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Pentagon Officials Warn Americans Traveling to Mexico for World Cup of Rising Cartel Violence

This summer, Mexico will host more than a dozen matches of the 2026 World Cup across three cities. Currently, the State Department advises Americans traveling to Mexico to exercise increased caution due to terrorism, crime and kidnapping.

Latin Times

Want to Spend the Night in Mexico City's Stadium Azteca? Airbnb and Hugo Sánchez Are Hosting

Airbnb announced a special experience in Mexico that will allow a group of four guests to spend the night of April 5 inside Mexico City Stadium, the venue known for decades as Estadio Azteca, with Hugo Sanchez as host.

Latin Times

Christina Aguilera Fans in Mexico Outraged Over "Extremely Short" Concert and New Mexico Mix-Up and Ask for Government Involvement

MEXICO CITY - What was supposed to be a night of celebration for Mexican fans of Christina Aguilera ended up turning into a storm of criticism, memes and complaints to the Federal Consumer Protection Agency.

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10 of the best last-minute spring break deals, from ‘kids stay free’ to ‘50% off’

There are still plenty of deals to be had at hotspots including Mexico, Hawaii and Colorado

The Independent UK

Mexico City sets the world record for the largest soccer class

Mexico City set a world record on Sunday with the largest soccer class ever, with 9,500 participants in the capital’s Zocalo square as the country prepares to host the opening match of the World Cup in June

The Independent UK

Inside Latin America's loudest, proudest musical showcases: The power of Mexico´s Vive Latino and Amazon Music's Role

Mexico's live entertainment has one of its loudest, proudest showcases this weekend, as Vive Latino 2026 returns to Mexico City, bringing not just a stacked lineup but a broader message about where the country now stands in the global concert economy.

Latin Times

How to Watch the Mexico City 'Vive Latino' 2026 Festival from Anywhere in the World

Vive Latino 2026 is going global again, which means fans do not have to be inside Mexico City's Estadio GNP Seguros to catch one of Latin America's biggest music festivals. The 2026 edition is scheduled for March 14 and 15, and Amazon's official partnership with the festival is once again…

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Vive Latino 2026 Brings Together Anglo and Latin Rock Royalty With Lenny Kravitz, The Smashing Pumpkins, Juanes and Los Fabulosos Cadillacs

Vive Latino 2026 is shaping up as one of the most ambitious editions in the festival's history, blending Anglo rock icons with some of the most enduring names in Latin music for a two-day celebration in Mexico City.

Latin Times

Giant Baby Jesus statue visits Mexico City’s Tepito neighborhood with message of peace

A 16-foot (5-meter) Baby Jesus statue visits Mexico City’s Tepito neighborhood as part of a traveling project that brings the religious image to communities across the capital and nearby cities in central Mexico

The Independent UK

How to complete the Kahlo My World challenge in BitLife

Time to become a famous artist.

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Jessica Alba Shares Sweet Moments With Danny Ramirez — What This Means for Joe Burrow Rumours

Jessica Alba shares intimate photos with Danny Ramirez from their Mexico City trip, quelling Joe Burrow dating rumours and showcasing her effortless style

International Business Times UK

Unique 2026 World Cup Match Inspires $50,000 Ticket Prices

Ticket prices have been a point of recent discussion for U.S. politicians.

Sports Illustrated

Pink’s Mexico City shows cancelled

Pink’s Mexico City shows have been cancelled due to events “beyond the control of the artist”.

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Hundreds of workers facing race against time to get iconic stadium ready for reopening before World Cup

The iconic Azteca Stadium in Mexico City is set to host matches at this summer’s World Cup

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“This is a love and friendship story I have with Mexico that can’t be compared to anything. Thank you for all the excitement, all the joy you’ve made me feel”: Shakira breaks record for the largest gig in Mexico City’s Zócalo

She played free show to 400,000

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Shakira breaks record for largest concert ever staged at Mexico City’s Zócalo

Shakira is continuing to smash records around the world.

Latin Times

Who Paid for Shakira's Historic Zócalo Concert, and Why It Sparked a Political Storm in Mexico City

When Shakira announced a free concert at Mexico City's Zócalo, the headline quickly shifted from music to money. Long before the Colombian superstar took the stage before an estimated 400,000 people, the question dominating political debate and social media was simple and loaded: Who was paying for it.

Latin Times

Shakira Breaks the Zócalo Attendance Record as 400,000 Howled and Sang at a Historic Free Concert in Mexico City

More than 400,000 people filled Mexico City's Zócalo on Sunday night as Shakira delivered a free concert that now stands as one of the largest and most consequential live music events ever held in the country.

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The Independent UK

Mexico’s Supreme Court holds its first session outside Mexico City, in Chiapas

Mexico’s Supreme Court has started holding sessions in remote towns, opening the effort in an Indigenous community in Chiapas

The Independent UK

Online disinformation fueled panic after the killing of Mexico's most powerful drug lord

Mexico’s government says a surge of online disinformation has amplified cartel violence and spread panic since the death of the country's most powerful drug lord

Euronews

Mexican cartel clashes spark security concerns ahead of FIFA World Cup

The violence erupted just under four months before Mexico City hosts the opening match of the World Cup between Mexico and South Africa.

The Times of India

From El Mencho to El Chapo to Pablo Escobar: How the world’s most notorious drug lords built global empires

Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, died after a security operation aimed at arresting him in Jalisco state. The defence ministry said he was seriously injured during clashes between the army and members of the Jalisco New Generation cartel, or CJNG, and later died while being transferred to Mexico…

The Independent UK

The risks for British holidaymakers travelling to Mexico, according to a senior analyst

Exclusive: An expert assesses dangers in Mexico City, Cancun and Oaxaca state as drug cartel violence soars

Euronews

How Mexican forces killed El Mencho, the country's most powerful cartel leader

Mexican forces killed cartel boss Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes aka El Mencho on Sunday, sparking violent reprisals across multiple states and raising fears of further chaos. How was he killed, and what's next for the Jalisco New Generation cartel?

The Independent UK

From Arena Mexico to the World Cup, a wrestling-mask boom is taking shape

A Mexico City mask maker is gearing up for a World Cup sales boom

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