuations

Following an intense three-day seige by armed gunmen in Mexico's Tila, over 4,000 residents have now fled the town in fear. Once untouched by violence, the region has seen some 5,000 army troops deployed in the wake of seige.

Gang violence in Mexican town of Tila, 4,000 flee Tila following three-day seige

<p>A lagoon in northern Mexico partly dried up because of a drought which is plaguing the country. Not just the lagoon, but the country's entire state of Chihuahua is facing a severe drought that has depleted its water reservoirs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The drought has posed risks to the region's agricultural and livestock sectors. The crisis situation led to the death of thousands of fish at the Bustillos Lagoon, near the town of Anahuac in Chihuahua.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Bustillos lagoon in the Mexican state of Chihuahua has dried up due to record heat and lack of rain. Local authorities said on Wednesday that the water body was below 50 per cent of its normal capacity, which means the pollutants were more concentrated and hazardous to the species that inhabit it.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Images showed dead fish&nbsp;piling up in the lake bed's cracked mud a week ago. Workers were assigned the job to clean up the decomposing remains amid a foul and unbearable smell in the region. There are also fears that the dead fishes could spread disease.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"There was much less water in the lagoon for the fish to live in so they are dying. When the amount of water decreases, the pollutants become more concentrated, and therefore they also affect the species that live here," said Irma De La Pena head of the ecology department in the city of Cuauhtemoc, as reported by Reuters.</p>

<p>Saul Sausameda, who is the president of the Anahuac community, said as quoted by the news agency, "We can't remedy the fact that more fish are dying, we need rain to fill the lagoon with water again. However, the concern right now is the sanitary issue."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Mexico has been battling high temperatures with a dozen cities, including the capital, breaking heat records. Health authorities say 125 people have died in the current hot season, which started mid-March.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chihuahua state has been particularly heavily struck, with the majority of its land covered in the most extreme levels of dryness. The government data revealed some form of drought afflicting nearly 90 per cent of Mexico, the highest rate since 2011.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


A lagoon in northern Mexico partly dried up because of a drought which is plaguing the country. Not just the lagoon, but the country's entire state of Chihuahua is facing a severe drought that has depleted its water reservoirs.

A lagoon in northern Mexico partly dried up because of a drought which is plaguing the country. Not just the lagoon, but the country's entire state of Chihuahua is facing a severe drought that has depleted its water reservoirs. The drought has posed risks to the region's agricultural and livestock sectors. The crisis situation led to the death of thousands of fish at the Bustillos Lagoon, near the town of Anahuac in Chihuahua. The Bustillos lagoon in the Mexican state of Chihuahua has dried up due to record heat and lack of rain. Local authorities said on Wednesday that the water body was below 50 per cent of its normal capacity, which means the pollutants were more concentrated and hazardous to the species that inhabit it. Also read: 'No cheese, Gromit': Animal activists vandalise King Charles III's first official portrait. Watch! Images showed dead fish piling up in the lake bed's cracked mud a week ago. Workers were assigned the job to clean up the decomposing remains amid a foul and unbearable smell in the region. There are also fears that the dead fishes could spread disease. "There was much less water in the lagoon for the fish to live in so they are dying. When the amount of water decreases, the pollutants become more concentrated, and therefore they also affect the species that live here," said Irma De La Pena head of the ecology department in the city of Cuauhtemoc, as reported by Reuters. Saul Sausameda, who is the president of the Anahuac community, said as quoted by the news agency, "We can't remedy the fact that more fish are dying, we need rain to fill the lagoon with water again. However, the concern right now is the sanitary issue." Also read: Athens Acropolis to partially close Wednesday amid heatwave Watch: Climate Change disrupting life in our oceans × Mexico has been battling high temperatures with a dozen cities, including the capital, breaking heat records. Health authorities say 125 people have died in the current hot season, which started mid-March. Chihuahua state has been particularly heavily struck, with the majority of its land covered in the most extreme levels of dryness. The government data revealed some form of drought afflicting nearly 90 per cent of Mexico, the highest rate since 2011. (With inputs from agencies)

Mexico struggles amid drought, thousands of fish die as lagoon in north dries up

<p>The World Health Organization confirmed a human case of bird flu infection in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal on Tuesday (June 11).&nbsp;</p>

<p>A four-year-old child was infected with bird flu. He was admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit (ICU) of a local hospital.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The child was facing persistent severe respiratory issues, abdominal cramps and high fever in February and was discharged by the doctors after diagnosis and treatment three months later, confirmed the WHO.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the agency, the child was exposed to infected poultry at home and in his surroundings. No one among his family members and those who came in contact with the boy reported symptoms of respiratory illness.</p>

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<p>The WHO stated that they did not have any information regarding the antiviral treatment administered to the child as well as about his vaccination status.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Second human case of bird flu in India&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The agency stated that this is the second human infection of H9N2&nbsp;bird&nbsp;flu&nbsp;reported in India. The first case was detected in 2019.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the International Health Regulations (2005), "a human infection caused by a novel influenza A virus subtype is an event that has the potential for high public health impact and must be notified to the WHO."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Humans are generally infected by avian influenza A(H9N2) virus after they get exposed to contaminated environments or infected poultry. Generally, such infections result in mild clinical illness.</p>

