
As allegations of human rights abuses reportedly committed by police and military forces have persisted in Mexico, the U.S. has started to withhold aid payments. For many years, the U.S. has been providing security aid to Mexico, much of it through the Mérida Initiative as a way to counter the efforts of violent drug cartels.
by Sylvia Longmire31 Dec 2015, 8:19 AM PST0

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by John J. Xenakis30 Dec 2015, 6:03 AM PST0

The bullet-ridden bodies of four people including the co-founder of a violent drug cartel were found early Monday on a highway in western Mexico, authorities said.
by Breitbart News28 Dec 2015, 6:31 PM PST0

China has surpassed Mexico as the country sending the most immigrants to California, according to The Sacramento Bee.
by Caroline May21 Dec 2015, 12:07 PM PST0

China has officially replaced Mexico as the country sending the highest number of immigrants to California. India is right behind the Middle Kingdom, however, and is also poised to overtake Mexico based on sheer data.
by Adelle Nazarian21 Dec 2015, 1:00 AM PST0

Included in the more than 2,000 page, $1.1 trillion omnibus year-end spending bill released this week is nearly $1 billion in funding for Mexico and Central America, according to Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX).
by Caroline May17 Dec 2015, 8:52 AM PST0

The Vatican has announced the program for Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to Mexico, which will include a visit to the U.S.-Mexican border with the celebration of a “cross-border” Mass.
by Thomas D. Williams, Ph.D.13 Dec 2015, 7:57 AM PST0

Border security remains a heated issue as America braces for the Wednesday opening of the country’s first cross-border airport terminal in California–one of the only such terminals in the world.
by Michelle Moons9 Dec 2015, 4:53 AM PST0

GOP frontrunner Donald Trump, a 2016 presidential candidate and billionaire businessman, for the first time ever brought his wife and kids on stage before a rowdy crowd in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on Tuesday night.
by Matthew Boyle24 Nov 2015, 10:25 PM PST0

Sources tell The Daily News that passengers on American Airlines Flight 1671 arriving at JFK from Cancun, Mexico, last week simply walked out of the airport without ever having to present their passports or check in with Customs and Border Protection.
by Caroline May23 Nov 2015, 10:57 AM PST0

On November 13, a traveler from China en route to the United States was caught at U.S. Customs preclearance with an illegal pork product hidden inside baby formula and milk powder containers.
by Michelle Moons21 Nov 2015, 11:28 AM PST0

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seized and destroyed 450 illegal pork tamales from an airline passenger arriving at LAX from Mexico on November 2. The passenger was also caught lying about the contents of his luggage.
by Michelle Moons19 Nov 2015, 12:45 PM PST0

The barbaric Islamic terrorist attack that shocked the world by terrorists who claimed to be refugees in Paris could spell trouble for Mexico’s efforts to import Syrian refugees.
by Ildefonso Ortiz15 Nov 2015, 11:54 AM PST0

In response to Donald Trump’s emphatic statements on immigration that “we are a country of laws,” and illegal immigrants will have to leave the country, Gov. John Kasich said during the GOP debate Tuesday that shipping them back to Mexico is a “silly argument.”
by Dr. Susan Berry10 Nov 2015, 7:18 PM PST0

Breitbart News asked McCain and the other panelists whether they consider the movement of tens of thousands of migrants and designated refugees from countries with known terrorist contingents to pose a threat to national security in the U.S. The immigration status of each of the Boston Bombers was referenced as an example. One of the brothers had received legal status prior to the attack and the other had been in the process.
by Michelle Moons9 Nov 2015, 5:41 AM PST0

A Catholic Church official announced Sunday that Pope Francis will arrive in Mexico on February 12 to begin his much-anticipated eight-day visit.
by Sylvia Longmire2 Nov 2015, 3:49 AM PST0

On Sunday, Dia de los Muertos, “Day of the Dead,” a three-day-long Mexican celebration, is being observed in Los Angeles and around the Golden State.
by William Bigelow1 Nov 2015, 11:14 AM PST0

Mexico’s plan to deter illegal immigrants from Central America from crossing its southern border has been effective, as apprehension numbers have plummeted. However, abuse complaints—including violent attacks and extortion—against Mexican immigration officials have skyrocketed.
by Sylvia Longmire21 Oct 2015, 4:49 AM PST0

The United Nations Human Rights Commissioner recently wrapped up a visit to Mexico, describing his visit as “sobering.” Despite noting several legislative developments and reforms in the country, the Mexican people have painted a tragic picture filled with widespread corruption and insecurity.
by Sylvia Longmire14 Oct 2015, 7:19 AM PST0

Police arrested 34 people Saturday evening after Mexico’s soccer team defeated the United States 3-2 at the Rose Bowl, earning a spot in the 2017 Confederations Cup.
by William Bigelow11 Oct 2015, 11:17 AM PST0

Fox Sports’ soccer account tweeted out a video Friday hyping up the October 10 matchup between the United States Men’s National Team and Mexico’s National team. The video uses some of GOP front-runner Donald Trump’s nicer comments regarding Mexicans as
by Trent Baker9 Oct 2015, 9:24 AM PST0

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by John J. Xenakis8 Oct 2015, 6:09 AM PST0

GOP presidential candidate and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee is heading to the Mexican border this weekend. On Saturday, former Congressman Duncan Hunter and officials from the National Border Council will accompany Huckabee on his tour of the U.S.-Mexico border.
by Alex Swoyer7 Oct 2015, 1:00 PM PST0

Egypt’s Ambassador to Mexico, Yasser Shaban, has shined a new light on the recent incident that resulted in the deaths of eight Mexicans visiting Egypt.
by Jordan Schachtel21 Sep 2015, 9:52 PM PST0

Jack Riley, the No. 2 at the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), signaled support for Donald Trump’s proposal to build a wall along the Southern border in a recent interview centered on hunting down Mexican drug cartel boss Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman. “I’m all for anything that would make a difference in stopping criminals and the flow of drugs. I’m a cop. Whatever the policymakers decide, I’ll work with,” said Riley, signaling support for Trump’s immigration proposal.
by Edwin Mora19 Sep 2015, 7:39 PM PST0