Mexico sends troops to improve security as U.S. halts avocado imports over 'threat'

7 August 2026 at 00:32

The United States said it halted avocado inspection work in Mexico's Michoacán state because of a "threat to U.S. interests."

TANCITARO, MICHOACAN -- SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 2019: CUSEPT, an armed avocado police force, is a private security force funded by avocado growers, on patrol in Tancitaro, Michoacan, on Aug. 24, 2019. The entrance to Tancitaro, a population of roughly 30,000, claims it is the Avocado Capital of the World. Mexican cartels have evolved beyond drug trafficking; extortion and theft of the local avocado and timber industries. (Gary Coronado / Los Angeles Times)

Nicaragua's authoritarian leader just scrapped elections -- and any pretense of democracy

World & Nation

By: Kate Linthicum · Ismael López

26 July 2026 at 13:00

Secretary of State Marco Rubio strongly condemned Ortega's election decree, but there is little evidence the White House is ready to intervene in Nicaragua.

U.S. airstrikes at sea are killing Mexican citizens

World & Nation

By: Kate Linthicum

20 July 2026 at 13:00

Mexican vessels carrying Mexican citizens have been hit in U.S. airstrikes against alleged drug boats, a Times investigation found.

La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Mexico - July 07, 2026: Fishermen unload their tuna catch from a boat at the marina in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nayarit, Mexico, on July 7, 2026. (Cesar Rodriguez / For The Times)

Mexican officials vow new safety protocols after World Cup celebrations turn deadly

World & Nation

By: Kate Linthicum

3 July 2026 at 22:44

After a World Cup celebration turned deadly, Mexican officials vowed to strengthen safety protocols ahead of their team's Sunday match against England.

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