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Once elusive Mexican drug kingpin ‘El Mayo’ Zambada pleads guilty in US
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
Charges relate to his decades-long involvement in leading the Sinaloa cartel and its role in funnelling drugs to the US.
Aug 25, 2025, 7:24 PM
Former Mexican drug kingpin Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada pleads guilty to US charges
Reuters, Yahoo Entertainment
NEW YORK (Reuters) -Former Mexican drug kingpin Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada pleaded guilty on Monday to U.S. charges related to his decades-long leadership of...
Aug 25, 2025, 4:55 PM
Canada removes some of its retaliatory tariffs on the U.S.
The Associated Press, NPR
Canada is dropping retaliatory tariffs to match U.S. tariff exemptions for goods covered under the United States-Mexico-Canada trade pact, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Friday.
Aug 22, 2025, 6:08 PM
US-Mexico border wall to be painted black to stop climbers
BBC News
Using black paint to make the entire US-Mexico border wall hotter and harder to climb was reportedly Trump's idea.
Aug 20, 2025, 3:27 PM
Can Congress Stop Trump From Starting a War in Mexico?
Nick Turse, The Intercept
More than 30 human rights groups urge congressional leaders to block Trump’s attempt to target Mexican cartels. The post Can Congress Stop Trump From Starting a War in Mexico? appeared first on The Intercept.
Aug 15, 2025, 4:01 PM
Trump considering drone strikes on Mexican cartels as Mexico rejects unilateral US military action
The Indian Express
However, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum reacted to the report on Tuesday and said that Mexico categorically rejects any unilateral US military action.
Apr 8, 2025, 11:40 PM
Canada and Mexico face major economic downturn in U.S.-led trade war
The Globe and Mail
Trump’s tariffs shatter decades of North American economic integration
Mar 4, 2025, 11:50 PM
drug lord Caro Quintero and 28 meet with Trump team
CP24 Toronto
Mexico has sent drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero, who was behind the killing of a U.S. DEA agent in 1985, to the United States with 28 prisoners requested by the U.S. government, a Mexican government official and other sources said Thursday.
Feb 27, 2025, 11:54 PM
The Trump shock: A trade war that will reshape North America
The Globe and Mail
The U.S. President intends to use tariffs as a constant cudgel held over the heads of his trading partners – especially his neighbours
Feb 2, 2025, 11:17 PM
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to attend inauguration of Donald Trump
CBC.ca
The move comes in the wake of threats from Trump, who has said he would impose 25 per cent tariffs if Canada and Mexico do not handle the flow of illegal immigrants and drugs.
Dec 24, 2024, 11:14 PM
Tariffs, Threats, and Traditions: A Complex Thanksgiving for the US
Devdiscourse
Recent U.S. news includes Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum’s conciliatory call with President-elect Trump, bomb threats against Democratic lawmakers, and Biden's hopes to avert tariffs. Other stories covered protests at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade and potential federal takeover of New York City’s Rikers Island jail.
Nov 29, 2024, 11:55 PM
Trump Vows to Hit China, Mexico, Canada With Tariffs Over Border
Toronto Star
President-elect Donald Trump said he would impose additional 10% tariffs on goods from China and 25% tariffs on all products from Mexico and Canada, citing the levies as necessary to
Nov 25, 2024, 11:55 PM
Mexico's First Female President Aims for Diplomatic Balance with Trump
Devdiscourse
Mexico's new president, Claudia Sheinbaum, plans to collaborate constructively with President-elect Donald Trump on reducing migration while advocating for humanitarian policies. She aims to propose a strategy addressing root causes of migration, maintaining strong U.S.-Mexico relations, and countering potential trade tensions.
Nov 20, 2024, 11:39 PM