US-Mexico relations, border and trade
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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.
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
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.
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.
The U.S. President intends to use tariffs as a constant cudgel held over the heads of his trading partners – especially his neighbours
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.
Trump’s tariffs shatter decades of North American economic integration
However, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum reacted to the report on Tuesday and said that Mexico categorically rejects any unilateral US military action.
Under the 1944 treaty, Mexico must send 1.75 million acre-feet of water to the U.S. from the Rio Grande every five years
A long sliver of federal land along the U.S.-Mexico border that President Donald Trump is turning over to the Department of Defense would be controlled by the Army as part of a base, a move that could allow troops to detain any trespassers, including migrants.
MEXICO CITY (AP) — President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico said on Saturday that U.S. President Donald Trump proposed sending American troops into Mexico to help her administration fight drug trafficking
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum rejected the proposal to send US troops to Mexico to help thwart the illegal drug trade.
President Donald Trump’s executive order only carries authority within the US.
It's not just Mexico's federal government that is calling for economic diversification away from the US but also its biggest business lobby
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Mexico's president on Monday hit back at U.S. criticism that her government was not doing enough to combat fentanyl, calling for the...
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.
Using black paint to make the entire US-Mexico border wall hotter and harder to climb was reportedly Trump's idea.
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.
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...
Charges relate to his decades-long involvement in leading the Sinaloa cartel and its role in funnelling drugs to the US.
US tariff exemption on packages worth $800 or less due to end this week.
Rumors about the border wall often relate to U.S. President Donald Trump, who has made it a central part of his immigration policy.
South Sudan says Mexico provides assurances its national would not face torture or other inhumane treatment.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Thursday said her government was not looking for a conflict with countries on which it plans to increase tariffs...
Here in the pine-covered mountains known as the Sierra Gorda – one of the most biodiverse stretches of Mexico – a “mercury boom” is underway. While the...
Tens of thousands gather in Mexico City as Sheinbaum rings Hidalgo’s bell, celebrating a milestone in nation's history.
The president blames Mexico for the flow of drugs into the U.S. — while the flow of guns from the U.S. displaces poor people in Mexico. The post Trump Calls Cartel Members “Terrorists.” They’re Armed With Bullets From a U.S. Army Factory. appeared first on Th…
Sheinbaum faces pressure from the Trump administration to crack down on drug trafficking across the US-Mexico border.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says she does not agree with US strikes on boats off the coast of South America.
Alleged trafficker, Zhi Dong Zhang, who had escaped Mexican authorities in July, was arrested in Cuba,
Mexican shoe businesses can export to US tariff-free under USMCA but old policies and corrupt practices hold them back.
A 90-day pause in rise in US tariffs on Mexico from 25 to 30 percent was set to expire at the end of October.
A few miles away, south of Guadalajara, a different sort of deployment was underway: National Guard troops stood sentry as volunteers dug up the small patio ...
A new migration phenomenon is taking shape in Latin America, with thousands of people changing course in response to Trump's immigration crackdown.
The protest comes weeks after the murder of Carlos Manzo, the mayor of Uruapan.
US President Donald Trump says he has been speaking with Mexico about a potential military intervention.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum seeks the International Boundary and Water Commission intervention.
(The Center Square) – Seven months after the Trump administration claimed Mexico would be complying with a treaty to ensure south Texas received water, Texas...
The victims were Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and Jack Carter Rhoad, a 30-year-old U.S. citizen.
Joaquin Guzman Lopez, one of four sons of the Sinaloa cartel's 'El Chapo', changes his plea to guilty, documents show.
The number of victims killed in an explosion outside a police station in the western Mexican state of Michoacán over the weekend has risen to five, the...
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Tuesday her country intends to send more water to the United States but not immediately despite threats by U.S...
The shooting occurred hours after a car bomb exploded in Coahuayana, Michoacan, killing five people outside a local police station.
A Mexican National Guardsmen shot and killed three fellow service members at a barracks over the weekend in the western Mexican state of Michoacan, where the...
Stephania Taladrid on the scramble among envoys from the United States, Mexico, and Canada to preserve a trade agreement as a crucial negotiating deadline looms.
A North America trade deal helped Mexico get into aeroplane manufacturing. Now that is under threat with Trump.
Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum said she had “a very good conversation” with U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday and that their two governments will...
MEXICO CITY, Jan 12 (Reuters) - Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday she had a “good conversation” with U.S. President Donald Trump on security...
