Mexico News Daily
February 2026
In the wake of another fallen cartel leader, 10 reasons why this time could be different: A perspective from our CEO
If the leader is taken out, the violence will only increase as others vie for control and until new leadership is regained,
The MND News Quiz of the Week: February 28th
Who will succeed ‘El Mencho’ as chief of the Jalisco cartel? Friday’s mañanera recapped
President Claudia Sheinbaum held her Friday morning press conference in Mazatlán, the top tourist destination in the northern state of Sinaloa
We are with the people of Sinaloa,
And the entire security cabinet and the government of Mexico is working with the state government to guarantee peace and security,
And every day we will remain here, making our best effort, … [doing] whatever the people of Sinaloa need,
He was also in charge of [drug] production [and] drug trafficking to the United States,
Mexico’s economic growth outlook improves as Banxico, OECD lift forecasts
Opinion: You don’t get to lie about my home
FIFA reaffirms support for Mexico as World Cup host: Thursday’s mañanera recapped
The operation against Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) leader Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes and the violent cartel reaction that followed remains a central topic in the national conversation
Of course, we are monitoring the situation in Mexico these days, but I want to say from the outset that we have complete confidence in Mexico, in its president, Claudia Sheinbaum, and in the authorities, and we are convinced that everything will go as smoothly as possible,
Nobody has to move anything. We are in constant contact with [the] presidency of Mexico, the authorities. We have full trust in the authorities in Mexico, [in] President Sheinbaum and her team, and we actually fully support them as well,
One cannot be a censor of what everyone says,
Since Sunday, there have been a large number of very moving expressions of support. And yesterday was truly emotional,
That’s what [Felipe] Calderón said,
The truth is this tribute was very, very moving for everyone who is part of the armed forces, in particular the Army and National Guard, and for all of Mexico,
Everyone is responsible for their own words and the people judge. In other words, I can’t know what a deputy or security minister is going to say,
We live in a world where things happen, good things and bad things, situations happen, we don’t live in the moon,
Mexico took in a record US $40.8 billion in foreign direct investment in 2025
Mexico is positioning itself as a strategic destination for global productive capital, in an environment in which FDI flows to developing economies showed a 2% drop in 2025,
Fake fires, real fear: Debunking the lies that went viral after ‘El Mencho’ fell
But organized crime has been successful in shifting the narrative, away from the [military operation] to chaos,
In a way it’s good, because all of this false news helped take care of people even though they sowed immense fear,
The criminals are becoming very tech-savvy,
Sunday was a good day for Mexican security forces,
People started posting that the gangs were just shooting randomly and killing people in town. That wasn’t true,
Authorities capture 4 escapees after Puerto Vallarta jailbreak; 19 remain at large
Nearly half of Mexicans view Sheinbaum more favorably after CJNG takedown
About Sheinbaum’s call with Trump this week: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped
Much of President Claudia Sheinbaum’s Wednesday morning press conference was taken up by the presentation and discussion of the federal government’s electoral reform proposal, which will be submitted to Congress next week
Sheinbaum was forced to do something because she could no longer withstand the pressure. It’s a shame that Sheinbaum doesn’t act out of conviction,
I regret that Sheinbaum took action against ‘El Mencho’ solely because of pressure from the U.S. government. Across all of Mexico, we know that this operation was carried out because the U.S. government was exerting pressure and pointing out that cartels rule Mexico,
That’s what they told me this morning,
‘El... El Mencho’ led Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), a Foreign Terrorist Organization responsible for trafficking illicit drugs into the United States and threatening our national security. President Trump is delivering on his promise to strengthen our national security and save American lives!”
Mexico must step up their effort on Cartels and Drugs!”