<p><strong>Watch: Mexico: WHO confirms world's first human bird flu death</strong></p>

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<p>Although the H9N2 virus generally causes mild illness, the United Nations agency said there can be sporadic human cases because the virus is one of the most prevalent avian influenza viruses that has spread in poultry in different regions.</p>

<p>The Indian health ministry did not immediately respond during late hours.</p>

<p>In Australia, supermarket chain Coles limited two cartons of eggs per day per customer in every state, except Western Australia.</p>

<p>According to a Bloomberg report, the measure is aimed at stopping the spread of the avian influenza virus.</p>

<p>On June 10, Agriculture Minister Murray Watt said that Australian eggs are safe to consume, and assured contaminated eggs are not entering the supply chain.</p>

<p>Last week, a man died in Mexico after he contracted the H5N2 bird flu, a strain which was not earlier confirmed in humans.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The World Health Organization confirmed a human case of bird flu infection in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal on Tuesday (June 11). A four-year-old child was infected with bird flu.

The World Health Organization confirmed a human case of bird flu infection in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal on Tuesday (June 11). A four-year-old child was infected with bird flu. He was admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit (ICU) of a local hospital. The child was facing persistent severe respiratory issues, abdominal cramps and high fever in February and was discharged by the doctors after diagnosis and treatment three months later, confirmed the WHO. According to the agency, the child was exposed to infected poultry at home and in his surroundings. No one among his family members and those who came in contact with the boy reported symptoms of respiratory illness. Also Read: Australia's bird flu case likely came from India, says WHO The WHO stated that they did not have any information regarding the antiviral treatment administered to the child as well as about his vaccination status. Second human case of bird flu in India The agency stated that this is the second human infection of H9N2 bird flu reported in India. The first case was detected in 2019. According to the International Health Regulations (2005), "a human infection caused by a novel influenza A virus subtype is an event that has the potential for high public health impact and must be notified to the WHO." Humans are generally infected by avian influenza A(H9N2) virus after they get exposed to contaminated environments or infected poultry. Generally, such infections result in mild clinical illness. Watch: Mexico: WHO confirms world's first human bird flu death Although the H9N2 virus generally causes mild illness, the United Nations agency said there can be sporadic human cases because the virus is one of the most prevalent avian influenza viruses that has spread in poultry in different regions. The Indian health ministry did not immediately respond during late hours. In Australia, supermarket chain Coles limited two cartons of eggs per day per customer in every state, except Western Australia. According to a Bloomberg report, the measure is aimed at stopping the spread of the avian influenza virus. On June 10, Agriculture Minister Murray Watt said that Australian eggs are safe to consume, and assured contaminated eggs are not entering the supply chain. Last week, a man died in Mexico after he contracted the H5N2 bird flu, a strain which was not earlier confirmed in humans. (With inputs from agencies)

WHO confirms human case of bird flu in India after US and Mexico

As Mexico's Heat Wave and drought continues animals and birds suffer from heat stroke, dehydration and malnutrition. Rescue groups and wildlife parks have set up air conditioned rooms for the affected animals. Watch in for more details!

Heatwave in Mexico: Animals suffer from heat stroke; anteaters, birds cool off with AC

<p>Mexico's ruling Morena party and its allies have won a super-majority in the lower house of Congress but not the Senate, the party's president said on Sunday, falling just short of the two-thirds majority needed in both houses to change the constitution.</p>

<p>Preliminary results from the June 2 vote, which elected Claudia Sheinbaum as Mexico's first woman president in a landslide, had showed her party, Morena, and its allies coming close but missing out on the two-thirds majority.</p>

<p>Ultimately, Morena's coalition, which includes the Green Party and the Labor Party, will control 83 seats in the 128-seat Senate, just shy of the 85-seat super-majority threshold, Morena President Mario Delgado said in a social media post.</p>

<p>In the 500-member lower house of Congress, the ruling leftist coalition will have 372 seats, above the 334-seat super-majority threshold, Delgado said.</p>

<p>"With a super-majority in the lower house and a majority in the Senate, we will deepen the transformation to keep building a country with well-being and shared prosperity," Delgado said.</p>

<p>Mexico's INE electoral authority had said it would recount 60% of votes. Mexican opposition leader Xochitl Galvez, who lost to Sheinbaum in the election by some 30 percentage points, had called for a recount of 80% of the ballot boxes.</p>

<p>Uncertainty over the makeup of the next Congress, which takes office in September, roiled markets last week since both outgoing leftist President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador and President-elect Sheinbaum signaled their support for sweeping reforms to the constitution.</p>

<p>The potential reforms include the elimination of independent energy regulators, while consolidating power in the executive branch, in addition to an overhaul of the judiciary that would see popularly elected Supreme Court judges.</p>


Mexico's ruling Morena party and its allies have won a super-majority in the lower house of Congress but not the Senate, the party's president said on Sunday, falling just short of the two-thirds majority needed in both houses to change the constitution.

