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Judge approves extradition of Mexican drug lord Joaquín ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán

Infamous Mexican drug lord Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán is one step closer to extradition to the United States after a Thursday ruling.

At least 52 dead in Mexico prison riot

Officials said the fight erupted following a dispute between leaders of two rival groups, including one led by a member of the Zetas drug cartel. The 60-year-old penitentiary houses 3,800 inmates, twice its capacity.

From DF to CDMX, Mexico City changes name and status

Mexico's sprawling capital changed its official name on Friday, from DF to Mexico City, as it launched steps to become virtually like a federal state.

Minaret and Muslims in Mexican city set to host pope

San Cristóbal de las Casas is home to several hundred members of Mexico's growing Muslim community. The small, indigenous city in southern Mexico will greet Pope Francis in three weeks.

Donald Trump’s hated $23 billion in migrant cash unlocks Mexican credit

Millions of Mexicans pay for everything from food to medicine with cash from relatives working in the U.S. Now, the money may allow them to get car loans in a country where a large swath of the population has no access to credit.

Mexico expands search for 43 missing students, says official

Authorities have expanded the search for 43 missing students in Mexico who vanished after they were abducted by corrupt police in 2014, a government official said.
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Heavy Rains in Costa Rica: Hundreds Affected by Flooding

Although the dry season in Costa Rica has already begun, the country has been experiencing heavy rains caused by cold push #8. In December...

Costa Rica Declares Obesity a Chronic Disease

Obesity is acknowledged as a chronic disease related to public health in Costa Rica, according to the Ministry of Health. The decree signed by...

Hospital Metropolitano Now Accepts Medicare Advantage

Hospital Metropolitano announces that, effective immediately, all patients with Medicare Advantage can now receive emergency care at any of our locations. This makes us...