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The latest news, analysis and opinion on Mexico. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.

Capital

Mexico City

Head of State

President Andrés Manuel López Obrador

Head of Government

President Andrés Manuel López Obrador

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum hands out footballs as gifts to children during celebrations marking Children’s Day in Mexico City last month. Photo: AFP

Fifa World Cup 2026

Mexico to end school year 40 days early for World Cup amid heatwave

Authorities may bring forward the next academic year to compensate for lost time, as stunned families scramble to arrange childcare.

9 May 2026 - 1:22PM

Art

5 exhibitions across the globe celebrating women who shaped art and culture

9 May 2026 - 8:00AM

US-China trade war

Trump-Xi summit hides simmering trade tensions under the surface, experts say

8 May 2026 - 3:12AMvideocam

China trade

How this Chinese city is netting profits amid 2026 World Cup fever

Yiwu, the world’s capital of small goods, tackles global market for football-related merchandise as buzz builds ahead of major tournament.

5 May 2026 - 9:00PMvideocam

A foreign buyer checks footballs at a store in Yiwu, Zhejiang province, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Photo: China News Service/VCG via Getty Images

China-Latin America relations

China consul in Tijuana warns against protectionism as USMCA review nears

Fu Xinrong pitched Beijing’s model of shared modernisation to Mexican business leaders, weeks before a contentious USMCA review.

5 May 2026 - 6:37AMvideocam

My Take

My Take | World Cup football belongs to the fans, not to Trump and his friend at Fifa

Supporters in Hong Kong may be rubbing their hands at the prospect of seeing their favourite teams at Kai Tak Stadium, but those travelling to the global showpiece risk paying a much higher price.

2 May 2026 - 10:30PM

Trip Inspiration

What to do in Mexico City between Fifa World Cup games

Football will be the focus in June, when the Fifa World Cup kicks off in the Mexican capital, but with a tasty dining scene and numerous museums, there’s plenty to experience beyond the Azteca Stadium.

1 May 2026 - 8:00AM

The Azteca Stadium, officially renamed Banorte Stadium last March, will host the first game of the 2026 Fifa World Cup. Photo: Reuters

Food and Drinks

Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for April 30-May 2

Mandarin Oriental The Landmark opens a new champagne bar, Artifact brings us the best of Rome, and Cruise at Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour transports us to Mexico.

29 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM

Science

Gene study reveals unknown human migration into South America as late as 720AD

Scientists have discovered traces of a genetic signature associated with Indigenous Australasians dating from China’s Tang dynasty.

29 Apr 2026 - 3:56PMvideocam

US-China trade war

Trump urged by Democrats to keep US ban on Chinese cars as Xi meeting looms

US lawmakers warn of ‘irreversible’ consequences for industry ahead of Trump’s planned summit with Chinese President ⁠Xi Jinping next month.

29 Apr 2026 - 8:50AMvideocam

Large numbers of cars are lined up ready for export at a port in eastern China’s Jiangsu province. Photo: AFP

United States

Mexico captures top cartel leader hiding in roadside ditch

Capture of Jalisco leader with a US$5 million bounty follows the killing of cartel boss ‘El Mencho’ in February.

28 Apr 2026 - 1:13PM

Mexican special forces with Audias Flores Silva after his capture. Photo: SEMAR via Reuters

Editor's Letter

This week in PostMag: toxic tomes, a trip to Fifa World Cup host Mexico City and ‘Carmen’ in Kowloon

Our latest issue urges readers of Victorian-era books to beware, offers tips for football fans heading to Mexico and takes a look at the beloved opera ‘Carmen’ – with a Hong Kong twist.

4 May 2026 - 11:36AM

Drugs

Deaths of CIA agents in Mexico spark sovereignty row with White House

President Sheinbaum spars with Washington over the role of Americans in a Chihuahua anti-drug operation.

23 Apr 2026 - 1:48PM

US, Israel war on Iran

Trump envoy seeks to replace Iran with Italy in World Cup, report says

The plan is an attempt to mend ties with Italian PM Meloni, after she and Trump fell out over his attacks against Pope Leo.

23 Apr 2026 - 6:09AM

US President Donald Trump greets Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during a summit in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, in October 2025. Photo: AP

Canada

Canada PM hits back after Trump team demands ‘entry fee’ before trade talks

Washington is reportedly seeking concessions before agreeing to open negotiations on revising the US trade pact with Canada and Mexico.

