It's time to call dolphinariums what they are, say opponents: prisons

Be it in a cement pond, sea pen or hotel swimming pool, life in captivity deeply affects cetaceans' well-being, research has shown.

Sexual assault victim sentenced to 100 lashes, 7 years jail

After Paola Schietekat told authorities in Qatar, she had been sexually assaulted, they instead charged her with having extramarital sex.

US halts avocado imports after inspector threatened

The United States government suspended avocado imports from Michoacán after one of its Mexico-based inspectors received a threatening call.

Jalisco cartel adopts Islamic militants' tactics in its battle in Michoacán

The Jalisco New Generation Cartel is now using land mines and other new technology in its fight in Michoacán.

Government to remove 'neoliberal' words, concepts from school textbooks

Words and concepts considered 'neoliberal' by the government look set to be scrapped from primary and middle school textbooks.

Journalist who feared for her life murdered in Tijuana

Lourdes Maldonado, a former Televisa journalist, was shot dead in her car in Tijuana on Sunday night.

Marines rescue 3 whales trapped in nets off Acapulco

Three whales, including a young calf, are free after a close call with a fishing net off the coast of Guerrero on Thursday afternoon.

Drone drops explosives on civilians' in Michoacán—and films the attack

The Jalisco New Generation Cartel allegedly attacked parts of Tepalcatepec, even dropping drone-guided explosives on displaced civilians.

Three kings, an offer to Assange: the week at the daily press conferences

Jeremy Corbyn, Julian Assange, the Three Kings and Brazil's president all gained mentions at President López Obrador's morning conferences.

Tired of inaction, two students brought recycling to their Jalisco community

After hearing their neighbors' complaints about a lack of recyclables pickup, two young Mexican women resolved to find a solution.

Canadian 'influencers' stranded in Cancún after party flight from Montreal

A group of social media influencers and reality TV personalities had their return flight canceled after videos of their flight went viral.

Monarch butterfly numbers are up this year at Mexico's largest sanctuary

Roughly 130 - 150 million monarch butterflies have reached the El Rosario sanctuary in Michoacán, up about 30% over recent years.

Remains of Mexica 'New Fire' ceremony discovered in Mexico City

Archaeologists have discovered relics from a Mexica ceremony to mark the beginning of a new calendar cycle.

Youths filmed brutal attack against senior for social media post

A group of youths assaulted a senior in Guadalajara for no apparent reason on Thursday and shared a video of the attack on social media.  

Ecofriendly biking comes to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo

When the two resort cities developed a connecting bike trail, a local couple saw an opportunity to bring electric bicycle tours here.

Mexico wins 2nd place in 'Fossil of the Day' contest at climate conference

The awards are given to the countries that are 'doing the most to achieve the least' in terms of progress on climate change.

Mexico drops five places on freedom of expression index

Mexico lost ground on the latest edition of an index that measures freedom of the press in Western Hemisphere countries.

Residents bring down drone believing it was spreading COVID-19

Residents of Soledad Atzompa, Veracruz, were alarmed to see a drone passing overhead, so alarmed that they brought it down and destroyed it.

How Latin America became tech’s next big frontier

Start-ups created to tackle everday problems are propelling Latin America to the forefront of the emerging market tech boom.

Deputy health minister proposes ban on all tobacco marketing

Hugo López-Gatell proposed an outright ban on tobacco advertising Wednesday during a Senate forum on smoking addiction.