
Mexico celebrates Independence Day with a military parade, presided over by President Claudia Sheinbaum. 


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In the pine-covered mountains known as the Sierra Gorda – one of the most biodiverse stretches of Mexico – a “mercury boom” is underway. Watch the video to know more on this!

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Nestled in the canals of Xochimilco, just south of Mexico City, lies a haunting and unexpected tourist attraction: Isla de las Muñecas (The Island of the Dolls). This eerie isle is home to hundreds of creepy, dismembered dolls, their severed limbs and blank-eyed faces adorning the trees. The island's dark history is tied to the tragic fate of a young girl who died under mysterious circumstances, and the dolls are said to be a tribute to her lost soul. The atmosphere is unsettling, even in daylight, but takes on a particularly ominous quality in the darkness.



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Tariffs: Mexico to impose tariffs of up to 50% on over 1,400 Chinese and Asian products to boost domestic production and mirror U.S. tariff policies.

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Heavy rains in central Mexico's Jalisco state caused the Arroyo Seco River to overflow, flooding neighbourhood streets.


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From Germany to Argentina, here's a look at the top five countries with highest number of FIFA World Cup appearances. This list also includes Brazil, Italy and Mexico.

From Germany to Argentina, here's a look at the top five countries with highest number of FIFA World Cup appearances. This list also includes Brazil, Italy and Mexico.

From Germany to Argentina, 5 countries with highest number of FIFA World Cup appearances

Roads across Mexico's Los Cabos were flooded and covered in thick mud, after hurricane Lorena passed near the popular tourist destination, bringing heavy rains and strong winds. Weather officials warn that the storm's rain bands could still cause havoc across several regions of the state. They've expressed particular concern of potential landslides in mountainous areas.



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Hurricane Lorena is gaining force as it drives northwest alongside the Mexican coast, raising fears of flash flooding on the Baja California Peninsula, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said on Wednesday.

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A violent scuffle broke out in Mexico’s Senate as President Gerardo Fernandez Norona and opposition leader Alejandro “Alito” Moreno exchanged punches. The chaos erupted during the national anthem, leading to calls for an emergency session and possible expulsions.


Fight breaks out in Mexican senate between chamber president and opposition leader

Adidas officials traveled to a remote Indigenous town in Oaxaca, Mexico, to apologize over their “Oaxaca Slip On” shoe, which closely resembled traditional huarache sandals. The move follows accusations of cultural appropriation, with Mexico’s government mediating the dispute. Adidas promises future collaboration to respect Indigenous crafts and heritage.


Adidas faces backlash, apologises to Mexican indigenous community 

Adidas officials traveled to a remote Indigenous town in Oaxaca, Mexico, to apologize over their “Oaxaca Slip On” shoe, which closely resembled traditional huarache sandals. The move follows accusations of cultural appropriation, with Mexico’s government mediating the dispute. Adidas promises future collaboration to respect Indigenous crafts and heritage.

Adidas apologizes to Indigenous Mexican town over sandal design row

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says the U.S.-Mexico border wall will be painted black—on direct orders from President Trump. The goal? To make the wall too hot to climb and discourage illegal crossings. The move also aims to reduce rust, says Border Patrol.

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Authorities IN Mexico have found six severed heads along a road in central part of the country on August 19. In violence that is rare in this part of Mexico, the remains were first reported by drivers using a road that links the states of Puebla and Tlaxcala, the prosecutors said. &nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/did-trump-pause-his-meeting-with-zelensky-to-call-putin-here-s-what-we-know-1755554318148">Did Trump pause his meeting with Zelensky to call Putin? Here's what we know</a>&nbsp;Police, the National Guard and the Jalisco State Prosecutor's Office deploy members to a cemetary in Tlaquepaque, in the western Mexican state of Jalisco, after the discovery of a suspected clandestine grave with human remains.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-doesn-t-have-courage-to-meet-zelensky-german-chancellor-says-here-s-what-russian-president-says-1755558363160">Putin doesn't have 'courage' to meet Zelensky? German Chancellor says. Here's what Russian president says</a>&nbsp;The remains were first reported by drivers using a road that links the states of Puebla and Tlaxcala, the prosecutors said. Meanwhile, a separate head and human remains were found &nbsp;in the western city of Colima. The heads found in Tlaxcala belonged to men, the prosecutor's office said. An investigation has been launched into the matter.&nbsp;Also read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/brahmaputra-dam-terrorism-and-taiwan-here-s-what-chinese-fm-wang-yi-s-discussed-during-his-visit-to-india-5-points-pm-narendra-modi-jaishankar-1755616731606"> Brahmaputra dam, terrorism and Taiwan: Here's what Chinese FM Wang Yi discussed during his visit to India | 5 points</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, several local media reports said that &nbsp;at the site of the grisly find, there was a pamphlet blaming the violence on a settling of scores between gangs that rob fuel.&nbsp;Also read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-in-a-week-or-two-will-know-if-we-can-solve-this-trump-on-russia-ukraine-ceasefire-1755552131231"> ‘In a week or two will know if we can solve this’: Trump on Russia-Ukraine ceasefire</a>&nbsp;Both locations where the human remains were found are known for homing gangs that deal in drugs and fuel. The region is known to be more prone to drug-related brutality in Mexico. In recent months, AFP reported, bodies have been found in areas near the border between the two states.

Six severed heads found along road in Mexico, the government said, AFP reported. 


Authorities IN Mexico have found six severed heads along a road in central part of the country on August 19. In violence that is rare in this part of Mexico, the remains were first reported by drivers using a road that links the states of Puebla and Tlaxcala, the prosecutors said. Also read: Did Trump pause his meeting with Zelensky to call Putin? Here's what we know Police, the National Guard and the Jalisco State Prosecutor's Office deploy members to a cemetary in Tlaquepaque, in the western Mexican state of Jalisco, after the discovery of a suspected clandestine grave with human remains. Also read: Putin doesn't have 'courage' to meet Zelensky? German Chancellor says. Here's what Russian president says The remains were first reported by drivers using a road that links the states of Puebla and Tlaxcala, the prosecutors said. Meanwhile, a separate head and human remains were found in the western city of Colima. The heads found in Tlaxcala belonged to men, the prosecutor's office said. An investigation has been launched into the matter. Also read: Brahmaputra dam, terrorism and Taiwan: Here's what Chinese FM Wang Yi discussed during his visit to India | 5 points Meanwhile, several local media reports said that at the site of the grisly find, there was a pamphlet blaming the violence on a settling of scores between gangs that rob fuel. Also read: ‘In a week or two will know if we can solve this’: Trump on Russia-Ukraine ceasefire Both locations where the human remains were found are known for homing gangs that deal in drugs and fuel. The region is known to be more prone to drug-related brutality in Mexico. In recent months, AFP reported, bodies have been found in areas near the border between the two states.

Six severed heads found along road in Mexico, the government said, AFP reported.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Six severed heads, human remains found along road in Mexico; Investigation launched

Friendship Park, a historic meeting point for families divided by the U.S.-Mexico border, marks its 54th anniversary. First opened in 1971 by First Lady Pat Nixon, the park has long symbolized cross-border unity. However, access to the U.S. side remains limited, with most of the celebrations now occurring on the Mexican side. Advocates continue to push for greater public access to this symbolic location.


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High-profile Mexican cartel leaders linked to Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán’s Sinaloa cartel await trial in the U.S. on charges ranging from drug trafficking to conspiracy and violent crimes. 


