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FIFA reopens ticket sales for 2026 World Cup matches

The FIFA will release a new batch of tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday, less than 50 days before the tournament begins. The additional tickets cover all 104 matches scheduled between June 11 and July 19, reflecting continued high demand for the expanded competition. Sales are set to open......

Teotihuacán shooting linked to Columbine anniversary leaves one dead

A gunman opened fire at the Teotihuacán complex, killing a Canadian tourist and injuring 13 others in an attack that authorities say was carefully planned and symbolically timed. The shooting took place on April 20, the anniversary of the Columbine High School massacre, which investigators believe......

Frida kahlo collection transfer sparks dispute between mexico and spain

A collection of 160 artworks by leading Mexican artists has triggered a cultural dispute after plans emerged to move it to a new cultural center in northern Spain managed by Banco Santander. The collection includes 18 works by Frida Kahlo. Nearly 400 Mexican cultural figures signed an open letter demanding......

Mexico City travel guide highlights culture, neighborhoods and cuisine

Mexico City, the capital of Mexico, offers a diverse travel experience shaped by its historical heritage, cultural institutions, and dynamic urban life. The city combines ancient landmarks, modern districts, and a globally recognized food scene, making it a major destination for cultural tourism in Latin......

FIFA reviews World Cup security with Mexico after cartel violence

FIFA representatives met Mexican government officials in Mexico City on Wednesday to assess security arrangements for the 13 World Cup matches scheduled in Mexico this summer, following weeks of concern over cartel violence triggered by the killing of drug cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known......

Cartel violence and World Cup politics strain search for Mexico’s disappeared

The faces of missing people blanket central Guadalajara, where thousands of posters cling to monuments, buildings and street poles in a public display of grief and protest. The campaign has become a fixture in Jalisco, a state that records one of Mexico’s highest numbers of disappearances, with......

European governments urge citizens in Mexico to stay indoors amid violence surge

Several European governments have issued urgent safety advisories to their nationals in Mexico following a sharp escalation of violence linked to a major federal security operation against organized crime. Authorities reported armed confrontations, burning vehicles and roadblocks across multiple states,......

Violence spreads across Mexico after El Mencho killing

The death of Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, has unleashed a wave of violence across Mexico, exposing the fragile security landscape surrounding one of the country’s most powerful criminal organizations. The leader of the Jalisco Nueva Generación cartel, or CJNG,......

Trump oil embargo pushes Cuba to the brink of collapse

Cuba is sliding deeper into economic turmoil as a sweeping United States oil embargo has throttled fuel supplies to the island, triggering emergency rationing, prolonged blackouts and the grounding of flights during the peak tourism season. President Donald Trump has framed the measures as leverage to......