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Cinco de Mayo 2024: History, meaning and why we celebrate it
On Cinco de Mayo, take some time to learn about the history and meaning of this day of remembrance — and how and where it’s celebrated now.
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Loved ones hold out hope after surfers, 2 from San Diego, disappeared during Mexico trip
Loved ones from around the world are holding out hope that three missing surfers, two of whom live in San Diego, will be found alive in Mexico. NBC 7’s Dana Williams reports on May 3, 2024.
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A woman might win the presidency of Mexico. What could that mean for abortion rights?
If a woman wins Mexico’s presidency during the June 2 elections, would she rule with gender in mind? The question has been raised ahead of the voting that will likely elect Mexico’s first female president for the term 2024-2030.
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Suspected Mexico City serial killer allegedly kept bones in his room, wrote narrations of what he did
Mexico City prosecutors are seeking to downplay the case of a suspected serial killer who kept women’s bones and a saw in his room.
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New passport requirement in Mexico aims to protect kids from human trafficking
A new security feature aims to derail those looking to traffic children.
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Mob in Mexican tourist city beats woman suspected of killing 8-year-old to death
A mob in the Mexican tourist city of Taxco has brutally beat a woman to death because she was suspected of kidnapping and killing a young girl, rampaging just hours before the city’s Holy Week procession.
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42 people, including 18 children, rescued after mass kidnappings by criminal groups in Mexico
Mexican authorities said they rescued 42 hostages, including 18 children, from criminal groups Saturday after a wave of kidnappings in Sinaloa state, where more than 600 special force troops were sent to beef up security.
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La Mesa security guard jailed in Mexico on gun charge hopes people learn from his mistake
A La Mesa man who missed a turn off the freeway and ended up in Mexico, spending nearly a year in prison, is talking about his experience for the first time. NBC 7’s Omari Fleming has Rodney Dantzler’s story.
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Security guard describes nightmare year in jail after accidentally crossing border into Mexico with gun
An early morning reunion with family outside a Tijuana prison helped to right an episode of Rodney Dantzler’s life that took a dramatic wrong turn, landing the armed security guard in prison for nearly a year.
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Brazil reaches women's Gold Cup final with 3-0 win over Mexico
Adriana Leal and Antonia both scored first-half goals and Brazil earned a spot in the CONCACAF Women’s Gold Cup final with a 3-0 victory over Mexico on Wednesday.
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Spring break travel alert issued for people looking to vacation in Mexico
Every year, thousands of U.S. citizens visit Mexico during spring break. While the majority travel safely, the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Mexico issued a Spring Break Travel Warning for those planning to visit.
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US State Department issues spring break travel alert for Mexico
Violence across the border is why the U.S. State Department has issued a travel advisory urging people heading to Mexico for spring break to reconsider their plans. NBC 7’s Shellye Leggett explains what you need to know.
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What to do if you need to tow your car between San Diego and Mexico
One of the many nice things about living in a border city is being able to drive to Mexico for a quick visit. But what if your car breaks down while you’re there? Here’s what to do if you need to tow your car across the border.
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Before you go: What to know if your car breaks down in Mexico
One of the perks of living in San Diego is being able to drive to Mexico for a quick visit. If you take your own car, there are some things you should know about what to do if it breaks down while you’re in Mexico. Sergio Flores from NBC 7 and Telemundo 20 Responds explains.
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San Diego couple reaches settlement after toddler's 9-story fall at Mexico Hyatt resort
A settlement has been reached in a wrongful death lawsuit between a San Diego couple and the company behind a Mexico hotel from where their 1-year-old son fell from a balcony in 2021, court documents show.
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San Diego couple reaches settlement after toddler's 9-story fall at Mexico Hyatt resort
A settlement has been reached in a wrongful death lawsuit between a San Diego couple and the company behind a Mexico hotel from where their 1-year-old son fell from a balcony in 2021, court documents show.
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Illegal border crossings from US-Mexico border plummeted 50% in January, White House says
Authorities say arrests for illegal crossings on the U.S. border with Mexico fell by half in January from record highs in December to the third lowest month of Joe Biden’s presidency. The sharp drop is welcome news for the White House, even if it proves temporary, as immigration becomes one of the biggest issues in this year’s presidential election, with...
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Why your game-day guacamole could get more difficult to make amid climate change
As the Super Bowl approaches, there could be problems for guacamole, a favorite game-time food in America: A lack of rain and warmer temperatures has resulted in fewer avocados being shipped from Mexico.
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Some Mayan ruin sites are unreachable in Mexico due to rapid rise in gang violence
Mexico is acknowledging that at least two well-known Mayan ruin sites are unreachable by visitors because of cartel violence or land disputes.
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Mexican mother and son separated for over 20 years reunite in Arizona dance competition
An unexpected hug and dance competition put an end to more than 20 years of separation between a mother in Arizona and her son from Mexico.