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3 weeks, 3 days ago

With ‘Sujo,’ Astrid Rondero and Fernanda Valadez set out to make a different kind of narco film

LA Times

“Do you think people can change?” asks the teenaged son of a murdered sicario in “Sujo,” the blistering, yet cautiously hopeful social drama that’s currently Mexico’s Oscar entry for best international feature film. Life partners and the co-directors of “Sujo,” Astrid Rondero and Fernanda Valadez want to believe that there’s a different path. Actor Juan Jesús Varela plays the titular …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Matan a tiros a una pareja estadounidense en Michoacán, México

LA Times

Una pareja estadounidense fue asesinada a tiros cuando visitaba el estado occidental de Michoacán en México. Identificó a Cardona como el cuñado del alcalde del pueblo y anunció la cancelación de los festejos públicos de la temporada navideña organizados por la localidad. El lugar está ubicado en la frontera con el estado vecino de Guanajuato, que tiene más homicidios que …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Horrific mystery as middle-aged American couple are brutally killed during Mexico break

Daily Mail

An American couple was executed while on vacation in the western Mexican state of Michoacán on Wednesday. A spokesperson with the Michoacán State Attorney General's Office told DailyMail.com on Friday that the couple arrived in Mexico on November 30 to celebrate the holidays with their loved ones. Rafael was the brother-in-law of Angamacurito Mayor Humberto Pacheco A spokesperson for the …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

California couple killed in Mexican town plagued by violence were visiting for the holidays

LA Times

An October 2021 photo of Mexican soldiers on patrol in the state of Michoacán in Mexico. A California couple with Mexican roots went south for the holidays to visit relatives, an annual tradition among many U.S. residents of Mexican ancestry. But tragedy struck: Both were shot dead in Mexico’s violence-plagued Michoacán state, Mexican authorities said Friday. Angamacutiro Mayor Hermes Arnulfo …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Amenaza de Trump de imponer aranceles podría elevar precios, lo que rompería su promesa de campaña

LA Times

Aguacates en una planta de empaque, el 9 de febrero de 2024, en Uruapan, en el estado de Michoacán, México. Pero sus publicaciones del lunes en Truth Social, donde amenaza con imponer los aranceles en el primer día de su mandato, podrían ser sólo una táctica de negociación para que los países cambien su conducta. “Los aranceles distorsionan el mercado …

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2 months ago

Hombres armados matan a contraalmirante de la Marina armada de México

LA Times

ARCHIVO - Un agente de la Marina mexicana hace guardia en un punto de seguridad del aeropuerto internacional Benito Juárez, en Ciudad de México, el viernes 30 de junio de 2023. Hombres armados mataron el viernes a un contraalmirante de la Marina armada de México, convirtiéndose en uno de los militares de más alto rango asesinados en el país en …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Two journalists are killed in Mexico in separate attacks within hours of each other

Daily Mail

Two journalists were killed within a span of less than 24 hours in Mexico. Ramírez's murder came after Mauricio Solis was executed on a street in the western state of Michoacán, moments after he had interviewed Uruapan Mayor Carlos Manzo on Tuesday night. Mexican journalist Patricia Ramirez, also known as Paty Bunbury, was shot dead at her restaurant in the …

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4 months ago

The Mexican Mafia Tapes: How an informant nearly brokered a cartel alliance

LA Times

From a federal penitentiary in Virginia, Jose Landa-Rodriguez reconnected with an old friend in California. That’s been our Achilles heel from day one.” But when Rocha showed up at Moreno’s house in Fresno, “Mike starts backing out.” “This is what you became a carnal for,” Rocha said he told Moreno. Imprisoned on the other side of the country, Landa-Rodriguez was …

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5 months ago

Chilling final moments 'drug dealers' were seen alive before cartel recorded their execution because they 'worked' for Mexican state police commander

Daily Mail

Six drug dealers were filmed being executed after confessing to working for a high-ranking police officer in Mexico, a terrifying video shows. The victims were lined up together by alleged members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel as a man talking behind the cell phone camera interrogated one of the dealers over their ties to Conrado Corral, a commander in …

