Pork Producers Concerned Over Tariff Threats
(CBS) — U.S. pork producers are concerned about their business as they face retaliatory tariffs in two of their largest markets–Mexico and China. “We’re in a very uncertain period, and uncertainty is...
View ArticleUndeterred By Trump, Asylum-Seekers Line Up At The Border
TIJUANA, Mexico (AP) — Undaunted by President Donald Trump’s tough talk on immigration, asylum-seekers are forming unusually long lines at the Mexican border, with parents and children sleeping on...
View ArticleTropical Storm Carlotta Forms Near Mexico’s Acapulco
MEXICO CITY — Tropical Storm Carlotta has formed in the Pacific Ocean near Mexico’s Acapulco and is forecast to make landfall Saturday. The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami reports that...
View ArticleTropical Storm Carlotta: Rains Pound Mexico’s Coast
MEXICO CITY — Heavy rains from Tropical Storm Carlotta pounded Mexico’s Pacific coast east of Acapulco ahead of its expected landfall late Saturday or early Sunday. Carlotta, the third named storm of...
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Mexico Shocks Reigning World Cup Champs Germany 1-0
MOSCOW — Germany became the third defending champion in the last 16 years to lose its opening match at the World Cup, falling to Mexico 1-0 Sunday. Hirving Lozano scored the lone goal in the 35th...
View ArticleWorld Cup Watchers Cheer on Mexico
CHICAGO (CBS) — World Cup fans packed into a tavern in Pilsen Saturday morning to catch Mexico taking on South Korea. Fans could not take their eyes of the game and in the end, getting up early was...
View ArticleDes Plaines Priest, Joliet Woman Among 103 Survivors Of Mexico Plane Crash
CHICAGO (CBS) — Two Chicago area residents were among 103 people who survived a fiery plane crash in Mexico on Tuesday. Dozens of people were injured, but no one died in the crash. Aeromexico flight...
View ArticleHector Grows To Hurricane Force Over The Pacific Ocean
MEXICO CITY (AP) — A new hurricane has formed far out in the Pacific Ocean and forecasters say they expect it to continue gaining force. The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Hector will...
View ArticleFeds, Mexico To Announce New Plans To Fight Drug Cartels
By MICHAEL TARM Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Drug Enforcement Administration officials tell The Associated Press that new plans to combat Mexican drug cartels will be unveiled in Chicago alongside...
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Report: Secret Drug Smuggling Tunnel Discovered Under Former KFC
ARIZONA (CBS Local) – A tunnel that stretches from a former Kentucky Fried Chicken in Arizona all the way to a home in Mexico was discovered last week by investigators, who believe the secret...
View ArticleTravel Advisory Issued After 8 Bodies Found In Cancun
WASHINGTON, DC (CBS Local/CBS Pittsburgh) – The U.S. Department Of State has issued a level two travel advisory after eight bodies were found in the resort city of Cancun. The travel advisory warns...
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Drug Tunnel From Mexico To Arizona Found Under Former KFC
(CNN) — Authorities in Arizona discovered $1 million in drugs during a traffic stop — and officials say that led them to a nearly 600-foot drug tunnel that runs between a former KFC restaurant and a...
View ArticleTrump Announces Trade ‘Understanding’ With Mexico, Says It Won’t Be Called...
(CBS) — President Trump announced a trade “understanding” with Mexico Monday that could lead to an overhaul of the North American Free Trade Agreement, and he also said he wants to get rid of the name...
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Hundreds Of Endangered Turtles Killed In Illegal Fishing Net
MEXICO CITY — About 300 sea turtles have died on Mexico’s southern Pacific coast after they were trapped in an abandoned illegal fishing net. The office for environmental protection says the Olive...
View ArticleU.S., Canada Fail To Reach Deal On Rewriting NAFTA
(CNN) — The fate of NAFTA became uncertain Friday when the United States and Canada failed to come to an agreement on rewriting the three-nation trade pact. “We are done negotiating today. We will...
View ArticleFormer Mexican President To Speak At Northwestern University
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Former Mexican President Vicente Fox is speaking at Northwestern University about the relationship between Mexico and the U.S. Fox is scheduled to appear on the Evanston campus...
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Local Families Celebrate ‘Day Of The Dead Xicágo’ In Pilsen On Sunday
CHICAGO (CBS) — As the Mexican holiday “Day of the Dead” approaches, a local museum is giving families an outdoor space to honor the deceased while welcoming the public to celebrate the lives of those...
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Chicago Museum Celebrates The Day Of The Dead
CHICAGO (CBS) — Thousands in Chicago will commemorate the Day of the Dead to honor loved ones who’ve departed this world. The National Mexican Museum of Art in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood showcases...
View ArticleEx-Mexican Officer Faces Sentencing For Leak To Drug Cartel
CHICAGO (AP) — Prosecutors have called a witness with alleged drug cartel ties to testify at the sentencing in Chicago of a former Mexican intelligence-unit commander who worked closely with U.S....
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Largest Private Collection Of Frida Kahlo Art Coming To College Of DuPage
CHICAGO (CBS) — The works of legendary Mexican artist Frida Kahlo are coming to the Chicago area for a unique exhibition that will include paintings from one of the world’s largest private collection....
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