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Mexico has moved to set minimum export prices for fresh tomatoes bound for the United States in an effort to ease tensions after Washington imposed anti-dumping duties. According to Bloomberg, the new pricing floor aims to restore full access to the US market and prevent what Mexican officials called “distortion in the prices” of tomato exports.<h2>Why Mexico acted now?</h2>The move follows the Trump administration’s decision to impose an anti-dumping duty of over 17 per cent last month after accusing Mexican growers of selling tomatoes at unfairly low prices. US growers had long argued that cheap imports were undercutting domestic producers. While the US Commerce Department announced the duty, President Donald Trump delayed a broader tariff hike for 90 days to leave room for negotiations on a fresh trade agreement.&nbsp;“The Mexican government is trying to help growers avoid an increase in anti-dumping duties in the future,” Georgina Felix, director of operations at the Arizona-based Fresh Produce Association of the Americas, told Bloomberg. The dispute escalated after the US withdrew in July from a 2019 agreement that had suspended dumping investigations. That deal had required a minimum price for tomato imports at their first point of sale in the US, effectively acting as a safeguard for American growers. Its collapse re-opened the door to duties and reignited trade tensions.&nbsp;Under the new Mexican decree, the minimum prices imply a sharp jump, almost 40 per cent for round “bola” tomatoes and 26 per cent for cherry and grape varieties. This increase, as noted by Juan Carlos Anaya of Mexico City’s Agricultural Markets Consulting Group in comments to Imagen Radio, is even greater than the US duty itself.<h2>Political and economic stakes</h2>Tomatoes are one of Mexico’s most valuable agricultural exports to the US, making the dispute politically sensitive and economically significant. For Mexican farmers, setting a price floor may cushion the impact of US duties and secure more predictable market access, while for American growers, it may address concerns over price undercutting.&nbsp;Still, the 90-day window before Trump’s delayed tariff hike expires leaves little time for both sides to reach a permanent deal. Without one, the tomato dispute risks becoming another flashpoint in a broader pattern of agricultural and manufacturing trade tensions between Washington and Mexico City.&nbsp;(With inputs from the agencies)

The move, which comes amid a 90 day delay in broader US tariff hikes, raises prices by up to 40% for some varieties and aims to ease tensions before talks expire potentially averting another flashpoint in agricultural trade.

Mexico has moved to set minimum export prices for fresh tomatoes bound for the United States in an effort to ease tensions after Washington imposed anti-dumping duties. According to Bloomberg, the new pricing floor aims to restore full access to the US market and prevent what Mexican officials called “distortion in the prices” of tomato exports. Why Mexico acted now? The move follows the Trump administration’s decision to impose an anti-dumping duty of over 17 per cent last month after accusing Mexican growers of selling tomatoes at unfairly low prices. US growers had long argued that cheap imports were undercutting domestic producers. While the US Commerce Department announced the duty, President Donald Trump delayed a broader tariff hike for 90 days to leave room for negotiations on a fresh trade agreement. “The Mexican government is trying to help growers avoid an increase in anti-dumping duties in the future,” Georgina Felix, director of operations at the Arizona-based Fresh Produce Association of the Americas, told Bloomberg. The dispute escalated after the US withdrew in July from a 2019 agreement that had suspended dumping investigations. That deal had required a minimum price for tomato imports at their first point of sale in the US, effectively acting as a safeguard for American growers. Its collapse re-opened the door to duties and reignited trade tensions. Under the new Mexican decree, the minimum prices imply a sharp jump, almost 40 per cent for round “bola” tomatoes and 26 per cent for cherry and grape varieties. This increase, as noted by Juan Carlos Anaya of Mexico City’s Agricultural Markets Consulting Group in comments to Imagen Radio, is even greater than the US duty itself. Political and economic stakes Tomatoes are one of Mexico’s most valuable agricultural exports to the US, making the dispute politically sensitive and economically significant. For Mexican farmers, setting a price floor may cushion the impact of US duties and secure more predictable market access, while for American growers, it may address concerns over price undercutting. Still, the 90-day window before Trump’s delayed tariff hike expires leaves little time for both sides to reach a permanent deal. Without one, the tomato dispute risks becoming another flashpoint in a broader pattern of agricultural and manufacturing trade tensions between Washington and Mexico City. (With inputs from the agencies)

As the US-Mexico tomato trade dispute heats up, Mexico has introduced minimum export prices for fresh tomatoes headed to the US in a bid to counter Washington’s 17% anti-dumping duty and restore full market access.

Mexico hikes tomato export prices to dodge Trump’s 17% tariff

The mayor of a northern Mexico border city said Thursday that US authorities had revoked his visa, the latest Mexican official to lose the privilege. Juan Francisco Gim, the mayor of Nogales, which borders the US state of Arizona, said in a video posted on X that "the United States government has taken a measure regarding my immigration status, which I respect."&nbsp;In May last year, Marina del Pilar Avila, the governor of the northwestern Mexican state of Baja California, which also borders the United States, said US authorities had canceled her visa.&nbsp;Both politicians are members of the ruling Morena party.&nbsp;Under US law, foreign visa records are confidential, and immigration authorities declined to provide details.&nbsp;Gim did not specify the reason behind the visa revocation, but stated it was part of "an administrative process" and that US authorities had not accused him of "anything improper at all."&nbsp;"I continue to work normally... I even participate in binational meetings on security issues," the Nogales mayor said in the video.&nbsp;Last month, the Nogales mayor praised the Donald Trump administration's immigration crackdown as "cleaning house" in an interview on Fox News.&nbsp;In recent months, popular Mexican musicians including Grupo Firme, Julion Alvarez and Lorenzo de Monteclaro had to cancel or postpone performances in the United States due to visa issues.&nbsp;The visas of Mexican band Los Alegres del Barranco were revoked last April for displaying images of drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, alias "El Mencho", leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, during a concert.&nbsp;Washington has designated the group as a terrorist organization.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Under US law, foreign visa records are confidential, and immigration authorities declined to provide details.

Under US law, foreign visa records are confidential, and immigration authorities declined to provide details.

US authorities revoke visa of Mexican mayor of bordering state

Dismembered parts of human bodies were found during a search of an abandoned home in the violence-prone Guanajuato state of Mexico, and the state prosecutor’s office said on Monday that 15 people have been identified from the remains, while the identification process for the others is ongoing. Local media reports said the investigators had found body parts stuffed in plastic bags. The regional prosecutor’s office said the remains, discovered during a search for missing people in the city of Irapuato, were in a “fragmented and complex” condition that made the identification process both tough and complicated.&nbsp;Guanajuato in central Mexico is an industrial hub and is popular for several tourist destinations but is also the country’s deadliest state due to gang turf wars, as per official homicide statistics.&nbsp;<h2>Guanajuato recorded over 3,100 murders last year</h2>&nbsp;In June, 11 people were killed and about 20 others injured in a shooting targeting a neighbourhood party in Irapuato, while in May, 17 bodies were found in an abandoned house in the same city by investigators.As per official figures, Guanajuato recorded over 3,100 murders last year, accounting for 10.5 per cent of homicide cases nationwide. It also had about 3,600 cases of missing persons out of the 120,000 countrywide.&nbsp;The violence in Guanajuato is mostly linked to the conflict between the Santa Rosa de Lima gang and the Jalisco New Generation cartel, one of the most powerful in the Latin American nation.&nbsp;<h2>‘We hope to find our loved ones’</h2>&nbsp;Relatives of missing persons, who belong to a collective called “Hasta encontrarte” (“Until I find you”), visited the site on Monday, hoping for news of their loved ones or fresh evidence.“We hope to find our loved ones,” said a woman who requested anonymity for safety reasons.“It’s been many years, and we still know nothing. When these mass graves are found, we want to be present,” said an AFP report, quoting the woman.

Guanajuato recorded over 3,100 murders last year, accounting for 10.5 per cent of homicide cases nationwide, as per official crime data. The state also had about 3,600 cases of missing persons out of the 120,000 countrywide.

