Mexico
This ‘majestic’ triple-masted Mexican Navy ship is in Melbourne. Here’s how to get onboard
Named after the last Aztec emperor, the 90-metre barque Cuauhtémoc sailed into Melbourne on Thursday and is open to the public until Monday.
- by Hannah Kennelly
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This Mexico resort elevates ‘all-inclusive’ to new levels of indulgence
This resort in Mexico elevates “all-inclusive” to a new level of indulgence. As the staff member who shows me to my room puts it – “we are here to spoil you”.
- by Rob McFarland
Mexican soldiers fire on ute killing would-be migrants from Asia, Middle East
The deaths could prove a major embarrassment for President Claudia Sheinbaum, who took office this week.
- by Lizbeth Diaz
The ‘magical’ Mexican town that deserves more than a day-trip
Often visited as a day trip from Cabo San Lucas, the arty town of Todos Santos is well worth an extended stay.
- by Rob McFarland
On a trip packed with mind-blowing experiences, one is priceless
An adventure through Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula mixes swimming in cenotes, spirituality, ancient ruins and home-cooked meals while helping transform lives.
- by Carolyn Beasley
How the US captured one of the world’s biggest drug lords
Zambada is one of the most powerful drug lords in the world and has been a key target for the U.S. government for years in its bid to stop huge sums of drugs being trafficked across the border.
- by Alanna Durkin Richer and Christopher Sherman
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One of the world’s most powerful drug traffickers arrested alongside son of ‘El Chapo’
Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada is one of the most powerful drug traffickers in the world and co-founded the Sinaloa Cartel with El Chapo.
- by Drazen Jorgic
Can foreigners handle the heat? Mexicans divided on milder food for tourists
The lowering of salsa heat levels at some of the city’s taquerias has set off a debate about how much to adapt to outsiders.
- by James Wagner
Mexico’s Sheinbaum wins landslide to become first woman president
Victory for Claudia Sheinbaum is a major step for Mexico, a country known for its macho culture and home to the world’s second-biggest Roman Catholic population.
- by Kylie Madry and Valentine Hilaire
How Mexico’s cartels infiltrated the tortilla business
A drive-by shooting carried out by a feared drug cartel wounded a teenager in a Mexican town. They weren’t targeting rival drug dealers – it was a tortilla shop.
- by Mary Beth Sheridan, Lorena Ríos and Fred Ramos
Dozens of politicians killed ahead of Mexican election. Hundreds more quit
Enter the world of a political hopeful in a country dominated by cartel violence. An armed convoy transports Willy Ochoa; one of his guards watches the sky for drone strikes.
- by Mary Beth Sheridan
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