Guzmán Brothers' Legal Battles and Sinaloa Cartel War Claim 635 Lives
The Guzmán brothers' legal battles in the US and the bloody war for control of the Sinaloa Cartel in Mexico are intertwined, with at least 635 deaths in Sinaloa since September 9th, following the controversial arrest of Joaquín Guzmán Jr. and accusations of betrayal against Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada.
Guzmán Brothers' Legal Battles and Sinaloa Cartel War Claim 635 Lives
The Guzmán brothers' legal battles in the US and the bloody war for control of the Sinaloa Cartel in Mexico are intertwined, with at least 635 deaths in Sinaloa since September 9th, following the controversial arrest of Joaquín Guzmán Jr. and accusations of betrayal against Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada.
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68% Bias Score
Mexico May Accept US Deportations of Non-Mexicans
Mexico City's mayor announced that Mexico may accept non-Mexican migrants deported by the US, reversing an earlier position; this decision acknowledges the logistical and security challenges in northern Mexico, and potentially involves financial compensation from the US.
Mexico May Accept US Deportations of Non-Mexicans
Mexico City's mayor announced that Mexico may accept non-Mexican migrants deported by the US, reversing an earlier position; this decision acknowledges the logistical and security challenges in northern Mexico, and potentially involves financial compensation from the US.
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44% Bias Score
Economic Realities and Logistical Challenges of Mass Deportations in the US
President-elect Trump's plan to deport 11 million undocumented immigrants faces economic and logistical hurdles, as these immigrants contribute approximately \$96.7 billion annually in taxes (2022 data), and mass deportations are complex and costly. Experts suggest that deportations might instead ta...
Economic Realities and Logistical Challenges of Mass Deportations in the US
President-elect Trump's plan to deport 11 million undocumented immigrants faces economic and logistical hurdles, as these immigrants contribute approximately \$96.7 billion annually in taxes (2022 data), and mass deportations are complex and costly. Experts suggest that deportations might instead ta...
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48% Bias Score
Mexico Imposes New Taxes on Digital Services and Asian Textiles
Effective 2025, Mexico mandates RFC registration and tax payments for foreign digital service providers such as Amazon and Uber, alongside a 35% tariff on Asian textiles (excluding free trade partners) implemented in December 2024 and lasting until 2026, aimed at leveling the economic playing field.
Mexico Imposes New Taxes on Digital Services and Asian Textiles
Effective 2025, Mexico mandates RFC registration and tax payments for foreign digital service providers such as Amazon and Uber, alongside a 35% tariff on Asian textiles (excluding free trade partners) implemented in December 2024 and lasting until 2026, aimed at leveling the economic playing field.
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36% Bias Score
Three Dead, Teenager Critically Injured in Mexico Family Attack
A Chicago family driving to Durango, Mexico, for a birthday celebration was attacked on December 27, 2023, resulting in the deaths of three family members and critical injuries to a 14-year-old boy who is now hospitalized in Texas. The incident occurred in a restricted zone due to criminal activity.
Three Dead, Teenager Critically Injured in Mexico Family Attack
A Chicago family driving to Durango, Mexico, for a birthday celebration was attacked on December 27, 2023, resulting in the deaths of three family members and critical injuries to a 14-year-old boy who is now hospitalized in Texas. The incident occurred in a restricted zone due to criminal activity.
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44% Bias Score
Mexico in 2025: A Popular President Faces Systemic Challenges
Mexico starts 2025 with a popular president but faces challenges from a weak Congress, a stifled judiciary, and a toothless opposition, while implementing a new statist model with significant constitutional changes.
Mexico in 2025: A Popular President Faces Systemic Challenges
Mexico starts 2025 with a popular president but faces challenges from a weak Congress, a stifled judiciary, and a toothless opposition, while implementing a new statist model with significant constitutional changes.
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64% Bias Score
Mexico to Receive Non-Mexican Migrants Deported by US
Mexico City announced on Friday that it will receive non-Mexican migrants deported by the United States, reversing its earlier stance of pressuring the US to deport them to their home countries. This follows President-elect Trump's promise of mass deportations and raises concerns about the capacity ...
Mexico to Receive Non-Mexican Migrants Deported by US
Mexico City announced on Friday that it will receive non-Mexican migrants deported by the United States, reversing its earlier stance of pressuring the US to deport them to their home countries. This follows President-elect Trump's promise of mass deportations and raises concerns about the capacity ...
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40% Bias Score
Mexico Dismantles Transparency Institute, Raising Concerns About Democratic Backsliding
Mexico's National Transparency Institute (INAI), crucial for public information requests, was dissolved on December 20, 2020, raising concerns about democratic backsliding and reduced government accountability, despite assurances from President Claudia Sheinbaum of stricter transparency.
Mexico Dismantles Transparency Institute, Raising Concerns About Democratic Backsliding
Mexico's National Transparency Institute (INAI), crucial for public information requests, was dissolved on December 20, 2020, raising concerns about democratic backsliding and reduced government accountability, despite assurances from President Claudia Sheinbaum of stricter transparency.
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52% Bias Score
Mexican Deportations: Economic Consequences and Migration
Mass deportation of Mexican workers from the U.S. would severely impact the \$63 billion in annual remittances to Mexico, potentially causing economic devastation and paradoxically increasing Mexican migration due to increased economic desperation.
Mexican Deportations: Economic Consequences and Migration
Mass deportation of Mexican workers from the U.S. would severely impact the \$63 billion in annual remittances to Mexico, potentially causing economic devastation and paradoxically increasing Mexican migration due to increased economic desperation.
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56% Bias Score
Mexico Postpones Cruise Ship Tax Until 2025
The Mexican government postponed a $42 per-passenger tax on cruise ships arriving at Mexican ports until July 1, 2025, due to pressure from tourism groups worried about the economic impact on the sector; the tax was expected to generate millions but could negatively affect the millions of tourists v...
Mexico Postpones Cruise Ship Tax Until 2025
The Mexican government postponed a $42 per-passenger tax on cruise ships arriving at Mexican ports until July 1, 2025, due to pressure from tourism groups worried about the economic impact on the sector; the tax was expected to generate millions but could negatively affect the millions of tourists v...
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40% Bias Score
Mexico's 2024 Homicide Count Rises Slightly, Reaching 26,715
Mexico reported 26,715 homicides in 2024, a slight increase from 2023, with daily averages ranging from 70 to potentially over 80; the highest numbers were reported in Chihuahua, Sinaloa, Michoacán, and Veracruz; May was the most violent month with 4,021 cases; and femicide numbers are severely unde...
Mexico's 2024 Homicide Count Rises Slightly, Reaching 26,715
Mexico reported 26,715 homicides in 2024, a slight increase from 2023, with daily averages ranging from 70 to potentially over 80; the highest numbers were reported in Chihuahua, Sinaloa, Michoacán, and Veracruz; May was the most violent month with 4,021 cases; and femicide numbers are severely unde...
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36% Bias Score
Mexico Raises Minimum Wage by 12% in 2025
Mexico's minimum wage increased 12% in 2025, reaching 278.80 pesos daily nationwide and 419.88 pesos in the Northern Border Free Zone, impacting various professions and aligning with a 2019 government initiative to boost regional economic development.
Mexico Raises Minimum Wage by 12% in 2025
Mexico's minimum wage increased 12% in 2025, reaching 278.80 pesos daily nationwide and 419.88 pesos in the Northern Border Free Zone, impacting various professions and aligning with a 2019 government initiative to boost regional economic development.
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44% Bias Score