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A Tattooed Member of the García Márquez family, a Nobel Prize Winner, and a Massive Soccer Fan: An Intimate Portrait of Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum

Claudia Sheinbaum will turn 64 years old this month and here are some interesting facts about the first female President of Mexico that have less to do with politics and more to do with who she is as a person.

Latin Times

Dancing King, Invisible Spies and a Duck: Nine Fun Stories From 2026 World Cup Week Two

The second round of group games were almost overshadowed by the wacky events happening off the field.

Sports Illustrated

Pew Survey: Mexico Warmed to America While the World Cooled. Is Trump's Cartel Crackdown the Reason?

Mexico was the only nation where U.S. favorability rose in Pew's 2026 survey — a rebound credited to Sheinbaum's cool-headed handling of Trump.

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Priced out of World Cup games, Mexican fans take celebrations into their own hands

Mexicans are reclaiming the FIFA World Cup with street celebrations as high ticket prices keep many out of stadiums

The Independent UK

Trump’s World Cup czar explains why the president hasn’t made an appearance at any games

The president has however attended both Game 3 of the NBA Finals in New York City and the UFC 250 cage fight on the White House lawn in recent weeks

The Independent UK

Mexico's president seeks to restart oil shipments to Cuba as island's crises deepen

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says her country seeks to restart oil shipments to Cuba soon, a move that could provide much needed relief as the island's crises deepen given a lack of petroleum

AAP

Merlin the duck steals the spotlight at President Sheinbaum's news briefing

Merlín the duck, Mexico’s unofficial World Cup mascot, stole the spotlight at President Claudia Sheinbaum’s news briefing

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Half of Mexico Wants the Olinia EV. Right Now It Can't Be Sold

Mexico's Olinia 1 EV wows the public at ~$8,600 — but it can't legally be sold yet. Inside the safety-rule gap and the race to a 2027 launch.

Latin Times

Mayor accused of staging her kidnapping to cover up $2M embezzlement. Ironically, her party calls ‘combating corruption’ one of its primary pillars

Nápoles claims that the accusations are politically motivated.

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Mexico Homicides Plunge to Historic Lows During 2026 World Cup Opening Days

Mexico's daily homicides plunge to historic lows under 30 during the 2026 World Cup as President Sheinbaum's security cabinet reports a 46% drop in crime.

Latin Times

Indicted Sinaloa Ex-Governor Rubén Rocha Moya Reportedly Hiding on Remote Ranch After U.S. Cartel Charges

Rubén Rocha Moya reportedly relocated to a ranch north of Culiacán, Sinaloa, almost immediately after the United States unveiled the drug trafficking charges against him.

Latin Times

JD Vance: U.S. Doesn't Rule Out Military Operations in Mexico to Combat Drug Cartels

Vice President JD Vance tells Univision the U.S. reserves the right to take unilateral military action in Mexico against cartels, despite Sheinbaum's opposition.

Latin Times

U.S. Rejects Mexico's Claims of Bad Faith, Citing Arrest of Child Prostitution Fugitive

For its part, Sheinbaum's administration accused Washington just weeks ago of a lack of reciprocity in similar requests that have been denied, despite both governments highlighting strong cooperation on security matters.

Latin Times

The rise of Claudia Sheinbaum: inside the 19 June edition

Mexico’s trailblazing, technocratic president. Plus The global cost of the war on Iran

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President Trump May Have Prominent Role in 2026 World Cup Trophy Celebration

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum are also expected to be at the celebration.

The Independent UK

Mexican president says FIFA should reflect on high World Cup ticket prices

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has urged FIFA to reconsider the high cost of tickets for the 2026 World Cup

Latin Times

The World Cup Returned to Mexico, But More Than 130,000 Missing People Have Not

Many of the people interviewed during the June 11 protest agreed on two points: that Mexico remains a violent country and that the government, rather than helping them, has sought to silence their voices.

AAP

Gunmen kill mayor in southern Mexico

Gunmen have assassinated a mayor in Mexico, in the latest attack targeting officials as the troubled country hosts the World Cup, along with the US and Canada.

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The Guardian - UK

‘Tickets are very expensive’: Mexican president Sheinbaum explains why she did not attend World Cup opener

Claudia Sheinbaum has said she gave her ticket to Mexico’s opening World Cup game to a young female soccer fan

The Economic Times

President Trump will not attend US team's World Cup opener

President Donald Trump will miss the United States' World Cup opening match. His schedule is tight, requiring him to be in Washington D.C. for the UFC Freedom 250 event. This is not unprecedented for a host nation's leader. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will lead the U.S. delegation. Andrew Giuliani…

Euronews

Mexico's 'missing persons' crisis takes centre stage at the World Cup

The discovery of suspected cartel killing sites and a record number of disappearances has renewed scrutiny of one of Mexico's deepest social wounds.

Latin Times

Mothers of Mexico's Missing March on World Cup Eve, Demanding Answers as Globe Watches

On the eve of the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico City, hundreds of families of the disappeared marched down Calzada de Tlalpan demanding justice for more than 133,000 missing people across Mexico.

Latin Times

President Claudia Sheinbaum Downplays Protest Concerns Ahead of World Cup Opener in Mexico City

"There is no problem. Everyone with a ticket will be able to get there because there are no classes and no office work. Everything is under control. The only recommendation is to leave earlier," Sheinbaum said.

The Guardian - UK

How did Mexico’s president become the world’s most popular leftwing leader?

The long read: Claudia Sheinbaum started as an activist. Now she is Mexico’s president. Has she stayed true to her ideals?

The Guardian - US

‘Not in our best moment’: strikes and tension temper World Cup buzz in Mexico City

An escalating teachers’ strike and concerns around public perception have left locals with complicated feelings on the eve of the tournament’s opener

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