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At least 56 bodies found in Mexico in unmarked graves near U.S. border

JUAREZ, Mexico — At least 56 bodies have been discovered in unmarked mass graves in northern Mexico, not far from the border with the United States, local prosecutors said Saturday…

John McCarthy January 26, 2025

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The Gulf of Whatnow? Mapmakers grapple with Trump’s geographic renaming plans

What’s in a name change, after all? The water bordered by the Southern United States, Mexico and Cuba will be critical to shipping lanes and vacationers whether it’s called the…

John McCarthy January 23, 2025

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Mexico expands regional migrant aid to Latin America as Trump inauguration looms

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico agreed Friday to expand support to other Latin American and Caribbean nations as part of a regional migratory response, days before U.S. President-elect Donald Trump…

John McCarthy January 19, 2025

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Peyote sacred to Native Americans threatened by psychedelic renaissance and development

HEBBRONVILLE, Texas (AP) — In this corner of southern Texas, the plump cacti seem to pop out of arid dust and cracked earth, like magic dumplings. It’s only here and…

John McCarthy December 26, 2024

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2024 brought natural disasters and turbulent politics to Latin America

Snow blanketed Santiago, the Chilean capital, in May 2024 — a rare and stunning sight that marked the coldest month in the city in over 70 years. The unusual weather…

John McCarthy December 20, 2024

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American couple killed in Mexico, found shot in pickup truck

Victims Gloria Ambriz and Rafael Cardona were relatives of a local official. MEXICO CITY — Two Americans are dead after being found shot in a pickup truck in Mexico, officials…

John McCarthy December 14, 2024

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Caribbean and Latin America launch regional alliance against organized crime

BRIDGETOWN — The Inter-American Development Bank today announced the launch of a regional security alliance against crime that brings together 16 governments across Latin America and the Caribbean as well…

John McCarthy December 12, 2024

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Cuba’s contestant stuns in her national costume during Miss Universe 2024

MEXICO CITY — Miss Universe Cuba caused a splash in her national costume on the preliminary night of Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico. Marianela Ancheta wore an outfit inspired by…

John McCarthy November 30, 2024

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Trump claims a win on immigration after a call with Mexico’s president. But she suggests no change

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump declared a win on stopping illegal immigration through Mexico on Wednesday after talking with that country’s leader. But Mexican President Claudia…

John McCarthy November 28, 2024

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Afraid of losing the US-Canada trade pact, Mexico alters its laws and removes Chinese parts

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico has been taking a bashing lately for allegedly serving as a conduit for Chinese parts and products into North America, and officials here are afraid…

John McCarthy November 24, 2024