More than 1,500 pounds of methamphetamine were seized from clandestine laboratories in Mexico, authorities said.

Amid persistent doubts over the future of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade pact, Mexico's Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard insisted on Thursday that the agreement remains firmly intact and that the three countries will close a deal to extend it.

Mexico dual-nationals Richard Ledezma and Brian Gutiérrez earned their first call-ups for Mexico's senior national team on Thursday ahead of non-FIFA date friendlies against Panama on Jan. 22 and Bolivia on Jan 25.

Mexican authorities were seeking details about what they say was the death of a Mexican citizen week in an ICE detention facility in Georgia.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said homicides have fallen 40% since she took office, evidence, she says, that her organized crime strategy is working. But analysts cast doubt on the accuracy of the data.

The primatial archbishop of Mexico, Cardinal Carlos Aguiar Retes, has invited Pope Leo XIV to visit the country. The cardinal extended the invitation during their Jan. 14 meeting at the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican, shortly before the Wednesday general audience.

Mexico's Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard said on Thursday that poultry producer Pilgrim's will invest $1.3 billion in the country in the next five years. • The investment will allow Mexico to reduce its current chicken imports by 35%,

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Mexican government boasted Thursday a sharp decline in homicide rates, presenting the figures as evidence that its security strategy is working, while analysts cautioned that the numbers may not fully reflect the country’s violence.

Chinese-made cars now account for nearly 20% of car sales in Mexico, as Chinese vehicles have exploded in popularity in the Mexican market.

Mexico announce the squad for the Januray matches against Panama and Bolivia. Coach Javier Aguirre named 27 players in the all Liga MX list for the Non FIFA Date friendlies that will start the activity for 2026.

Mexico is one of the most dangerous countries for members of the press, with more than 150 journalists murdered since 1994, according to Reporters Without Borders.