Donald Trump holds off on cartel terrorist designation
US President Donald Trump has said he will hold off on designating Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organisations for the present.
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Mexico gun battle death toll rises after seven more gang members killed
Mexican security forces have killed seven more members of a presumed cartel assault force that rolled into a town near the Texas border and staged an hour-long attack, officials said.
At least 14 dead in Mexico gun battle near Texas border
At least 14 people have been killed in a gun battle in Mexico.
Morales reaches exile in Mexico after fleeing Bolivia
Former president Evo Morales has flown to exile in Mexico after weeks of violent protests in Bolivia, leaving behind a confused power vacuum in the Andean nation.
Ex-president Morales flees crisis-torn Bolivia as deadly clashes continue
Bolivia faces its worst unrest in decades amid a political vacuum as Evo Morales, who transformed the Andean nation as its first indigenous president, fled the country after weeks of violent protests.
Mexico offers asylum to Bolivian ex-president as clashes continue
Mexico has granted a request for asylum from former Bolivian president Evo Morales, according to the Mexican foreign secretary.
Three women and six children, all US citizens, killed in Mexico cartel massacre
Drug cartel gunmen in Mexico have ambushed three vehicles along a dirt road, slaughtering at least six children and three women, all of them US citizens living in the north of the country.
Heavy fighting in Mexico after security forces find El Chapo’s son
An intense gunfight has paralysed the capital of Mexico’s Sinaloa state after security forces located one of Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman’s sons who is wanted in the US on drug trafficking charges.
Judge blocks indefinite detention of migrant children
A US judge on Friday blocked new Trump administration rules that would enable the government to keep immigrant children in detention facilities with their parents indefinitely.
Actress sues Mexican ex-officials and says Penn betrayed her in El Chapo case
Actress Kate del Castillo has said she is suing former Mexican officials for 60 million dollars (£47 million) in “moral and material damages” because of what she calls “political persecution” against her.
Aberdeen City Council clamp down on staff travel despite plans to visit Belgium, Netherlands, Qatar, Japan and Mexico
Cash-counting council chiefs in Aberdeen are looking to clamp down on staff travel costs in an effort to deal with increasing financial pressures.
Celebrities gather in Texas to protest against immigrant family separation
Celebrities gathered at the border between the United States and Mexico to protest against the separation of migrant children from their parents.
David and Victoria Beckham all smiles in ‘amazing’ family night picture
David Beckham posted a picture of himself and wife Victoria smiling in a restaurant, a week after the pair were forced to deny rumours their marriage was experiencing difficulties.
North American countries to host football world cup
Canada, the United States and Mexico have won the right to host the 2026 World Cup.
A closer look at the rival bids to host the 2026 World Cup
The hosts of the 2026 World Cup will be decided in Moscow on Wednesday.
Morocco and United prepare to discover if they will host 2026 World Cup
The race to host the 2026 World Cup comes to a head on Wednesday with major pros and cons still connected to both the Morocco and ‘United’ bids.
Duncan Shearer: Stop sniping over friendlies
Can we please stop the needless sniping about Scotland travelling to South America for two end of season friendlies?
Pride but no glory for Scotland captain McKenna
Aberdeen defender Scott McKenna captained Scotland against Mexico in front of 70,000 spectators at the Azteca Stadium to cap off a remarkable 2017-18 campaign.
Graeme Shinnie’s Mexico moments not to be forgotten
Aberdeen captain Graeme Shinnie said representing Scotland at the Azteca Stadium was an unforgettable experience.
Former Aberdeen midfielder relishing a special night in Mexico
Former Aberdeen midfielder Kenny McLean is relishing a special night at the Azteca Stadium as Scotland look to upset World Cup-bound Mexico.
Scotland striker’s parents make trip to Mexico to support their boy
Oli McBurnie’s two biggest fans are enjoying parental payback by following him to the Americas to see him live the dream of playing for Scotland.
Goalkeeper Hearts set on winning first Scotland cap
Jon McLaughlin has had a taste of international duty with Scotland and now hopes his appetite is satisfied in the post-season friendlies in Peru and Mexico.
McLean excited for Azteca challenge
Kenny McLean cannot wait for the chance to play at the historic Azteca Stadium as he looked forward to Scotland’s challenge matches in Peru and Mexico.
Opportunity knocks as Motherwell winger Chris Cadden gets Scotland call
Motherwell winger Chris Cadden hopes he can take his career to a new level after landing his first Scotland call-up.
North-east mum needs £47,000 for MS stem cell treatment in Mexico
An Aberdeen mum with advanced multiple sclerosis has launched a fundraising campaign to help her receive “life-changing” stem cell treatment in Mexico and reclaim her future.
Former Olympian to take on Loch Ness Etape aged 72
As a rowing coxswain for Great Britain in the 1968 Mexico Olympics and a London Marathon veteran, Timothy Kirk from Inverness knows his way around.
Council plans trips around the world ahead of Brexit
Globe-trotting Aberdeen council chiefs are considering trips as far afield as Qatar, Japan and Mexico as they look to boost the city’s international connections post-Brexit.
North-east woman aims to raise £45,000 for experimental treatment in Mexico
A north-east woman has launched a crowdfunding bid to help her undergo ground-breaking treatment.
Aberdeen University graduate in Mexico assisting in relief effort
An Aberdeen University graduate who was teaching a class during Tuesday’s earthquake in Mexico City said the devastation throughout his homeland has been “absolutely horrific”.
Coast and culture – the magic of Mexico
If you want the best of both worlds from a holiday, Mexico delivers hands down.
VIDEO: See the incredible hidden beach in Mexico that you have to swim underwater to get to
If you’ve been smart enough to save up the pennies and go on a dream holiday this year, it might be worth considering this hidden beach that you can only access by swimming underwater.
The moment a fireworks explosion hit a market in Mexico, killing at least 29 people
Mexico’s best-known fireworks market has been destroyed by an explosion, leaving at least 29 dead and many more injured.