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5 months, 1 week ago

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars’ judges and cast revealed and ready to take over

LA Times

Drag queens are ready to rule the world in the first-ever “RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars.” Twelve drag queens from around the world will compete for the title of “Queen of the Motherf–ing World,” a spot in the International Pavilion at the Drag Race Hall of Fame, and the grand prize of $200,000. Representing Mexico is the dangerous dame …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

The U.S. and Mexico settle their avocado standoff — but not without a dig from the Mexican president

LA Times

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador on Monday criticized the U.S. government’s withdrawal of inspectors from avocado packing houses, even as both sides in the dispute said that exports to the United States would resume. of Agriculture halted inspections in the violence-plagued state of Michoacán on June 15 after two of its employees were “attacked and detained,” according to Ken …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

U.S. says avocado inspections may resume in troubled Mexican state, opening way for imports

LA Times

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will “gradually” resume inspections of avocados from the Mexican state of Michoacán, the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City said Friday. The United States will “gradually” resume inspections of avocados and mangoes from the Mexican state of Michoacán, the U.S. Embassy here said Friday, opening the way for a prospective resumption of exports to the U.S. …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Avocados toast? Price and availability could suffer after USDA halts some Mexican inspections

LA Times

The flow of avocados from Mexico to California could slow in the days ahead, potentially resulting in tough times for fans of guacamole and avocado toast. The United States Department of Agriculture said this week that it has suspended inspections of avocados and mangoes imported from the violence-plagued Mexican state of Michoacán, a move that could eventually result in higher …

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7 months ago

First human death from bird flu subtype is recorded in Mexico, officials say

LA Times

The World Health Organization said Wednesday that a death reported in Mexico was caused by a strain of bird flu that has never before been found in a human. The first deadly human case of a subtype of bird flu has been confirmed in Mexico, the World Health Organization announced this week. The bird flu subtype was initially detected in …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Bullets before ballots: Dozens of Mexican candidates have been killed as cartels seek more control

LA Times

Noé Ramos was chatting with voters, sharing breakfast with supporters of his mayoral reelection bid in his hometown in northern Mexico. On Wednesday, the last official day of the Mexican campaign, another mayoral candidate was killed — in the western state of Guerrero, among Mexico’s most violent. The killings this cycle, documented by human rights groups and others, haven’t reached …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

2 mayoral candidates killed in Mexico, bringing the number slain so far to 17

Associated Press

MEXICO CITY — Two mayoral candidates in Mexico were found dead Friday, bringing to 17 the number of contenders slain in the lead-up to the June 2 election. In Oaxaca, the state electoral board condemned the death of García, who went missing along with his wife — the current mayor of San José Independencia — earlier this week. The electoral …

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9 months ago

Here’s why ‘The Casagrandes Movie’ is set in Michoacán

LA Times

Fans of the Nickelodeon show “The Casagrandes” showed their love for the animated series about a Mexican American family when “The Casagrandes Movie” debuted on Netflix on March 22. Lalo Alcaraz: We were working on the series and when I got the first inkling that they were maybe going to do a movie, I was like, “I don’t care what …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Mexican President Lopez Obrador responds to mayoral candidate’s slaying

Al Jazeera

The death of Bertha Gisela Gaytán has renewed concerns over violence in the lead-up to the nationwide election on June 2. Outgoing Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has offered condolences to the family of a slain mayoral candidate who was shot dead shortly after launching her campaign. “They’re out on the street, face to face.” López Obrador’s remarks came …

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10 months, 1 week ago

4 soldiers killed in ‘trap’ in central Mexico, president says

Associated Press

MEXICO CITY — An improvised explosive device killed at least four soldiers in what President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said Friday was a “trap” likely set by a drug cartel. The soldiers were killed Thursday on the outskirts of the city of Aguililla in the embattled Mexican state of Michoacán, López Obrador said in a weekly news conference. “It weighs …

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11 months, 4 weeks ago

Asesinan a representante política local y activista LGBTQ en el occidente de México