Dismembered parts of human bodies were found during a search of an abandoned home in the violence-prone Guanajuato state of Mexico, and the state prosecutor’s office said on Monday that 15 people have been identified from the remains, while the identification process for the others is ongoing. Local media reports said the investigators had found body parts stuffed in plastic bags. The regional prosecutor’s office said the remains, discovered during a search for missing people in the city of Irapuato, were in a “fragmented and complex” condition that made the identification process both tough and complicated. Guanajuato in central Mexico is an industrial hub and is popular for several tourist destinations but is also the country’s deadliest state due to gang turf wars, as per official homicide statistics. Guanajuato recorded over 3,100 murders last year In June, 11 people were killed and about 20 others injured in a shooting targeting a neighbourhood party in Irapuato, while in May, 17 bodies were found in an abandoned house in the same city by investigators. As per official figures, Guanajuato recorded over 3,100 murders last year, accounting for 10.5 per cent of homicide cases nationwide. It also had about 3,600 cases of missing persons out of the 120,000 countrywide. The violence in Guanajuato is mostly linked to the conflict between the Santa Rosa de Lima gang and the Jalisco New Generation cartel, one of the most powerful in the Latin American nation. ‘We hope to find our loved ones’ Relatives of missing persons, who belong to a collective called “Hasta encontrarte” (“Until I find you”), visited the site on Monday, hoping for news of their loved ones or fresh evidence. “We hope to find our loved ones,” said a woman who requested anonymity for safety reasons. “It’s been many years, and we still know nothing. When these mass graves are found, we want to be present,” said an AFP report, quoting the woman.

Guanajuato recorded over 3,100 murders last year, accounting for 10.5 per cent of homicide cases nationwide, as per official crime data. The state also had about 3,600 cases of missing persons out of the 120,000 countrywide.

‘Massacre’: Dismembered remains of 32 people found in abandoned house in Mexico’s Guanajuato

In Mexico, the Jalisco Nueva Generación cartel is believed to have killed thousands of people. However, the police have hardly ever found their remains. Now, in an innovative method, dead pigs are being used to unearth decomposed bodies. Since 2006, over one hundred thousand people have mysteriously vanished, and all of them have reportedly died at the hands of this cartel. This year in March, about 15,500 were reported missing. The members of the Guerreros Buscadores collective have been working for years to find these people. They have come across charred remains and pieces of clothing on a few occasions, but identifying them has remained an impossible task. The federal research institute CentroGeo regularly employs the latest technology, such as scanners and drones, to find the graves of those killed by the cartel. But now the Jalisco Search Commission is putting on human clothes on dead pigs and burying them to search for the hidden bodies. As strange as it might sound, there is a scientific explanation for this method. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/owls-inspire-future-aircraft-design-as-rise-in-turbulence-scare-fliers-here-is-how-turbulence-accidents-aviation-news-flight-and-climate-change-1754031511957">Owls inspire future aircraft design as rise in turbulence scare fliers. Here is how</a><h2>Yellow flowers grew where pigs were buried</h2>The idea is to know what a decomposed human dead body buried in the ground would be like. Human DNA and pig DNA are almost 98 per cent similar. Their size and fat distribution, structure and thickness of skin are also almost the same. Experts are using this to their advantage to study the postmortem insect colonisation and other decomposition processes. In one place at the Search Commission’s facility where a pig was buried, scientists noticed yellow flowers blooming. This was because of the phosphorus flowing into the soil from the bodily fluids. In another experiment, scientists connected levels of phosphorus in the soil with decomposition. These yellow flowers indicated that phosphorus was present at the site; hence, they knew that a human grave was likely present around the flowers. Also Read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/discovery-of-radioactive-wasp-nest-cold-war-nuclear-facility-in-us-savannah-river-site-1754047526839"> Discovery of radioactive wasp nest at a Cold War nuclear facility in US triggers fear of a leak</a><h2>More clues that give away a human grave</h2>Other elements that indicated the site of a grave were the presence of nitrogen and potassium. Drones with hyperspectral cameras that measure light signatures from substances in the ground were used to detect these elements. When contained inside the body, nitrogen is in its organic form. Once the decomposition starts because of fungi and microbes, inorganic nitrogen is returned to the soil as ammonia. Potassium is mostly released when decomposition has just begun. It can be used to search for the remains of those who recently went missing and were killed. Mapping project coordinator José Luis Silván has been following it all. His team also studies the decomposition of pig bodies in real time. They also compare the soil of pig graves with that of human graves.&nbsp;

Scientists are using dead pigs to look for people who were killed by a Mexican cartel. There is a lot of similarity between human and pig dead bodies. This can help them gain insights into how to know the location of a human grave. 

In Mexico, the Jalisco Nueva Generación cartel is believed to have killed thousands of people. However, the police have hardly ever found their remains. Now, in an innovative method, dead pigs are being used to unearth decomposed bodies. Since 2006, over one hundred thousand people have mysteriously vanished, and all of them have reportedly died at the hands of this cartel. This year in March, about 15,500 were reported missing. The members of the Guerreros Buscadores collective have been working for years to find these people. They have come across charred remains and pieces of clothing on a few occasions, but identifying them has remained an impossible task. The federal research institute CentroGeo regularly employs the latest technology, such as scanners and drones, to find the graves of those killed by the cartel. But now the Jalisco Search Commission is putting on human clothes on dead pigs and burying them to search for the hidden bodies. As strange as it might sound, there is a scientific explanation for this method. Also Read: Owls inspire future aircraft design as rise in turbulence scare fliers. Here is how Yellow flowers grew where pigs were buried The idea is to know what a decomposed human dead body buried in the ground would be like. Human DNA and pig DNA are almost 98 per cent similar. Their size and fat distribution, structure and thickness of skin are also almost the same. Experts are using this to their advantage to study the postmortem insect colonisation and other decomposition processes. In one place at the Search Commission’s facility where a pig was buried, scientists noticed yellow flowers blooming. This was because of the phosphorus flowing into the soil from the bodily fluids. In another experiment, scientists connected levels of phosphorus in the soil with decomposition. These yellow flowers indicated that phosphorus was present at the site; hence, they knew that a human grave was likely present around the flowers. Also Read: Discovery of radioactive wasp nest at a Cold War nuclear facility in US triggers fear of a leak More clues that give away a human grave Other elements that indicated the site of a grave were the presence of nitrogen and potassium. Drones with hyperspectral cameras that measure light signatures from substances in the ground were used to detect these elements. When contained inside the body, nitrogen is in its organic form. Once the decomposition starts because of fungi and microbes, inorganic nitrogen is returned to the soil as ammonia. Potassium is mostly released when decomposition has just begun. It can be used to search for the remains of those who recently went missing and were killed. Mapping project coordinator José Luis Silván has been following it all. His team also studies the decomposition of pig bodies in real time. They also compare the soil of pig graves with that of human graves.

Scientists are using dead pigs to look for people who were killed by a Mexican cartel. There is a lot of similarity between human and pig dead bodies. This can help them gain insights into how to know the location of a human grave.&nbsp;

How dead pigs in human clothes are helping solve a major murder mystery in Mexico

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he would postpone a planned tariff hike on Mexican products and instead keep duties at existing levels for 90 days. He made the decision after speaking with Claudia Sheinbaum, his Mexican counterpart.&nbsp;"We have agreed to extend, for a 90-day period, the same Deal as we had for the last short period," Trump wrote in a Truth Social post. The country currently faces a 25 percent US tariff on goods for not entering under a North American trade pact.&nbsp;Sheinbaum said that Mexico will seek a long-term deal with the United States to avoid tariffs.&nbsp;"We avoided the tariff increase... and secured 90 days to build a long-term agreement through dialogue," Sheinbaum said after speaking with Trump.&nbsp;What did Donald Trump say? Donald Trump said he was getting to know the Mexican President.&nbsp;&nbsp;"I have just concluded a telephone conversation with the President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, which was very successful in that, more and more, we are getting to know and understand each other. The complexities of a Deal with Mexico are somewhat different than other Nations because of both the problems and assets of the Border," he wrote on Truth Social.&nbsp;"We have agreed to extend, for a 90-day period, the exact same Deal as we had for the last short period of time, namely, that Mexico will continue to pay a 25% Fentanyl Tariff, 25% Tariff on Cars, and 50% Tariff on Steel, Aluminum, and Copper. Additionally, Mexico has agreed to immediately terminate its Non Tariff Trade Barriers, of which there were many. We will be talking to Mexico over the next 90 Days with the goal of signing a Trade Deal somewhere within the 90 Day period of time, or longer," he added.&nbsp;Donald Trump on Wednesday announced tariffs against India for buying Russian oil and weapons. Apart from tariffs, he also announced additional penalties on New Delhi over the trade deficit with the United States.

