Four U.S. citizens were kidnapped in Matamoros, Mexico after their minivan was fired upon by multiple gunmen. Latavia “Tay” Washington McGee, Shaeed Woodard, Zindell Brown and their friend Eric were taken from the scene by armed men. The FBI is working with Mexican law enforcement to locate the missing Americans and is asking anyone with information to contact the San Antonio Field Office.
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Four US citizens were kidnapped in Matamoros, Mexico on Friday after their vehicle came under fire. The FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for the return of the victims and the arrest of the culprits, and is seeking the public's help in locating the missing Americans. The FBI is working with Mexican authorities to locate the missing Americans and bring them home safely.
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador posted a photo of what he believes to be an “Aluxe”, a mischievous woodland spirit in Mayan folklore, on his social media accounts. The post was taken during his supervision of the Tren Maya project, which seeks to connect the Yucatan Peninsula with the rest of Mexico. The post has sparked a conversation about the importance of preserving Mexico’s cultural heritage and the need to ensure that the project is carried out responsibly.
Genaro García Luna, Mexico's former public security secretary, was convicted in a US federal court of taking massive bribes to protect drug cartels. He is the highest-ranking current or former Mexican official ever to be tried in the United States, and his conviction marks a major victory for the US Attorney's Office in its fight against drug trafficking and corruption. It also serves as a reminder of the need for strong anti-corruption measures to ensure public officials are held accountable.
Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) announced his candidacy for the Arizona U.S. Senate seat held by Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) on Monday, emphasizing his commitment to fighting for working families and giving every Arizonan the same chance at the American Dream. Gallego, who is of Mexican descent, has already launched videos in English and Spanish to promote his candidacy and has received endorsements from several prominent Democrats. The Arizona Senate race is expected to be one of the most competitive in the country.
Elliot Blair, a 33-year-old Orange County public defender, died in Mexico while celebrating his first wedding anniversary. His family believes he was the victim of a "brutal crime" and is demanding a full and transparent investigation. They have set up a GoFundMe page to cover the costs of bringing his body home and to support his wife, which has already raised over $50,000 in donations.
President Joe Biden is set to visit the US-Mexico border on Sunday to meet with local officials and address the issue of migration. The visit…
A Mexico City federal judge has halted the extradition of Ovidio Guzmán, the son of notorious former Sinaloa cartel boss Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, to…