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March 19, 2025 at 12:50 AM

Armed men seen on video targeting group searching for relatives in Jalisco

Masked and heavily armed men have circulated a video denouncing people searching for missing relatives at the site of what authorities said was a cartel training camp in the western Mexican state of Jalisco
March 19, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Police guard access to Izaguirre Ranch in Teuchitlan, Jalisco state, Mexico, Tuesday, March 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Alfredo Moya)
March 18, 2025 at 11:04 PM

FBI arrests alleged MS-13 leader on its '10 most wanted' list

The FBI extradited an alleged senior leader of the MS-13 gang who was on the agency's "10 most wanted" list, FBI Director Kash Patel said Tuesday.
March 18, 2025 at 11:04 PM
In this photo released by the FBI, Javier Roman-Bardales is shown.
March 18, 2025 at 7:42 PM

Nicole Brydon Bloom and Justin Theroux marry in Mexico wedding

Actors Justin Theroux married Nicole Brydon have officially tied the not.
March 18, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Justin Theroux and Nicole Brydon Bloom attend the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 02, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California.
March 18, 2025 at 7:32 PM

Mexico City bans violent bullfighting, sparking fury and celebration

Mexico City lawmakers have voted to ban violent bullfighting in the capital
March 18, 2025 at 7:32 PM
FILE - Animal rights activists smeared with fake blood and donning banderillas to depict bulls stabbed in bullfights, protest against bullfighting, in Mexico City, Feb. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte, File)
March 12, 2025 at 3:37 PM

Accused Guatemalan drug trafficker wanted in US is captured in Mexico

One of Guatemala’s most wanted drug traffickers has been captured in Mexico and returned to Guatemala to await extradition to the United States
March 12, 2025 at 3:37 PM
March 6, 2025 at 6:01 PM

Trump announces pause on tariffs for some Mexican goods

The temporary exemption will lift tariffs for all Mexican goods compliant with United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA, a free trade agreement.
March 6, 2025 at 6:01 PM
The temporary exemption will lift tariffs for all Mexican goods compliant with United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA, a free trade agreement.
March 5, 2025 at 10:53 PM

Top Trump officials visit US-Mexico border

Led by Vice President JD Vance, officials from the Trump administration visited the southern border in Texas to talk about the crackdown on illegal immigration.
March 5, 2025 at 10:53 PM
VIDEO: Top Trump officials visit US-Mexico border
March 4, 2025 at 11:15 PM

Supreme Court likely to shoot down Mexico's $10B lawsuit against US gun makers

The Supreme Court appears likely to block a historic $10 billion lawsuit against U.S. gun makers brought by the government of Mexico.
March 4, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Weapons seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection during southbound inspections are displayed at the Port of Nogales, Ariz. Undated file photo.
March 4, 2025 at 11:28 AM

What to know as tariffs go into effect on Mexico, Canada, China

The stock market tumbled Monday after President Donald Trump said tariffs would go into effect for Mexico, Canada and China as planned on Tuesday.
March 4, 2025 at 11:28 AM
The flags of Mexico, Canada and the United States are shown near the Ambassador Bridge, Feb. 3, 2025, in Detroit.
March 4, 2025 at 9:07 AM

Stocks tumble as Trump says Canada, Mexico tariffs will take effect

President Donald Trump is moving ahead with 25% tariffs for Canada and Mexico, plus a newly increased 20% tariff on China. Economists say they will mean higher prices for consumers.
March 4, 2025 at 9:07 AM
VIDEO: Stocks tumble as Trump says Canada, Mexico tariffs will take effect
February 28, 2025 at 11:24 PM

Drug lord behind DEA agent's murder appears in court

Rafael Caro Quintero was arraigned on multiple drug and weapons offenses in Brooklyn federal court following his extradition Thursday to the U.S. from Mexico.
February 28, 2025 at 11:24 PM
VIDEO: Drug lord behind DEA agent's murder appears in court
February 28, 2025 at 8:35 PM

Mexico extradites notorious drug trafficker, convicted killer to US

Mexico extradited drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero to the U.S. on Thursday.
February 28, 2025 at 8:35 PM
A unit of the Mexican Federal Police patrols the surroundings of the Puente Grande State prison in Zapotlanejo, Jalisco State, Mexico, on Aug. 9, 2013, where former top Mexican cartel boss Rafael Caro Quintero -- who masterminded the kidnap and murder of a U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agent in 1985 -- was just informed that a court ordered his release.
February 28, 2025 at 6:35 PM

Mexico extradites drug lord linked to DEA murder

Among those extradited is Rafael Caro Quintero, who was convicted of the 1985 torture and murder of U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena. ABC News’ Matt Rivers reports.
February 28, 2025 at 6:35 PM
VIDEO: Mexico extradites drug lord linked to DEA murder
1 month ago

Mexico arrests key cartel members

ABC News' Matt Rivers reports from Mexico City on the recents arrests by Mexican authorities of key cartel members.
1 month ago
Mexico arrests key cartel members
1 month ago

