Mexico

Trump accused of distorting the history of the Mexican-American War to justify a heavy hand in Latin America

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Trump accused of distorting the history of the Mexican-American War to justify a heavy hand in Latin America

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Historians and observers have accused the Trump administration of trying to rewrite American history to justify its own foreign policy decisions toward Latin America by publishing a “historically inaccurate” version of the Mexican-American war. Monday’s White House statement commemorating the war’s anniversary described the conflict as “a legendary victory that secured … Read more

Flooded by cheap Chinese goods, Latin America is fighting back to protect its industries

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Flooded by cheap Chinese goods, Latin America is fighting back to protect its industries

HONG KONG (AP) — China has been flooding Latin American markets with low-cost exports, especially cars and e-commerce goods, as its exporters adjust to tariffs and the geopolitical moves of U.S. President Donald Trump. The world’s second-largest economy has become a key trading partner for many Latin American nations, which are seeking access to their … Read more

The President of Mexico says it was a ‘sovereign decision’ to send cartel members to the United States

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The President of Mexico says it was a ‘sovereign decision’ to send cartel members to the United States

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico has sent 37 cartel members to the United States at the request of the US Justice Department, with President Claudia Sheinbaum saying Wednesday it was a “sovereign decision” by her government. Sheinbaum responded to criticism from analysts and opponents who said Tuesday’s transfers were the result of growing pressure from … Read more

FBI releases images of seized motorcycles as search for Ryan Wedding continues

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FBI releases images of seized motorcycles as search for Ryan Wedding continues

Dozens of motorcycles believed to belong to Ryan Wedding, a former Olympic snowboarder turned alleged drug kingpin, were seized this month by authorities in Mexico, the FBI confirmed Monday as it released images of the property. The 44-year-old Canadian national, who is on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list, is wanted for allegedly running … Read more

A car bomb kills 5 people, including 3 officers, in front of the police station

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A car bomb kills 5 people, including 3 officers, in front of the police station

Mexican authorities on Sunday said at least five people were killed and three others were injured after a car exploded near a police station in the restive western state of Michoacan. The explosion occurred shortly before noon Saturday local time in front of the police headquarters in the coastal city of Coahuayana, according to the … Read more

The cross-border boom collides with increasing security risks

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The cross-border boom collides with increasing security risks

Borderlands Mexico is a weekly outline of developments in the world of trucking and cross-border trade between the United States and Mexico. This week: Cross-border boom collides with rising security risks; Mexico sets new quarterly FDI record with nearly $41B in Q4; and La Bonanza Avocados opens a logistics center in Pharr. NEW ORLEANS — … Read more