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Ancient Mesoamerican culture saw consanguinity, child sacrifice, study shows

Experts say DNA analysis taken from site near Mexico reveals a child sacrificed in the area had parents that were closely related, suggesting cultural and religious importance

Yogev Israeli | 08.15.24

Two devotees with images at the San Hipolito Church in Mexico City

In Mexico, Catholic patron of desperate causes celebrated in a procession of thousands

Dozens of colorful trajineras navigated the canals of Xochimilco, Mexico City, transporting Catholic devotees venerating a relic of Saint Jude Thaddeus

Ynetnews | 08.12.24

ישמאעל אל מאיו זמבדה מנהיג קרטל הסמים סינלואה נעצר ב טקסס ארה"ב

US arrests Mexican drug lord 'El Mayo' and El Chapo's son in Texas

Zambada and Guzman Lopez face multiple charges in the U.S. 'for heading the Cartel's criminal operations, including its deadly fentanyl manufacturing and trafficking networks,' U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a statement.

Reuters | 07.26.24

Mexico's Jewish community not enthusiastic about Claudia Sheinbaum's victory

Jews living in the South American country say the fact that the first female president hides her Jewish heritage does not endear her to the Jewish community there; 'We hope her Jewish heart will wake up and we’ll see her speak for the people of Israel'

Alexandra Lukash | 06.04.24

Claudia Sheinbaum wins election in Mexico to become country's 1st female, Jewish president

The former mayor of Mexico City, who is Jewish, is victorious over previous head of state in historic results heralding Mexico's first woman president; She is the granddaughter of Jewish immigrants from Bulgaria and Lithuania

Ynet, News Agencies | 06.03.24

Agreement to open direct flights signed with Mexico

During a visit to Mexico, Transport Minister Miri Regev agreement with her counterpart on renewal of direct travel between the countries, including popular tourist destination Cancun; Regev also met with Mexican Jewish community

Roy Rubinstein, Iris Lifshitz Klieger | 10.05.23

Israel arrests former Mexican diplomat following rape allegations

Andrés Roemer, who has had a street in Israel named after him for opposing UNESCO proposal denying Jewish connection to Temple Mount, arrested on home country’s request; 61 women have provided testimonies against him, with 5 testimonies central to extradition request

Gilad Cohen | 10.02.23

החזית של אחד המבנים העתיקים שהתגלו באתר הארכיאולוגי קאבה שבחצי האי יוקטן

Archaeologists discover ancient Maya palatial complex

Experts estimate the complex to be nearly 1,500 years old and believe it served the dynasty that ruled the area prior to Spanish colonization

Yogev Israeli | 09.27.23

Israel, Mexico expected to agree on direct flights

Ynet learns transportation minister intends to meet her Mexican counterpart next week to advance bilateral agreements including flights to be launched early next year

Roy Rubinstein | 09.22.23

מקסיקו ראש העיר מקסיקו סיטי לשעבר קלאודיה שיינבאום יהודייה מועמדת ל נשיאות

How do you say 'Oy Vey' in Spanish? Claudia Sheinbaum primed to become Mexico's first Jewish President

Claudia Sheinbaum, the granddaughter of Jewish immigrants from Lithuania and Bulgaria, is expected to become a candidate for the ruling party's presidency, following the departure of Lopez Obrador; She downplays her Jewishness, but in the past, she has mentioned celebrating Jewish holidays as a child.

ynet correspondents | 09.06.23

How Latin America is being shaped by Israeli innovation

In response to the challenge of antisemitism and growing criticism of Israel, Mexico-based advocacy group Israel Latin American Network is bringing academic programs in Israeli technological innovation to Latin American countries

Emily Schrader | 08.17.23

Former Mexican president under fire for antisemitic comment against presidential candidate

Vicente Fox refers to Claudia Sheinbaum as 'Bulgarian Jew,' seemingly attempting to use her ethnicity as a means of discrediting her suitability for the presidency

Daniel Edelson, New York | 07.27.23

הנסיך חוסיין יורש העצר של ירדן וזוגתו רג'ווה פפראצי ב ירח דבש ב מקסיקו

'Against Islamic values': Outrage after Jordan royal couple spotted sunbathing in swimwear

Footage of newlywed crown prince and wife in swimwear divides social media users as some slam couple for immodesty while others call to respect their privacy while on private vacation abroad

Daniel Salami | 07.19.23

אלחנדרו אנסינס יועצו לענייני זכויות אדם של נשיא מקסיקו שלפי דיווח הטלפון שלו נפרץ על ידי פגסוס של NSO

Beyond activists & journalists: Pegasus spyware targets Mexican govt. officials -NYT

The New York Times reveals: Among the victims of Israeli espionage tools in Mexico is a close associate of the president and undersecretary for human rights, Alejandro Encinas. According to the report, only the military in Mexico has access to Pegasus, and Encinas is among the few in the government who opposed it.

ynet correspondents | 05.22.23

'Despite blowback, Mexico refuses to abandon use of Israeli spy tool'

NYT spills new salacious details about a 2011 deal struck at a strip club between Israeli cyber firm NSO Group and representatives of the Mexican government — the company's first and biggest client

Ynet | 04.18.23

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