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he would postpone a planned tariff hike on Mexican products and instead keep duties at existing levels for 90 days. He made the decision after speaking with Claudia Sheinbaum, his Mexican counterpart.

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he would postpone a planned tariff hike on Mexican products and instead keep duties at existing levels for 90 days. He made the decision after speaking with Claudia Sheinbaum, his Mexican counterpart. "We have agreed to extend, for a 90-day period, the same Deal as we had for the last short period," Trump wrote in a Truth Social post. The country currently faces a 25 percent US tariff on goods for not entering under a North American trade pact. Sheinbaum said that Mexico will seek a long-term deal with the United States to avoid tariffs. "We avoided the tariff increase... and secured 90 days to build a long-term agreement through dialogue," Sheinbaum said after speaking with Trump. What did Donald Trump say? Donald Trump said he was getting to know the Mexican President. "I have just concluded a telephone conversation with the President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, which was very successful in that, more and more, we are getting to know and understand each other. The complexities of a Deal with Mexico are somewhat different than other Nations because of both the problems and assets of the Border," he wrote on Truth Social. "We have agreed to extend, for a 90-day period, the exact same Deal as we had for the last short period of time, namely, that Mexico will continue to pay a 25% Fentanyl Tariff, 25% Tariff on Cars, and 50% Tariff on Steel, Aluminum, and Copper. Additionally, Mexico has agreed to immediately terminate its Non Tariff Trade Barriers, of which there were many. We will be talking to Mexico over the next 90 Days with the goal of signing a Trade Deal somewhere within the 90 Day period of time, or longer," he added. Donald Trump on Wednesday announced tariffs against India for buying Russian oil and weapons. Apart from tariffs, he also announced additional penalties on New Delhi over the trade deficit with the United States.

Sheinbaum said that Mexico will seek a long-term deal with the United States to avoid tariffs.

'Getting to know each other': Donald Trump postpones planned tariff after talks with Mexican President

United States President Donald Trump has threatened to slap 30 per cent tariffs on imports from both the European Union and Mexico starting August 1, reigniting fears of a fresh wave of trade conflict with key allies.&nbsp;As per Reuters, the warning was delivered in letters Trump posted on his Truth Social platform on Saturday, addressed to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.&nbsp;The dramatic move marks an escalation in what has been a rocky year of negotiations between the US and some of its largest trading partners. Trump, who has previously relied on tariffs to extract trade concessions, appears determined to ramp up pressure again.<h2>EU, Mexico call tariffs unfair and disruptive</h2>Both the European Union and Mexico quickly pushed back against the threat, describing the proposed 30 per cent tariffs as unfair and disruptive to established supply chains.&nbsp;European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned that the move would damage essential transatlantic commerce. “Such tariffs would disrupt essential transatlantic supply chains, to the detriment of businesses, consumers and patients on both sides of the Atlantic,” she said, as quoted by Reuters.&nbsp;She added the EU would continue to seek a negotiated settlement but would also “take all necessary steps to safeguard EU interests,” including considering proportionate countermeasures.&nbsp;Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum also struck a defiant but measured tone, saying she believed an agreement could still be reached. “I’ve always said that in these cases, what you have to do is keep a cool head,” she told local media, reaffirming that Mexico would defend its sovereignty in negotiations.<h2>Broader tariff offensive</h2>Reuters reported that Trump didn’t stop with the EU and Mexico. In the past week, his administration sent similar letters to 23 other trading partners—including Canada, Japan and Brazil—proposing blanket tariff rates from 20 per cent up to 50 per cent.&nbsp;These new tariff threats come on top of existing sectoral tariffs: the US already charges 50 per cent on steel and aluminium imports and 25 per cent on autos. Trump’s letter clarified the new 30 per cent rate was “separate” from these existing measures.&nbsp;While the administration set an August 1 deadline for the threatened tariffs to take effect, Trump suggested countries still had time to negotiate to avoid them. Analysts noted he has a history of using aggressive tariff threats as leverage before pulling back.<h2>Politics and trade deficits</h2>The justification for the tariff hikes has varied. In his letter to the EU, Trump demanded that Europe remove its own tariffs to help reduce the US trade deficit. “The European Union will allow complete, open market access to the United States, with no tariff being charged to us,” he wrote, arguing for reciprocal treatment.&nbsp;Mexico’s letter singled out the cross-border drug trade. Trump criticised Mexico’s efforts to stop cartels smuggling fentanyl, blaming the country for failing to prevent North America from becoming what he described as a “narco-trafficking playground.”&nbsp;Reuters noted that while Trump’s letter to Mexico proposed a 30 per cent tariff rate, the threat to Canada was even steeper at 35 per cent, despite data showing fentanyl seizures at the Canadian border are minimal compared to the US-Mexico border.<h2>Markets watching closely</h2>The new tariff threats come despite the US stock market recently hitting record highs. Analysts told Reuters that Trump is betting on the resilience of the American economy to weather any short-term turbulence caused by a trade war.&nbsp;But there is real concern among business leaders and trade experts that a new wave of tariffs could undermine supply chains, raise costs for consumers, and prompt retaliatory measures.Bernd Lange, head of the European Parliament’s trade committee, told Reuters that the EU should consider countermeasures as soon as Monday, calling Trump’s approach “a slap in the face for the negotiations.”&nbsp;Jacob Funk Kirkegaard, a senior fellow at the Brussels-based think tank Bruegel, warned the move risked triggering a tariff spiral reminiscent of the trade war with China. “US and Chinese tariffs went up together and they came back down again. Not all the way down, but still down together,” he said.<h2>Billions in new revenue, but diplomatic strain</h2>Despite the diplomatic fallout, the Trump administration’s aggressive trade policy has delivered new customs revenue. According to US Treasury data cited by Reuters, customs duties revenue topped $100 billion in the federal fiscal year through June.&nbsp;However, it has also strained relations with close allies. Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba recently said Tokyo needed to reduce its dependence on the US. Some European allies have even begun exploring alternatives to US-made weapons systems in response to Washington’s hardball trade tactics.&nbsp;Trump’s latest tariff threats underscore his willingness to play tough on trade as he seeks leverage for new deals. But with an August 1 deadline looming and negotiations with partners still ongoing, the world will be watching to see whether this is genuine policy or another high-stakes negotiating tactic. &nbsp;

President Donald Trump has warned of 30% tariffs on imports from the EU and Mexico, escalating trade tensions just weeks ahead of the August 1 deadline. The move, criticised as disruptive and unfair by both Brussels and Mexico City, is part of a broader tariff push targeting over 20 nations.