Famed Mexican singer Paquita la del Barrio dies at 77

Famed Mexican singer Paquita la del Barrio has died at 77.
1 month ago
Mexican singer Paquita la del Barrio performs at the 14th annual Latin Grammy Awards, Nov. 21, 2013 at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
1 month ago

An inside look at one of Mexico’s largest cartels

ABC News’ Matt Rivers gets an inside look at one of Mexico’s largest cartels, a group likely to join the U.S. foreign list of terror organizations.
1 month ago
VIDEO: An inside look at one of Mexico’s largest cartels
2 months ago

'Border czar' threatens military action if cartels target troops at border

"Border czar" Tom Homan said he expects to use the U.S. military if Mexican cartels target American troops on the border.
2 months ago
White House border czar Tom Homan speaks with ABC News, Feb. 6, 2025.
2 months ago

US pauses tariffs on Mexico, Canada for a month

Trump told reporters on Sunday he planned to speak with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Monday.
2 months ago
President Donald Trump speaks to the press as he signs an executive order to create a U.S. sovereign wealth fund, in the Oval Office of the White House, Feb. 3, 2025, in Washington.
2 months ago

Trump pauses tariffs on Mexico and Canada after reaching new deals

The U.S. has paused for one month the implementation of tariffs on Canada and Mexico following President Donald Trump's conversations with each nation's leaders on Monday.
2 months ago
Trump pauses tariffs on Mexico and Canada after reaching new deals
2 months ago

US pauses tariffs on Mexico, Canada for a month

The U.S. has paused the implementation of tariffs for a month in both Canada and Mexico following conversations on Monday with President Donald Trump, according to each country's leader.
2 months ago
VIDEO: US pauses tariffs on Mexico, Canada for a month
2 months ago

Dow and S&P 500 recover some losses after Trump pauses tariffs on Mexico

Trump paused the tariffs on Mexico for one month following a conversation with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, prompting the stock market to recover some of its losses.
2 months ago
VIDEO:  Dow and S&P 500 recover some losses after Trump pauses tariffs on Mexico
2 months ago

US tariffs on Mexico 'paused for a month'

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced on X that Mexico has agreed to "reinforce" the Mexico-U.S. border with 10,000 National Guard troops "immediately."
2 months ago
VIDEO: US tariffs on Mexico 'paused for a month'
2 months ago

Trump signs tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China

President Trump ordered tariffs on imports from America's biggest trading partners, claiming he's doing it to stop the flow of drugs and undocumented immigrants into the U.S.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Trump signs tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China
2 months ago

Mexico, Canada respond to tariffs: 'Difficult times in the coming days and weeks'

The policy risks raising prices for essential products like gas and groceries.
2 months ago
President Donald Trump talks to reporters after signing an executive order to appoint the deputy administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration in the Oval Office at the White House, Jan. 30, 2025 in Washington.
2 months ago

Mexican president vows to respond to U.S. tariffs, accuses White House of 'slander'

On “This Week,” ABC News correspondent Matt Rivers reports on Mexico’s response to President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Mexican president vows to respond to U.S. tariffs, accuses White House of 'slander'
2 months ago

Trump announces new tariffs targeting Canada, Mexico and China

On “This Week,” ABC News senior White House correspondent Selina Wang reports on the new tariffs announced by President Donald Trump Saturday. 
2 months ago
VIDEO: Trump announces new tariffs targeting Canada, Mexico and China
2 months ago

Canada and Mexico slam Trumps tariffs 

ABC News Correspondents Selina Wang and Alexis Christoforous provide the latest updates regarding President Donald Trump's increased tax of goods imported from Mexico, Canada and China.
2 months ago
Canada and Mexico slam Trumps tariffs 
2 months ago

Trump tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China take effect 

Consumers brace for rising prices as President Donald Trump imposes tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China. 
2 months ago
VIDEO: Trump tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China take effect 
2 months ago

Trump imposes tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China

Economist Kimberly Clausing joined ABC News Live to talk about the possible effects for Americans of Trump’s newly imposed tariffs.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Trump imposes tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China
2 months ago

Man wanted for killing woman, abducting their kids may have fled to Mexico

The suspect, 23-year-old Jonathan Alexis Maldonado-Cruz, allegedly gunned down his daughters' mother and kidnapped the two young girls, police said.
2 months ago
The suspect, 23-year-old Jonathan Alexis Maldonado-Cruz, allegedly gunned down his daughters' mother and kidnapped the two young girls, police said.
2 months ago

Ranchers say they hope Trump restarts US-Mexico border wall construction

After multiple incidents they say jeopardized their safety, a New Mexico couple hopes the Trump administration makes good on its promise of completing the construction of the border wall.
2 months ago
Ranchers say they hope Trump restarts US-Mexico border wall construction
3 months ago

4 relatives, including 3 Americans, shot in Mexico

Three of the four relatives are dead, according to Mexican officials.
3 months ago
Three of the four relatives are dead, according to Mexican officials.
3 months ago

American family shot in Mexico; 3 killed, 1 in critical condition

Four family members, including three Americans, were shot in an attack in Durango, Mexico, that left three of the four dead, officials said.
3 months ago
Stock photo of police tape reading, "No Trespassing" in Spanish.
3 months ago

