Mexico
Amid US drug charges, Mexican Governor Ruben Rocha requests office leave despite party tension
Rocha's return was not well received by either the Mexican government or the ruling Morena party, which accused him of prioritizing his personal interests over those of the public.
Mexico arrests ex-governor over alleged destruction of evidence in 2014 student case
CDC expands largest known cyclosporiasis outbreak to 15 states - report
Cuba suffers islandwide power grid collapse as US oil blockade deepens energy crisis
Soccer fans flock to Mexico City cathedral to pray to 'Soccer baby Jesus' for World Cup victory
Fans from Argentina, Colombia, Spain, Mexico, and other countries posed in front of the figure for photos or to ask for victory for their national teams.
Ebola risk for FIFA World Cup is 'extremely low', but US host cities are prepared, experts say
US hospitals and agencies have enhanced preparedness due to the Ebola outbreak in the DRC. Officials note that "Ebola isn't airborne and doesn't spread through casual contact."
Iran's World Cup team gets warm send-off from fans in Tijuana, Mexico
Supporters in Mexico waved Iranian flags and chanted “Team Melli” as Iran’s players departed for their World Cup opener in Los Angeles.
FIFA World Cup 2026 to break records with 3.7 million tons of carbon emissions, Israeli firm finds
The tournament is being staged across three different countries, Canada, the US, and Mexico - a first in World Cup history, meaning teams and fans will have to travel extensively between host cities.
Families of Mexico's near-135,000 missing persons protest as World Cup kicks off
Hector Aguila, 59, who organizes Jalisco-based searchers' group Luz de Esperanza (Light of Hope), has been looking for his son since 2023.
Members of Iranian soccer staff wait to receive US visas ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
Ten days before their opening match, five Iranian soccer players have recieved US visas, whilst journalists from Africa and Iran were denied the visas needed to cover the World Cup in the US
Dr. Katya Mandoki: Caressing the land by every step
In January 1967, she made the move. With her new community of young, idealistic Zionists, she traveled to Israel first by bus and then by airplane and arrived at Kibbutz Ein Hashlosha.
Iran moves World Cup training base from US to Mexico amid security concerns
FIFA published the final list of team base camp locations Monday, with Iran now setting up shop at Centro Xoloitzcuintle in Tijuana.
Iran moves World Cup training camp from Arizona to Mexico amid visa, security concerns
Iran has faced uncertainty for months over travel and security arrangements for the World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Top Jalisco cartel leader 'El Jardinero' arrested in Mexico
Top commander of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel Audias Flores, known as "El Jardinero," was considered a powerful potential successor to "El Mencho," who ran the cartel and was killed in February.
