Baja California confirms tourist tax for 2026
The fee applies to all international travelers over the age of 12 entering the state (including Los Cabos and La Paz).
El Chapo's son Joaquin Guzman Lopez pleads guilty to drug trafficking in US
Joaquín Guzmán López, one of the sons of drug kingpin Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán and an alleged leader of the Sinaloa cartel's "Chapitos" faction, pleaded guilty to U.S. drug trafficking charges on Monday.
Woman linked to murders of American, Australian surfers in Mexico sentenced to 20 years in prison
Ary Gisell Silva Raya was sentenced to 20 years in connection with the 2024 murders of Jack Carter Rhoad, Callum Robinson, and Jake Robinson. The bodies of the three men, who had traveled from California to surf in the area, were discovered in a remote well about 40 miles south of Ensenada, Mexico.
$15 million manhunt: Ex-Olympian-turned drug kingpin Ryan Wedding charged with murdering US witness
Authorities believe Ryan Wedding, who is considered to be one of the most powerful drug lords in the world, is currently residing in Mexico under the protection of the Sinaloa Cartel.
Chely Romero: Long Beach mom killed, body driven to Mexico; suspect identified as her partner
A Long Beach family is grieving after their mother was allegedly killed by their father, who then drove her body across the border to Mexico.
Mexico President Sheinbaum presses charges against man who groped her on the street
Sheinbaum pressed charges against the man, who was arrested overnight, stating she felt a responsibility to act for all Mexican women who experience daily harassment.
LA to Mexico flights among 13 US airline routes terminated by Trump administration
The U.S. has canceled 13 existing and planned air routes connecting the U.S. and Mexico's Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA).
Cartel ‘narco-banners’ warn Americans in Mexican resort: Expert
Two alleged “narco-banners” warning Americans to stay out of Mexico’s Los Cabos region have fueled fears of cartel intimidation, though local officials insist the signs never existed.
LA County family ordered to pay $70K ransom for relative 'kidnapped' in Mexico
Mario Medina and his sister Maria were found guilty of orchestrating the kidnapping of a neighbor in Mexico and extorting $30,000 from the victim's family in Los Angeles.
Suspected Sinaloa Cartel members apprehended in 23-state sweep by DEA
The DEA seized 480 kilograms of fentanyl, 2,209 kilograms of methamphetamine, and $11 million in cash during raids targeting the Sinaloa Cartel in New England.
Boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. deported to Mexico, jailed
Boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. has been deported to Mexico, where he's wanted for alleged cartel ties, following his arrest in the U.S. for overstaying his visa and lying on a green card application.
Fugitive wanted in 2008 ambush killing of LASD deputy captured in Mexico
Roberto Salazar was among more than two dozen fugitives extradited from Mexico as part of a deal with the U.S. government.
Mexico travel advisory raised to Level 2 amid safety concerns
The updated travel advisory includes popular destinations including Los Cabos and Cancún.
Mexico to extradite 26 top cartel leaders to US in Trump administration deal
The transfer comes ahead of 25% tariffs on Mexican goods imposed by President Trump.
32 dismembered bodies discovered in abandoned house in Mexico
The discovery was made during a search for missing persons in Guanajuato, which is a hotbed for cartel violence.
Americans in vacation hot spot may see more military than margaritas this summer
The Mexican government has deployed more than 7,000 troops and security personnel to safeguard the country’s most popular vacation zones.