The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/mexico/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:02:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Mexico | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/mexico/ 32 32 Mexico’s president offers to host Iran’s 2026 World Cup matches instead of US https://www.timesofisrael.com/mexicos-president-offers-to-host-irans-2026-world-cup-matches-instead-of-us/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:48:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3780508 Iran's soccer federation says it's in talks to relocate matches due to war and security concerns; FIFA says no changes have been made to the match schedule

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]]> Antisemitic graffiti sprayed in Mexico during protests against Sheinbaum’s government https://www.timesofisrael.com/antisemitic-graffiti-sprayed-in-mexico-during-protests-against-sheinbaums-government/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 03:49:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3691179 'Jewish whore' painted in Spanish alongside crossed-out Star of David on doors of Mexican supreme court; local Jewish community, Israeli FM condemn the graffiti

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]]> Iran rejects ‘absurd’ claim it plotted to assassinate Israeli ambassador to Mexico https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-rejects-absurd-claim-it-plotted-to-assassinate-israeli-ambassador-to-mexico/ Mon, 10 Nov 2025 10:02:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3685019 Tehran says accusation by Israel and US of Venezuela-based IRGC plot is an effort to destroy Islamic Republic's foreign ties

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]]> Mexico thwarted Iranian plot to assassinate Israeli ambassador, officials say https://www.timesofisrael.com/mexico-thwarted-iranian-plot-to-assassinate-israeli-envoy-officials-say/ Fri, 07 Nov 2025 19:33:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3683497 Plan to kill Einat Kranz Neiger said hatched by IRGC official stationed in Tehran-ally Venezuela and Quds Force unit responsible for plots against Jewish sites in Australia, Europe

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]]> Trump says 25% US tariff on imports from Mexico, Canada to take effect Tuesday https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-says-25-us-tariff-on-imports-from-mexico-canada-to-take-effect-tuesday/ Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:38:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3495483 American president claims 'no room left' to delay tariffs on neighbors, in announcement that rattles stock markets; Canada and Mexico both vow to respond

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]]> Trump launches trade war with tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-launches-trade-war-with-tariffs-on-mexico-canada-and-china/ Sun, 02 Feb 2025 06:02:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3473407 In three executive orders, US president imposes 25% tariffs on Mexican, Canadian imports and 10% on China; Canada, Mexico announce retaliatory tariffs on US goods

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]]> Israeli embassy slams destruction of Netanyahu wax figure in Mexico museum https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-embassy-slams-destruction-of-netanyahu-wax-figure-in-mexico-museum/ Wed, 08 Jan 2025 21:23:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3455704 Video shows pro-Palestinian activist dousing statue in red paint before pounding it with a hammer and shouting 'Long live Palestine, Sudan, Yemen and Puerto Rico'

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]]> Mexican fugitive official in Israel implicates ex-president in students’ disappearance https://www.timesofisrael.com/mexican-fugitive-official-in-israel-implicates-ex-president-in-students-disappearance/ Tue, 27 Aug 2024 09:32:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3362388 Tomás Zerón tells investigators that former leader Peña Nieto and other high-ranking officials were present in meeting where false explanation was invented

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]]> Daily Briefing June 4: Day 242 – Will the deaths of four hostages push PM to a deal? https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-june-4-day-242-will-the-deaths-of-four-hostages-push-pm-to-a-deal/ Tue, 04 Jun 2024 10:50:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3304829&preview=true&preview_id=3304829 Political correspondent Tal Schneider talks about possible hostage deal as Diaspora reporter Canaan Lidor looks at Mexico's new Jewish president and battling antisemitism in Europe

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]]> Claudia Sheinbaum wins election to become Mexico’s 1st woman, 1st Jewish president https://www.timesofisrael.com/exit-polls-show-jewish-candidate-sheinbaum-set-to-become-mexicos-1st-woman-president/ Mon, 03 Jun 2024 04:56:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3303740 Former Mexico City mayor wins 58% of the vote, National Electoral Institute announces, confirming earlier exit polls showing she beat key rival Xochitl Galvez

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]]> Quietly Jewish scientist poised to win Sunday’s Mexican presidential election https://www.timesofisrael.com/claudia-sheinbaum-a-quietly-jewish-secular-scientist-set-to-win-elections-in-mexico/ Fri, 31 May 2024 01:32:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3301465 Claudia Sheinbaum, would-be successor of a left-wing populist incumbent, has focused on energy and crime despite detractors' repeated efforts to discuss her faith - or lack of it

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]]> Anti-Israel campus protests spread across the US border to Canada, Mexico https://www.timesofisrael.com/anti-israel-campus-protests-spread-across-the-us-border-to-canada-mexico/ Fri, 03 May 2024 08:31:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3281344 Still further afield, an encampment springs up at University of Sydney; Sciences Po University in Paris is closed after students occupied buildings

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]]> Mexico, Chile refer Israel and Hamas to ICC over possible war crimes https://www.timesofisrael.com/mexico-chile-refer-israel-and-hamas-to-icc-over-possible-war-crimes/ Fri, 19 Jan 2024 01:46:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3204259 Mexico City and Santiago ask International Criminal Court to examine events since October 7 to establish 'potential criminal responsibility'

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]]> Everything you need to know about the Jewish woman leading Mexico’s presidential race https://www.timesofisrael.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-jewish-woman-leading-mexicos-presidential-race/ Tue, 26 Sep 2023 00:05:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3102054 Former Mexico City mayor Claudia Sheinbaum is polling double-digits ahead of her closest competitor, and will mark 2 firsts for the US neighbor if she's successful

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]]> Mexican Congress displays alleged bodies of space aliens https://www.timesofisrael.com/mexican-congress-displays-alleged-bodies-of-space-aliens/ Thu, 14 Sep 2023 08:51:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3096088 Controversial journalist presents purported corpses, claimed to be around 1,000 years old, garnering surprise and ridicule on social media

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