Julián Quiñones Becomes Second-Ever Mexican Player Nominated For Ballon d’Or

Mexico had so many memorable moments as co-hosts of the 2026 World Cup and one of their most dynamic players has made the short list for soccer’s most prestigious awards.  Julián Quiñones has earned a spot on the 2026 Ballon d’Or shortlist, making him only the second Mexican player in history to be nominated for … Read more

Women’s Super League: Man Utd sign Mexican Rebeca Bernal

Manchester United have completed the signing of Mexico international Rebeca Bernal from Washington Spirit. The 29-year-old joins on a three-year contract on a deal believed to be worth up to £300,000. She can play in the centre of either defence or midfield and will become the first Mexican to feature in the Women’s Super League. … Read more

At Costalegre Resorts, Mexican Wine Is Having a Moment

Four Seasons Tamarindo is built into the cliff side, overlooking the ocean. Four Seasons Tamarindo For most of the year, Jalisco’s tropical coast is hot and sticky, with verdant forests growing to pristine sandy beaches, and miles of wild Mexican landscape in between. About five hours south of Puerto Vallarta by car, most visitors fly … Read more

Mexican police investigate body found outside Tijuana Estadio Caliente stadium where Iran prepares for World Cup

Mexican authorities are investigating how the body ended up outside the stadium in the border city of Tijuana, where the Iranian national team was training for its upcoming World Cup match against New Zealand. Officials said they found the body on Friday in a parking lot across from Caliente Stadium in Tijuana. The body was … Read more

Sinaloa state Gov. Ruben Rocha, other Mexican officials charged with importing massive quantities of drugs into US

New York — The governor of Sinaloa state and nine other current and former Mexican officials were charged with drug trafficking and weapons crimes in a US indictment unsealed Wednesday in New York. The charges were announced in a press release by federal officials. None of the defendants were in custody. The defendants in court … Read more

FBI targets Mexican Mafia in California in stunning pre-dawn raids

Federal agents in Orange County on Thursday arrested alleged gang members with ties to the notorious Mexican Mafia in a series of stunning pre-dawn raids aimed at alerting SoCal’s criminal underworld. The federal goal was to disrupt the operations of the group, also known as La Eme, a violent prison-based “gangster” that is said to … Read more

Mexican clashes after killing of cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera ‘ El Mencho’ Cervantes fuel worries in lead up to FIFA World Cup

Tapalpa, Mexico — María Dolores Aguirre’s family corner shop relies on the tourism that has flowed into her charming cobblestone town of Tapalpa, nestled in the mountains of Jalisco state. That was until gunshots rang out and helicopters flew overhead when the Mexican army killed the country’s most powerful drug trafficker just a few kilometers … Read more

‘El Mencho’ dead: Mexican army kills Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, leader of Jalisco New Generation Cartel, official says

mexico city — The Mexican military killed the leader of the powerful Jalisco New Generation cartel, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” in an operation Sunday, a federal official said. The official, who requested anonymity because he was not authorized to speak publicly, said this happened during a military operation in the western … Read more

13 Mexican Mafia affiliates arrested in gang crackdown: FBI

Federal officials shouted after the arrest of 13 alleged members in a street gang in the Los Angeles port. The FBI said in a press statement that the gang, Rancho San Pedro, is “one of the most active and violent gangs” in the region. Aqil Davis, assistant director responsible for the FBI in Los Angeles, … Read more

'El Grito' celebrates Mexican independence in L.A.

The heart of the center of Los Angeles was alive with music, dance and cultural pride on Saturday night while the crowds gathered in Grand Park in favor of “El Grego” – the annual Mexican Independence Day celebration. The event, which was held in front of the city hall, attracted a large and enthusiastic crowd, … Read more