Mexico

The truck had been packed with at least 160 migrants when it crashed into a support for a pedestrian bridge in the Mexican state of Chiapas.

Mexican soldiers and marines have seized over a ton of fentanyl pills in two raids in the north, with officials calling it the biggest catch of the synthetic opioid in the country's history.

Marcelo Pérez continued to work as a peace activist despite threats. Advocates say he did not receive the government protection he needed.

Ryan Wedding was once an Olympic snowboarder. But now he faces federal charges of operating a sprawling cocaine trafficking ring — and ordering several murders.

Alejandro Arcos was sworn in last Monday as mayor of Chilpancingo, the capital of Guerrero state, where Acapulco is located.

Claudia Sheinbaum is a 62-year-old environmental scientist who left academia on a political trajectory that took her from a local mayor, to running Mexico City, to winning the presidency with nearly 60% of the vote.

The 62-year-old scientist turned politician campaigned on a promise to protect an expanded social safety net and fight for the poor like her predecessor, but she faces many pressing problems.

Threats and violence against inspectors have caused the U.S. to suspend inspections in the past. California growers question Mexico's inspectors would be better equipped to withstand the pressure.

Brian Raymond admitting to drugging, filming and assaulting the women, most of whom didn't know until investigators showed them footage. Several shared their experiences in court as he looked on.

The constitutional reform is controversial because it completely remakes Mexico's judiciary. One side says it will end corruption, the other that it will end judicial independence.