Mexico's ruling Morena party and its allies have won a super-majority in the lower house of Congress but not the Senate, the party's president said on Sunday, falling just short of the two-thirds majority needed in both houses to change the constitution. Preliminary results from the June 2 vote, which elected Claudia Sheinbaum as Mexico's first woman president in a landslide, had showed her party, Morena, and its allies coming close but missing out on the two-thirds majority. Ultimately, Morena's coalition, which includes the Green Party and the Labor Party, will control 83 seats in the 128-seat Senate, just shy of the 85-seat super-majority threshold, Morena President Mario Delgado said in a social media post. In the 500-member lower house of Congress, the ruling leftist coalition will have 372 seats, above the 334-seat super-majority threshold, Delgado said. "With a super-majority in the lower house and a majority in the Senate, we will deepen the transformation to keep building a country with well-being and shared prosperity," Delgado said. Mexico's INE electoral authority had said it would recount 60% of votes. Mexican opposition leader Xochitl Galvez, who lost to Sheinbaum in the election by some 30 percentage points, had called for a recount of 80% of the ballot boxes. Uncertainty over the makeup of the next Congress, which takes office in September, roiled markets last week since both outgoing leftist President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador and President-elect Sheinbaum signaled their support for sweeping reforms to the constitution. The potential reforms include the elimination of independent energy regulators, while consolidating power in the executive branch, in addition to an overhaul of the judiciary that would see popularly elected Supreme Court judges.

Mexico ruling party wins lower house super-majority but falls short in Senate

US President Biden on Tuesday unveiled new executive action authorizing U.S. immigration officials to deport large numbers of migrants without processing their asylum claims, announcing what is arguably the most restrictive border policy by a Democratic president in recent history.

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Claudia Sheinbaum won a landslide victory to become Mexico's first female president in the country's 200-year history. Claudia Sheinbaum is an environmental scientist and former mayor of Mexico City. Watch in for more details!

Mexico Elections 2024: Claudia Sheinbaum secures landslide victory

Mexico's two major political parties have nominated female presidential candidates, setting up an unprecedented election next year. The main opposition, the Broad Front for Mexico, chose an outspoken senator, Xóchitl Gálvez, to represent their alliance. Claudia Sheinbaum, the former mayor of Mexico City, was chosen as the governing Morena party's nominee.

Mexico likely to elect its first woman President, polls marred by surge in violence

<p>Claudia Sheinbaum was elected as&nbsp;Mexico’s first female&nbsp;president, on Sunday (Jun 2) after&nbsp;official quick count showed&nbsp;that she holds an&nbsp;irreversible lead in the race and her rival&nbsp;recognised&nbsp;defeat.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Preliminary official results</strong></h2>

<p>Sheinbaum, according to the quick count by&nbsp;National Electoral Institute, had garnered between&nbsp;58.3 per cent and 60.7 per cent of the vote, while her rival&nbsp;Xochitl Galvez had between 26.6 per cent to 28.6 per cent votes.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Mexico likely to elect its first woman President</strong></p>

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<p>The candidate for the ruling party was also&nbsp;leading the presidential race with 30 per cent of&nbsp;polling place tallies counted by Mexico’s electoral authority.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to&nbsp;Mexico’s electoral authority,&nbsp;Sheinbaum is leading with more than 57 per cent of the vote, while&nbsp;Galvez is trailing with&nbsp;nearly 30 per cent of the vote.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The announcement came after all exit polls had predicted a landslide victory for the ruling party's candidate.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The&nbsp;projections by Mexico’s electoral agency also shows that the President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador’s&nbsp;Morena party will hold a congressional majority, which would allow&nbsp;Sheinbaum to&nbsp;push through her agenda with ease.</p>

<h2><strong>'I won't fail you'</strong></h2>

<p>“I will become the first woman president of Mexico,”&nbsp;Sheinbaum said in her victory speech shortly after the&nbsp;electoral authorities announced her&nbsp;irreversible lead.</p>

<p>"I want to thank millions of Mexican women and men who decided to vote for us on this historic day," the president-elect&nbsp;told the&nbsp;crowd as flag-waving supporters sang and danced to mariachi music in Mexico City's main square celebrating the ruling party candidate's victory, according to AFP.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She vowed, "I won't fail you." The&nbsp;61-year-old former Mexico City mayor and&nbsp;a scientist by training&nbsp;also thanked her main rival&nbsp;Galvez, who conceded defeat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In her speech, on Monday (Jun 3)&nbsp;morning, the main opposition candidate recognised her&nbsp;defeat and said that the&nbsp;results “aren’t in my favor” and that&nbsp;she called&nbsp;Sheinbaum to concede.</p>

<p>Galvez,&nbsp;who has been highly critical of&nbsp;Sheinbaum and her political mentor&nbsp;Obrador, said she would continue to “defend democracy”.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Mexico’s historic elections</strong></h2>

