Violence erupts after Mexican cartel leader ‘El Mencho’ killed in federal sting

Violence erupts after Mexican cartel leader ‘El Mencho’ killed in federal sting

Violent clashes erupted in parts of western Mexico on Sunday amid a military operation that killed the leader of the Jalisco New Generation cartel, sparking widespread security concerns across the region. Mexican security forces killed Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, also known as “El Mencho,” during an operation in the western state of Jalisco, Mexico’s Defense … Read more

The World Cup means reduced wages and commutes for some of Mexico City’s poor

The World Cup means reduced wages and commutes for some of Mexico City’s poor

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Montserrat Fuentes sits on the same street corner where she has worked for 20 years. But the normal throng of female sex workers every Friday night is nowhere to be seen. Instead, the busy road in Mexico City, where about 2,500 sex workers make their living, is covered in construction, part … Read more

Flooded with cheap Chinese goods, Latin America is scrambling to protect its industries

Flooded with cheap Chinese goods, Latin America is scrambling to protect its industries

HONG KONG (AP) — China has flooded Latin American markets with low-priced exports, particularly cars and e-commerce goods, as its exporters adjust to tariffs and geopolitical moves by U.S. President Donald Trump. The world’s second-largest economy has become an important trading partner for many Latin American nations, seeking access to their abundant natural resources and … Read more