Warnings come as Mexico's Sheinbaum says 'compelling results' in tackling drug cartels, following Trump strike threats.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum quelled concerns on Monday about two recent movements of the U.S. military in the vicinity of Mexico that have the...
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said the pause was part of general fluctuations in oil supplies and that it was a "sovereign decision" not made under pressure from the United States.
Chevrolet has been building cars in Mexico since the 1930s, making the country an important part of its global manufacturing strategy. Here's why.
Kash Patel, FBI Director, is not very good at his job. There are plenty of examples to demonstrate that notion, from him apparently completely misunderstanding the purpose and protections of the 2nd Amendment and Minnesota gun laws (whatever your thoughts on …
A drug kingpin's arrest in Mexico shows Trump using the war on drugs to justify intervention. Will he deliver on his military action threat?
President Sheinbaum called for dialogue and pledged to send more supplies as soon as the two ships return to Mexico.
In my post yesterday, I was obviously wrong to speculate that a war with Mexico was about to start. I say this even though it's clear that President Trump desperately wants to invade Mexico, as he said in two separate Fox interviews last week. One was with Se…
Mexico's Claudia Sheinbaum said she has turned down an invitation from Donald Trump to join his “Board of Peace."
Indigenous communities in Mexico who oppose the construction of megaprojects on their lands do so at great risk.
For some while I have wondered what would happen if the U.S. military sought to assist Mexico in taking out one of the top drug lords. I suppose now we are finding out. A few points: 1. There is a good chance a few more drug lords will be hit. It makes no …
Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes — known as "El Mencho" — was the boss of one of the fastest-growing criminal networks in Mexico.
Widespread cartel-organized violence erupted following his death, with vehicles set on fire and hundreds of road blockages, Mexican officials said.
Killing of Jalisco cartel boss El Mencho triggers widespread violence and piles pressure on President Sheinbaum.
Cancelled games included the seventh round of the Clausura tournament in Mexico's premier MX professional league.
The killings of other cartel kingpins have done little to stem the production and flow of drugs towards the US.
Deadly outbreaks of retaliatory violence have rocked Jalisco since the Sunday raid, killing at least 73 people
Violence broke out in parts of Mexico on Sunday after government security forces killed Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, or “El Mencho,” the country’s most wanted drug kingpin—with “intelligence support” from the United States. El Mencho was killed in a …
Crews in Puerto Vallarta began removing burnt-out buses on Monday that were set on fire during the wave of violence that followed the killing of the drug lord known as "El Mencho."
President Sheinbaum responds to accusations from Musk that she was repeating what 'cartel bosses tell her to say'.
The violence in Mexico is fueled by U.S. guns and money. Killing a cartel boss won’t change that. The post Trump Demanded El Mencho’s Head. Mexicans Are Paying the Price. appeared first on The Intercept.
El Mencho’s death is a start, but the country’s troubles run much deeper.
ABC News' Matt Rivers went on patrol with Mexican marines in Cancun as authorities in the country step up security efforts.
Omar Oswaldo Torres, the leader of the Los Mayos faction of the Sinaloa criminal network, was detained in the raid.
The march comes as a court in the US suggests there may be a secret deportation agreement between the US and Mexico.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum praises services from Cuban doctors, who often work in underserved rural areas.
The Nuestra America Convoy said that the sailboats were led by 'experienced sailors' with access to safety equipment.
The two died in a car crash after a Mexican-led operation to destroy a clandestine drug lab.
Two Americans killed in Mexico, previously identified only as “staff from the United States Embassy,” participated in a raid on a drug lab. The post U.S. Personnel Who Died in Mexico Were Working For the CIA, Sources Say appeared first on The Intercept.
Mexican government says it is seeking details after incident raises questions about US activities on its territory.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Monday ruled out a conflict with the United States over an incident involving two CIA agents who died in an accident...
Ruben Rocha Moya again denies allegations he shielded cartel, says taking 'temporary leave' to defend self.
Officials blamed the shooting on 'armed individuals', though no details were provided about attackers or their motives.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says United States did not want to host Iranian football team during tournament.
The Trump administration’s aggression in the Americas has resulted in cartels fragmenting and embracing new strategies. The post Trump’s ‘Donroe Doctrine’ Supercharges Violence in the Americas appeared first on The Intercept.
Critics say measure risks undermining electoral process and creating new avenues for contesting results.
Claudia Sheinbaum is trying to govern on her own terms — while dealing with Trump, cartels and AMLO's shadow.