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South Sudan repatriates Mexican man deported from U.S.
JUBA, South Sudan — South Sudan said Saturday it repatriated to Mexico a man deported from the United States in July. The man, a Mexican identified as Jesus Munoz-Gutierrez, was among a group of eight who have been in government custody in the...

Chicago Celebrates Mexican Independence Day Events as Trump Threat Looms
Chicago's Mexican Independence Day celebrations proceeded Saturday with heightened security concerns as President Donald Trump's administration escalates threats to deploy National Guard troops and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)...

South Sudan repatriates Mexican man deported from U.S. in July
September 6, 2025 / 3:49 PM EDT / CBS/AP Migrants destined for South Sudan What we know about migrants facing deportations to South Sudan 04:40 South Sudan said Saturday it repatriated to Mexico a man deported from the United States in July. The...

In Chicago, ICE fears turn Mexican parade into a ghost town
By Heather Schlitz and Renee Hickman CHICAGO (Reuters) -A normally raucous, colorful parade to mark Mexican Independence Day in Chicago turned quiet and nervous on Saturday as U.S. President Donald Trump signaled he intended to ramp up...

Gov. Pritzker says President Trump threatened ‘to go to war' with Chicago in social media post
Responding to a parody social media post by President Donald Trump on Saturday, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said the president threatened "to go to war with an American city," stating "this is not a joke." "...This is not normal," the governor...

New Texas law reshapes San Antonio restaurant fees: who will save?
A new state law meant to rein in health permit costs may change how San Antonio restaurants pay for permits. The changes aim to improve consistency, but the savings won’t be felt evenly. For some operators, the new fees could even push costs...
North Kingman man pleads guilty to second-degree murder
KINGMAN — A Mexican national who critically injured his roommate in north Kingman has pleaded guilty to attempted second-degree murder. The 28-year-old victim was flown to a Las Vegas trauma center in critical condition when he was repeatedly...

MEXICALI BRIEFS: CETYS University students selected for prestigious UN-sponsored fellowship
EDUCATION CETYS University students selected for prestigious UN-sponsored fellowship Twenty-five students from CETYS University have been selected to join the 2025 cohort of the Millennium Fellowship, a highly competitive global program supported...

2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Sports Minister Kofi Adams visits Black Stars cam
Minister for Sports and Recreation, Hon. Kofi Adams, has paid a visit to the Black Stars camp as Ghana prepare for their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Mali. The Black Stars will host the Eagles on Monday at the Accra Sports Stadium...

Village of Franklin Park President and Board of Trustees met Sept. 2
Village of Franklin Park President and Board of Trustees met Sept. 2 Here is the agenda provided by the board: I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE II. CALL TO ORDER III. ROLL CALL; ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Limit to 2 minutes per speaker,...
Weekly Commentary: The Law Of Bubbles
Image Source: Pixabay An apt Friday evening headline from “The Times” (UK): “After a Very Brief Selling Frenzy, Bonds Are Back in Fashion.” What a difference a few trading sessions can make. UK 30-year gilt yields jumped to 5.75% in Monday trading...

Illinois governor JB Pritzker says President Trump’s aim at Chicago part of ‘nefarious plan’ to normalize military in cities
As Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker awaited an anticipated surge of federal immigration enforcement agents into Chicago, he warned that President Donald Trump was embarking on a “nefarious plan” using fear and intimidation to normalize military...

The White House and Mexico Are Learning to Get Along
“Never in the history of either country have we seen the level of cooperation that we are seeing between our two countries.” Expect hyperbole like this from Donald Trump posting at a like-minded conservative government. Expect it less so from his...
South Sudan repatriates Mexican man deported from US in July
JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — South Sudan said Saturday it repatriated to Mexico a man deported from the United States in July. The man, a Mexican identified as Jesus Munoz-Gutierrez, was among a group of eight who have been in government custody in...

Seattle's Mexican Consulate on KING 5: 2025 MEXAM NW updates and message on immigrant rights
'We have seen a lot of fear." The Consulate addresses ICE raid concerns when celebrating Hispanic heritage. MEXAM NW kicks off Sept. 6 across Western Washington. SEATTLE — MEXAM Northwest events for the 2025 celebrations officially kick off...

AIEJA describes Mexico's potential Federal Gaming and Raffles Law as a "very important" step forward
At GAT Expo CDMX, Miguel Ángel Ochoa, President of the Association of Licensees, Operators, and Suppliers of the Entertainment and Gaming Industry in Mexico (AIEJA), referred to the possibility of a new Federal Gaming and Raffles Law and assured...

Frontier announces 22-route expansion with big focus on Mexico, Caribbean and Central America
Frontier Airlines is plotting an aggressive expansion into Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean — and it's doubling down on fast growth at the world's busiest airport. The budget carrier this week announced a 22-route expansion, including...

President Trump portends immigration actions with ‘Chipocalypse Now’ post; Gov. Pritzker calls it ‘not normal’
President Donald Trump set the stage for a surge of immigration enforcement actions in Chicago with a social media post Saturday morning depicting military helicopters flying over the city’s lakefront using the title “Chipocalypse Now.” “I love...

Mexico’s Vemo raises $250M to expand EV use and build charging stations
Vemo, a Mexico City-based electric taxi operator that partners with Uber, recently raised US $250 million to accelerate its expansion in a bid to support the country’s transition to electric mobility, primarily using Chinese technology. In a...

Mexico Considers Placing Tariffs on China, President Sheinbaum Says
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum looks on during her daily press conference at Palacio Nacional in Mexico City on Sept. 4, 2025. Yuri Cortez/AFP via Getty Images The Mexican government is considering new tariffs on countries without trade...