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Mexico

Mexico is a North American federal republic. With a territory covering nearly 2 million square kilometers, it is the fifth largest American country.

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December 5, 2024

Mexico nabs over a ton of fentanyl in biggest-ever raid

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Reports & Analysis

national flags representing the United States, Canada, and Mexico fly in the breeze

Mexico and Canada weigh potential fallout of Trump tariffs

Mexico and Canada weigh potential fallout of Trump tariffs

Will Donald Trump really put 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico? The move would cause havoc for the key economic partners.
BusinessDecember 12, 2024
A young person walks through a water fountain

Extreme heat a death threat to young people in Mexico

Extreme heat a death threat to young people in Mexico

In Mexico, heat overwhelmingly kills young people, a new study finds. Global warming could make this worse.
ScienceDecember 11, 2024
Honduras: People with umbrellas and raincoats on a collapsed bridge in La Ceiba (15.11.2024)

Tropical Storm Sara's tracks in Honduras

Tropical Storm Sara's tracks in Honduras

It was a devastating weekend in Honduras when Tropical Storm Sara caused severe flooding.
CatastropheNovember 18, 20246 images
Claudia, a migrant from Columbia, speaks into a DW microphone

Migrants in Mexico fear Trump immigration measures

Migrants in Mexico fear Trump immigration measures

Deep concern among migrants in Mexico could trigger an immigration wave to the US before Donald Trump takes office.
MigrationNovember 14, 202403:29 min
A person dressed in a scary skeleton mask with a beautiful headdress in a field of marigolds.

Day of the Dead and other death rituals around the world

Day of the Dead and other death rituals around the world

What happens after death? Here's a look at sometimes unusual rituals of diverse cultures marking someone's passing.
CultureOctober 31, 2024
Mexikos Marine beschlagnahmt 8,4 Tonnen illegale Fracht im Rahmen einer rekordverdächtigen Drogenrazzia

Mexico's navy makes largest-ever drug bust

Mexico's navy makes largest-ever drug bust

Sanho Tree, director of the Drug Policy Project at the Institute of Policy Studies, Washington, D.C., speaks with DW.
October 19, 202404:09 min
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An asylum-seeking migrant from China rests on a rock while waiting to be transported by the U.S. Border Patrol

Migration to the US: 'Trump is not a panic factor'

When it comes to the controversial migration issue, many Latin Americans say it's irrelevant who wins the US election.
MigrationJuly 27, 2024
A baby monkey clings to an adult as they cools off in the water

Can wild animals handle the heat?

From Canada to Australia, animals are dying and suffering in as heat waves become more common.
Nature and EnvironmentJuly 10, 2024
A donkey, seen from behind, carries two jugs of water along a street in Mexico City

Mexicans rely on rainwater in water crisis

Mexico City is suffering from a dramatic water crisis. But some locals have come up with solutions involving rainwater.
Nature and EnvironmentDecember 26, 202305:49 min
Participants pose for photos at a news conference ahead of the Gay Games in Hong Kong

Gay Games in Hong Kong, Guadalajara: What you need to know

The Gay Games officially got underway in Hong Kong on Saturday, kicking off a week of inclusive sporting competition.
SportsNovember 5, 2023
Groups of migrants cross Rio Grande in the US border with Mexico

US-Mexico border: Painful search for missing migrants

Thousands of undocumented migrants cross the border every day, but many get lost in the Texas ranchlands and perish.
MigrationFebruary 21, 2023
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Living with long COVID in Mexico

1.6 million people live with long COVID in Mexico, but the government doesn't provide money for treatment.
HealthSeptember 15, 202203:58 min
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