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Capital

Mexico City

Head of State

President Andrés Manuel López Obrador

Head of Government

President Andrés Manuel López Obrador

Left: South Korean YouTuber Yoon Su-jin, who posts under the handle InoCat, filming fans at a World Cup match in Guadalajara. Right: A man identified as Ulises Fernando Bernal Miramontes apologising for making an offensive gesture towards her in a later video. Photos: Instagram / inocat_t / latinus_us

Fifa World Cup 2026

Racist gesture at Korean World Cup fan costs Mexican guild chief his post

The man apologised and said he had resigned after a viral video showed him pulling at the corners of his eyes during a match in Guadalajara.

15 Jun 2026 - 3:08PMvideocam

China trade

At World Cup, Mexico leans on China tech and transport to meet logistical needs

14 Jun 2026 - 9:00PMvideocam

Fifa World Cup 2026

Chinese World Cup fans robbed at gunpoint soon after arrival in Mexico

14 Jun 2026 - 4:59PM

Mainland China

World Cup kicks China’s summer travel market into extra time

From private-box tickets in Houston to luxury hotel viewing suites in China, football fans are driving a boom in travel and hospitality.

14 Jun 2026 - 4:00PM

Their cup runneth over: according to Chinese online travel agencies, interest in World Cup-related travel has surged. Photo:AFP

Fifa

My Take | The World Cup will not solve the globe’s problems, but it can bring us together

After months of controversy, the tournament has finally kicked off, and it may just live up to its billing as the greatest show on earth.

13 Jun 2026 - 10:14PM

China-Latin America relations

Exclusive | Huawei considering deploying Ascend AI chips in Latin America, cloud chief says

Ascend processors are central to Beijing’s effort to build a self-reliant AI industry and reduce dependence on US technology.

12 Jun 2026 - 11:37PMvideocam

Fashion

3 fashion drops celebrating the Fifa World Cup 2026, by Adidas, Nike and Puma

It’s almost here … a festival of football sees 48 teams compete for the game’s biggest prize – here are fashions inspired by the event to help get you in the mood.

12 Jun 2026 - 6:00AM

Nike Football has created official kits for many of the 48 international teams taking part in the 2026 World Cup. Photo: Handout

Crime in Hong Kong

6 held as Hong Kong customs seizes HK$156 million in fake World Cup merchandise

About 230,000 counterfeit items seized in ‘Clean Sheet’ operation, most bound for overseas markets.

11 Jun 2026 - 5:55PM

Fifa World Cup

Editorial | As the World Cup kicks off, politics should be left behind

It is regrettable that politics has tarnished the build-up to the largest World Cup the planet has ever seen.

11 Jun 2026 - 6:45AM

United States

Trump says US might not renew trade deal with Mexico and Canada

The future of the USMCA pact hinges on negotiations over the ⁠coming months.

11 Jun 2026 - 6:36AM

(From left) Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney, Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum, and US President Donald Trump speak with each other during an event at the Kennedy Centre in Washington in December. Photo: AFP

Fifa World Cup

Photo book This is Football celebrates the game as the Fifa World Cup kicks off

As the biggest tournament in world football kicks off, this lavish book looks back at seminal moments involving Lionel Messi, David Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo, Pelé and more.

11 Jun 2026 - 6:00AM

Pelé in action for Brazil against Bulgaria during a Fifa World Cup 1966 match in Liverpool, England. Photo: Rolls Press/Popperfoto via Getty Images

Alibaba

Ant International powers new e-wallet in cash-heavy Mexico

The e-wallet may assist small businesses in the Latin American country to build credit history and secure financing, according to Clip.

10 Jun 2026 - 9:00PM

United States

The US$4.25 trillion question: who will face off for California governor?

California’s next governor will succeed Gavin Newsom and take charge of ‌one of the world’s biggest economies.

10 Jun 2026 - 12:30PM

United States

US expects to finish Trump’s Mexico border wall by next year

Traffickers are already using drones and other workarounds to spot patrols and move drugs across the barrier.

10 Jun 2026 - 6:33AM

Children play football on a court next to the border wall in Tecate, Baja California state, Mexico, in April. Photo: AFP

US-China relations

Trump urged to press Xi on Chinese money laundering tied to Mexican cartels

Congressional hearing witnesses encourage US president to tackle alleged fentanyl supply chain crisis linked to Chinese money laundering.