<p>The head of the ruling Morena party Mario Delgado told supporters in Mexico City that&nbsp;Sheinbaum had won by a “very large” margin, even before the results were announced.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The ruling party has also declared its candidate the winner of the Mexico City mayorship race, while the opposition disputed that and claims its own nominee won the contest. The mayorship race for the capital is also among the country’s most important ones.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mexico City is one of the nine states choosing its governor on Sunday.&nbsp;Prior to the election, Morena controlled the governorships in 23 of Mexico’s 32 states.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Mexican women headed to the polls cheered at the prospect of a woman breaking the highest political glass ceiling.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“A female president will be a transformation for this country, and we hope that she does more for women,” said Clemencia Hernandez, a 55-year-old cleaner in Mexico City, as quoted by AFP.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The news agency reports that around 10 women or girls are murdered every day in Mexico.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sheinbaum's victory&nbsp;marks a&nbsp;major step for Mexico which is plagued by rampant criminal and gender-based violence. The president-elect will begin her&nbsp;six-year term on October 1.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>An election marred by violence</strong></h2>

<p>Hours before the polls opened, a local candidate, Israel Delgado, 35, was fatally shot on Saturday (Jun 1) night near his home, said the Michoacan state prosecutor’s office in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Two people died on Sunday after attacks on polling stations in the central Mexican state of Puebla, a local government security source told AFP.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the report, one of the victims died after unknown people entered a polling station in the state’s Coyomeapan to steal election papers. The other person was reportedly killed in a shootout after an attack on a polling station in Tlapanala.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At least 25 other political hopefuls were killed this election season, according to official figures.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em><br />
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Claudia Sheinbaum was elected as Mexico’s first female president, on Sunday (Jun 2) after official quick count showed that she holds an irreversible lead in the race and her rival recognised defeat.

Claudia Sheinbaum was elected as Mexico’s first female president, on Sunday (Jun 2) after official quick count showed that she holds an irreversible lead in the race and her rival recognised defeat. Preliminary official results Sheinbaum, according to the quick count by National Electoral Institute, had garnered between 58.3 per cent and 60.7 per cent of the vote, while her rival Xochitl Galvez had between 26.6 per cent to 28.6 per cent votes. WATCH | Mexico likely to elect its first woman President The candidate for the ruling party was also leading the presidential race with 30 per cent of polling place tallies counted by Mexico’s electoral authority. According to Mexico’s electoral authority, Sheinbaum is leading with more than 57 per cent of the vote, while Galvez is trailing with nearly 30 per cent of the vote. The announcement came after all exit polls had predicted a landslide victory for the ruling party's candidate. The projections by Mexico’s electoral agency also shows that the President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador’s Morena party will hold a congressional majority, which would allow Sheinbaum to push through her agenda with ease. 'I won't fail you' “I will become the first woman president of Mexico,” Sheinbaum said in her victory speech shortly after the electoral authorities announced her irreversible lead. "I want to thank millions of Mexican women and men who decided to vote for us on this historic day," the president-elect told the crowd as flag-waving supporters sang and danced to mariachi music in Mexico City's main square celebrating the ruling party candidate's victory, according to AFP. She vowed, "I won't fail you." The 61-year-old former Mexico City mayor and a scientist by training also thanked her main rival Galvez, who conceded defeat. In her speech, on Monday (Jun 3) morning, the main opposition candidate recognised her defeat and said that the results “aren’t in my favor” and that she called Sheinbaum to concede. Galvez, who has been highly critical of Sheinbaum and her political mentor Obrador, said she would continue to “defend democracy”. Mexico’s historic elections The head of the ruling Morena party Mario Delgado told supporters in Mexico City that Sheinbaum had won by a “very large” margin, even before the results were announced. The ruling party has also declared its candidate the winner of the Mexico City mayorship race, while the opposition disputed that and claims its own nominee won the contest. The mayorship race for the capital is also among the country’s most important ones. Mexico City is one of the nine states choosing its governor on Sunday. Prior to the election, Morena controlled the governorships in 23 of Mexico’s 32 states. Also Read | Why Mexico’s election holds greater significance than ever for the US Mexican women headed to the polls cheered at the prospect of a woman breaking the highest political glass ceiling. “A female president will be a transformation for this country, and we hope that she does more for women,” said Clemencia Hernandez, a 55-year-old cleaner in Mexico City, as quoted by AFP. The news agency reports that around 10 women or girls are murdered every day in Mexico. Sheinbaum's victory marks a major step for Mexico which is plagued by rampant criminal and gender-based violence. The president-elect will begin her six-year term on October 1. An election marred by violence Hours before the polls opened, a local candidate, Israel Delgado, 35, was fatally shot on Saturday (Jun 1) night near his home, said the Michoacan state prosecutor’s office in a statement. Two people died on Sunday after attacks on polling stations in the central Mexican state of Puebla, a local government security source told AFP. According to the report, one of the victims died after unknown people entered a polling station in the state’s Coyomeapan to steal election papers. The other person was reportedly killed in a shootout after an attack on a polling station in Tlapanala. At least 25 other political hopefuls were killed this election season, according to official figures. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Jon Benjamin, the British Ambassador to Mexico, was fired from his post after he pointed an assault rifle at a local embassy employee, reports said on Friday (May 31). A video shared on social media platform X showed Benjamin&nbsp;pointing the weapon at the embassy employee.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This incident happened in April.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A report by the Financial Times said that Benjamin was on a work&nbsp;trip to a northwestern region plagued by drug cartel violence when the incident happened. Citing people familiar with the matter, the report said he was sacked.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>'Have taken appropriate action'</strong></h2>

