Mexico
World of photos, December 13, 2024
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.
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Former property of world’s most notorious drug lord now a stunning hotel
Casa Malca, the reimagined former beach mansion of Pablo Escobar, isn’t trying to be an art hotel. But it could rival many modern art museums.
- by Katherine Scott
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‘Unacceptable’: Mexico, Canada reply to Donald Trump’s tariff pledge
The president-elect said on social media he intends to slap heavy tariffs on America’s neighbours and top trading partners as soon as he returns to the White House in January.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Opinion
Trade wars
Trump is about to shoot himself in the foot with his favourite weapon
If the president-elect proceeds with tariffs on the United States’ three biggest trade partners, it would damage the US economy.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
‘Golden cage’: The billionaire whose fortune is set to plunge in a bizarre market mystery
Mexico’s third-richest person, Ricardo Salinas Pliego, is no stranger to controversy and crisis. But even this is a little odd.
- by Michael O'Boyle and Carolina Wilson
Mexico’s migrant caravan shrinks to half its size after Trump victory
After hearing that Donald Trump had won the presidency again, many of those in the caravan felt less hopeful about their chance at a new life in the US.
- by Daniel Becerril and Lizbeth Diaz
More than 6000 Mayan structures discovered buried in Mexican jungle
The city, which has been named Valeriana by archaeologists, bears the hallmarks of an important regional capital.
- by Sarah Knapton
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
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
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