10 Jun 2026 - 10:31AMvideocam

Bags of heroin, laced with fentanyl, on display in New York. The ongoing fentanyl crisis in America has killed thousands. Photo: Getty Images/TNS

Fifa World Cup 2026

A comprehensive visual guide to the 2026 Fifa World Cup

Explore the beautiful game – now bigger, more competitive and expanded to 48 teams.

9 Jun 2026 - 9:00PM

Fashion

9 fashion-forward collabs for the 2026 Fifa World Cup, from Nike to Loewe

From Jacquemus working with Nike and the France national team to Drake’s Nocta tracksuit for Canada, these are the hottest football fashion collabs this season.

11 Jun 2026 - 5:47PM

Earthquakes

Strongest earthquake in nearly 150 years hits off Cuba, shaking Mexico and Florida

Rare earthquake with 6.1 magnitude shakes buildings in Havana and beyond.

9 Jun 2026 - 9:07AM

Workers rush down down a stairwell in Havana following a rare 6.1-magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Cuba on Monday. Photo: AFP

US-China relations

Nationals from China, India among 17 new US denaturalisation cases

Chinese-born Georgia resident among 17 people accused of obtaining citizenship through fraud or concealing serious crimes.

9 Jun 2026 - 5:57AMvideocam

United States

Editorial | US tariff threat over forced labour looks like old wine in a new bottle

With the latest escalation in Trump’s forever tariff war, Washington is alienating allies and adversaries alike.

7 Jun 2026 - 6:45AM

India

Is US wielding new tariff threat to secure big bargain in India trade talks?

Additional 12.5 per cent levy over forced labour supply-chain concerns seen as leverage in negotiations, analysts say.

5 Jun 2026 - 5:03PMvideocam

US President Donald Trump has expressed confidence that a trade deal with India is nearing completion. Photo: AP

United States

Quarantine in Texas: US races to contain deadly flesh-eating parasite

Screwworm detected on farm decades after livestock threat was first eradicated in the United States.

5 Jun 2026 - 11:07AM

The larvae of the New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite that feeds on live tissue. The pest poses a devastating threat to livestock. Photo: Reuters

United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA)

Canada and Mexico tell US they want free trade deal renewed

Trump signed and praised the USMCA during his first term but now calls the deal ‘irrelevant’.

3 Jun 2026 - 2:09PM

China-Latin America relations

China urges Brazil to jointly repel ‘external challenges’ as ties deepen

Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira meets Wang Yi and Han Zheng as Brazil seeks key stable fertiliser supply amid US-Iran conflict.

2 Jun 2026 - 6:11AM

Chinese tourists

Will the World Cup help Mexico dispel Chinese tourists’ safety fears?

A boost of visitor numbers for the tournament should also include travellers from China, though surveys show lingering safety concerns.

31 May 2026 - 10:00PM

A replica of the World Cup trophy on display at Mexico City’s Museo Yancuic this month. Photo: Reuters

Brazil

US labels major Brazilian crime groups as terrorist organisations

Washington equates PCC and CV with global terror groups like Isis, opening the door for aggressive US interventions.

29 May 2026 - 2:21PM

Brazilian security forces regularly conduct large operations against the criminal groups, which often turn violent. Photo: EPA

Artificial intelligence

How MuleRun plans to outpace OpenClaw: Alibaba bets on ‘always-on AI workforce’

MuleRun lowers adoption hurdles, positioning Alibaba’s agentic AI as a safer alternative, with reach across 43 countries.

28 May 2026 - 9:00PM

Fifa World Cup 2026

Mexico’s president sees ‘no issue’ with her country hosting Iran World Cup team

Claudia Sheinbaum said she was told by Fifa the US was reluctant to have the Iranian team spend time outside the matches on US territory.

26 May 2026 - 5:30AM

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Mexico

Racist gesture at Korean World Cup fan costs Mexican guild chief his post

The man apologised and said he had resigned after a viral video showed him pulling at the corners of his eyes during a match in Guadalajara.

At World Cup, Mexico leans on China tech and transport to meet logistical needs

Chinese World Cup fans robbed at gunpoint soon after arrival in Mexico

World Cup kicks China’s summer travel market into extra time

From private-box tickets in Houston to luxury hotel viewing suites in China, football fans are driving a boom in travel and hospitality.