<p>On being asked about the reports, a British foreign ministry spokesperson told the news agency AFP that it was aware of this incident, adding, that appropriate action was taken.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The spokesperson added that the government&nbsp;has "robust HR processes" to address "internal issues" when they arise.</p>

<p>The foreign ministry website said that Benjamin&nbsp;was the UK ambassador to Mexico between 2021 and 2024.&nbsp;Benjamin's LinkedIn page says his term as ambassador ended in May.</p>

<h2><strong>The video</strong></h2>

<p>A video posted by an anonymous account on X earlier&nbsp;this week appeared to show the moment Benjamin&nbsp;jokingly pointed the weapon towards the rear of the vehicle.&nbsp;The face of the embassy employee was blurred out.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"In a context of daily killings in Mexico by drug dealers, he dares to joke," a post accompanying the video reads.</p>

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Jon Benjamin, the British Ambassador to Mexico, was fired from his post after he pointed an assault rifle at a local embassy employee, reports said on Friday (May 31).

Jon Benjamin, the British Ambassador to Mexico, was fired from his post after he pointed an assault rifle at a local embassy employee, reports said on Friday (May 31). A video shared on social media platform X showed Benjamin pointing the weapon at the embassy employee. This incident happened in April. A report by the Financial Times said that Benjamin was on a work trip to a northwestern region plagued by drug cartel violence when the incident happened. Citing people familiar with the matter, the report said he was sacked. 'Have taken appropriate action' On being asked about the reports, a British foreign ministry spokesperson told the news agency AFP that it was aware of this incident, adding, that appropriate action was taken. The spokesperson added that the government has "robust HR processes" to address "internal issues" when they arise. The foreign ministry website said that Benjamin was the UK ambassador to Mexico between 2021 and 2024. Benjamin's LinkedIn page says his term as ambassador ended in May. The video A video posted by an anonymous account on X earlier this week appeared to show the moment Benjamin jokingly pointed the weapon towards the rear of the vehicle. The face of the embassy employee was blurred out. Esta acción le costó el trabajo al embajador de Reino Unido en México, Jon Benjamín. El diplomático fue despedido por apuntar con un rifle a una empleada dentro de un vehículo durante una gira de trabajo por Durango y Sinaloa. pic.twitter.com/I6teO0E5cH — Joaquín López-Dóriga (@lopezdoriga) May 31, 2024 × "In a context of daily killings in Mexico by drug dealers, he dares to joke," a post accompanying the video reads. (With inputs from agencies)

British ambassador to Mexico fired after pointing assault rifle at embassy employee: Reports

Waves wash over abandoned homes in a Mexican village, slowly being swallowed by the sea, and this is a symbol of the climate change effects being felt by the major fossil fuel producer. Watch in for more details!

Mexico: Climate change effects felt by major fossil fuel producer

An intense hailstorm hit parts of Mexico, amid an unusual heat wave that is engulfing the country. The unexpected storm surprised locals as hail accumulated up to several metres in some areas, transforming streets into icy rivers.

Surprise hailstorm amid heat wave in Mexico

<p>Mexico on Saturday extradited to the United States Nestor Isidro Perez Salas, or "El Nini," the head of security for the sons of ex-Sinaloa Cartel kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, in one of the highest profile extraditions in recent years.</p>

<p>Seen by US&nbsp;anti-narcotics agents as being among the most ruthless Mexican drug figures, Perez was detained in November by the Mexican National Guard in the northwestern city of Culiacan, the Sinaloa Cartel's heartland.</p>

<p>"We allege El Nini was one of the Sinaloa Cartel's lead sicarios, or assassins, and was responsible for the murder, torture, and kidnapping of rivals and witnesses who threatened the cartel's criminal drug trafficking enterprise," U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a statement.</p>

<p>Perez is accused by the United States of leading the "Ninis," a violent group of security personnel working for Ivan Archivaldo Guzman and other sons of jailed former Sinaloa kingpin, El Chapo.</p>

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<p>Ivan and three other sons of El Chapo, who emerged from their father's shadow to head a powerful faction of the Sinaloa Cartel known as "Los Chapitos," have become some of the most wanted targets for U.S. law enforcement. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration alleges Los Chapitos are the biggest fentanyl traffickers to the United States.</p>

<p>Perez, meanwhile, is one of the highest-profile extraditions during the presidency of Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, who assumed power in December 2018.</p>

