Mexico's former police chief Genaro García Luna, once considered an ally of the United States in the war on drugs, is now on trial in New York. It looks like he worked even better with the narcos than he did with the CIA. from Peter Burghardt, WashingtonHillary Clinton will not like to remember it either, but this defendant was once considered an American ally. Photos from 2009 show the then US Secretary of State in Mexico with Genaro García Luna,...
Illegal food transport Why more and more eggs are being smuggled from Mexico to the US Border controls at the crossing between Mexico and the USA in San Ysidro in the state of California. Shipping raw eggs from Mexico to the United States is illegal. © Howard Shen / Picture Alliance The border between Mexico and the USA is actually a hotspot for drug and people smugglers. But for some time now, the US security authorities have been discovering a...
Status: 01/21/2023 02:51 am Since mid-January, smoking in the open air has not been legal in Mexico. Tobacco advertising is completely banned under the strict legislation. And tobacco products may no longer be displayed visibly in shops. By Markus Plate, ARD Studio Mexico A large, empty plastic shelf hangs directly behind the checkout of the small corner store in Mexico City. The kiosks, tienditas as they are called here, make an average of a quarter of their sales with cigarettes....
Mexico wants to become smoke-free and is now also banning cigarette smoke on beaches and in parks. This and other reports in the Reise-News. The corona pandemic is still not over, inflation is also making itself felt in tourism and the climate crisis and war are affecting the whole world. That doesn't stop many people from traveling, but the uncertainty of many travelers is great. Where is there a coronavirus outbreak right now? Which railway line is closed? How safe...
According to the UN cultural organization Unesco, 86 journalists were killed in a targeted manner worldwide last year. After several years of decline, that number has soared in 2022, said Audrey Azoulay, the organization's director-general, in Paris on Monday. According to the Unesco Observatory, the number of murders of journalists averaged 58 per year from 2019 to 2021.The development in 2022 is alarming, said Azoulay. "The authorities must redouble their efforts to put an end to these crimes and ensure...
Ovidio "El Ratón" Guzmán, son and successor of legendary drug lord El Chapo, has been arrested in Mexico. But what does arrested mean - it was a battle with 29 dead. Why the drug war goes on and on despite such dearly bought successes.from Peter Burghardt, WashingtonThe savior of the drug mafia is also silent on the latest battle in his neighborhood. He's long dead, maybe he never lived, although his community has no doubts about his existence. According to...
Status: 01/11/2023 05:53 After initial discord, US President Biden and Mexican President López Obrador demonstrated unity at the North America summit. But the differences on the issue of migration remain. By Christina Fee Moebus ARD studio Mexico City Mexico is considered a very hospitable country, and Joe Biden and his wife Jill were also warmly welcomed. Among others by a traditional mariachi band. With big sombreros on their heads and bulbous guitars in their hands, some musicians played a little...
US President Biden in Mexico: Focus on migration and drugs Mexico's President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (l) welcomes his American counterpart Joe Biden at Zumpango Airport. photo © Fernando Llano/AP/dpa Joe Biden depends on Mexico to make a difference in the fight against illegal migration and drug smuggling. When visiting Mexico City, differences become apparent once again. US President Joe Biden wants to work more closely with Mexico to tackle deadly drug smuggling and record illegal migration to the US....
Sensitive topics on the menu, for better American coordination. In Mexico, the leaders of the United States, Canada and Mexico are meeting on Tuesday to find common ground. This so-called "three friends" summit should make it possible to deepen their economic cooperation and dialogue more on the climate and immigration, according to commitments disseminated by the White House.Joe Biden, Justin Trudeau and Andrés Manuel Lopez Obrador, known as AMLO, want to launch a trilateral discussion format on the supply of...
Mexico Biden's visit to Mexico focuses on migration and drugs Mexico's President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (l) welcomes his American counterpart Joe Biden at Zumpango Airport. photo © Fernando Llano/AP/dpa The US President depends on Mexico's cooperation to do something about illegal migration and drug smuggling. Despite progress, there are once again differences in this matter. During a visit to Mexico, US President Joe Biden is seeking closer cooperation between the two countries to tackle deadly drug smuggling and a...
