Mexican social media influencer César Gastélum has been shot dead while livestreaming on TikTok in the northern city of Culiacán. The attack happened on Tuesday evening outside a fast-food restaurant in the Tres Ríos district, where Gastélum was filming with two friends. According to local reports, two men riding a motorcycle approached the group before…
At least two people died during large-scale World Cup celebrations in Mexico City after Mexico defeated Ecuador to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16. According to the city’s health ministry, a 19-year-old woman and a 44-year-old man died from asphyxiation during the celebrations on Wednesday. Authorities have not confirmed reports by local…
Mexico advanced to the 2026 FIFA World Cup last 16 with a convincing 2-0 victory over Ecuador in a weather-delayed match at the Azteca Stadium. A thunderstorm forced kick-off in Mexico City to be delayed by an hour, but once play began, the hosts wasted no time taking control. Backed by a passionate home crowd,…
Mexico secured maximum points in Group A after a dominant second-half display against the Czech Republic. Mexico defeated the Czech Republic 3-0 in their final Group A match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, completing the group stage with three wins from three games and ending the Czechs’ tournament campaign. The co-hosts had already secured…
Co-hosts Mexico booked their place in the World Cup round of 32 with a hard-fought win over South Korea. Mexico became the first team to qualify for the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 1-0 victory over South Korea in Guadalajara. The decisive moment in the clash came in the 50th…
Co-hosts Mexico kicked off the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a convincing victory over South Africa at a packed Azteca Stadium. Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0 in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, taking advantage of two South African red cards in a dramatic contest. Mexico took the lead after just nine…
Mexico is seeking full details after four officials, including two U.S. Embassy staffers, died during an anti-drug mission. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has demanded answers following a deadly crash in Chihuahua that killed two United States Embassy staffers and two Mexican officials. The victims were returning from an operation targeting suspected clandestine drug laboratories when…
The Bank of Mexico held its benchmark interest rate at 7 percent. This decision ended a series of 12 consecutive cuts that began in March 2024. The unanimous vote marked the first pause in nearly two years. Historical Easing Cycle The central bank, known as Banxico, started reducing rates from a high of 11.25 percent….