<p>In a sign of Perez's importance to authorities on both sides of the border, the DEA chief Anne Milgram sent an internal memo to agency staff praising his extradition.</p>

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<p>Milgram, in the memo reviewed by Reuters, described Perez's Ninis outfit as a violent group that receives military-style training and is tasked with "kidnapping, torturing and killing anyone who oppose the Chapitos or anyone who endangers the Chapitos' fentanyl operation."</p>

<p>U.S. courts have indicted Perez on a slew of charges in relation to his alleged role at the helm of the Chapitos' security apparatus, including cocaine and methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy, possession of machine guns and witness retaliation.</p>


Mexico on Saturday extradited to the United States Nestor Isidro Perez Salas, or "El Nini," the head of security for the sons of ex-Sinaloa Cartel kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, in one of the highest profile extraditions in recent years.

Mexico on Saturday extradited to the United States Nestor Isidro Perez Salas, or "El Nini," the head of security for the sons of ex-Sinaloa Cartel kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, in one of the highest profile extraditions in recent years. Seen by US anti-narcotics agents as being among the most ruthless Mexican drug figures, Perez was detained in November by the Mexican National Guard in the northwestern city of Culiacan, the Sinaloa Cartel's heartland. "We allege El Nini was one of the Sinaloa Cartel's lead sicarios, or assassins, and was responsible for the murder, torture, and kidnapping of rivals and witnesses who threatened the cartel's criminal drug trafficking enterprise," U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a statement. Perez is accused by the United States of leading the "Ninis," a violent group of security personnel working for Ivan Archivaldo Guzman and other sons of jailed former Sinaloa kingpin, El Chapo. Also read: Nine dead after stage collapses at Mexico election rally Ivan and three other sons of El Chapo, who emerged from their father's shadow to head a powerful faction of the Sinaloa Cartel known as "Los Chapitos," have become some of the most wanted targets for U.S. law enforcement. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration alleges Los Chapitos are the biggest fentanyl traffickers to the United States. Perez, meanwhile, is one of the highest-profile extraditions during the presidency of Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, who assumed power in December 2018. In a sign of Perez's importance to authorities on both sides of the border, the DEA chief Anne Milgram sent an internal memo to agency staff praising his extradition. Also read: Extreme heat causes howler monkeys to `drop dead` in Mexico Milgram, in the memo reviewed by Reuters, described Perez's Ninis outfit as a violent group that receives military-style training and is tasked with "kidnapping, torturing and killing anyone who oppose the Chapitos or anyone who endangers the Chapitos' fentanyl operation." U.S. courts have indicted Perez on a slew of charges in relation to his alleged role at the helm of the Chapitos' security apparatus, including cocaine and methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy, possession of machine guns and witness retaliation.

Mexico extradites security chief for sons of ex-Sinaloa Cartel kingpin El Chapo, to US

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Mexico presidential candidates are pulling out all stops in campaigning for their parties but one such rally took a tragic turn when a stage collapsed killing nine people. The dead victims include a child and the incident took place in northern Mexico.

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<p>Nine people were killed and more than 50&nbsp;injured after a stage collapsed under heavy winds at a campaign rally in Mexico on Wednesday (May 22), as reported by Reuters.</p>

<p>A presidential candidate Jorge Álvarez Máynez &nbsp;was taken to hospital after being injured in the incident.</p>

<p>Around 50 people were also injured, Nuevo Leon Governor Samuel Garcia said on social media.</p>

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<p>The director of Mexico's social security institute said that dozens were being treated at local clinics.<br />
The victims included eight adults and one child, Governor Garcia said, adding that he was headed to a hospital where three people were in surgery.</p>

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<p>Heavy wind caused the stage to collapse at the event in San Pedro Garza Garcia, said Jorge Alvarez Maynez, the presidential candidate for the centrist Citizens' Movement party.</p>

<p>Video of the incident showed the stage suddenly collapsing forward into the crowd, sending the politicians on stage running for cover.</p>

<p>"I've never experienced something so sudden," Alvarez Maynez told reporters.</p>

<p>After being cleared at a local hospital, Alvarez Maynez returned to the scene of the accident. He announced the suspension of his campaign activities and expressed hope that authorities would thoroughly investigate the incident, calling for transparency in the process.</p>

<p>Alvarez Maynez's campaign coordinator Laura Ballesteros was hospitalised with a broken foot, according to the party. Mayoral candidate for San Pedro Garza Garcia, Lorenia Canavati, wrote on social media that she was coordinating with authorities to support those impacted and their families.</p>

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<p>Members of Mexico's national guard and army were on the scene to provide support, Interior Minister Luisa Alcalde said on social media.</p>

<p>Governor Garcia warned residents to stay indoors amid strong thunderstorms in the area.</p>

<p>Alvarez Maynez is polling in third place for Mexico's presidential election set for June 2. He is trailing far behind ruling party candidate Claudia Sheinbaum and second-place Xochitl Galvez, who represents a broad opposition coalition.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Nine people were killed and more than 50 injured after a stage collapsed under heavy winds at a campaign rally in Mexico on Wednesday (May 22), as reported by Reuters.