US couple dies in Mexico after being found shot in pickup truck

The victims were identified by the Michoacán attorney general's office as Gloria Ambriz, 50, and Rafael Cardona, 53.
3 months ago
Stock photo the Mexico and U.S. flags.
3 months ago

American couple killed in Western Mexico

The couple from California were found shot in their pickup truck during a trip they made every year to visit relatives.
3 months ago
VIDEO: American couple killed in Western Mexico
3 months ago

Authorities investigate murder of American couple in western Mexico

Gloria Ambriz and Rafael Cardona were shot in their pickup, which was riddled with bullets in an area known for organized crime activity. The couple resided in California but owned a home in Mexico.
3 months ago
Authorities investigate murder of American couple in western Mexico
3 months ago

Mexico cruise tax postponed until summer 2025

The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association has announced Mexico's new cruise passenger tax will be postponed until July 2025.
3 months ago
Stock photo.
4 months ago

Missing Hawaiian woman crossed freely into Mexico, Los Angeles police say

Hannah Kobayashi walked freely into Mexico just after noon on Nov. 12, the Los Angeles Police Department said on Monday.
4 months ago
Ryan Kobayashi, center, holds a picture of his missing daughter Hannah Kobayashi outside Crypto.com Arena, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024 in Los Angeles.
4 months ago

Mexico's president says its 'position is not to close borders' after Trump's claim

President-elect Donald Trump spoke with Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum by phone on Wednesday. But it's unclear if they share the same vision on migration.
4 months ago
President-elect Donald Trump spoke with Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum by phone on Wednesday. But it's unclear if they share the same vision on migration.
4 months ago

Mexico's president says its 'position is not to close borders' after Trump's claim

President-elect Donald Trump spoke with Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum by phone on Wednesday. But it's unclear if they share the same vision on migration.
4 months ago
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks during the High Level Summit between Mexican and US leaders and businessmen at the National Palace in Mexico City on October 15, 2024. (Photo by Yuri CORTEZ / AFP) (Photo by YURI CORTEZ/AFP via Getty Images)
5 months ago

Family of Shanquella Robinson sues friends they allege killed her in Mexico

The family of Shanquella Robinson filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Robinson's travel companions, alleging battery, negligence, conspiracy and emotional distress.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Family of Shanquella Robinson sues friends they allege killed her in Mexico
5 months ago

Family files lawsuit after woman's death in Mexico

The family of Shanquella Robinson, who died while vacationing in Mexico, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Robinson’s travel companions.
5 months ago
The family of Shanquella Robinson, who died while vacationing in Mexico, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Robinson’s travel companions.
6 months ago

Tourists flee as man shot dead at luxury Cancun resort

A man was shot dead near a luxury resort in Cancun in a targeted shooting carried out by two suspects who fled on jet skis, authorities said.
6 months ago
VIDEO: Tourists flee as man shot dead at luxury Cancun resort
8 months ago

'El Chapo' son Joaquin Guzman Lopez pleads not guilty to drug trafficking charges

Sinaloa drug cartel leader Joaquin Guzman Lopez, the son of "El Chapo," pleaded not guilty during his first court appearance since his arrest last week.
8 months ago
Joaquin Guzman Lopez was arrested by U.S. authorities in Texas, the U.S. Justice Department said Thursday, July 25, 2024.
8 months ago

12-year-old killed by gunmen on jet skis targeting rival drug dealer, officials say

A 12-year-old boy was killed on a beach in Cancun after gunmen on jet skis opened fire on a rival drug dealer, Mexican officials said Sunday.
8 months ago
General view of beaches along Cancun hotel zone in Cancun, Quintana Roo, Dec. 4, 2023.
8 months ago

2 Mexican drug cartel leaders arrested, in federal custody

Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada was apprehended when he was duped into getting on a flight that landed in Texas, while Joaquin Guzman Lopez, son of drug lord “El Chapo,” was secretly flown to Chicago.
8 months ago
VIDEO: 2 Mexican drug cartel leaders arrested, in federal custody
8 months ago

Top Sinaloa cartel members arrested

Two top leaders of the Mexican Sinaloa drug cartel have been taken into custody by United States authorities to face charges for their role in leading the group's vast drug trafficking enterprise.
8 months ago
VIDEO: Top Sinaloa cartel members arrested
8 months ago

Treasury sanctions companies allegedly linked to timeshare fraud by Mexican cartel

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has sanctioned four Mexican companies and three Mexican individuals allegedly linked to timeshare fraud, officials said.
8 months ago
Seal of the United States Treasury.
8 months ago

Desperate search for missing Utah teen in Mexico

The FBI is now assisting in the search for a 14-year-old Utah teenager who went missing while visiting her relatives in Mexico City last month.
8 months ago
VIDEO: Desperate search for missing Utah teen in Mexico
8 months ago

Search underway for 14-year-old Utah girl missing in Mexico

Elizabeth "Ely" Gonzalez, 14, was last seen on June 30, according to the FBI.
8 months ago
VIDEO: Search underway for 14-year-old Utah girl missing in Mexico