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Daniel Suarez wins Xfinity race at Mexico City but can he delight fans in Cup?
MEXICO CITY — Daniel Suarez stood outside the infield medical center Saturday morning and declared: "I’m going to put on a show for you guys." Daniel Suarez and crew celebrate in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series The Chilango...

Hostages of extortion in Mexico
A man and a woman showed up late at night, and exchanged looks. The neon sign at the taco stand glowed “open” in red letters, like an old neighborhood movie marquee. On the side of the stainless steel cart, an electronic panel flashed the words:...

Gold Cup starts on Saturday with defending champion Mexico in action
Unlike the World Cup, the CONCACAF Gold Cup is often contested by B and C teams due to vacation, injuries and youth callups. "We have a lot of young players that need more opportunities to play real minutes," Canada coach Jesse Marsch said ahead...

Who won the last NASCAR Mexico race? Exploring past winners and more
This weekend marks NASCAR's return to Mexico City after 17 years of absence. The stock car racing series field arrived at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez with a lot of new faces and some familiar ones, including past winners and a home hero. The...

Daniel Suarez clinches historic Xfinity victory on home soil in Mexico
Trackhouse Racing and the only Mexican driver in the NASCAR Cup Series, Daniel Suarez, took his first-ever home victory at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez Xfinity Series race on Saturday, June 14, 2025. However, it was not an easy win, and Suarez...

Kyle Larson flags one potential issue with the Mexico City track ahead of the NASCAR race
Ahead of the Viva Mexico 250, Hendrick Motorsports ace Kyle Larson circled out a few issues with the 2.674-mile raceway at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. The event will mark his his 16th race of the season, and the driver is vying for his fourth...

China’s Influence Operations in Latin American Media
China’s influence over Latin American media and its journalists is expanding. To promote its interests and shape public opinion, China employs various strategies to spread its narrative and suppress criticism. In April, Chinese publishing group...

How to Watch Mexico vs. Dominican Republic: Live Stream Concacaf Gold Cup
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MEXICALI BRIEFS: Mexican agency prepares to drill new geothermal wells
DEVELOPMENT Mexican agency prepares to drill new geothermal wells The Mexican Department of Energy, or Sener in Spanish, is preparing to drill four geothermal wells in rural Mexicali, following the results of a tender announced in 2024....

Japanese Label Comme des Garçons Sets Sights on Latin America With São Paulo Debut
Comme des Garçons is preparing its foray into Latin America, with a first opening in Brazil. The Japanese designer fashion company plans to open in May next year in the Iguatemi São Paulo shopping mall, the oldest in operation and which is mainly...
Mexico’s president says her flag should not fly over US protests that turn violent
The Mexican flag has become a symbol of defiance in demonstrations against immigration raids.PHOTO: AFP MEXICO CITY – Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on June 13 said the appearance of the flag of Mexico at protests that had turned violent in...

Google wins years-long Mexico antitrust case
Listen to article MEXICO CITY: Mexico's antitrust watchdog said on Friday it had closed a case against Google, clearing the tech giant from any potential fines, after a multi-year investigation determined it did not engage in monopolistic...

Colombia Comes Apart
Colombia, in the full swing of a turbulent presidential campaign season, was shaken this past week when Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay, a prominent right-wing politician and candidate for president, was shot in the head on Saturday. Uribe was out...

How to spend the perfect day in Cartagena
This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Cartagena — a lively city on Colombia’s northern Caribbean coast — has always moved to the rhythm of its own drum. It’s where the jaunty beats of cumbia music fill a UNESCO-stamped...

Zara Larsson wants to collaborate with Tate McRae
16 June 2025 Zara Larsson would love to do a “joint album” with Tate McRae. Zara Larsson at Capital’s Summertime Ball with Barclaycard 2025 The 27-year-old Swedish pop star - who is supporting Tate on her Miss Possessive tour in North America and...

Internalized racism in the Caribbean and the road to reparations
Internal Black People Racism in a region fighting for reparations The Caribbean is artistically diverse in terms of races and ethnicities. These differences in ethnicities have led to an increase in racism and prejudice among black people in the...

Mexico’s president says her flag should not fly over protests that turn violent
MEXICO CITY — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Friday said the appearance of the flag of Mexico at protests that had turned violent in the United States was a “provocation” that threatened to tarnish her country’s reputation. The Mexican...

Shane van Gisbergen becomes only the third driver to achieve special feat. after Mexico NASCAR pole
Shane van Gisbergen, NASCAR driver for Trackhouse Racing, made history when he won the pole for the Cup Race at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City. He has joined an exclusive group including Tyler Reddick and Dan Gurney. Shane van...

“My laps were average”: Despite pole position, Shane van Gisbergen not happy with his run times in Mexico
Road course specialist Shane van Gisbergen may have secured a historic pole position in Mexico City, but he thought his performance was not outstanding. He pointed out that his car was slow in the early parts of his lap before picking up speed in...

Colombian Senator Uribe Shot At Campaign Rally
On Saturday, 7 June 2025, Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe was shot in the head at a campaign event in the country’s capital, Bogotá. According to Reuters, he received immediate medical attention and survived the initial operation for his injuries...