Mexico Defies Court Ruling, Expands Preventive Detention
Mexico's December 31, 2024 constitutional amendment expands preventive detention to include extortion, false tax invoices, and fentanyl crimes, defying a 2023 Inter-American Court of Human Rights ruling that deemed the practice contrary to international guarantees.
Mexico Defies Court Ruling, Expands Preventive Detention
Mexico's December 31, 2024 constitutional amendment expands preventive detention to include extortion, false tax invoices, and fentanyl crimes, defying a 2023 Inter-American Court of Human Rights ruling that deemed the practice contrary to international guarantees.
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40% Bias Score
Mexico's Extreme Violence: Global Ranking and Future Implications
In 2024, Mexico ranked fourth globally in extreme conflict (ACLED), with over 30,000 murders, over 500 attacks on political figures, and cartel fragmentation extending violence to new regions, impacting upcoming elections and potentially increasing impunity.
Mexico's Extreme Violence: Global Ranking and Future Implications
In 2024, Mexico ranked fourth globally in extreme conflict (ACLED), with over 30,000 murders, over 500 attacks on political figures, and cartel fragmentation extending violence to new regions, impacting upcoming elections and potentially increasing impunity.
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52% Bias Score
Mexican Immigration Agent Killed at US Border Checkpoint
Mexican immigration agent Luis Alberto Olivas García was killed on Monday at a checkpoint near the US-Mexico border after being attacked by a group of migrants; three migrants—two Venezuelan men and a Colombian national—were arrested in connection with his death.
Mexican Immigration Agent Killed at US Border Checkpoint
Mexican immigration agent Luis Alberto Olivas García was killed on Monday at a checkpoint near the US-Mexico border after being attacked by a group of migrants; three migrants—two Venezuelan men and a Colombian national—were arrested in connection with his death.
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36% Bias Score
US-Mexico Border Crossings Plummet Amid Stricter Policies
The Biden administration's stricter immigration policies, coupled with increased Mexican enforcement, have resulted in a significant decrease in illegal border crossings to a level not seen since July 2020; December saw around 44,000 apprehensions, down from a record high of approximately 250,000 in...
US-Mexico Border Crossings Plummet Amid Stricter Policies
The Biden administration's stricter immigration policies, coupled with increased Mexican enforcement, have resulted in a significant decrease in illegal border crossings to a level not seen since July 2020; December saw around 44,000 apprehensions, down from a record high of approximately 250,000 in...
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48% Bias Score
31 Bodies Found in Mass Graves Amid Cartel Violence in Chiapas, Mexico
Mexican authorities discovered 31 bodies in 25 clandestine graves in Chiapas state's Frailesca region during an operation to quell cartel violence; the discovery follows a turf war between the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and the Sinaloa Cartel, highlighting the region's status as a major smuggling...
31 Bodies Found in Mass Graves Amid Cartel Violence in Chiapas, Mexico
Mexican authorities discovered 31 bodies in 25 clandestine graves in Chiapas state's Frailesca region during an operation to quell cartel violence; the discovery follows a turf war between the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and the Sinaloa Cartel, highlighting the region's status as a major smuggling...
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44% Bias Score
American Family Attacked in Mexico; Three Dead, Teen in Critical Condition
Three American men were shot and killed, and a 14-year-old boy critically injured, in Durango, Mexico, on December 27, 2024, during a family vacation, highlighting a recent surge in violent crime in the region.
American Family Attacked in Mexico; Three Dead, Teen in Critical Condition
Three American men were shot and killed, and a 14-year-old boy critically injured, in Durango, Mexico, on December 27, 2024, during a family vacation, highlighting a recent surge in violent crime in the region.
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36% Bias Score
UK Imposes ETA Requirement for Mexican Visitors
Starting January 8th, 2025, Mexican citizens will need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) costing \£10 to enter the UK for stays under six months, a measure implemented to enhance border security.
UK Imposes ETA Requirement for Mexican Visitors
Starting January 8th, 2025, Mexican citizens will need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) costing \£10 to enter the UK for stays under six months, a measure implemented to enhance border security.
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32% Bias Score
Culiacán's Cycle of Violence: Normalizing Danger and the Loss of Innocence
In Culiacán, Mexico, mourners continued a funeral procession during a shootout, illustrating the normalization of violence in daily life, as evidenced by the author's personal experience and the tragic story of Ángel, a talented young photographer who died at 15 after becoming a drug cartel lookout.
Culiacán's Cycle of Violence: Normalizing Danger and the Loss of Innocence
In Culiacán, Mexico, mourners continued a funeral procession during a shootout, illustrating the normalization of violence in daily life, as evidenced by the author's personal experience and the tragic story of Ángel, a talented young photographer who died at 15 after becoming a drug cartel lookout.
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Re-election: Sweeping Implications for Latin America
Donald Trump's re-election sparks concerns across Latin America, with his focus on migration, drug cartels, and potential economic actions impacting relations with Mexico, Venezuela, and the Panama Canal. His close relationship with Javier Milei of Argentina adds another layer of complexity.
Trump's Re-election: Sweeping Implications for Latin America
Donald Trump's re-election sparks concerns across Latin America, with his focus on migration, drug cartels, and potential economic actions impacting relations with Mexico, Venezuela, and the Panama Canal. His close relationship with Javier Milei of Argentina adds another layer of complexity.
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44% Bias Score
Mexico Investigates Officials Over Cartel's Christmas Gifts
Mexico investigates Coalcoman officials for possible links to the Jalisco drug cartel after a sign thanking cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera for children's Christmas gifts appeared at a town fair; the U.S. offers a $15 million reward for Oseguera's capture.
Mexico Investigates Officials Over Cartel's Christmas Gifts
Mexico investigates Coalcoman officials for possible links to the Jalisco drug cartel after a sign thanking cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera for children's Christmas gifts appeared at a town fair; the U.S. offers a $15 million reward for Oseguera's capture.
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40% Bias Score
Mexico Imposes New Tariffs on Goods from Asia, Targeting Shein and Temu
Mexico's tax authority imposed new tariffs on goods from countries lacking international treaties, starting January 1st, impacting online retailers like Shein and Temu; goods from China will be subject to a 19% duty, while those from USMCA countries over \$50 will face a 17% duty, aiming to curb tax...
Mexico Imposes New Tariffs on Goods from Asia, Targeting Shein and Temu
Mexico's tax authority imposed new tariffs on goods from countries lacking international treaties, starting January 1st, impacting online retailers like Shein and Temu; goods from China will be subject to a 19% duty, while those from USMCA countries over \$50 will face a 17% duty, aiming to curb tax...
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36% Bias Score
Mexico to Increase IEPS Tax by 4.5%, Raising Prices on Goods"
Mexico's IEPS tax will rise 4.5% from January 1, 2025, increasing prices of gasoline, diesel, soft drinks, and cigarettes; this follows 4.55% inflation in November 2024 (INEGI), and tax breaks on food and energy will end.
Mexico to Increase IEPS Tax by 4.5%, Raising Prices on Goods"
Mexico's IEPS tax will rise 4.5% from January 1, 2025, increasing prices of gasoline, diesel, soft drinks, and cigarettes; this follows 4.55% inflation in November 2024 (INEGI), and tax breaks on food and energy will end.
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36% Bias Score