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Mexican ex-defence chief helped smuggle thousands of kilos of drugs into US, court docs say
Gen Salvador Cienfuegos Zepeda allegedly introduced cartel leaders to other corrupt Mexican officials.
Archaeologists in Mexico discover wreck of Mayan slave ship from 1850s
The ship had been used to take Mayas captured during the 1847-1901 rebellion to work in sugar cane fields.
Oxford vaccine trial paused after UK volunteer falls ill
The Mexican government is working with the company AstraZeneca to carry out trials of the Oxford vaccine.
Mexican authorities investigating after wild bear that approached woman and got in selfie is castrated
The castration was authorised by a senior official with the wildlife protection authority.
Primary student kills teacher and wounds five others in Mexico school shooting
The incident took place in the northern Mexico city of Torreon.
At least 14 dead in Mexico gun battle near Texas border
Security forces fought an hour-long battle with suspected drug cartel gunmen.
'The president of Mexico saved my life': Evo Morales reaches exile after fleeing Bolivia
Morales has vowed to “continue the struggle”.
Ex-Bolivian president travelling to Mexico after being granted asylum
This comes as his supporters and foes clashed on the streets of La Paz following his resignation.
Children from US Mormon community killed in Mexico ambush
At least three women and six children have been killed.
El Chapo's son arrested then freed again as Mexican police overpowered in violent gun fight
Ovidio Guzman Lopez is reported to be alive and free after Mexican authorities suspended their operation.
Two people killed in Mexico rollercoaster crash
Early reports suggest a mechanical problem caused the carriage to become detached from the ride.
At least 25 killed after gunmen set fire to club in Mexico
The attack is the latest to hit the state of Veracruz, a flashpoint in bloody turf wars between Mexico’s rival drug cartels.
Iconic Mexico City monument graffitied with anti-rape slogans by 'glitter protesters'
Phrases like “They don’t take care of us” cover the Angel of Independence, while “rapists” was scrawled on a police station.
Mexico doesn't want El Paso shooter executed and says it may seek to extradite him
Patrick Crusius killed 22 people on 3 August.
US Supreme Court approves funding for Trump's border wall
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer denounced the ruling.
Images show 'dangerous overcrowding' taking place at migrant detention centres in Texas
A report from the Inspector General at the Department of Homeland Security was published yesterday.
Cars buried and homes damaged after freak hail storm strikes Mexican city
Nearly 200 homes and businesses reported hail damage.
Bodies of father and daughter who drowned trying to cross US border returned home
An image of Oscar Alberto Martinez and his daughter went viral last week.
'Horrifying image' of drowned father and daughter crossing Rio Grande increases spotlight on US immigration
The photo is reminiscent of the 2015 image of Syrian child Alan Kurdi who died in the Mediterranean near Turkey.
'They've nothing to fear in their international careers. They're equal to the best players in the world'
Ireland U21 manager Stephen Kenny hailed his players for their fourth place finish at the Toulon Tournament.
Penalty misfortune for Kenny's U21s as Ireland finish 4th in Toulon
There was controversy as Darragh Leahy’s penalty was ordered to be retaken during the shootout, and he missed with his second attempt.
Ireland advance to Toulon Tournament semis for the first time after narrow win over Bahrain
Connor Ronan scored the only goal of the game as Stephen Kenny’s side progressed on Sunday afternoon.
Trump suspends tariffs against Mexico after 11th-hour migration deal
Mexico has agreed to expand its policy of taking back migrants from Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador as their asylum claims are processed.
'We're not just here to take part, we want to win. That's been driven into us from day one'
Bohemians and Ireland U21 defender Darragh Leahy is hoping to maintain his side’s fast start to the Toulon Tournament.
Trump announces US to hit Mexico with tariffs on 'all goods' from next weekend
Mexico’s top diplomat for North America described the move as “disastrous”.
350 migrants 'break violently' into Mexico as new caravan arrives
The caravan first set off on Wednesday from the Honduran city of San Pedro Sula.
'Increíble' - Young Mexican footballer scores one of the luckiest penalties we've seen
The Chivas U17s player appeared to have missed the spot-kick after crashing his shot off the crossbar.
Trump '100% ready' to shut down US-Mexico border despite being warned of 'catastrophic economic impact'
“Sure it’s going to have a negative impact on the economy. Security is more important to me than trade.”
Trump threatens to shut Mexico border again
Trump has previously made similar threats.
Johnson holds four-shot lead over McIlroy as final round approaches at WGC-Mexico
McIlroy fired a three-under 68 for 201 at Club de Golf Chapultepec.
White House says Trump will declare national emergency to fund border wall
Declaring a national emergency would free Trump to seek to redirect federal funds and bypass Congress.
Jury in El Chapo trial begins deliberations amid drug smuggling and sex abuse claims
The trial in New York has heard nearly three months of testimony.
El Chapo's lawyer says trial witnesses can't be trusted and 'would sell a child for cocaine'
The Mexican drug kingpin faces life in prison if convicted on trafficking, firearms and money laundering charges.
Mexican woman who was jailed for 16 years after suffering miscarriage has conviction overturned
The case highlighted the criminalisation of women who suffer miscarriages in parts of Mexico.
US begins forcing asylum applicants to remain in Mexico
The new policy is aimed at deterring illegal immigration, the Trump administration has said.
Mexico fuel-pipe blaze death toll rises to 79
The tragedy comes as the federal government wages a highly publicised war on fuel theft.
Government shutdown becomes longest in US history
The shutdown has entered its 22nd day – eclipsing a 21-day shutdown under Bill Clinton.
Poll: Do you care if a wall is built along the US-Mexico border?
Many people have questioned if the wall is necessary or will ever be completed.
'My trip to Israel and Palestine changed my life utterly - and changed me as a person'
Síle Nic Chonaonaigh visited a number of significant walls and borders across the world to see what they tell us about society.
Trump to address the nation live tonight as he nears showdown on Mexico border wall
Trump has also pledged a “prudent” US withdrawal of troops of Syria.
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