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Authorities said that near the hanging bodies was a banner bearing the initials of the notoriously bloodthirsty Jalisco drug cartel and a threat to a rival gang. (Photo: ANI)

19 killed in Mexico gang war

Mexico security analyst Alejandro Hope said the slaughter was also meant to send a message to the authorities.

09 Aug 2019 3:58 PM

Mexico's President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Sunday said that at least six Mexican citizens have lost their lives in the gruesome El Paso shootings which took place this weekend in the United States. (Photo: ANI)

'6 Mexicans killed in El Paso shooting,' says Obrador

The shopping centre where the shooting took place is located close to the US-Mexican border.

05 Aug 2019 1:39 PM

The White House has said multiple law enforcement agencies, including the ATF and the FBI, have been assisting local authorities, who are leading the response to the shooting. (Photo: ANI)

3 Mexicans among 20 killed in El Paso shooting: Obrador

The police have arrested 21-year-old suspect, Patrick Crusius, in connection with the incident.

04 Aug 2019 12:02 PM

The US Supreme Court on Friday ruled in favour of President Donald Trump, allowing him to proceed with plans to divert billions of dollars in Pentagon funds towards construction of his border wall with Mexico. (Photo: File)

Trump can spend military funds on Mexico border wall: US Supreme Court

Trump made the construction of a wall to stem illegal immigration from Latin America central to his successful 2016 campaign for presidency.

27 Jul 2019 10:16 AM

ety Perez fell to her haunches, a clenched hand covering her face as she wept, an arm clutching her small six-year-old son, who glared defiantly at the Mexican National Guard soldier blocking them from crossing into the United States. (Representational Image)

Heartbreaking photo captures mother, son pleading soldier to let them enter US

Lopez Obrador's spokesman Jesus Ramirez said the image was an example of the National Guard doing its job of looking after public security.

26 Jul 2019 9:49 AM

2 Israeli men shot dead at Mexico shopping mall

The suspect ditched the wig and other parts of her disguise outside the mall, but was caught by police.

25 Jul 2019 9:09 PM

Ahead of birthday, Katrina Kaif enjoys vacation in Mexico; see pics

Kat recently shared a picture of herself in a bright multicoloured monokini with a front cut out.

15 Jul 2019 4:57 PM

Tens of thousands of people turned out for gay pride celebrations around the world on Saturday, including a boisterous party in Mexico and the first pride march in North Macedonia's capital. (Representational Image)

Thousands join gay pride parades around the world in Mexico

Human rights activist Jose Luis Gutierrez, 43, said the march is about visibility and rights for Mexico's vulnerable transgender population.

30 Jun 2019 9:34 AM

The number of migrants taken into custody at the US-Mexico border is expected to drop by 25 per cent in June, in part due to Mexican efforts to stem the flow, the acting secretary of the Department of Homeland Security said on Friday. (Photo: File)

US expects 25 pc drop in arrests on Mexico border in June

McAleenan said the upcoming weeks will show exactly how effective the Mexican efforts have been.

29 Jun 2019 9:21 AM

The Mexican Government asked designer Carolina Herrera to explain her decision to use textile designs from the indeginious communities. (Photo: AFP)

Designer brands stand accused of ransacking cultural heritage of poor people

Fashion world shaken by cultural appropriation claims; tougher copyright laws may be implemented.

23 Jun 2019 12:22 PM

The girl and her mother were among a group of five Indian nationals dropped off by smugglers in a remote border area. (Photo: File)

6-year-old Indian girl died due to heat stroke in US desert

After walking some way, the girl's mother and another woman went in search of water, leaving her daughter with another woman and her child.

15 Jun 2019 12:03 PM

The Mexican government announced the discovery with caution, saying that studies suggest the recording is the voice of Kahlo, but acknowledging they were not able to confirm it. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Mexico unearths lost voice of Frida Kahlo

Old recording of Mexican icon Frida Kahlo surfaces after decades.

14 Jun 2019 2:52 PM

On Monday, Trump also said Mexico would soon disclose part of the agreement with no details other than saying that portion would have to be taken up by the Mexican Congress. (Photo: File)

'Biggest part of deal with Mexico has not been revealed,' tweets Trump

US wants Mexico to be declared safe third country in which asylum seekers would have to seek safe harbour instead of US.

12 Jun 2019 10:52 AM

Chef Jesus Saldivar removes freshly made tortillas from the tortilla making machine at El Pujol Mill in the Condesa neighborhood of Mexico City. (Photo: AP)

Tortillas: Mexico’s return to its roots through its most iconic food

The 'tortilla movement' launched by a handful of chefs, restaurants and organisations seeks to restore and popularise authentic tortillas.

21 May 2019 8:37 PM

All four Indian state-owned refiners that buy Iranian oil are confident of securing additional barrels from other producers, said officials.

Indian refiners turn to OPEC, Mexico, US to make up Iran oil gap

Refiners have not yet placed orders for Iranian oil for May, when current waiver expires, pending clarity from US.

17 Apr 2019 4:55 PM

The entrance to Islas Marias federal prison at Isla Maria Madre in the Pacific Ocean, about 120 km off the coast of Nayarit state, Mexico.(Photo: AFP)

Welcome to the tropical prison in Mexico that some don’t want to leave

Prez Obrador decided to close prison, saying islands known for beauty and biodiversity, shouldn't be testament to 'punishment, torture'.

04 Apr 2019 2:25 PM

This combination of pictures created on October 21, 2018 shows (L to R top) Jessica Esquivias, Ingrid Lopez Garcia, Jossy Javier and (L to R bottom) Gabriela Sanchez, Donovan Sanchez and Arlette Ortiz posing for a photograph disguised as "Catrina" (Mexican representation of death) before the March of Catrinas organized by Body Paint group in Mexico City on October 21, 2018. (Photo: AFP)

In Mexico, skull faces to scare away US-style Halloween

Photos show parade-goers wearing wild, colourful costumes and had their faces turned into that of death itself by expert body painters.

30 Oct 2018 12:59 PM

The first group was able to cross the river on rafts — an option now blocked by Mexican Navy river and shore patrols. The police allowed the passage of the migrants. (Photo | AP)

2nd group of migrants enters Mexico as main caravan resumes

Once on the Mexican side the migrants were surrounded and escorted by dark-uniformed officers as sirens wailed.

30 Oct 2018 11:32 AM

Two skulls were also recovered but it was not clear if that meant two more victims, or if the skulls belonged to people already declared dead. (Photo: AFP)

At least 19 bodies found in unmarked graves in Mexico: official

The corpses have been identified as belonging to 16 men and three women, who are believed to have been killed about four months ago..

26 Oct 2018 3:03 PM

According to some media reports, quite a number of those in the caravan are people from South Asia including Bangladesh. (Photo: AFP | FIle)

Trump tells migrant caravan to go back, apply for US citizenship

Caravan of some 5,000 to 7,000 people, mostly from 3 Latin American countries – El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala is heading towards US.

26 Oct 2018 12:45 PM

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