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Mexicans turn out in droves to protest electoral overhaul, see democracy at risk

Huge crowds gathered in Mexico on Sunday to condemn government moves to shrink the electoral authority as a threat to democracy, in what appeared to be the largest protest so far against President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador's administration.

Reuters

Mexico president claims he has proof of mythical Mayan woodland spirit in photo

President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador seemed to be serious in his analysis of a photo taken by an engineer which he believes to be an 'alux' - a mischievous woodland spirit in Mayan folklore

Daily Mirror

Mexico to maintain its diplomats despite Peru pulling its ambassador

Mexico's foreign ministry said on Saturday the country will maintain its diplomatic and consular representation in Peru and vowed to keep communication channels open, while regretting Peru's decision to remove its ambassador from Mexico.

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Analysis: Decree adds to doubts about Mexican lithium industry's future

The Mexican government's latest move to tighten control over its potentially lucrative lithium reserves fails to resolve the puzzle of how it can lure needed private industry expertise while keeping most profits for state coffers.

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Mexico Congress approves law giving armed forces airspace monitoring duties

Mexico's Congress on Wednesday approved a law giving the nation's armed forces a dominant role in airspace surveillance and defense, a measure proponents say is vital to national sovereignty and security.

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Mexico passes electoral overhaul that critics warn weakens democracy

Mexican lawmakers on Wednesday approved a controversial overhaul of the body overseeing the country's elections, a move critics warn will weaken democracy ahead of a presidential vote next year.

Reuters

Mexico president takes aim at predecessor after U.S. court convicts drug czar

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said Wednesday that one of his predecessors, Felipe Calderon, should explain whether he knew a former top law enforcement official took bribes from the infamous Sinaloa Cartel.

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Mexican president pans water-scarce border state eyed by Tesla

The northern Mexican state considered the front-runner to land a major investment from Tesla Inc lacks water, Mexico's president said on Monday, adding he would urge the electric automaker to consider access to basic services before it decides where to land.

Reuters

Eduardo Porter: Treat Mexico like a partner, not a wall

Something is afoot in American immigration policy.

Tribune News Service

Mexico reaches deal with airlines on cargo transfer to new airport, president says

The Mexican government and some airlines have reached an agreement to move cargo operations to a new airport on the outskirts of Mexico City to ease congestion at its main hub, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Wednesday.

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Mexican president defends bid to move cargo from longstanding hub to new airport

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador defended his plan to move all cargo flights from the capital's principal airport to a new site on the outskirts of town Thursday after a draft proposal to do such was made public earlier this week.

Reuters

Mexico president names National Guard commander to senior security role

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador named the commander of the country's National Guard as deputy security minister Monday, the latest in a string of appointments of former military members to serve in civilian roles.

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Senior Mexican official quits to run against ruling party in state election

A top Mexican security official said on Friday he had resigned to seek the governorship of the northern state of Coahuila against the candidate of the ruling party of Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador.

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Mexico says energy dispute not discussed at North American leaders' summit

The leaders of North America did not discuss an ongoing dispute over Mexico's energy policies during a summit in Mexico City this week, Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Thursday.

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Mexico's buck-toothed cartoon president ruled 'electoral violation'

A buck-toothed cartoon version of Mexico's president constitutes an "electoral violation," the country's electoral tribunal ruled Wednesday, arguing use of the popular caricature in official propaganda gave party candidates an unfair advantage.

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Analysis-Security, migration trump energy dispute at Biden Mexico summit

U.S. President Joe Biden and his Mexican counterpart this week pledged to work together to tackle drug trafficking and illegal immigration and promote economic integration - while quietly passing over a major dispute over energy.

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Mexican President pledged to work closely with Canada on energy issues -Trudeau

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador pledged to work closely with Canada to ensure energy sector reforms were beneficial for both countries, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Mexico president says urged Biden to regularize status of Mexican migrants in U.S

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Tuesday that he had urged U.S. President Joe Biden to press Congress for an immigration reform to help regularize the migratory status of millions of Mexicans in the United States.

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North American leaders to cooperate on semiconductors

Ahead of summit, US, Canada and Mexico also pledge new cooperation on migration, climate and drugs, White House says.

Reuters

Biden and Mexico's Obrador pledge to tackle irregular migration at meeting

U.S. President Joe Biden and his Mexican counterpart, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, reaffirmed at a meeting in Mexico City on Monday their commitment to use "innovative approaches" to deal with irregular migration, the White House said in a readout.

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Joe Biden visits Mexico ahead of ‘Three Amigos’ summit

Migration, drug trafficking, manufacturing and trade are set to top the agenda of US-Canada-Mexico meetings.

Reuters

U.S., Mexico discuss economy, drug gangs and migration at summit

U.S. President Joe Biden and his Mexican counterpart discussed stronger economic ties, fighting the illegal drug trade, and approaches to curbing illegal migration at a meeting in Mexico City on Monday, the White House said in a statement.

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Biden Arrives in Mexico for Talks on Migrants, Drugs

US President Joe Biden arrived in Mexico Sunday for talks on migration and drug smuggling, as well as a North American leaders' summit, after a politically charged stop at the border. Biden will meet Monday and Tuesday with Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau…

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Biden makes first visit to US-Mexico border since taking office

The trip followed unveiling of new immigration policy that rights groups warn could put asylum seekers’ lives at risk.

Reuters

Economy, energy row and drugs loom at North American summit

North American leaders aim to give new impetus to strengthening economic ties at a meeting this week, even as a major dispute grinds on over Mexico's energy policies which has distracted from cooperation on other issues like immigration.

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