23 Apr 2026 - 5:01AMvideocam

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Wednesday. Photo: The Canadian Press via AP

Fifa World Cup 2026

World Cup co-host Mexico ramps up security at tourist sites after shooting

Rare attack that killed a tourist at the Teotihuacan pyramids threatens Mexico’s image of safety weeks before the Fifa tournament.

22 Apr 2026 - 2:06PM

Canada

Shooting at famed Mexico site kills foreign tourist, leaves several wounded

A gunman opened fire from a major pyramid, in a rare case of violence at one of Mexico’s top tourist sites.

21 Apr 2026 - 1:25PM

Spain

Mexico mends ties with Spain in first presidential visit in 8 years

Relations deteriorated after Mexico’s former president in 2019 demanded an apology for abuses committed during Spain’s ⁠colonial rule in Mexico.

18 Apr 2026 - 11:30PM

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum (left) greets Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez at the “Meeting in Defence of Democracy” in Barcelona on Saturday. Photo: AFP

Food and Drinks

Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for April 17-19

Artifact celebrates its third year, Peridot launches a new mezcal menu, and The Green Door unveils 15 new cocktails in collaboration with indie band Mr Koo.

15 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM

Artificial intelligence

China profits from US AI boom despite Washington’s tech curbs, research says

Country remains ‘enmeshed in Asian supply chains’ and is likely to benefit from US AI spending, report says.

14 Apr 2026 - 3:00PM

Americas and the Caribbean

Peru presidential run-off looms as Fujimori leads troubled vote

Daughter of former strongman is ahead in the race, but logistical issues have forced a one-day voting extension for tens of thousands.

13 Apr 2026 - 6:18PMvideocam

Keiko Fujimori after voting on Sunday. Photo: AP

Technology

Opinion | AI pessimism is a luxury the Global South cannot afford

Young, developing states must ride the tech waves if they don’t want to fall further behind and learn from others’ mistakes.

12 Apr 2026 - 4:30PM

Leaders attend the AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, India, on February 19. Photo: Agencia Brazil/dpa

Wellness

Review | Wellness retreats on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula connect with cultural traditions

At resorts like Maroma, Hotel Esencia and Chablé Yucatán, ancient rituals like temazcal offer spiritual renewal and potential wellness benefits.

9 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM

Americas and the Caribbean

Peru set to choose from a bewildering array of 35 presidential hopefuls

Right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori holds first place ⁠in the polls ⁠one week before Peru’s presidential election.

8 Apr 2026 - 5:00PM

United States

US Supreme Court clears path to overturn conviction of ex-Trump aide Bannon

Decision is expected to lead to the dismissal of Bannon’s criminal conviction for refusing to testify to Congress.

7 Apr 2026 - 12:16PM

Steve Bannon at New York Criminal Court in February 2025. Photo: Pool via Reuters

US-China trade war

As Xi-Trump summit approaches, tariffs continue to choke direct trade

Deficit with mainland hits two-decade low as trade shifts to Taiwan, Mexico and Vietnam amid tariff fallout and efforts to stabilise ties.

3 Apr 2026 - 5:42AMvideocam

Shipping containers wait to be transported along a railroad at the port of Los Angeles in Long Beach, California, one of the busiest gateways for US trade. Photo: Reuters

China-Latin America relations

US threats for Chile, China tariffs Mexico: 7 Latin America relations reads

From Panama Canal woes to an undersea cable scandal in Chile, here are highlights from the SCMP’s foreign correspondents in March 2026.

1 Apr 2026 - 11:00PM

Americas and the Caribbean

US to allow Russian oil tanker to reach Cuba in lifeline for the island

Cuba has not received an oil tanker in three months, according to its president, leading to strict petrol rationing and blackouts.

30 Mar 2026 - 11:20AMvideocam

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Mexico

Mexico to end school year 40 days early for World Cup amid heatwave

Authorities may bring forward the next academic year to compensate for lost time, as stunned families scramble to arrange childcare.

5 exhibitions across the globe celebrating women who shaped art and culture

Trump-Xi summit hides simmering trade tensions under the surface, experts say

How this Chinese city is netting profits amid 2026 World Cup fever

Yiwu, the world’s capital of small goods, tackles global market for football-related merchandise as buzz builds ahead of major tournament.

China consul in Tijuana warns against protectionism as USMCA review nears

Fu Xinrong pitched Beijing’s model of shared modernisation to Mexican business leaders, weeks before a contentious USMCA review.

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}My Take | World Cup football belongs to the fans, not to Trump and his friend at Fifa

Supporters in Hong Kong may be rubbing their hands at the prospect of seeing their favourite teams at Kai Tak Stadium, but those travelling to the global showpiece risk paying a much higher price.

