Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
News from Guadalajara
Meet Merlin the Duck: Mexico's World Cup 'ambassador'
The BBC’s Will Grant was amongst the crowds swarming to meet Merlin, a pet duck who went viral for waddling around Mexico City in the Mexican team's jersey.
June 19, 2026Man apologises for making racist gesture at Korean in World Cup match
He was caught pulling the corners of his eyes at a South Korean influencer during the match in Mexico.
June 15, 2026Mexico opens World Cup with passion, parties and protests - Reuters
Mexico opens World Cup with passion, parties and protests Reuters
June 11, 2026Climate cost of expanded World Cup under scrutiny as emissions set to soar - Reuters
Climate cost of expanded World Cup under scrutiny as emissions set to soar Reuters
June 9, 2026Mexican drug lord 'El Mencho' buried in golden coffin
Nemesio Oseguera led the feared Jalisco New Generation Cartel until his death as a result of a firefight in February.
March 3, 2026Threat of further violence looms after Mexican cartel rampage
The BBC speaks to Guadalajara residents days after cartel members sought to avenge the killing of Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera.
February 24, 2026Fifa 'closely monitoring' Mexico cartel violence before World Cup
BBC Sport explores the unfolding security situation in Mexico, as Fifa says it is "closely monitoring" developments before this summer's World Cup.
February 24, 2026Mexico weighs legal action after Musk links president to drug cartels - Reuters
Mexico weighs legal action after Musk links president to drug cartels Reuters
February 24, 2026Mexico president says there are 'all guarantees' for 2026 World Cup - Reuters
Mexico president says there are 'all guarantees' for 2026 World Cup Reuters
February 24, 2026Cruise operators alter Mexico routes amid cartel unrest - Reuters
Cruise operators alter Mexico routes amid cartel unrest Reuters
February 24, 2026BBC's Will Grant on the atmosphere in Mexico following unrest
The BBC's Will Grant describes how locals are feeling in Guadalajara, the capital of Jalisco, Mexico, after a wave of violence hit the streets.
February 24, 2026Air Canada to resume flights to Mexico's Puerto Vallarta from Tuesday - Reuters
Air Canada to resume flights to Mexico's Puerto Vallarta from Tuesday Reuters
February 24, 2026More than 5,000 flights cancelled as US east coast digs out of record snow
A major snowstorm walloped the US north-east, causing disruptions for millions and thousands of flight cancellations.
February 23, 2026'Burned and destroyed': Locals and tourists describe Mexico unrest
Violence has erupted across several states in Mexico after cartel leader El Mencho was killed on Sunday.
February 23, 2026Mexico sends thousands of soldiers to stop violence after death of drug lord
A wave of violence has erupted across Mexico since a powerful drug cartel boss died following his capture by special forces.
February 23, 2026Key events in Mexican operation to capture cartel leader 'El Mencho' - Reuters
Key events in Mexican operation to capture cartel leader 'El Mencho' Reuters
February 23, 2026Violence erupts in Mexico after drug lord El Mencho killed
The death of the most-wanted Jalisco cartel chief sparks retaliatory violence in at least a dozen states in Mexico.
February 23, 2026Who was El Mencho, Mexico's most wanted man?
The BBC's Will Grant examines the power wielded by the Jalisco drug cartel chief, who died after a clash with security forces assisted by US intelligence.
February 23, 2026Mexican drug lord killing sparks revenge attacks; cars and businesses set ablaze, highways blocked - Reuters
Mexican drug lord killing sparks revenge attacks; cars and businesses set ablaze, highways blocked Reuters
February 23, 2026Mexico's most wanted drug lord 'El Mencho' killed in military operation
Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho", headed one of Mexico's most powerful drug cartels.
February 22, 2026Exclusive: New US military-led group aided Mexico's hunt for 'El Mencho' cartel boss - Reuters
Exclusive: New US military-led group aided Mexico's hunt for 'El Mencho' cartel boss Reuters
February 22, 2026Air Canada, United Airlines halt flights to Mexico's Puerto Vallarta - Reuters
Air Canada, United Airlines halt flights to Mexico's Puerto Vallarta Reuters
February 22, 2026Mexican cartel boss 'El Mencho' killed in military raid - Reuters
Mexican cartel boss 'El Mencho' killed in military raid Reuters
February 22, 2026