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Ulises Fernando Bernal Miramontes lost his job as president of the College of Geomatics and Topographic Surveying Engineers of the State of Jalisco after making a racist slanted-eye gesture behind South Korean influencer Ino Cat during a World Cup match in Guadalajara. The incident sparked online outrage and discussions about racism at sporting events.
Mexican authorities discovered a decomposing body in the trunk of a car near where the Iranian men's national team is training for the World Cup in Tijuana. The body was found in a black bag in a gray Toyota SUV with California plates, parked for days in a supermarket lot across from Caliente Stadium. Tijuana, one of Mexico's most violent cities, recorded 1,219 homicides in 2025.
This commentary argues that Juneteenth, typically framed as an American holiday, has deep roots in Mexico through the Black Seminole community. It contends that the celebration in Mexico predates and parallels the US tradition, suggesting a broader, transnational history of emancipation.
Héctor Contreras Mercader resigned as director of Quintana Roo's Tax Administration Service after public outrage over his expensive seats near President Trump at NBA Finals Game 3. Critics questioned how he could afford tickets listed up to $86,343 on a $3,700 monthly salary.
This commentary argues that the US-Mexico relationship is under severe strain despite the World Cup, highlighting tensions over trade, extradition, and drug trafficking. It contends that Mexican President Sheinbaum has managed a working relationship with Trump, but the bilateral ties face existential tests that could harm both economies.
Peso Pluma expressed euphoria and pride after Mexico's 3-0 victory over South Africa in the 2026 World Cup opener. He headlined the Adidas Watch Party at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles and wished Mexico luck against South Korea.
This commentary argues that the 2026 World Cup's opening match at the Estadio Azteca reaffirms the tournament's soul, contrasting the historic venue with the final's location in New Jersey, which the author criticizes as a soulless commercial choice. The piece also analyzes Mexico's performance and home advantage.