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A male vermillion flycatcher perches atop an open branch on one of the many charred mesquites on our land, La Isla.

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Learning To Love Bird Photography, Thanks To A 'Competitive Collaboration'

12:07pm January 24, 2021

by Gemina Garland-Lewis

Over just 10 days in November, Gemina Garland-Lewis photographed 42 bird species with her partner on their land in Mexico. It wasn't until recently, she writes, that birds made her "tick."

Former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, left, and former Mexican Defense Secretary Gen. Salvador Cienfuegos Zepeda during an honor cordon at the Pentagon in 2017. Mexico cleared Cienfuegos of all charges related to drug trafficking on Thursday.

World News

Mexico Will Not Charge Former Defense Chief With Drug Trafficking

1:12pm January 15, 2021

by Mark Katkov

Retired Gen. Salvador Cienfuegos was arrested in October at Los Angeles International Airport by U.S. law enforcement, outraging Mexican officials who demanded and obtained his extradition.

Many Americans are visiting Mexico's beaches during the pandemic. Above, fishing boats are docked at a marina in Los Cabos, Mexico, on June 2.

World News

'We Feel Safe': Americans Keep Visiting Mexico Despite Pandemic Risks

8:00am December 25, 2020

by Carrie Kahn

U.S. tourists aren't welcome in most countries because of the surging coronavirus. But Mexico lets them in, with no quarantine or test requirements.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin told U.S. President-elect Joe Biden, "For my part, I am ready for interaction and contacts with you," according to the Kremlin.

Putin And Bolsonaro Congratulate Biden On His Victory Over Trump

4:28pm December 15, 2020

by Bill Chappell

The Russian leader contacted U.S. President-elect Joe Biden after the Electoral College affirmed his victory. Putin was one of the last major world leaders to do so.

Ricardo Leon Luna, 74, lowers his mask as Doctors Delia Caudillo, right, and Monserrat Castaneda, prepare to take throat and nasal swabs as they conduct a COVID-19 test in his home in the Venustiano Carranza borough of Mexico City, on Thursday.

Mexico Surpasses 100,000 COVID-19 Deaths

2:49am November 20, 2020

by Scott Neuman

The milestone comes just two days after the country reported one million confirmed coronavirus infections. Mexico is only the fourth country to surpass 100,000 COVID-19 deaths.

Former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, left, and former Mexican Defense Secretary Salvador Cienfuegos Zepeda at the Pentagon in 2017. A U.S. district judge dropped drug charges against Cienfuegos Wednesday.

World News

At U.S. Request, Judge Dismisses Drug Charges Against Mexico's Ex-Defense Secretary

3:30pm November 18, 2020

by Carrie Kahn

Salvador Cienfuego Zepeda was arrested last month at Los Angeles International Airport. He is now free to return home to Mexico though his prosecution there is far from certain.

Mexican defense secretary Gen. Salvador Cienfuegos Zepeda, pictured in a court sketch, had been accused of helping the H-2 Cartel, an extremely violent Mexican drug trafficking organization, traffic thousands of kilograms of cocaine, heroin, methamphetam

World News

U.S. Moves To Drop Drug Trafficking Charges Against Mexico's Former Defense Minister

9:21pm November 17, 2020

Salvador Cienfuegos Zepeda was accused of working on behalf of one of Mexico's deadliest cartels. On Tuesday, Attorney General Barr said the former general will be investigated by Mexican authorities.

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, here last week in Mexico City, joins a small group of foreign leaders who have remained silent after Joe Biden's election win.

Mexico's President Is Not Sending Biden Congrats — Just Yet

6:25pm November 09, 2020

by Carrie Kahn

Andrés Manuel López Obrador says he won't congratulate the president-elect until the U.S. formally certifies the winner.

Russian dolls with the likenesses of Russia's President Vladimir Putin, President Trump and China's President Xi Jinping at a gift shop in Russia. While many world leaders have congratulated President-elect Joe Biden, Russia and China have held off.

Russia And China Among Countries Holding Off On Congratulating Biden

12:27pm November 09, 2020

by Scott Neuman

Leaders in the Kremlin and Beijing, as well as in Mexico and Brazil, have conspicuously not congratulated the president-elect, instead waiting for legal challenges to be resolved.

The U.S.-Canada border at Pittsburg, N.H., in 2017. The U.S. borders with Canada and Mexico will stay closed to nonessential travel through Nov. 21.

U.S. Borders With Canada And Mexico Will Stay Closed Another Month

5:44pm October 19, 2020

by Laurel Wamsley

"The situation in the United States continues to be of concern. So we're going to make sure we're keeping Canadians safe as best as we can," Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said.