El Chapo, Mexico’s notorious drug lord, found guilty in U.S. trial
The jury in Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman’s trial heard testimony about bloodshed, bribery and brutality under the Mexican drug lord’s leadership. Continue reading
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Canadian citizen dead in Mexico, Global Affairs says
It’s not known how the person died or where they were from. Continue reading
Mexico pipeline explosion death toll rises to 114
Hundreds of people were in the vicinity of an illegal pipeline tap that spewed gasoline in the town of Tlahuelilpan on Jan. 18. Continue reading
U.S. set to enact new migrant policy, send first group of asylum seekers to Mexico
The United States was expected to send a first group of 20 Central American asylum seekers back to Mexico through the border city of Tijuana on Friday. Continue reading
Kelowna woman wants apology after helping sick airline passenger
By Kelly Hayes Video Journalist
Okanagan woman says she was traumatized by what happened to her on flight from Mexico to Kelowna. Continue reading
Mexico set another record for murders with 33,000 cases in 2018
Mexico broke its record for a second straight year with more than 33,000 murders in 2018, amid rampant violence and killings linked to drug cartels. Continue reading
Mexico’s plan to stop fuel theft under scrutiny after blast kills 79
The plan closed pipelines targetted by thieves, leading to widespread gasoline shortages. Victims of the blast allegedly went to the pipeline because of the shortage. Continue reading
Mexico pipeline explosion that killed 79 is an ‘example’ for fuel thieves, officials say
Mexican authorities said the pipeline explosion, which killed dozens, should serve as an “example” to fuel thieves who cost the country US$3 billion annually. Continue reading
Drug trafficker says El Chapo boasted about paying $100M bribe to former Mexican president
A Colombian drug trafficker testified that Mexican cartel leader Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman once boasted about paying a $100 million bribe to the former president of Mexico. Continue reading
Trump says he ‘never said’ Mexico would pay for the wall. But he did – a lot
“When, during the campaign, I would say Mexico is going to pay for it, obviously I never said this and I never meant they’re going to write out a cheque,” Trump said. Continue reading