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From Hospital Shelves to Street Stalls: Mexico Confirms Drug Diversion and Bets on Tech

Mexico confirmed hospital drugs marked "public property" are illegally resold near clinics. A digital fix is promised—with no timeline or confirmed budget.

Latin Times · Oct 22

Mexico Fails Washington's Trafficking Test Again as Cartels Target Children

The 2026 U.S. Trafficking Report keeps Mexico at Tier 2 as cartel wars drive forced child recruitment and official accountability collapses.

Latin Times · Oct 12

Which Latin American President Outranks Bukele Now? September Country-By-Country Approval Numbers, Explained

Bukele still tops Central America at 66.2%, but Abinader posted the region's biggest monthly gain and Arévalo dropped to last place, CB Global Data shows.

Latin Times · Sep 15

Tens Of Inmates Escaped From Puerto Vallarta Prison Following 'El Mencho's' Killing

As reported by Mexican media, the escape occurred Feb. 22, the same day as the operation to capture El Mencho when armed groups stormed the prison and rammed the main gate with a vehicle.

Latin Times · Feb 25

Marjorie Taylor Greene Celebrates U.S. Role In Killing Of El Mencho: 'That's a War I Support And Always Have'

Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene celebrated the U.S.'s role in the killing of Nemesio Oceguera Cervantes, Known as El Mencho and leader of the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generacion.

Latin Times · Feb 23

Wife Of Cartel Leader Files Criminal Complaint Against Top Mexican Over Extradition Of Operatives Without Due Process

The family members of top cartel leaders in Mexico accused the country's government of breaking the law by denying them due process following their extradition to the United States earlier this month.

Latin Times · Jan 27

Hundreds March In Mexico To Protest Against Potential U.S. Strikes In The Country

Hundreds of people marched in Mexico city to protest against the possibility that the Trump administration will conduct strikes inside the country, according to a new report.

Latin Times · Jan 12

Why the Mexican Peso Could Keep Crushing the U.S. Dollar in 2026

The Mexican Peso crushed it in 2025 – up over 20% vs the USD! Higher rates in Mexico, a nearshoring boom from U.S. and Canadian companies, and a softer dollar made it happen. Peso is heading into 2026 strong!

Barchart · Jan 5

Mexico Records Unexpected Rise in Inflation One Week Before Expected Rate Cut

Mexico's annual inflation accelerated in November, reaching 3.80%, according to figures published by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi).

Latin Times · Dec 10, 2025

Mexican Authorities Suspect That Mayor Was Killed By The Jalisco Cartel: Report

Mexican authorities suspect that Carlos Manzo, the mayor of Uruapan who was killed in the city center last week, was slain by the Jalisco Cartel, according to a new report

Latin Times · Nov 4, 2025