Mexico’s Sinaloa state governor resigns amid US drug trafficking charges
Ruben Rocha Moya again denies allegations he shielded cartel, says taking ‘temporary leave’ to defend self.
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Decapitating cartels? Mexico leans into ‘kingpin strategy’ but at a cost
Under pressure from the US, President Claudia Sheinbaum has authorised military operations to arrest cartel leaders.
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Mexico’s Sheinbaum demands answers over CIA agents in Chihuahua
Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum said the federal government was not informed of the inclusion of CIA officers in a drug raid.
Published On 22 Apr 2026
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Mexican president admits the archaeological site outside Mexico City lacked security measures to prevent the attack.
Two CIA agents reportedly killed in car crash in Mexican state of Chihuahua
The presence of US officials in a law enforcement convoy raises questions about respect for Mexico’s sovereignty.
Cuba confirms talks with US officials, wants end to Trump’s energy blockade
A Cuban Foreign Ministry official said exchange with Washington was ‘respectful and professional’ and devoid of threats.
Gunman kills Canadian woman, 13 injured at Mexico’s Teotihuacan pyramids
President Claudia Sheinbaum says she instructed authorities to ‘thoroughly investigate’ incident outside Mexico City.
Mexico, Spain and Brazil call for Cuba’s sovereignty to be protected
The three countries pledge more aid to Cuba and say Cubans must decide their own future amid a US pressure campaign.
Mexico arrests suspected Hungarian drug trafficker amid crime crackdown
Fugitive Janos Balla, 48, was arrested in Quintana Roo as President Claudia Sheinbaum seeks to increase cartel arrests.
Iran will play World Cup games in the US, not Mexico: President Sheinbaum
Mexican President Sheinbaum says FIFA will not relocate Iran’s fixtures from US despite repeated requests.
