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Mexican Army kills leader of Jalisco New Generation cartel, members retaliate with violence across cities

Feb 22, 2026 6:05 PM EST

Lee Williams,

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Mexican army killed the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, “El Mencho, ” on Sunday, decapitating what had become Mexico’s most powerful cartel and giving the government its biggest prize yet to show the Trump administration its efforts. Oseguera Cervantes was wounded in an operation to capture him Sunday in Tapalpa,…

President Trump signs proclamation on bus tariffs

Oct 20, 2025 5:54 PM EDT

CNN,

Friday, October 17, President Trump signed a proclamation paving the way for higher tariffs on imported trucks, buses, and their parts.

Trump says 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports will start Tuesday, with ‘no room’ for delay

Mar 3, 2025 4:56 PM EST

Associated Press,

President Donald Trump said Monday that 25% taxes on imports from Mexico and Canada would start Tuesday, sparking renewed fears of a North American trade war that already showed signs of pushing up inflation and hindering growth.

US tariffs on Mexico ‘paused for a month,’ 10,000 Mexican troops head to border

Feb 3, 2025 11:40 AM EST

Associated Press,

U.S. tariffs imposed on Mexico have been “paused for a month,” Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said in a post on X Monday shortly after speaking to President Donald Trump.

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Paramedics say they felt ‘intoxication symptoms’ in Mexico hotel room where 2 Americans were found dead

Jun 16, 2023 11:37 AM EDT

ABC News,

The paramedics spoke to ABC News about what they saw and felt at the scene.

AAA advice amid Mexico travel concerns

If you have plans to travel out of the country any time soon, AAA says 'look before you book', meaning conduct extensive research before selecting a destination.

Mar 15, 2023 6:21 PM EDT

Miya Payton,

If you have plans to travel out of the country any time soon, AAA says ‘look before you book’, meaning conduct extensive research before selecting a destination.

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Mexican cartel allegedly takes responsibility for kidnapping of 4 Americans

A note left on a truck said some Gulf Cartel members were responsible.

Mar 9, 2023 4:43 PM EST

ABC News,

A note left on a truck said some Gulf Cartel members were responsible.

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Friend warned police Americans feared missing in Mexico

The frantic effort to rescue four Americans taken captive in Mexico in a kidnapping that left two dead came after a woman traveling with the group contacted police when they did not return to the U.S. side as expected.

Mar 9, 2023 10:47 AM EST

Associated Press,

The frantic effort to rescue four Americans taken captive in Mexico in a kidnapping that left two dead came after a woman traveling with the group contacted police when they did not return to the U.S. side as expected.

Sen. Lindsey Graham, Sen. Tim Scott briefed by F.B.I on S.C. victims murdered in Mexico

Mar 8, 2023 9:24 PM EST

ABC Columbia Staff,

South Carolina Lawmakers continue speaking out over the murders and kidnapping of four South Carolinians in Matamoros, Mexico Monday.

Investigation continues into Mexico kidnapping

One of the four South Carolinians kidnapped in Mexico is back home tonight.

Mar 8, 2023 6:29 PM EST

Jessica Mejia,

One of the four South Carolinians kidnapped in Mexico is back home tonight.

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Mexican Army kills leader of Jalisco New Generation cartel, members retaliate with violence across cities

President Trump signs proclamation on bus tariffs

Trump says 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports will start Tuesday, with ‘no room’ for delay

US tariffs on Mexico ‘paused for a month,’ 10,000 Mexican troops head to border

Paramedics say they felt ‘intoxication symptoms’ in Mexico hotel room where 2 Americans were found dead

AAA advice amid Mexico travel concerns

If you have plans to travel out of the country any time soon, AAA says 'look before you book', meaning conduct extensive research before selecting a destination.

Mexican cartel allegedly takes responsibility for kidnapping of 4 Americans

A note left on a truck said some Gulf Cartel members were responsible.

Friend warned police Americans feared missing in Mexico

The frantic effort to rescue four Americans taken captive in Mexico in a kidnapping that left two dead came after a woman traveling with the group contacted police when they did not return to the U.S. side as expected.

Sen. Lindsey Graham, Sen. Tim Scott briefed by F.B.I on S.C. victims murdered in Mexico

Investigation continues into Mexico kidnapping

One of the four South Carolinians kidnapped in Mexico is back home tonight.

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