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Large Migration Surge Crosses Rio Grande Into Texas

Texas Border Patrol Apprehends Two Illegal Immigrant Child Sex Offenders; Suspects Nabbed in Less Than 2 Hours

In less than two hours, Border Patrol agents manning the state of Texas arrested Guatemalan and Mexican illegal immigrants with child sex offenses on Monday.

Central American Migrants Participates in Caravan Towards U.S.

1 Dead, 4 Injured After Mexican Forces Open Fire on Vehicle Carrying Migrants

Nov 02, 2021 12:41 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

At least one migrant reportedly dies after Mexican forces open fire on a vehicle carrying immigrants.

Corpse of Migrant With 'No Feet’ Found Hanging From Tree Near U.S.-Mexico Border

Oct 02, 2021 02:16 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Law enforcement officials in Texas discovered the remains of a migrant hanging from a tree with his feet missing near the U.S.-Mexico border.

Mexican Songstress Paquita La Del Barrio Receives Lifetime Achievement at 2021 Billboard Latin Music Awards

Sep 24, 2021 09:32 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

The 2021 Billboard Latin Music Awards honored Mexican songstress Paquita la del Barrio with a prestigious award on Thursday.

Teenage Mexican Boxer Jeanette Zacarias Zapata Dead Days After Being Knocked out in Boxing Match in Canada

Sep 03, 2021 09:07 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

Mexican teenage boxer Jeannette Zacarias Zapata dies after being knocked out in a boxing match in Canada.

Latino Lawmakers Call to Rename Fort Hood in Texas After Mexican American General

Aug 25, 2021 07:19 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) urged Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to rename Fort Hood in Texas after Mexican American Gen. Richard E. Cavazos.

Legendary Mexican Singer Vicente Fernandez in Hospital on a Ventilator After Suffering a Fall

Aug 11, 2021 07:44 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

Legendary Mexican singer Vicente Fernandez was brought to a hospital after sustaining injuries from a fall last Friday.

6 Dismembered Bodies Found in Mexico as Mexican Drug Cartel Launches Brutal Revenge Attack

Jul 30, 2021 02:50 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Six men found murdered and dismembered at a rural area in Mexico were believed to be victims of an attack launched by a rival Mexican drug cartel.

First Mexican Suffering From 'Black Fungus' or Mucormycosis Linked to COVID-19 Dies

Jun 10, 2021 01:10 AM EDT By Jess Smith

The first Mexican reportedly suffering from mucormycosis or "black fungus" while recovering from COVID-19 died due to the rare fungal infection.

Wearing Mexican Flag at Graduation Caused North Carolina Student's Diploma to Be Withheld

Jun 06, 2021 10:56 PM EDT By Jess Smith

A North Carolina high school student was denied his diploma for wearing a Mexican flag over his blue gown at his graduation ceremony.

Mexican Senators Give Supreme Court Chief Justice Two More Years

Apr 17, 2021 04:00 AM EDT By Jess Smith

Mexican senators on Thursday voted for the extension of the Supreme Court chief justice's term for two more years.

Mexican Migrants Death in the U.S. on the Rise Amid Pandemic

Apr 12, 2021 03:45 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

Mexican migrants' death toll in the United States has significantly increased due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Guatemalan Killed Near Border, Mexican Troops Held Captive

Mar 31, 2021 06:01 AM EDT By Mary Anne Webber

At least 15 Mexican soldiers were held captive for hours by some 300 residents of a remote area of the Mexico-Guatemala border after one of the soldiers shot and killed a citizen at a checkpoint.

4 Cops Charged With Salvadoran Woman's Death in Mexico

Mar 30, 2021 07:01 AM EDT By Mary Anne Webber

Four police officers involved in the death of a Salvadoran woman in Mexico were charged with probable involvement in femicide.

Mexican Researchers Create a Nose-Only COVID-19 Mask

Mar 25, 2021 03:21 AM EDT By Mary Anne Webber

Mexican researchers have introduced a nose-only COVID-19 mask, which could be worn while eating or drinking.

Ex-Jalisco Cartel High-Ranking Member’s Body Found Wrapped in Plastic on Park Bench

Mar 22, 2021 04:04 AM EDT By Mary Anne Webber

One of the notorious Mexican cartels is the Jalisco New Cartel Generation, which is known for its aggressive use of violence and its public relations campaigns.