Nine people were killed and more than 50 injured after a stage collapsed under heavy winds at a campaign rally in Mexico on Wednesday (May 22), as reported by Reuters. A presidential candidate Jorge Álvarez Máynez was taken to hospital after being injured in the incident. Around 50 people were also injured, Nuevo Leon Governor Samuel Garcia said on social media. Also read: National election in UK set for July 4. Here's what we know so far The director of Mexico's social security institute said that dozens were being treated at local clinics. The victims included eight adults and one child, Governor Garcia said, adding that he was headed to a hospital where three people were in surgery. Heavy wind caused the stage to collapse at the event in San Pedro Garza Garcia, said Jorge Alvarez Maynez, the presidential candidate for the centrist Citizens' Movement party. Video of the incident showed the stage suddenly collapsing forward into the crowd, sending the politicians on stage running for cover. "I've never experienced something so sudden," Alvarez Maynez told reporters. After being cleared at a local hospital, Alvarez Maynez returned to the scene of the accident. He announced the suspension of his campaign activities and expressed hope that authorities would thoroughly investigate the incident, calling for transparency in the process. Alvarez Maynez's campaign coordinator Laura Ballesteros was hospitalised with a broken foot, according to the party. Mayoral candidate for San Pedro Garza Garcia, Lorenia Canavati, wrote on social media that she was coordinating with authorities to support those impacted and their families. Also read: Taiwan sends out forces around island after China starts 'punishment' drills Members of Mexico's national guard and army were on the scene to provide support, Interior Minister Luisa Alcalde said on social media. Governor Garcia warned residents to stay indoors amid strong thunderstorms in the area. Alvarez Maynez is polling in third place for Mexico's presidential election set for June 2. He is trailing far behind ruling party candidate Claudia Sheinbaum and second-place Xochitl Galvez, who represents a broad opposition coalition. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Howler monkeys are dying in Mexico, and officials announced on Monday (May 20) that they are probing whether the extreme heat is responsible for the deaths of these endangered species. The Environment Ministry indicated that possible causes being examined include "heat stroke, dehydration, malnutrition, or pesticide fumigation of crops."</p>

<p>They also mentioned that investigations would be conducted to rule out the presence of a virus or disease.</p>

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<p>Temperatures reaching up to 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit) have been documented in the southern states of Chiapas and Tabasco, where the deaths of the howler monkeys have occurred.</p>

<p>Although the government did not specify the number of primates that have died, the Tabasco-based wildlife preservation group COBIUS reported "mass deaths."</p>

<p>"It's very likely due to climatic reasons but we cannot rule out other important causes," it said in a statement.</p>

<p>"If you see monkeys that are weak and apparently suffering from heat or dehydration, please try to hoist a bucket of water by rope for them to drink," it added.</p>

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<p>Temperatures reaching up to 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit) have been documented in the southern states of Chiapas and Tabasco, where the deaths of the howler monkeys have occurred.</p>

<p>Although the government did not specify the number of primates that have died, the Tabasco-based wildlife preservation group COBIUS reported "mass deaths."</p>

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<h2><strong>Over 40% of land vertebrates at risk from extreme heat </strong></h2>

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<p>New research has warned that by the end of the century, over 40 per cent of land vertebrates will be threatened by extreme heat if high emissions continue, with rare, extreme temperatures becoming common.</p>

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<p>The study indicates that reptiles, birds, amphibians, and mammals are increasingly facing extreme heat events in terms of frequency, duration, and intensity due to human-induced global warming.</p>

<p>According to the <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-022-05606-z">paper published in Nature</a>, under a high emissions scenario leading to 4.4°C warming, 41 per cent of land vertebrates will encounter extreme thermal events by 2099.</p>

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Howler monkeys are dying in Mexico, and officials announced on Monday (May 20) that they are probing whether the extreme heat is responsible for the deaths of these endangered species.

Howler monkeys are dying in Mexico, and officials announced on Monday (May 20) that they are probing whether the extreme heat is responsible for the deaths of these endangered species. The Environment Ministry indicated that possible causes being examined include "heat stroke, dehydration, malnutrition, or pesticide fumigation of crops." They also mentioned that investigations would be conducted to rule out the presence of a virus or disease. Temperatures reaching up to 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit) have been documented in the southern states of Chiapas and Tabasco, where the deaths of the howler monkeys have occurred. Although the government did not specify the number of primates that have died, the Tabasco-based wildlife preservation group COBIUS reported "mass deaths." "It's very likely due to climatic reasons but we cannot rule out other important causes," it said in a statement. "If you see monkeys that are weak and apparently suffering from heat or dehydration, please try to hoist a bucket of water by rope for them to drink," it added. Temperatures reaching up to 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit) have been documented in the southern states of Chiapas and Tabasco, where the deaths of the howler monkeys have occurred. Although the government did not specify the number of primates that have died, the Tabasco-based wildlife preservation group COBIUS reported "mass deaths." Also read | India's capital swelters at 47.4 degrees Celsius, IMD issues 'red alert' for next five days Over 40% of land vertebrates at risk from extreme heat New research has warned that by the end of the century, over 40 per cent of land vertebrates will be threatened by extreme heat if high emissions continue, with rare, extreme temperatures becoming common. Also watch | US: Thousands sweltering in heat without power in Texas The study indicates that reptiles, birds, amphibians, and mammals are increasingly facing extreme heat events in terms of frequency, duration, and intensity due to human-induced global warming. According to the paper published in Nature, under a high emissions scenario leading to 4.4°C warming, 41 per cent of land vertebrates will encounter extreme thermal events by 2099. (With inputs from agencies)

