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February 6, 2025 at 9:54 PM

'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.
February 6, 2025 at 9:54 PM
White House border czar Tom Homan speaks with ABC News, Feb. 6, 2025.
February 6, 2025 at 7:00 AM

Mexican border cities are in limbo as tariff threats spark fears of a recession

President Donald Trump’s threats to impose 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada have left many cities along Mexico's northern border in limbo
February 6, 2025 at 7:00 AM
The U.S. Border with Mexico is seen in an aerial view Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, near San Diego. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
February 5, 2025 at 4:36 PM

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.
February 5, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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.
February 4, 2025 at 12:03 AM

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.
February 4, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Trump pauses tariffs on Mexico and Canada after reaching new deals
February 3, 2025 at 10:58 PM

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.
February 3, 2025 at 10:58 PM
VIDEO: US pauses tariffs on Mexico, Canada for a month
February 3, 2025 at 10:16 PM

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.
February 3, 2025 at 10:16 PM
VIDEO:  Dow and S&P 500 recover some losses after Trump pauses tariffs on Mexico
February 3, 2025 at 4:46 PM

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."
February 3, 2025 at 4:46 PM
VIDEO: US tariffs on Mexico 'paused for a month'
February 3, 2025 at 2:45 AM

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.
February 3, 2025 at 2:45 AM
VIDEO: Trump signs tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China
February 2, 2025 at 10:16 PM

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.
February 2, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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.
February 2, 2025 at 8:52 PM

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.
February 2, 2025 at 8:52 PM
VIDEO: Mexican president vows to respond to U.S. tariffs, accuses White House of 'slander'
February 2, 2025 at 6:09 PM

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. 
February 2, 2025 at 6:09 PM
VIDEO: Trump announces new tariffs targeting Canada, Mexico and China
February 2, 2025 at 3:12 PM

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.
February 2, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Canada and Mexico slam Trumps tariffs 
February 2, 2025 at 2:25 AM

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. 
February 2, 2025 at 2:25 AM
VIDEO: Trump tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China take effect 
February 2, 2025 at 2:22 AM

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.
February 2, 2025 at 2:22 AM
VIDEO: Trump imposes tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China
January 30, 2025 at 12:32 AM

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.
January 30, 2025 at 12:32 AM
The suspect, 23-year-old Jonathan Alexis Maldonado-Cruz, allegedly gunned down his daughters' mother and kidnapped the two young girls, police said.
January 29, 2025 at 6:44 AM

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.
January 29, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Ranchers say they hope Trump restarts US-Mexico border wall construction
1 month ago

4 relatives, including 3 Americans, shot in Mexico

Three of the four relatives are dead, according to Mexican officials.
1 month ago
Three of the four relatives are dead, according to Mexican officials.
1 month 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.
1 month ago
Stock photo of police tape reading, "No Trespassing" in Spanish.
2 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.
2 months ago
Stock photo the Mexico and U.S. flags.
2 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.
2 months ago
VIDEO: American couple killed in Western Mexico
2 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.
2 months ago
Authorities investigate murder of American couple in western Mexico
2 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.
2 months ago
Stock photo.
2 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.
2 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.
2 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.
2 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.
2 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.
2 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)
3 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.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Family of Shanquella Robinson sues friends they allege killed her in Mexico
3 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.
3 months ago
The family of Shanquella Robinson, who died while vacationing in Mexico, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Robinson’s travel companions.
4 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.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Tourists flee as man shot dead at luxury Cancun resort
6 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.
6 months ago
Joaquin Guzman Lopez was arrested by U.S. authorities in Texas, the U.S. Justice Department said Thursday, July 25, 2024.
6 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.
6 months ago
General view of beaches along Cancun hotel zone in Cancun, Quintana Roo, Dec. 4, 2023.
6 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.
6 months ago
VIDEO: 2 Mexican drug cartel leaders arrested, in federal custody
6 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.
6 months ago
VIDEO: Top Sinaloa cartel members arrested
7 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.
7 months ago
Seal of the United States Treasury.
7 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.
7 months ago
VIDEO: Desperate search for missing Utah teen in Mexico
7 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.
7 months ago
VIDEO: Search underway for 14-year-old Utah girl missing in Mexico
7 months ago

