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Press release. In Tamaulipas, two suspects arrested transporting more than 700 kilos of methamphetamine hidden in boxes of tostadas

Two suspects were arrested in Tamaulipas while transporting 389 hidden packages of methamphetamine. Photo: Goverment of Mexico.

Within the framework of the National Security Strategy, in an operation led by personnel from the Criminal Investigation Agency (AIC) of the Federal Attorney General’s Office (FGR), together with the Ministry of National Defense (Defensa), the Ministry of the Navy (Semar), the National Guard (GN) and the Ministry of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC), two […]

Mexican Operación Frontera Norte accounts for 1,303 people detained and 1,224 weapons seized

Operación Frontera Norte (Northern Border Operation) has already accounted for the arrest of 1,303 people and the seizure of 1,224 firearms, 152,705 cartridges of various calibers, 4,876 magazines, 1,052 vehicles, 146 properties, and 19,970.47 kilograms of drugs, including 65.90 kilograms of fentanyl. Photo: Government of Mexico

Since Feb. 5, Operación Frontera Norte (Northern Border Operation) has already accounted for the arrest of 1,303 people and the seizure of 1,224 firearms, 152,705 cartridges of various calibers, 4,876 magazines, 1,052 vehicles, 146 properties, and 19,970.47 kilograms of drugs, including 65.90 kilograms of fentanyl. The Security Cabinet for the Government of Mexico stated that […]

Mazatlán shares its cultural diversity at Punto México in Mexico City

Mazatlan shares its cultural diversity at Punto Mexico in Mexico City to promote tourism in this city. Photo: Ministry of Tourism

Mazatlán is a city that is appreciated for its natural beauty, historical and culinary heritage, and beautiful beaches. To increase tourism in the region and allow more people to discover how wonderful this city is, Punto México opens its doors. As part of the national and federal efforts to promote Mexican tourism, Mazatlán arrives at […]

Mexico Responds to Tariff Threats – But What is Trump Doing to Stop the Guns?

Weapons seized by the Mexican government. MxPA

By John Lindsay-Poland Nearly fifty faith, peace, gun violence prevention, and business organizations called on U.S. President Donald Trump on March 4 to keep his promise made last month to Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum to “avoid the trafficking of high-powered weapons from the United States into Mexico.” Trump recently designated cartels as foreign terrorists, leading Mexican president Claudia […]

Mexico Sees Surge in International Tourists, with 1.9 Million Arrivals in January

In January 2025, a total of 1,963,000 foreign tourists arrived by air to Mexico. Photo: Ministry of Tourism

Mexico’s Secretary of Tourism, Josefina Rodríguez Zamora, announced that in January 2025, a total of 1,963,000 foreign tourists arrived by air to Mexico based on their residence, marking an increase of 5.8% compared to the same month in 2024 and 20.1% more than in 2019. According to data from the Migration Policy-Registry and Identity of […]

Operation Northern Border Scores Major Drug, Weapons Seizures, Hundreds Arrested

The Mexican government categorically rejected the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to dismiss the lawsuit filed against American gun manufacturers, which sought to hold them accountable for the illicit trafficking of firearms into Mexico.

The Security Cabinet of the Government of Mexico reports on the results obtained from “Operation Northern Border” on March 7, 8, and 9, 2025. Since the beginning of the operation on February 5, some 1,287 suspects have been arrested and 1,192 firearms, 143,734 cartridges of various calibers, 4,642 magazines, 19,761.81 kg of drugs, including 57.90 […]

Mexico to Continue Efforts to Combat Fentanyl Trafficking With Increased Focus on Youth

This Sunday, in Mexico City's Zócalo, President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that efforts to stop Fentanyl trafficking will continue. Photo: Government of Mexico.

MEXICO CITY–Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum promised on Sunday that her country would continue to collaborate with the United States on efforts to combat the illegal trade in fentanyl, the synthetic opioid at the center of US President Donald Trump’s trade war with both Mexico and Canada. Sheinbaum also stressed that her government would double down […]