United States President Donald Trump has threatened to slap 30 per cent tariffs on imports from both the European Union and Mexico starting August 1, reigniting fears of a fresh wave of trade conflict with key allies. As per Reuters, the warning was delivered in letters Trump posted on his Truth Social platform on Saturday, addressed to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. The dramatic move marks an escalation in what has been a rocky year of negotiations between the US and some of its largest trading partners. Trump, who has previously relied on tariffs to extract trade concessions, appears determined to ramp up pressure again. EU, Mexico call tariffs unfair and disruptive Both the European Union and Mexico quickly pushed back against the threat, describing the proposed 30 per cent tariffs as unfair and disruptive to established supply chains. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned that the move would damage essential transatlantic commerce. “Such tariffs would disrupt essential transatlantic supply chains, to the detriment of businesses, consumers and patients on both sides of the Atlantic,” she said, as quoted by Reuters. She added the EU would continue to seek a negotiated settlement but would also “take all necessary steps to safeguard EU interests,” including considering proportionate countermeasures. Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum also struck a defiant but measured tone, saying she believed an agreement could still be reached. “I’ve always said that in these cases, what you have to do is keep a cool head,” she told local media, reaffirming that Mexico would defend its sovereignty in negotiations. Broader tariff offensive Reuters reported that Trump didn’t stop with the EU and Mexico. In the past week, his administration sent similar letters to 23 other trading partners—including Canada, Japan and Brazil—proposing blanket tariff rates from 20 per cent up to 50 per cent. These new tariff threats come on top of existing sectoral tariffs: the US already charges 50 per cent on steel and aluminium imports and 25 per cent on autos. Trump’s letter clarified the new 30 per cent rate was “separate” from these existing measures. While the administration set an August 1 deadline for the threatened tariffs to take effect, Trump suggested countries still had time to negotiate to avoid them. Analysts noted he has a history of using aggressive tariff threats as leverage before pulling back. Politics and trade deficits The justification for the tariff hikes has varied. In his letter to the EU, Trump demanded that Europe remove its own tariffs to help reduce the US trade deficit. “The European Union will allow complete, open market access to the United States, with no tariff being charged to us,” he wrote, arguing for reciprocal treatment. Mexico’s letter singled out the cross-border drug trade. Trump criticised Mexico’s efforts to stop cartels smuggling fentanyl, blaming the country for failing to prevent North America from becoming what he described as a “narco-trafficking playground.” Reuters noted that while Trump’s letter to Mexico proposed a 30 per cent tariff rate, the threat to Canada was even steeper at 35 per cent, despite data showing fentanyl seizures at the Canadian border are minimal compared to the US-Mexico border. Markets watching closely The new tariff threats come despite the US stock market recently hitting record highs. Analysts told Reuters that Trump is betting on the resilience of the American economy to weather any short-term turbulence caused by a trade war. But there is real concern among business leaders and trade experts that a new wave of tariffs could undermine supply chains, raise costs for consumers, and prompt retaliatory measures. Bernd Lange, head of the European Parliament’s trade committee, told Reuters that the EU should consider countermeasures as soon as Monday, calling Trump’s approach “a slap in the face for the negotiations.” Jacob Funk Kirkegaard, a senior fellow at the Brussels-based think tank Bruegel, warned the move risked triggering a tariff spiral reminiscent of the trade war with China. “US and Chinese tariffs went up together and they came back down again. Not all the way down, but still down together,” he said. Billions in new revenue, but diplomatic strain Despite the diplomatic fallout, the Trump administration’s aggressive trade policy has delivered new customs revenue. According to US Treasury data cited by Reuters, customs duties revenue topped $100 billion in the federal fiscal year through June. However, it has also strained relations with close allies. Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba recently said Tokyo needed to reduce its dependence on the US. Some European allies have even begun exploring alternatives to US-made weapons systems in response to Washington’s hardball trade tactics. Trump’s latest tariff threats underscore his willingness to play tough on trade as he seeks leverage for new deals. But with an August 1 deadline looming and negotiations with partners still ongoing, the world will be watching to see whether this is genuine policy or another high-stakes negotiating tactic.

US President Donald Trump threatens sweeping 30% tariffs on EU and Mexico starting August 1, sparking global backlash and fears of a new trade war.

Trump threatens 30% tariffs on EU and Mexico, escalating trade tensions

US President Donald Trump on Saturday (July 12) announced steep new tariffs on goods coming from the European Union and Mexico, increasing tensions over global trade.<h2>New 30% tariff on imports from EU and Mexico</h2>In letters posted to his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump revealed that a 30% tariff will apply to goods imported from both the European Union and Mexico starting 1 August. The decision surprised many, as earlier reports had suggested the rate could be closer to 10%.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/doj-s-epstein-files-prison-video-wasn-t-raw-report-says-it-was-edited-in-premiere-pro-1752320677841">'Nearly impossible to explain': DOJ’s Epstein prison video wasn’t ‘raw’, report says it was edited in Premiere Pro</a><h2>Mexico praised but warned</h2>In his message to Mexico’s leadership, Trump said the country had helped reduce the flow of undocumented migrants and fentanyl into the United States. But he added that Mexico hadn’t done enough to prevent the region from becoming a “Narco-Trafficking Playground.”<h2>EU accused of unfair trade</h2>Trump criticised the EU’s trade practices, accusing the bloc of maintaining long-term and one-sided tariffs. “Our relationship has been, unfortunately, far from Reciprocal,” he said. “We must move away from these long-term, large, and persistent Trade Deficits, engendered by your Tariff, and Non-Tariff, Policies, and Trade Barriers,” Trump added.<h2>Fears of trade war grow in Europe</h2>European officials were hoping to ease trade tensions and finalise a deal, but Trump’s new tariff announcement has thrown those hopes into doubt. The 30% rate is much higher than what the European trade commissioner Maroš Šefčovič was believed to have negotiated. European products such as Belgian chocolate, Irish butter, and Italian olive oil could be hit hardest, sparking fears of a trade war.<h2>EU expected to demand fresh talks</h2>While the EU had reached a deal in principle, sources told The Guardian it was only three pages long and not legally binding. Now, Brussels is expected to call for new negotiations, believing Trump is using the tariff threat to pressure the bloc for better terms. Trump has previously called the EU “nastier” than China in trade matters.The UK’s recent trade agreement with the US took seven weeks to be formally registered. That deal reduced car export tariffs but left out key pledges on British steel. Creating a formal, legal version of the EU deal could face similar delays and complications.The announcement ends a week of mixed signals from Trump. On Monday, he extended talks with the EU until 1 August. Then on Tuesday, he said the bloc would “probably” get a letter setting new tariffs within 48 hours.

In letters posted to his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump revealed that a 30% tariff will apply to goods imported from both the European Union and Mexico starting 1 August. The decision surprised many, as earlier reports had suggested the rate could be closer to 10%.

US President Donald Trump on Saturday (July 12) announced steep new tariffs on goods coming from the European Union and Mexico, increasing tensions over global trade. New 30% tariff on imports from EU and Mexico In letters posted to his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump revealed that a 30% tariff will apply to goods imported from both the European Union and Mexico starting 1 August. The decision surprised many, as earlier reports had suggested the rate could be closer to 10%. Also read: 'Nearly impossible to explain': DOJ’s Epstein prison video wasn’t ‘raw’, report says it was edited in Premiere Pro Mexico praised but warned In his message to Mexico’s leadership, Trump said the country had helped reduce the flow of undocumented migrants and fentanyl into the United States. But he added that Mexico hadn’t done enough to prevent the region from becoming a “Narco-Trafficking Playground.” EU accused of unfair trade Trump criticised the EU’s trade practices, accusing the bloc of maintaining long-term and one-sided tariffs. “Our relationship has been, unfortunately, far from Reciprocal,” he said. “We must move away from these long-term, large, and persistent Trade Deficits, engendered by your Tariff, and Non-Tariff, Policies, and Trade Barriers,” Trump added. Fears of trade war grow in Europe European officials were hoping to ease trade tensions and finalise a deal, but Trump’s new tariff announcement has thrown those hopes into doubt. The 30% rate is much higher than what the European trade commissioner Maroš Šefčovič was believed to have negotiated. European products such as Belgian chocolate, Irish butter, and Italian olive oil could be hit hardest, sparking fears of a trade war. EU expected to demand fresh talks While the EU had reached a deal in principle, sources told The Guardian it was only three pages long and not legally binding. Now, Brussels is expected to call for new negotiations, believing Trump is using the tariff threat to pressure the bloc for better terms. Trump has previously called the EU “nastier” than China in trade matters. The UK’s recent trade agreement with the US took seven weeks to be formally registered. That deal reduced car export tariffs but left out key pledges on British steel. Creating a formal, legal version of the EU deal could face similar delays and complications. The announcement ends a week of mixed signals from Trump. On Monday, he extended talks with the EU until 1 August. Then on Tuesday, he said the bloc would “probably” get a letter setting new tariffs within 48 hours.