Associated Press

CIUDAD DE MÉXICO — Una dirigente local del pequeño partido opositor Movimiento Ciudadano en el estado mexicano de Michoacán y activista por los derechos LGBTQ fue asesinada el miércoles mientras trabajaba en su negocio, informaron autoridades. Miriam Nohemí Ríos, una mujer trans, fue baleada cuando atendía un puesto comercial en la ciudad de Zamora, indicó la fiscalía de este estado …

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1 year ago

Mexican cartel forces locals to pay for makeshift Wi-Fi under threat of death

Associated Press

MEXICO CITY — A cartel in the embattled central Mexico state of Michoacan set up its own makeshift internet antennas and told locals they had to pay to use its Wi-Fi service or they would be killed, state prosecutors said Wednesday. Dubbed “narco-antennas” by local media, the cartel’s system involved internet antennas set up in various towns built with stolen …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Yahritza y Su Esencia perform their latest hits in an NPR ‘Tiny Desk’ concert

LA Times

Mexican regional trio Yahritza y Su Esencia is the latest Latin music act to perform on NPR’s popular “Tiny Desk” concert series. Other notable Latin music acts with “Tiny Desk” performances include Juanes y Mon Laferte, Ozuna and Karol G. The trio’s set included songs “Soy El Unico,” “Dejalo Ir,” “No Se Puede Decir Adiós,” “Inseparables” and “Frágil.” The performance …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Yahritza y Su Esencia: ‘The whole thing was heartbreaking for us’

LA Times

The story of the hitmaking regional Mexican band Yahritza y Su Esencia began as a modern-day American dream. Yahritza, now 16, and her older brothers — requinto player Armando Martínez, 25, and bajoloche player Jairo Martínez, 18 — are signed to a joint deal with regional Mexican label Lumbre Music and Columbia Records, and in 2022, they released their debut …

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1 year, 4 months ago

A Million Miles Away Inspired by Real-life Story of NASA Flight Engineer

Deccan Chronicle

Synopsis: Inspired by the real-life story of NASA flight engineer José Hernández, A Million Miles Away follows him and his devoted family of proud migrant farm worker on a decades-long journey, from a rural village in Michoacán, Mexico, to the fields of the San Joaquin Valley, to more than 200 miles above the Earth in the International Space Station. With …

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With ‘Sujo,’ Astrid Rondero and Fernanda Valadez set out to make a different kind of narco film

Matan a tiros a una pareja estadounidense en Michoacán, México

Horrific mystery as middle-aged American couple are brutally killed during Mexico break

California couple killed in Mexican town plagued by violence were visiting for the holidays

Amenaza de Trump de imponer aranceles podría elevar precios, lo que rompería su promesa de campaña

Hombres armados matan a contraalmirante de la Marina armada de México

Two journalists are killed in Mexico in separate attacks within hours of each other

The Mexican Mafia Tapes: How an informant nearly brokered a cartel alliance

Chilling final moments 'drug dealers' were seen alive before cartel recorded their execution because they 'worked' for Mexican state police commander

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars’ judges and cast revealed and ready to take over

The U.S. and Mexico settle their avocado standoff — but not without a dig from the Mexican president

U.S. says avocado inspections may resume in troubled Mexican state, opening way for imports

Avocados toast? Price and availability could suffer after USDA halts some Mexican inspections

First human death from bird flu subtype is recorded in Mexico, officials say

Bullets before ballots: Dozens of Mexican candidates have been killed as cartels seek more control

2 mayoral candidates killed in Mexico, bringing the number slain so far to 17

Here’s why ‘The Casagrandes Movie’ is set in Michoacán

Mexican President Lopez Obrador responds to mayoral candidate’s slaying

4 soldiers killed in ‘trap’ in central Mexico, president says

Asesinan a representante política local y activista LGBTQ en el occidente de México

Mexican cartel forces locals to pay for makeshift Wi-Fi under threat of death

Yahritza y Su Esencia perform their latest hits in an NPR ‘Tiny Desk’ concert

Yahritza y Su Esencia: ‘The whole thing was heartbreaking for us’

A Million Miles Away Inspired by Real-life Story of NASA Flight Engineer