Hurricane Simon strengthens to Category 4 off Mexico’s Pacific coast
Puerto Vallarta businesses board up windows as Hurricane Simon threatens Mexico’s west-central coast.
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Puerto Vallarta businesses board up windows as Hurricane Simon threatens Mexico’s west-central coast.
Mexico's Finance Ministry lifted gasoline tax relief on premium fuel to 71% of the excise and kept diesel's excise at zero for 10 to 16 October. The post Mexico Lifts Premium Gasoline Tax Relief to 71% appeared first on The Rio Times.
Mexico's government unveiled an online child safety decree that tells digital platforms to protect minors from harmful content, without setting any penalties. The post Mexico Unveils Online Child Safety Rules on 9 October appeared first on The Rio Times.
The mother of two Australian surfers murdered in Mexico two years ago with their American friend said "accountability matters".
The steel fund SLX rose 1.81% on 9 October as Brazil's Gerdau gained 4.07% and Mexico's Ternium 3.03%, though Chinese mill margins stay thin. The post Steel ETF Gains 1.8% as Gerdau Jumps 4.1% | Steel, Oct 9 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Mexico is investigating a viral video showing suspected mercenaries chanting cartel slogans while fighting in Ukraine.
A free Pedro Friedeberg exhibition, bolero and jazz nights and free Cervantino films fill the October calendar in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. The post What to Do in San Miguel de Allende in October 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Mexico security explained: official data show homicides falling since 2024, but extortion, fraud and unreported crime remain high. Hotspots and safe areas. The post Mexico Security and Crime Explained 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Washington invoked the USMCA labour mechanism against GLM Components, a Puebla auto parts plant, and froze final customs processing of its US-bound goods. The post Mexico Gets 10 Days to Answer US Labour Case in Puebla appeared first on The Rio Times.
Simón became a hurricane on 8 October and may reach Category 4. A calm checklist for foreign residents and visitors on Mexico’s Pacific coast. The post Hurricane Simón: Checklist for Foreigners in Mexico appeared first on The Rio Times.
Latin America's mood on October 9, 2026: Brazil's runoff anxiety, Mexico's US friction, Argentina's economic hope, Colombia's quake relief. The post Latin American Pulse for Friday, October 9, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Mexico history explained: how Olmec and Maya cities, the 1521 conquest, independence in 1821 and the 1910 Revolution shaped the country in 2026. The post Mexico History Explained, From Origins to 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.
A Mexican court jailed six men for 25 years over the 2023 Matamoros kidnapping of four US citizens from South Carolina, two of whom died. The post Mexico Jails 6 Men 25 Years for Abducting 4 Americans appeared first on The Rio Times.
Latin America's mood on Oct 8: Brazil's runoff realigns, Messi exits, Chile recovers from floods, and a Celine bag stirs Mexican anger. The post Latin American Pulse for Thursday, October 8, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Mexico population explained: INEGI counted 130.9 million people in 2025, with 24.2 million indigenous, 2.1 million Afro-Mexicans and a median age of 32. The post Mexico Population and Ethnic Groups Explained appeared first on The Rio Times.
Mexico's economy should grow 1.4% in 2026, the World Bank forecast on Tuesday, a small upgrade as policy uncertainty and trade friction weigh on investment. The post World Bank Lifts Mexico Growth Forecast to 1.4% appeared first on The Rio Times.
US data show record imports from Mexico in August and a US$27.7 billion goods gap, the widest with any country, ahead of a 2027 trade pact review. The post Mexico Exports to the US Hit Record US$60.6 Billion appeared first on The Rio Times.
A doctor sought for months over eight deaths after vitamin drips in Sonora, the Mexican state just south of Arizona, turned himself in on 5 October. The post Mexico Arrests Sonora Doctor Over 8 Vitamin Drip Deaths appeared first on The Rio Times.
Mexico's federal prosecutors have proposed a 10-year term for a man accused in the LeBarón massacre case. Victims' relatives call it far too lenient. The post Mexico Seeks 10 Years for LeBarón Massacre Defendant appeared first on The Rio Times.
Interior Secretary Rosa Icela Rodríguez promised safe midterms after a closed Senate session, as Ricardo Monreal stepped back from re-election. The post Mexico Urges Clean Candidates for June Midterm Vote appeared first on The Rio Times.
Mexico's Supreme Court voted 9 to 0 on Monday to uphold voluntary crime-risk checks on candidates, rejecting a PRI challenge before the 2027 vote. The post Mexico Court Backs Candidate Crime Checks 9 to 0 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil's first-round vote lifts markets while Mexico, Chile and Argentina face domestic strains. Read the Latin America mood report for 6 October. The post Latin American Pulse for Tuesday, October 6, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Mexico's Sheinbaum has expressed concern about US officials overstepping norms on security cooperation.
Two Fraijanes escapees from the Barrio 18 gang, a US-designated terrorist group, were caught near Cancún on 5 October. Nine of 20 remain at large. The post Guatemala Recaptures 2 Fraijanes Escapees in Mexico appeared first on The Rio Times.
Two state energy giants, a central bank and a few families run Mexico's economy. Who owns what, what trades in New York, and why it matters to Americans. The post Who Runs Mexico’s Economy, the Key Players in 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.
A Mexican committee backed fines of 50% to 100% of cargo value on fuel importers who file false papers; the full chamber votes next. The post Mexico Panel Backs Fines Up to 100% for Fuel Smuggling appeared first on The Rio Times.