In letters posted to his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump revealed that a 30% tariff will apply to goods imported from both the European Union and Mexico starting 1 August. The decision surprised many, as earlier reports had suggested the rate could be closer to 10%.

'Unfortunately, far from Reciprocal': Donald Trump slaps 30% tariffs on goods from the EU and Mexico

The Mexican Sinaloa cartel, one of the world's largest and most feared crime syndicates, has been involved in an internal war that has been raging for months now. The cartel has been facing heavy financial and human losses and has found itself rolling in a profound distress, which hints that its survival is at risk.In the latest war between the factions of the Sinaloa drug cartels, Mexican authorities have found 20 bodies in the state of Sinaloa. Four of the victims had been decapitated and their bodies had been found hanging from a bridge on a main road near Culiacan, the state capital.Meanwhile, another 16 people's bodies, were found inside a van parked beneath the bridge. Several heads were found in a bag at the site. Now, the Jalisco New Generation cartel has also joined the conflict.The war broke out on September 9, 2024, six weeks after the arrest of two of Mexico's most powerful crime bosses in El Paso, Texas.<h2>What does the cartel do?</h2>The Sinaloa Cartel is mainly responsible for the mass production of fentanyl and other illicit drugs, which have had a devastating effect in the US. The cartel has been operating under an "umbrella" model with a wide network of criminal cells and affiliates across several countries.They were using it to traffic drugs, including fentanyl, methamphetamines and cocaine, and launder billions of dollars. The group was also involved in human trafficking, migrant kidnapping, illegal logging, and fuel theft.The members of the cartel feel power through violent activities, corrupting officials, killing and extorting citizens, whom they see as a threat to their business.<h2>Who founded it?</h2>The cartel was founded and led by Joaquin Guzmán Loera, known as El Chapo, and Ismael Zambada Garcia, known as El Mayo. But, the two Mexico's most powerful crime bosses were arrested. Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, who founded the Sinaloa cartel with Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, was detained along with one of Guzmán’s sons. This happened after a small plane touched down in the US.Guzman is now serving a life sentence in the US. He was quite popular, not just for being one of the biggest drug cartel leaders, but also for escaping a prison. He once slipped out of a prison in a laundry cart, and years later vanished through a tunnel even with maximum security.El Mayo accused El Chapo's son of betraying him and giving him to the US authorities. Following this, a faction led by El Mayo's son started a war against another led by the two sons of El Chapo, who remain free in Mexico.The Mexican government has tried to end the regional war with thousands of soldiers, but was unable to do it. The last two months have been the most violent year, with the war leaving nearly 3,000 dead or missing.A message found alongside the bodies under the bridge indicated that the perpetrators belonged to La Mayiza, the faction led by El Mayo’s son.During this loss, El Chapo's sons, also known as Los Chapitos have reportedly struck a deal with their one-time rival, the Jalisco cartel.US President Donald Trump's administration has designated the cartels as foreign terrorist organisations and also threatened the possibility of unilateral military action on Mexican soil.&nbsp;

In the latest war between the factions of the Sinaloa drug cartels, Mexican authorities have found 20 bodies in the state of Sinaloa. Four of the victims had been decapitated and their bodies had been found hanging from a bridge on a main road near Culiacan, the state capital.

The Mexican Sinaloa cartel, one of the world's largest and most feared crime syndicates, has been involved in an internal war that has been raging for months now. The cartel has been facing heavy financial and human losses and has found itself rolling in a profound distress, which hints that its survival is at risk. In the latest war between the factions of the Sinaloa drug cartels, Mexican authorities have found 20 bodies in the state of Sinaloa. Four of the victims had been decapitated and their bodies had been found hanging from a bridge on a main road near Culiacan, the state capital. Meanwhile, another 16 people's bodies, were found inside a van parked beneath the bridge. Several heads were found in a bag at the site. Now, the Jalisco New Generation cartel has also joined the conflict. The war broke out on September 9, 2024, six weeks after the arrest of two of Mexico's most powerful crime bosses in El Paso, Texas. What does the cartel do? The Sinaloa Cartel is mainly responsible for the mass production of fentanyl and other illicit drugs, which have had a devastating effect in the US. The cartel has been operating under an "umbrella" model with a wide network of criminal cells and affiliates across several countries. They were using it to traffic drugs, including fentanyl, methamphetamines and cocaine, and launder billions of dollars. The group was also involved in human trafficking, migrant kidnapping, illegal logging, and fuel theft. The members of the cartel feel power through violent activities, corrupting officials, killing and extorting citizens, whom they see as a threat to their business. Who founded it? The cartel was founded and led by Joaquin Guzmán Loera, known as El Chapo, and Ismael Zambada Garcia, known as El Mayo. But, the two Mexico's most powerful crime bosses were arrested. Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, who founded the Sinaloa cartel with Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, was detained along with one of Guzmán’s sons. This happened after a small plane touched down in the US. Guzman is now serving a life sentence in the US. He was quite popular, not just for being one of the biggest drug cartel leaders, but also for escaping a prison. He once slipped out of a prison in a laundry cart, and years later vanished through a tunnel even with maximum security. El Mayo accused El Chapo's son of betraying him and giving him to the US authorities. Following this, a faction led by El Mayo's son started a war against another led by the two sons of El Chapo, who remain free in Mexico. The Mexican government has tried to end the regional war with thousands of soldiers, but was unable to do it. The last two months have been the most violent year, with the war leaving nearly 3,000 dead or missing. A message found alongside the bodies under the bridge indicated that the perpetrators belonged to La Mayiza, the faction led by El Mayo’s son. During this loss, El Chapo's sons, also known as Los Chapitos have reportedly struck a deal with their one-time rival, the Jalisco cartel. US President Donald Trump's administration has designated the cartels as foreign terrorist organisations and also threatened the possibility of unilateral military action on Mexican soil.

In the latest war between the factions of the Sinaloa drug cartels, Mexican authorities have found 20 bodies in the state of Sinaloa. Four of the victims had been decapitated and their bodies had been found hanging from a bridge on a main road near Culiacan, the state capital.