Extreme heat causes howler monkeys to 'drop dead' in Mexico

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<p>Mexican authorities confirmed on Sunday (May 5) that the families of one American and two Australian surfers who went missing in Baja California on April 26 have identified their bodies, the news agency Reuters reported. The families of Australian brothers&nbsp;Callum and Jake Robinson and their American friend Carter Rhoad were in Mexico to identify them.</p>

<p>The dead bodies of the surfers&nbsp;were found in a well&nbsp;with gunshot wounds to the head in what authorities are treating as a murder investigation. Authorities suspect it was a tyre robbery bid that had gone awry.</p>

<p>Earlier,&nbsp;Baja California's state Attorney General Maria Elena Andrade had said that if the families could identify the bodies, it would void the need for DNA tests.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>How did the surfers go missing?</strong></h2>

<p>Callum, Jake, and Carter&nbsp;went missing while on a vacation surfing near the&nbsp;popular&nbsp;tourist town of Ensenada, about 90 minutes south of the US-Mexico&nbsp;border on the Pacific coast.</p>

<p>The three surfers were last seen on April 27&nbsp;and reported missing a couple of days later, when authorities launched a multi-day search with the help of the US&nbsp;Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).</p>

<p>They&nbsp;were believed&nbsp;to have&nbsp;been killed&nbsp;during a botched theft of their pick-up truck.</p>

<p>Prosecutors earlier said that three suspects, two&nbsp;men,&nbsp;and one woman, have been detained on suspicion of involvement in the case.&nbsp;One of those arrested has a history of violence, drug dealing, and robbery, according to officials.</p>

<p>A preliminary hypothesis said that&nbsp;the arrested individuals attempted to carjack the foreigners&nbsp;and&nbsp;when the surfers&nbsp;resisted&nbsp;they were shot&nbsp;and their bodies dumped in a well.</p>

<h2><strong>'Bodies found in advanced state of decomposition'</strong></h2>

<p>On Saturday, Andrade said that the bodies&nbsp;were found&nbsp;in an advanced state of decomposition at the bottom of the well. Reuters reported&nbsp;that all three bodies had a shot in the head.</p>

<p>Baja California is one of Mexico's most violent states, although the Ensenada area is considered safer.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Mexican authorities confirmed on Sunday (May 5) that the families of one American and two Australian surfers who went missing in Baja California on April 26 have identified their bodies, the news agency Reuters reported.

Mexican authorities confirmed on Sunday (May 5) that the families of one American and two Australian surfers who went missing in Baja California on April 26 have identified their bodies, the news agency Reuters reported. The families of Australian brothers Callum and Jake Robinson and their American friend Carter Rhoad were in Mexico to identify them. The dead bodies of the surfers were found in a well with gunshot wounds to the head in what authorities are treating as a murder investigation. Authorities suspect it was a tyre robbery bid that had gone awry. Earlier, Baja California's state Attorney General Maria Elena Andrade had said that if the families could identify the bodies, it would void the need for DNA tests. How did the surfers go missing? Callum, Jake, and Carter went missing while on a vacation surfing near the popular tourist town of Ensenada, about 90 minutes south of the US-Mexico border on the Pacific coast. The three surfers were last seen on April 27 and reported missing a couple of days later, when authorities launched a multi-day search with the help of the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). They were believed to have been killed during a botched theft of their pick-up truck. Prosecutors earlier said that three suspects, two men, and one woman, have been detained on suspicion of involvement in the case. One of those arrested has a history of violence, drug dealing, and robbery, according to officials. A preliminary hypothesis said that the arrested individuals attempted to carjack the foreigners and when the surfers resisted they were shot and their bodies dumped in a well. 'Bodies found in advanced state of decomposition' On Saturday, Andrade said that the bodies were found in an advanced state of decomposition at the bottom of the well. Reuters reported that all three bodies had a shot in the head. Baja California is one of Mexico's most violent states, although the Ensenada area is considered safer. (With inputs from agencies)

Bodies found in well in Mexico confirmed to be of missing US, Australian surfers; tyre robbery suspected

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The World's deepest blue hole has been discovered in Mexico. Researchers have reached 1,380 feet or 420 metres below sea level, but it is not the end of the hole. The latest expedition was aimed at surveying environmental conditions in TBJH.

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