What to do in Mexico City between Fifa World Cup games

Football will be the focus in June, when the Fifa World Cup kicks off in the Mexican capital, but with a tasty dining scene and numerous museums, there’s plenty to experience beyond the Azteca Stadium.

Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for April 30-May 2

Mandarin Oriental The Landmark opens a new champagne bar, Artifact brings us the best of Rome, and Cruise at Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour transports us to Mexico.

Gene study reveals unknown human migration into South America as late as 720AD

Scientists have discovered traces of a genetic signature associated with Indigenous Australasians dating from China’s Tang dynasty.

Trump urged by Democrats to keep US ban on Chinese cars as Xi meeting looms

US lawmakers warn of ‘irreversible’ consequences for industry ahead of Trump’s planned summit with Chinese President ⁠Xi Jinping next month.

Mexico captures top cartel leader hiding in roadside ditch

Capture of Jalisco leader with a US$5 million bounty follows the killing of cartel boss ‘El Mencho’ in February.

This week in PostMag: toxic tomes, a trip to Fifa World Cup host Mexico City and ‘Carmen’ in Kowloon

Our latest issue urges readers of Victorian-era books to beware, offers tips for football fans heading to Mexico and takes a look at the beloved opera ‘Carmen’ – with a Hong Kong twist.

Deaths of CIA agents in Mexico spark sovereignty row with White House

President Sheinbaum spars with Washington over the role of Americans in a Chihuahua anti-drug operation.

Trump envoy seeks to replace Iran with Italy in World Cup, report says

The plan is an attempt to mend ties with Italian PM Meloni, after she and Trump fell out over his attacks against Pope Leo.

Canada PM hits back after Trump team demands ‘entry fee’ before trade talks

Washington is reportedly seeking concessions before agreeing to open negotiations on revising the US trade pact with Canada and Mexico.

World Cup co-host Mexico ramps up security at tourist sites after shooting

Rare attack that killed a tourist at the Teotihuacan pyramids threatens Mexico’s image of safety weeks before the Fifa tournament.

Shooting at famed Mexico site kills foreign tourist, leaves several wounded

A gunman opened fire from a major pyramid, in a rare case of violence at one of Mexico’s top tourist sites.

Mexico mends ties with Spain in first presidential visit in 8 years

Relations deteriorated after Mexico’s former president in 2019 demanded an apology for abuses committed during Spain’s ⁠colonial rule in Mexico.

Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for April 17-19

Artifact celebrates its third year, Peridot launches a new mezcal menu, and The Green Door unveils 15 new cocktails in collaboration with indie band Mr Koo.

China profits from US AI boom despite Washington’s tech curbs, research says

Country remains ‘enmeshed in Asian supply chains’ and is likely to benefit from US AI spending, report says.

Peru presidential run-off looms as Fujimori leads troubled vote

Daughter of former strongman is ahead in the race, but logistical issues have forced a one-day voting extension for tens of thousands.

Opinion | AI pessimism is a luxury the Global South cannot afford

Young, developing states must ride the tech waves if they don’t want to fall further behind and learn from others’ mistakes.

.css-19im5qg{color:#c79a00;}Review | Wellness retreats on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula connect with cultural traditions

At resorts like Maroma, Hotel Esencia and Chablé Yucatán, ancient rituals like temazcal offer spiritual renewal and potential wellness benefits.

Peru set to choose from a bewildering array of 35 presidential hopefuls

Right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori holds first place ⁠in the polls ⁠one week before Peru’s presidential election.

US Supreme Court clears path to overturn conviction of ex-Trump aide Bannon

Decision is expected to lead to the dismissal of Bannon’s criminal conviction for refusing to testify to Congress.

As Xi-Trump summit approaches, tariffs continue to choke direct trade

Deficit with mainland hits two-decade low as trade shifts to Taiwan, Mexico and Vietnam amid tariff fallout and efforts to stabilise ties.

US threats for Chile, China tariffs Mexico: 7 Latin America relations reads

From Panama Canal woes to an undersea cable scandal in Chile, here are highlights from the SCMP’s foreign correspondents in March 2026.

US to allow Russian oil tanker to reach Cuba in lifeline for the island

Cuba has not received an oil tanker in three months, according to its president, leading to strict petrol rationing and blackouts.

My Take | World Cup football belongs to the fans, not to Trump and his friend at Fifa

Review | Wellness retreats on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula connect with cultural traditions