Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced this week that Mexico will send humanitarian aid, including food, to Cuba. The decision comes as Cuba faces a severe humanitarian crisis exacerbated by fuel shortages and US pressure, including an Executive Order threatening tariffs on countries supplying oil to the island. Mexico will, however, hold off on oil shipments for now.
French footballer Allan Saint-Maximin has left Mexican club Club America by mutual consent, effective February 2026, following racist incidents targeting his children. The winger announced his departure on Instagram, stating his unwavering commitment to protecting his family from discrimination. Club America confirmed the reason and condemned the acts.
David Silva Palacios, known as 'El Chimpa,' a leader within the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), has been linked to process by a control judge in Ciudad Guzmán, Jalisco. He faces charges related to drug trafficking and illegal weapons possession, part of a broader federal crackdown on the cartel.
Health authorities in Mexico are grappling with a persistent measles outbreak that began in February 2025. The nation has reported over 7,400 confirmed cases and 26 deaths. A 13-month-old infant in Tlaxcala became the second child to die from measles complications in 2026, highlighting concerns over vaccination coverage and the potential loss of Mexico's measles-free status.
Walmart México y Centroamérica has launched an innovative recruitment drive within the video game Fortnite, becoming the first Latin American employer to use the platform for hiring. The initiative targets software developers through gamified coding challenges in Java, iOS, and Android, aiming to identify talent based on real-world competencies.
The Mexican government has commenced the process of comprehensive compensation for passengers affected by the Interoceanic Train derailment that occurred on December 28, 2025, in Oaxaca. The accident, attributed to excessive speed, resulted in 14 fatalities and 98 injuries among the 241 passengers and 9 crew members on board. President Claudia Sheinbaum pledged full redress for victims.
Mexico City and the State of Mexico will enforce 'Hoy No Circula' restrictions on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Vehicles with pink holograms and license plate endings 7 and 8 are prohibited from circulating between 05:00 and 22:00 hours to mitigate air pollution in the Megalopolis.
Mexico City's highly anticipated Zona Maco 2026, Latin America's largest art fair, has commenced. Running from February 4 to 8 at Centro Citibanamex, the 22nd edition features 200 galleries from 27 countries and integrates diverse sections including contemporary art, design, antiques, and photography.
Mexico City experienced a day of widespread civic engagement on January 25, 2026, with various groups conducting marches and concentrations. Protesters voiced concerns over animal welfare, justice for the disappeared, fair concert ticket pricing, and solidarity with Palestine, leading to significant mobilizations across key areas of the capital.
Mexico's Popocatépetl volcano continues its eruptive phase, characterized by gas and vapor plumes, exhalations, and tremors. Authorities maintain a 'Yellow Alert - Phase 2,' urging the public to respect a 12-kilometer exclusion zone and follow safety guidelines for potential ashfall.
The acclaimed Formula 1 Exhibition is set to open in Mexico City on March 20, 2026, at the Yama Punta Museo. This marks its ninth global stop and second in Latin America, following successful runs in cities like Madrid and London. The immersive experience will feature historic cars, interactive displays, and a new room dedicated to Mexico's motorsport legacy.
A significant fire broke out in a plastics factory in the Potrero de San Bernardino neighborhood of Xochimilco, Mexico City, on January 22, 2026. Emergency services, including firefighters and civil protection, responded to the blaze, which consumed approximately 2,000 square meters and led to the preventive evacuation of around 50 people. No injuries were reported.
Carlos Slim's Grupo Carso has acquired Lukoil's remaining 50% stake in the Ichalkil and Pokoch offshore oil fields in Mexico for $270 million, plus $330 million in assumed debt. This transaction grants Grupo Carso 100% ownership and operational control of the key shallow-water assets in the Gulf of Mexico.
Mexico's Popocatépetl volcano continues its eruptive activity, with authorities maintaining the 'Yellow Alert - Phase 2' warning level. The Centro Nacional de Prevención de Desastres (CENAPRED) reported ongoing exhalations and gas emissions, urging the public to respect a 12-kilometer exclusion zone around the crater.
Mexico City's government has initiated 'El Detector que Salva,' a new program distributing 10,000 free gas detectors to residents. Led by Clara Brugada Molina, the initiative aims to prevent explosions, carbon monoxide poisoning, and asphyxiation, following a recent gas-related incident in Coyoacán. The city records approximately 4,000 gas incidents annually.
Pumas UNAM and Club León played to a 1-1 draw in a Liga MX Clausura 2026 match on January 18, 2026, at Estadio Olímpico Universitario in Mexico City. Diber Cambindo opened the scoring for León in the first half, but Juninho secured a late equalizer for Pumas, extending their unbeaten streak against León in a thrilling Jornada 3 encounter.
Authorities in Celaya, Mexico, have discovered a clandestine tap and seized 13,000 liters of 'huachicol,' or stolen fuel, as part of ongoing efforts to combat illicit fuel operations in the region.
The United States has informed Mexico that 'incremental progress' on border security is 'unacceptable,' urging concrete actions to dismantle narcoterrorist networks and significantly reduce fentanyl trafficking. This firm stance follows high-level diplomatic discussions between top officials from both nations.
Mexico's Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard expressed strong confidence that the CUSMA trade agreement will be extended, despite former US President Donald Trump's recent comments casting doubt on its future. The trilateral pact faces a critical review by July 1, 2026, a process Ebrard believes will conclude with a deal to prolong the agreement.
The World Bank has revised its forecast for Mexico's economic growth in 2026 downwards to 1.3%, a notable decrease from earlier projections. This adjustment is primarily attributed to the anticipated review of the USMCA free-trade agreement and existing structural challenges within the Mexican economy. The updated outlook positions Mexico among the slower-growing economies in Latin America.