14-year-old American girl goes missing in Mexico

The FBI is assisting in a search for a Utah teen who disappeared while visiting relatives in Mexico City last month.
7 months ago
Elizabeth Gonzalez
7 months ago

Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in Mexico

ABC News meteorologist Kevin Roth tracks where the storm is heading next.
7 months ago
VIDEO: Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in Mexico
7 months ago

Mexico City residents, faced with water crisis, resort to drastic measures

ABC News reports on the dwindling clean water supply in one of the world’s largest cities, forcing many residents to resort to drastic measures.
7 months ago
VIDEO: Mexico City’s water crisis
7 months ago

Mexico City’s water crisis

ABC News’ Matt Rivers reports on the dwindling clean water supply in one of the world’s largest cities, forcing many residents to resort to drastic measures to obtain the water they need to survive.
7 months ago
VIDEO: Mexico City’s water crisis
8 months ago

Wife speaks out for 1st time after husband died by hot tub electrocution in Mexico

In an exclusive interview with ABC News, Lizette Zambrano discusses the tragedy that happened at the Mexican resort town of Puerto Peñasco when her husband was electrocuted in a hot tub.
8 months ago
VIDEO: Wife speaks out for 1st time after husband died by hot tub electrocution in Mexico
8 months ago

Woman whose husband died by hot tub electrocution at Mexican beach resort speaks out

It was supposed to be paradise in Mexico for Lizette Zambrano and her husband Jorge but little did she know it would end in her coming home without the love of her life.
8 months ago
Lizette Zambrano, the woman who survived the hot tub electrocution and whose husband died speaks to "Good Morning America."
8 months ago

Biden sending more federal help to devastated communities in New Mexico

With fires spreading uncontrollably in New Mexico, President Biden has approved a major disaster declaration for the state.
8 months ago
VIDEO: Biden sending more federal help to devastated communities in New Mexico
8 months ago

WHO confirms bird flu patient in Mexico died of other medical conditions

Mexican authorities reported the human case to the World Health Organization on May 23.
8 months ago
Mexican authorities reported the human case to the World Health Organization on May 23.
8 months ago

American killed, another injured by electric shock in Mexican hot tub: Police

Forensic analysis will be conducted to determine the origin of the apparent electrical failure, law enforcement said.
8 months ago
VIDEO:  American killed, another injured by electric shock in Mexican hot tub: Police
8 months ago

American man dies after being electrocuted in jacuzzi while in Mexico

One person was killed, and another was injured after experiencing an electric shock in a Jacuzzi at a private condominium complex in northwestern Mexico.
8 months ago
VIDEO: American man dies after being electrocuted in jacuzzi while in Mexico
8 months ago

ABC News exclusive: Inside a cartel's human-smuggling operation

ABC News exclusive: Matt Rivers reports on a cartel's human-smuggling operation in Mexico.
8 months ago
ABC News' Matt Rivers reports on the lucrative human smuggling business at the U.S.-Mexico border and gets exclusive access to a cartel's operation.
8 months ago

Mexico elects first female president

ABC News' Matt Rivers reports on Mexico's historic election that saw its first female president-elect, Claudia Sheinbaum, and what it could mean for U.S.-Mexico relations.
8 months ago
VIDEO: Mexico elects first female president
8 months ago

Mexico elects its 1st female president

Mexico elected its first female president in the country's 200-year history. Claudia Sheinbaum, a climate scientist and former Mexico City mayor, won the election in a landslide with over 60% of the vote.
8 months ago
VIDEO: Rivers Mexico president
8 months ago

Mexico's 1st female president faces myriad crises: ANALYSIS

For the first time in the 200-year history of Mexico’s republic, a woman will become president of Mexico.
8 months ago
Mexico's presidential candidate for Morena party Claudia Sheinbaum celebrates following the results of the general election at Zocalo Square in Mexico City, on June 3, 2024.
8 months ago

Mexico elects Claudia Sheinbaum, 1st woman to be president

Claudia Sheinbaum has been elected president of Mexico, marking the first time a woman has been chosen to lead the country, the election institute said.
8 months ago
Presidential candidate Claudia Sheinbaum waves to her supporters after winning the election, in Mexico City, Mexico, June 3, 2024.