'Bodies decapitated, hanging from a bridge': How Sinaloa Drug Cartel got engulfed in war - EXPLAINED

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Wednesday (Jun 25) threatened to take legal action against Elon Musk’s SpaceX over falling debris and contamination from rocket launches across the border in the United States. During a press conference, Sheinbaum told reporters that the Mexican government was studying which international laws were being violated by the space company to file “the necessary lawsuits” as “there is indeed contamination”.&nbsp;On several occasions, SpaceX rocket explosions have resulted in debris washing up on Mexican beaches. Last week, a SpaceX Starship rocket exploded during a routine ground test at the Starbase headquarters in southern Texas, close to the Mexican border. &nbsp;Following the blast, a large fireball was seen erupting into the air, suggesting a setback to Musk’s dream of sending humans to Mars.&nbsp;Weeks before, debris from SpaceX’s Starship test flight reportedly washed up along the beaches in northern Mexico and parts of southern Texas, sparking concern among environmental groups. The debris included fragments of aluminium, plastic shards and several large tanks, said Conibio Global AC, a nonprofit environmental organisation.&nbsp;Sheinbaum added that Mexican officials are carrying out a “comprehensive review” of the environmental impacts of rocket launches in the bordering state of Tamaulipas.&nbsp;In early May, the US Federal Aviation Administration approved an increase in the annual for rocket launches for Musk’s space company from five to 25. It said that the increased frequency would not impact the environment adversely. The decision came despite conservative groups warning that the expansion could endanger sea turtles and shorebirds.&nbsp;The lawsuit would be the latest legal battle between Mexico and a US corporate giant. In May, Sheinbaum’s administration sued Google for renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the ‘Gulf of America’ in their Google Maps application. The tech giant made the changes for US users after US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to change its name.

Last week, a SpaceX Starship rocket exploded during a routine ground test at the Starbase headquarters in southern Texas, close to the Mexican border.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Wednesday (Jun 25) threatened to take legal action against Elon Musk’s SpaceX over falling debris and contamination from rocket launches across the border in the United States. During a press conference, Sheinbaum told reporters that the Mexican government was studying which international laws were being violated by the space company to file “the necessary lawsuits” as “there is indeed contamination”. On several occasions, SpaceX rocket explosions have resulted in debris washing up on Mexican beaches. Last week, a SpaceX Starship rocket exploded during a routine ground test at the Starbase headquarters in southern Texas, close to the Mexican border. Following the blast, a large fireball was seen erupting into the air, suggesting a setback to Musk’s dream of sending humans to Mars. Weeks before, debris from SpaceX’s Starship test flight reportedly washed up along the beaches in northern Mexico and parts of southern Texas, sparking concern among environmental groups. The debris included fragments of aluminium, plastic shards and several large tanks, said Conibio Global AC, a nonprofit environmental organisation. Sheinbaum added that Mexican officials are carrying out a “comprehensive review” of the environmental impacts of rocket launches in the bordering state of Tamaulipas. In early May, the US Federal Aviation Administration approved an increase in the annual for rocket launches for Musk’s space company from five to 25. It said that the increased frequency would not impact the environment adversely. The decision came despite conservative groups warning that the expansion could endanger sea turtles and shorebirds. The lawsuit would be the latest legal battle between Mexico and a US corporate giant. In May, Sheinbaum’s administration sued Google for renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the ‘Gulf of America’ in their Google Maps application. The tech giant made the changes for US users after US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to change its name.

Last week, a SpaceX Starship rocket exploded during a routine ground test at the Starbase headquarters in southern Texas, close to the Mexican border.&nbsp;

Elon Musk’s SpaceX to face legal troubles? Mexican president threatens to sue US company over rocket debris

Southern Mexico started the cleanup process Thursday in the aftermath of Hurricane Erick, which slammed into its Pacific coast as a powerful Category 3 storm but weakened as it moved inland.&nbsp;In the tourist town of Puerto Escondido in Oaxaca state, residents and emergency personnel worked to drain flooded streets and clear debris left behind as the storm knocked over trees and street signs and buried boats under sand on the beach.&nbsp;Much of the town of about 30,000 people was left without electricity or cellphone coverage.&nbsp;The water "had never hit with this magnitude" in Puerto Escondido, 44-year-old merchant Luis Alberto Gil, whose shop was among those flooded, told AFP.&nbsp;No deaths or injuries were reported from Puerto Escondido or elsewhere in the storm zone.&nbsp;Erick weakened to a tropical storm as it moved across southern Mexico on Thursday.&nbsp;"Continued rapid weakening is forecast, and Erick will likely dissipate tonight," the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) said in its latest advisory, issued at 2230 GMT.&nbsp;The center warned of heavy rainfall in the state of Guerrero, with the risk of life-threatening flooding and mudslides.&nbsp;Mexico sees major storms every year, usually between May and November, on both its Pacific and Caribbean coasts.&nbsp;In October 2023, Acapulco, a major port and beach resort in Guerrero, was pummeled by Hurricane Otis, a powerful Category 5 storm that killed dozens of people.&nbsp;Hurricane John, another Category 3 storm that hit in September last year, caused about 15 deaths.&nbsp;Acapulco was largely deserted Thursday, with shops boarded up and tourist boats grounded.

No deaths or injuries were reported from Puerto Escondido or elsewhere in the storm zone. Erick weakened to a tropical storm as it moved across southern Mexico on Thursday.

Southern Mexico started the cleanup process Thursday in the aftermath of Hurricane Erick, which slammed into its Pacific coast as a powerful Category 3 storm but weakened as it moved inland. In the tourist town of Puerto Escondido in Oaxaca state, residents and emergency personnel worked to drain flooded streets and clear debris left behind as the storm knocked over trees and street signs and buried boats under sand on the beach. Much of the town of about 30,000 people was left without electricity or cellphone coverage. The water "had never hit with this magnitude" in Puerto Escondido, 44-year-old merchant Luis Alberto Gil, whose shop was among those flooded, told AFP. No deaths or injuries were reported from Puerto Escondido or elsewhere in the storm zone. Erick weakened to a tropical storm as it moved across southern Mexico on Thursday. "Continued rapid weakening is forecast, and Erick will likely dissipate tonight," the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) said in its latest advisory, issued at 2230 GMT. The center warned of heavy rainfall in the state of Guerrero, with the risk of life-threatening flooding and mudslides. Mexico sees major storms every year, usually between May and November, on both its Pacific and Caribbean coasts. In October 2023, Acapulco, a major port and beach resort in Guerrero, was pummeled by Hurricane Otis, a powerful Category 5 storm that killed dozens of people. Hurricane John, another Category 3 storm that hit in September last year, caused about 15 deaths. Acapulco was largely deserted Thursday, with shops boarded up and tourist boats grounded.

No deaths or injuries were reported from Puerto Escondido or elsewhere in the storm zone. Erick weakened to a tropical storm as it moved across southern Mexico on Thursday.

Hurricane Erick leaves 30,000 without electricity in Southern Mexico

A small airplane from Guatemala involved in fighting an outbreak of flesh-eating larvae crashed in southern Mexico on Friday, killing three people, authorities said.&nbsp;The aircraft came down in the southernmost Chiapas state while releasing sterile screwworm flies to combat a pest that prompted the United States to suspend livestock imports from Mexico last month.&nbsp;Two Guatemalan pilots and a Mexican crew member were killed in the crash, aviation authorities said.&nbsp;Mexico and the United States are working together to try to contain the outbreak of the screwworm fly, whose larvae can kill cattle.&nbsp;President Donald Trump's administration complained in April that Mexico was restricting US-contracted planes involved in the effort to operating six days a week instead of seven.&nbsp;Washington also accused Mexican authorities of imposing "substantial import duties" on aviation parts, equipment and sterile fly shipments.&nbsp;Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum called the US livestock import suspension "unfair" and said she hoped that it would be lifted soon.

The aircraft came down in the southernmost Chiapas state while releasing sterile screwworm flies to combat a pest that prompted the United States to suspend livestock imports from Mexico last month.

A small airplane from Guatemala involved in fighting an outbreak of flesh-eating larvae crashed in southern Mexico on Friday, killing three people, authorities said. The aircraft came down in the southernmost Chiapas state while releasing sterile screwworm flies to combat a pest that prompted the United States to suspend livestock imports from Mexico last month. Two Guatemalan pilots and a Mexican crew member were killed in the crash, aviation authorities said. Mexico and the United States are working together to try to contain the outbreak of the screwworm fly, whose larvae can kill cattle. President Donald Trump's administration complained in April that Mexico was restricting US-contracted planes involved in the effort to operating six days a week instead of seven. Washington also accused Mexican authorities of imposing "substantial import duties" on aviation parts, equipment and sterile fly shipments. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum called the US livestock import suspension "unfair" and said she hoped that it would be lifted soon.