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}My Take | The World Cup will not solve the globe’s problems, but it can bring us together

After months of controversy, the tournament has finally kicked off, and it may just live up to its billing as the greatest show on earth.

.css-1f6sr3w{color:#727272;}Exclusive | Huawei considering deploying Ascend AI chips in Latin America, cloud chief says

Ascend processors are central to Beijing’s effort to build a self-reliant AI industry and reduce dependence on US technology.

3 fashion drops celebrating the Fifa World Cup 2026, by Adidas, Nike and Puma

It’s almost here … a festival of football sees 48 teams compete for the game’s biggest prize – here are fashions inspired by the event to help get you in the mood.

6 held as Hong Kong customs seizes HK$156 million in fake World Cup merchandise

About 230,000 counterfeit items seized in ‘Clean Sheet’ operation, most bound for overseas markets.

Editorial | As the World Cup kicks off, politics should be left behind

It is regrettable that politics has tarnished the build-up to the largest World Cup the planet has ever seen.

Trump says US might not renew trade deal with Mexico and Canada

The future of the USMCA pact hinges on negotiations over the ⁠coming months.

Photo book This is Football celebrates the game as the Fifa World Cup kicks off

As the biggest tournament in world football kicks off, this lavish book looks back at seminal moments involving Lionel Messi, David Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo, Pelé and more.

Ant International powers new e-wallet in cash-heavy Mexico

The e-wallet may assist small businesses in the Latin American country to build credit history and secure financing, according to Clip.

The US$4.25 trillion question: who will face off for California governor?

California’s next governor will succeed Gavin Newsom and take charge of ‌one of the world’s biggest economies.

US expects to finish Trump’s Mexico border wall by next year

Traffickers are already using drones and other workarounds to spot patrols and move drugs across the barrier.

Trump urged to press Xi on Chinese money laundering tied to Mexican cartels

Congressional hearing witnesses encourage US president to tackle alleged fentanyl supply chain crisis linked to Chinese money laundering.

A comprehensive visual guide to the 2026 Fifa World Cup

Explore the beautiful game – now bigger, more competitive and expanded to 48 teams.

9 fashion-forward collabs for the 2026 Fifa World Cup, from Nike to Loewe

From Jacquemus working with Nike and the France national team to Drake’s Nocta tracksuit for Canada, these are the hottest football fashion collabs this season.

Strongest earthquake in nearly 150 years hits off Cuba, shaking Mexico and Florida

Rare earthquake with 6.1 magnitude shakes buildings in Havana and beyond.

Nationals from China, India among 17 new US denaturalisation cases

Chinese-born Georgia resident among 17 people accused of obtaining citizenship through fraud or concealing serious crimes.

Editorial | US tariff threat over forced labour looks like old wine in a new bottle

With the latest escalation in Trump’s forever tariff war, Washington is alienating allies and adversaries alike.

Is US wielding new tariff threat to secure big bargain in India trade talks?

Additional 12.5 per cent levy over forced labour supply-chain concerns seen as leverage in negotiations, analysts say.

Quarantine in Texas: US races to contain deadly flesh-eating parasite

Screwworm detected on farm decades after livestock threat was first eradicated in the United States.

Canada and Mexico tell US they want free trade deal renewed

Trump signed and praised the USMCA during his first term but now calls the deal ‘irrelevant’.

China urges Brazil to jointly repel ‘external challenges’ as ties deepen

Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira meets Wang Yi and Han Zheng as Brazil seeks key stable fertiliser supply amid US-Iran conflict.

Will the World Cup help Mexico dispel Chinese tourists’ safety fears?

A boost of visitor numbers for the tournament should also include travellers from China, though surveys show lingering safety concerns.

US labels major Brazilian crime groups as terrorist organisations

Washington equates PCC and CV with global terror groups like Isis, opening the door for aggressive US interventions.

How MuleRun plans to outpace OpenClaw: Alibaba bets on ‘always-on AI workforce’

MuleRun lowers adoption hurdles, positioning Alibaba’s agentic AI as a safer alternative, with reach across 43 countries.

Mexico’s president sees ‘no issue’ with her country hosting Iran World Cup team

Claudia Sheinbaum said she was told by Fifa the US was reluctant to have the Iranian team spend time outside the matches on US territory.

My Take | The World Cup will not solve the globe’s problems, but it can bring us together

Exclusive | Huawei considering deploying Ascend AI chips in Latin America, cloud chief says