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Claudia Sheinbaum

Claudia Sheinbaum
The latest news and top stories on Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s first female and first Jewish president since 2024. Previously, she served as Head of Government of Mexico City, focusing on public transport, security and social programmes. With a PhD in energy engineering, her expertise includes environmental policy and sustainable development. She was part of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, co-recipient of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize.
US President Donald Trump (right) speaks as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio looks on during a press conference in Palm Beach, Florida, after he ordered strikes on Venezuela, on January 3. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife were also captured by US special forces during the bombing raid. Photo: Reuters
United States

As I see it | Monroe Doctrine 2.0 portends the end of the US empire

The eerie return of the 19th century foreign policy doctrine indicates a declining empire seeking to consolidate power in its own backyard.

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Earthquakes

Earthquake with 6.5 magnitude rattles southern and central Mexico, killing 2

Mexico

Train derailment in Mexico kills at least 13, injures dozens

US-ally trade wars

Mexico’s 50% tariff shock shuts Asia’s North American trade bypass

A tariff wall will soon separate protected partners like CPTPP members Singapore and Malaysia from exporters facing a shutout.

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A drone view shows the Manzanillo seaport in Mexico in April. Photo: Reuters
China-Latin America relations

Mexico stands by its decision for 50% tariffs on Chinese goods

Government defends tariff package as vital to supporting domestic workers and producers, and not aimed at curbing imports from China.

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Americas and the Caribbean

How Mexico’s Sheinbaum weaves generations of tradition into her signature style

The colourful embroidered dresses and blouses have become a wardrobe staple for Mexico’s ‘most stylish’ president.

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China-Latin America relations

Mexico slaps tariffs of up to 50% on Chinese goods as US trade pact review looms

Beijing criticises the duties as damaging to its interests, as Mexico defends them as vital to support domestic producers.

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says her government consulted domestic and foreign business leaders before finalising the tariff measure. Photo: EPA
US-China trade war

‘Maximum pressure’: why China is taking Mexico’s tariff move ‘very seriously’

Beijing sees Mexico’s move as driven by a wider US pressure campaign – and could take retaliatory measures, analysts say.

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Americas and the Caribbean

Mexico lawmakers approve tariff increase on Chinese and other Asian imports

The move, which still requires Senate approval, would affect goods like cars, clothes and steel from China, India, South Korea and elsewhere.

War and conflict

RSF says Israel killed highest number of journalists again this year

Reporters without Borders says the number of journalists killed reached 67 globally.

The aftermath of an Israeli strike that killed several Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza City on August 11. Photo: Reuters
Donald Trump

Trump talks trade with Canada, Mexico leaders at World Cup draw

The three nations are preparing for a review of their trade pact amid rising US tariffs and threats by Washington to withdraw from the USMCA.

US President Donald Trump speaks with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum after the draw for the 2026 soccer World Cup in Washington on Friday. Photo: AP
Fifa

Fifa World Cup draw repeats past as France face Senegal, England play Croatia

Argentina drawn to start against Algeria after a show that lasts almost as long as a football match.

Donald Trump

Trump and Sheinbaum to meet for first time at Fifa World Cup draw in Washington

The Mexican president, along with Canada’s PM Mark Carney, is expected to discuss trade tariffs with Trump at the football tournament draw.

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Fifa

Trump looms over Fifa World Cup draw as it starts countdown to 2026 finals

US president expected to play prominent role as Washington stages draw for the tournament, to be held in the US, Canada and Mexico.

Fifa president Gianni Infantino (left) speaks alongside US President Donald Trump at the White House in March. Photo: AFP
US-China trade war

USMCA urged to form joint mechanism to address China’s national security threats

US, Mexico and Canada encouraged at US trade hearing to oversee ‘pragmatic and specific plan’ to strengthen economic rules against China.

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Shipping containers with flags of Mexico and China. The USMCA has been encouraged to adopt stronger economic security rules with China. Illustration: Shutterstock
Mexico

Mexico arrests 7 bodyguards of assassinated mayor over ‘aggravated homicide’

The prosecution has focused on Carlos Manzo’s bodyguards after they failed to stop a lone teenage gunman who shot the mayor.

Thailand

Mexican model who was called ‘dumb’ by Thai host crowned Miss Universe

Bosch overcame insults to win the contest considered one of the ‘big four’ of global beauty pageants.

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China-Latin America relations

Mexico finds Chinese rubber dumping, moves to impose permanent duty

Mexico says a surge of underpriced Chinese rubber weakened its lone producer as shifting trade flows fuel new frictions with Beijing.

Dynasol Elastomeros is the only known Mexican manufacturer of SBS. Photo: handout
Mexico

Mexico unveils security operation in violence-ridden state after mayor’s killing

More than 10,500 members of Mexico’s armed forces will crack down on criminal groups and combat extortion in Michoacan.

Americas and the Caribbean

Rio raids, Venezuela crisis threaten to overshadow Brazil’s UN climate summit

Deadly police operations at home and regional fears of US military intervention abroad divert President Lula’s focus from one of his signature global issues.

Sexual harassment and assault

Mexico President Sheinbaum presses charges after being groped by man in public

President calls for tougher action on sexual harassment in Mexico after she was groped while greeting supporters.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks during a press conference at the National Palace on Tuesday. Photo: EPA
Americas and the Caribbean

Peru cuts diplomatic ties with Mexico over asylum claim of former PM

Mexico grants asylum to Betssy Chavez at its embassy in Peru’s capital, adding to months of escalating diplomatic tensions.

Police guard the Mexican embassy in Lima, Peru, on Monday. Photo: AP
Mexico

Mexican mayor gunned down during Day of the Dead celebrations

Carlos Alberto Manzo Rodriguez was the latest victim of political violence in one of Mexico’s most volatile states.

Mexico

Mexico store fire kills 23 as festive weekend turns tragic

An official said most of the deaths in Hermosillo appeared to have been from inhalation of toxic gases.

Americas and the Caribbean

US says strike on another alleged drug boat in Pacific kills 4

A video posted by US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth shows a stationary boat exploding into flames.

This screen grab from a video posted by US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on his X account shows the alleged drug-smuggling boat moments before the US strike. Photo: US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth’s X account
Extreme weather

Mexico death toll rises to 44 after rain-triggered floods and landslides

Flooding and landslides from Tropical Storms Priscilla and Raymond devastated five states, leaving thousands without power and water.

A pickup truck hangs over a fence in Poza Rica, Veracruz state, Mexico, after rain and flooding. Photo: AP
Americas and the Caribbean

Across Mexico, deadly downpours and flooding kill at least 28

Intense rainfall in 31 out of Mexico’s 32 states triggered landslides, cut off power and caused rivers to burst their banks.

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China-Latin America relations

China slams US over Mexico remarks as trade dispute escalates

Chinese embassy accuses the US of using Mexico as a tool in supply chain politics, and that their tactics amount to ‘economic bullying’.

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