The aircraft came down in the southernmost Chiapas state while releasing sterile screwworm flies to combat a pest that prompted the United States to suspend livestock imports from Mexico last month.

Three killed after small plane crashes in southern Mexico

A measles outbreak in Mexico has left four people dead this year, including three unvaccinated children, authorities said. Most of the country's more than 1,000 confirmed cases of the highly contagious disease in 2025 have been in areas near the US border. Officials in the worst-hit northern state of Chihuahua said that they had met local Mennonite leaders to encourage vaccination. Two children aged 11 months and seven years old from the vaccine-skeptical Christian community died from complications linked to the disease this month. One of them suffered from leukemia and the other had a kidney condition, according to the Chihuahua health department. "In the case of the 11-month-old child, the mother was also unvaccinated, so she could not transmit immunity to the infant," it said in a statement. A 31-year-old unvaccinated man died in the same state in April, while a one-year-old girl lost her life in neighboring Sonora. "She suffered from severe malnutrition and had not been vaccinated," the local health department said. The United States is also battling a measles outbreak, particularly in southern border states, with more than 1,000 confirmed cases and several deaths. Measles is a highly contagious respiratory virus spread through droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes or simply breathes. Known for its characteristic rash, it poses a serious risk to unvaccinated individuals, including infants under 12 months who are not ordinarily eligible for vaccination, and those with weakened immune systems.

Mexico measles outbreak: Four dead, including children 

A measles outbreak in Mexico has left four people dead this year, including three unvaccinated children, authorities said. Most of the country's more than 1,000 confirmed cases of the highly contagious disease in 2025 have been in areas near the US border. Officials in the worst-hit northern state of Chihuahua said that they had met local Mennonite leaders to encourage vaccination. Two children aged 11 months and seven years old from the vaccine-skeptical Christian community died from complications linked to the disease this month. One of them suffered from leukemia and the other had a kidney condition, according to the Chihuahua health department. "In the case of the 11-month-old child, the mother was also unvaccinated, so she could not transmit immunity to the infant," it said in a statement. A 31-year-old unvaccinated man died in the same state in April, while a one-year-old girl lost her life in neighboring Sonora. "She suffered from severe malnutrition and had not been vaccinated," the local health department said. The United States is also battling a measles outbreak, particularly in southern border states, with more than 1,000 confirmed cases and several deaths. Measles is a highly contagious respiratory virus spread through droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes or simply breathes. Known for its characteristic rash, it poses a serious risk to unvaccinated individuals, including infants under 12 months who are not ordinarily eligible for vaccination, and those with weakened immune systems.

A measles outbreak in Mexico has left four people dead this year, including three unvaccinated children, authorities said.&nbsp;

Mexico measles outbreak: Four dead, including children

A Mexican social media influencer was shot dead while live-streaming on TikTok. Valeria Marquez was murdered by a man who entered her beauty salon in Guadalajara city of Mexico's Jalisco.

mexican influencer Valeria Marquez shot dead during livestream on tik-tok

In Mexico, where femicide is rampant, a social media influencer was shot dead while doing a live stream on Tuesday (May 13). Identified as 23-year-old Valeria Marquez, the victim made videos related to beauty and makeup.
<h2>A case of femicide?</h2>
Marquez's death, as per the Jalisco state prosecutor, is being investigated as a case of femicide &ndash; the killing of a woman or girl because of their gender.
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The beauty influencer was killed in the Zapopan (a suburb of the western city of Guadalajara)-based beauty salon where she worked. As per the prosecutor's office, a man entered the salon and shot her. The name of the suspect is yet to be released.
"The victim is someone with an active presence and influence on social media," it said, adding, "A man entered the premises and apparently fired a gun at her."
The motive behind the attack was not immediately known.
"It's incredible that you're making a video, and then you're murdered. A femicide is the worst thing," said Zapopan mayor Juan Jose Frangie, as reported by AFP. However, he said that there was no record of Marquez requesting help from authorities because of threats against her.
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<h2>What happened?</h2>
As per reports, Marquez was shot on camera. She was hosting a live stream on TikTok when it happened. Prior to being shot, the 23-year-old clutching a stuffed toy told her viewers, "They're coming," before a voice in the background said, "Hey, Vale".
Turning, she replied, "Yes," while muting the live stream. Moments later, she was shot fatally, reports The Guardian. Then, a person, probably the shooter, picked up her phone, with their face briefly showing, before the live stream ended.
The video is being widely shared on social media; due to its sensitive nature, WION did not see it fit to embed it in this story.
Reports suggest that earlier, on the live stream, Marquez had said that before she reached her workplace, someone had come to the salon looking for her under the pretext of giving her an "expensive gift". Appearing concerned, the young influencer told her followers that she was not planning to wait for the person to come back.
As per the United Nations, in Mexico, where criminal and gender-related violence is rampant, every day, around 10 women or girls are murdered.

Discover the tragic story of Valeria Marquez, a 23-year-old beauty influencer from Mexico, who was shot dead during a live stream, highlighting the country's femicide crisis.

In Mexico, where femicide is rampant, a social media influencer was shot dead while doing a live stream on Tuesday (May 13). Identified as 23-year-old Valeria Marquez, the victim made videos related to beauty and makeup. A case of femicide? Marquez's death, as per the Jalisco state prosecutor, is being investigated as a case of femicide – the killing of a woman or girl because of their gender. Also read | 'We want to live': Hundreds of women in Ecuador protest against femicide, inaction The beauty influencer was killed in the Zapopan (a suburb of the western city of Guadalajara)-based beauty salon where she worked. As per the prosecutor's office, a man entered the salon and shot her. The name of the suspect is yet to be released. "The victim is someone with an active presence and influence on social media," it said, adding, "A man entered the premises and apparently fired a gun at her." The motive behind the attack was not immediately known. "It's incredible that you're making a video, and then you're murdered. A femicide is the worst thing," said Zapopan mayor Juan Jose Frangie, as reported by AFP. However, he said that there was no record of Marquez requesting help from authorities because of threats against her. Also read | Italy in rage over girl's murder by ex-boyfriend, protests staged against high femicide rate What happened? As per reports, Marquez was shot on camera. She was hosting a live stream on TikTok when it happened. Prior to being shot, the 23-year-old clutching a stuffed toy told her viewers, "They're coming," before a voice in the background said, "Hey, Vale". Turning, she replied, "Yes," while muting the live stream. Moments later, she was shot fatally, reports The Guardian. Then, a person, probably the shooter, picked up her phone, with their face briefly showing, before the live stream ended. The video is being widely shared on social media; due to its sensitive nature, WION did not see it fit to embed it in this story. Reports suggest that earlier, on the live stream, Marquez had said that before she reached her workplace, someone had come to the salon looking for her under the pretext of giving her an "expensive gift". Appearing concerned, the young influencer told her followers that she was not planning to wait for the person to come back. As per the United Nations, in Mexico, where criminal and gender-related violence is rampant, every day, around 10 women or girls are murdered.

One minute 'you're making a video, and then you're murdered': Mexico beauty influencer shot dead on live stream

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration intends to accept a Boeing (BA.N), opens new tab 747-8 plane as a gift from the Qatari royal family that would be outfitted to serve as Air Force One, according to a source briefed on the matter.

Donald Trump plans to accept luxury 747 plane from Qatar to use as Air Force One

It is a powerful and emotional scene in Mexico this Mother's Day. Mothers of some of the missing people took to the streets of Mexico City. Participants carried banners with the pictures of the missing loved ones, chanting slogans and accusing the government of inaction in investigating the disappearances. Watch in for more details!

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