It was a friendly meeting,
Morena’s electoral reform would shrink the Senate, cut election budget and simplify voting from abroad
We want the political diversity of our country to be recognized in accordance with the votes cast in the election,
There are a lot of needs in the country, many,
We don’t want a state party, we don’t want a single party,
Rosa Icela [Rodríguez], the interior minister, will present the proposal,
[There... There is] excessive spending on elections in Mexico, we have to reduce it,
There is just one thing in particular — everyone has to go out into the territory to earn their votes, everyone. Nobody can stay at home, relaxing, waiting to be number 1 on … [a party’s] proportional representation list,
The government’s goal is not to have more democracy, it is to have control of the electoral processes,
Mexico sends 1,200 tonnes of food to Cuba in second major batch of aid
Most experts say it’s nearly impossible to know how long they can last without oil coming into Cuba. But what is already a really bad crisis is expected to escalate to unprecedented proportions within a matter of weeks,
Our country has always provided assistance to our sister nations in need,
The people of Mexico maintain their tradition of solidarity with the peoples of Latin America, and in particular with the people of Cuba,
Others, unfortunately can’t satisfy their desire to put something in their mouth during the day,
Ordinary Cubans are struggling to adapt. Vehicle owners are limited to 20 liters of petrol purchased through an app with long wait times,
Trash is piling up, food prices are soaring, schools are canceling classes and hospitals are suspending surgeries,... A New
While President Trump has pledged to halt any oil headed to Cuba, the Trump administration has stopped short of calling its policy a blockade. But it is functioning as one,
I have to say emphatically that people are going hungry in Cuba,
Many of them [only] eat once a day,
All this creates a series of very serious health problems,
Opinion: El Mencho’s death has changed how people look at Mexico — but it shouldn’t
Traveling to Guadalajara? Here’s what it’s like in western Mexico right now
However, some residents of Jalisco are choosing to limit their activities to daytime hours
Within a maximum of 36 hours, we will be removing all damaged vehicles from roads and metropolitan areas,
Due to the progress in the regularization of state activities, this morning we decided to end the red alert,
However, I’m skeptical and I’m taking lots of precautions. I’m not sure I’ll send my kid to school yet,
My kids will return to school on Wednesday,
We have no intention of going out at night. At least not yet,
I don’t recommend going out at night or in the early morning,
Traveling to Guadalajara? Here’s what it’s like in western Mexico right now
Within a maximum of 36 hours, we will be removing all damaged vehicles from roads and metropolitan areas,
Due to the progress in the regularization of state activities, this morning we decided to end the red alert,
However, I’m skeptical and I’m taking lots of precautions. I’m not sure I’ll send my kid to school yet,
My kids will return to school on Wednesday,
We have no intention of going out at night. At least not yet,
I don’t recommend going out at night or in the early morning,
Made in Mexico: Teresa Margolles and the dissection of violence through art
‘No risk’ to World Cup visitors, says Sheinbaum: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped
At her Tuesday morning press conference, President Claudia Sheinbaum responded to questions about the upcoming FIFA World Cup and the dissemination on Sunday of videos and images created with artificial intelligence that purported to depict scenes of violence that didn’t actually exist
Planes burning. Where? The operators of the Guadalajara Airport themselves were saying, ‘there’s no problem, everything’s OK,
It is very difficult to define the line where you punish and where you don’t, where there is censorship and where there is not,
All of them. All guarantees, all guarantees,
No risk, none.”
Inside El Mencho’s last hideout in Tapalpa, Jalisco
The final hideout of slain drug lord Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes was a large, well-appointed and modern home in an exclusive residential estate in southern Jalisco
The perfect combination of natural beauty, architecture, tranquility, and adrenaline could be a good way to describe Tapalpa, a unique place that offers something for everyone,
He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge,
This Monday, some people went to the center of the municipality, but they still fear that violence will erupt again,
From the air, the property appears secluded, integrated into the wooded landscape, far from urban noise,
A day after the Mexican army killed the country’s most powerful drug lord, the picturesque town where it happened was a study in contrasts,
Children whose classes had been suspended by the outbreak of violence played in cobblestone streets and tourist shops were open on Tapalpa’s main plaza Monday. But gunshots also rang out, and just outside the town a dead man lay on the road next to a Jeep sprayed with bullets,
Analysis: Mexico may pay a steep price for the killing of Jalisco cartel leader El Mencho
Arson attacks and narco-blockades continue in Jalisco as CJNG responds to El Mencho’s death
Blockades and arson attacks have been reported everywhere from the Jalisco highlands to Guadalajara and the state's southwestern border with Colima
My recognition to the transport workers, service providers, workers, businesspeople, and society in general. Together we will recover our state and our city,
Arson attacks and narco-blockades continue in Jalisco as CJNG responds to El Mencho’s death
Guadalajara-based newspaper El Informador and other media outlets reported on arson attacks and highway blockades in Jalisco, the main stronghold of the powerful CJNG
My recognition to the transport workers, service providers, workers, businesspeople, and society in general. Together we will recover our state and our city,
CDMX ‘at peace’ as authorities take measures to prevent cartel violence
MND Local: How is Puerto Vallarta today?
Puerto Vallarta is steadily moving toward normality following Sunday’s chaotic scenes that temporarily disrupted daily life in this popular Pacific Coast destination
Mexico moves forward with Iceland soccer friendly despite cartel violence, but World Cup questions linger
Although the match is unlikely to be canceled, the safety of those attending is the main concern surrounding this encounter,