Tag: Mexico

Violence Erupts in Mexico Following Killing of Cartel Leader by Military

Violence Erupts in Mexico Following Killing of Cartel Leader by Military

Mexican military officials carried out an operation on Sunday, February 22, against Jalisco New Generation Cartel Leader (CJNG), Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, better known as “El Mencho”. Oseguera Cervantes was wounded during the operation and died while being transported to a hospital in Mexico City. His death has resulted in mass violence in the streets […]

Aspects of What Makes Lucha Libre Unique

Aspects of What Makes Lucha Libre Unique

The booming sound of mariachi music fills the arena as a masked wrestler or luchador, somersaults into the ring with his cape being blurred by sequins and color. It’s a spectacle unlike any other, a symphony of athleticism and storytelling that sets Lucha Libre apart from its Western counterparts. While American professional wrestling often emphasizes […]

Trump Suspending Tariffs on Mexico for One Month

Trump Suspending Tariffs on Mexico for One Month

Following a phone call with President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, President Trump announced a month-long suspension on tariffs of Mexican goods until April 2.  While this is a slight reprieve for Mexican and American citizens who would be affected by said tariffs, there are still important questions left unaddressed. Some of these points include: whether […]

US Plans Tariffs on Canada and Mexico

On Feb. 4, the United States will impose tariffs on imported goods from Canada and Mexico.  President Donald Trump has claimed tariffs on both countries could reach 25%, though the final rate depends on negotiations. There is also a planned 10% increase on China’s existing tariff, bringing it to 20% overall, BBC news reported. According […]

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