Mexican mayor slaughtered in front of revellers on Day of the Dead

Carlos Manzo was killed in front of stunned revellers(Image: Facebook) A Mexican mayor who called for "brute force" against murderous drug cartels was shot dead during “Day of the Dead” celebrations in a public execution. Carlos Manzo, 40, was...

Club Profile: The Association of Latin American Students

Speaking with the club’s leaders at their inaugural street food festival By: Petra Chase, Features Editor SFU’s Association of Latin American Students (ALAS) has represented students from the region since the early 2000s. On October 1, they hosted...

Mexico and Spain open the door to diplomatic reconciliation after seven years of tensions

Mexico and Spain have taken what appears to be a definitive step toward diplomatic reconciliation after nearly seven years of tension stemming from a dispute over differing interpretations of the Spanish Conquest. In 2019, former Mexican president...

Government shutdown latest: Trump admin will partially pay for SNAP benefits

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration said Monday it will send out partial payments to the tens of millions of Americans who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits – but not all of the normal funds for families relying on the...

International News Briefs for Monday, November 3, 2025

HAVANA TIMES – We bring you some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Monday, November 3, 2025. 42 Million Americans Lose Food Benefits as Trump Holds Gatsby-Themed Party Nov 03, 2025 Image Credit: Reuters Elizabeth...

Mexican mayor assassinated during Day of the Dead festival

A Mexican mayor who publicly decried drug cartels was assassinated in front of dozens of people gathered for Day of the Dead festivities, authorities said. Carlos Alberto Manzo Rodríguez, the mayor of the Uruapan municipality, was shot and killed...

Government shutdown continues as Trump says he 'won't be extorted'

WASHINGTON (AP) — The government shutdown is poised to become the longest ever this week as the impasse between Democrats and Republicans has dragged into a new month. Millions of people could lose food aid benefits, health care subsidies are set...

Trump administration prepares for mission against drug cartels in Mexico

American combat units have already started training for a mission inside Mexico that would -- literally -- put boots on the ground there. It would be an offensive operation targeting Mexico’s lawless drug cartels and leadership. The Pentagon's...

Government shutdown could become longest ever as President Donald Trump says he 'won't be extorted' by Democrats

WASHINGTON – The government shutdown is poised to become the longest ever this week as the impasse between Democrats and Republicans has dragged into a new month. Millions of people stand to lose food aid benefits, health care subsidies are set to...

Americans believe a political candidate will be assassinated soon disturbing poll shows

A concerning number of Americans expect that a major political candidate will be assassinated in the coming years, according to a shocking new survey. Fifty-five percent believe that political violence will rise, according to a survey from...

Peru cuts ties with Mexico over asylum for ex-prime minister

Peru has severed diplomatic relations with Mexico after accusing it of granting asylum to a former Peruvian prime minister who is on trial over an alleged coup attempt in 2022. The announcement on Monday came hours after former Prime Minister...

This Luxury Stay Was Voted the No. 1 City Hotel in Mexico

Rosewood San Miguel de Allende Rosewood San Miguel de Allende was voted the No.1 city hotel in Mexico in our 2025 World’s Best Awards. The sprawling hacienda-style hotel captures San Miguel de Allende’s charm with its vibrant decor and grand...

Peru breaks diplomatic relations with Mexico

Peru announced on Monday that it had cut off diplomatic ties with Mexico over the asylum claim of former Peruvian Prime Minister Betssy Chávez, who is facing charges in her homeland over the alleged 2022 coup attempt by then President Pedro...

Government shutdown nears record length with no end in sight

WASHINGTON (AP) — The government shutdown is poised to become the longest ever this week as the impasse between Democrats and Republicans has dragged into a new month. Millions of people could lose food aid benefits, health care subsidies are set...

Mexican mayor who took hard line against drug gangs shot and killed at Day of the Dead event

Fox News Digital spoke with Joe Peters, a former federal mafia prosecutor and senior White House drug-policy official, on "narco-terror" tactics used by Mexican cartels. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Mexican mayor who was outspoken...

Government Shutdown 2025 Update: Day 34 with no deal as standoff nears historic record

The government shutdown is on track to become the longest in U.S. history this week, as the stalemate between Democrats and Republicans stretches into a new month. WASHINGTON - The government shutdown is on track to become the longest in U.S....

Givaudan: Capitalizing on hot demand for Latin American flavors in...

Ongoing consumer research from Givaudan Taste & Wellbeing reveals what the company says is a significant and growing opportunity for brands to target US consumers with Latin American flavor innovation. In a national survey exploring awareness,...

Tanzania’s President Sworn In Amid Political Crisis

Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at Tanzania’s political crisis, Israel and Hamas exchanging more killed prisoners, and a deadly earthquake in Afghanistan. Sign up to receive World Brief in your inbox every weekday. Hassan Sworn In...

Why the Mexican president refuses to restart the drug war despite mayor's assassination

MEXICO CITY — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum ruled out a new “war on drugs” as a response to the assassination of a regional mayor who was shot at a Day of the Dead celebration, a brazen killing that has sparked national outrage. “Returning...

Government shutdown could become longest; impasse between parties drags on

The government shutdown is poised to become the longest ever this week as the impasse between Democrats and Republicans has dragged into a new month. Millions of people could lose food aid benefits, health care subsidies are set to expire and...