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15 stories from Mexico on One Turn, since October 7, 2026, newest first. Each links to its sources and to its place on the 3D globe.

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GDP growth0.6%2025, World Bank
Inflation3.8%2025, World Bank
Unemployment2.7%2025, World Bank
GDP per person$13,8892025, World Bank

Stories

Monday, October 19, 2026

Climate · Pacific coast, Mexico

Hurricane Trudy weakens off Mexico as deadly floods hit Greece

Trudy, the 22nd named Pacific system this season, weakened to a tropical storm while staying about 160km off Mexico's coast, sparing it the worst conditions. Flooding in Greece killed one person.

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Friday, October 16, 2026

Justice · Ensenada, Baja California

Three men sentenced in Mexico for murders of foreign surfers

A judge in Ensenada sentenced three Mexican men to more than 158 years in prison each for the 2024 murders of two Australians and an American.

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Thursday, October 15, 2026

Technology · Mexico City, Mexico

Mexico bans violent social media content for minors

President Claudia Sheinbaum signed a decree banning violent content on social media to protect people under 18.

Day 2 of 2 · Earlier: Oct 14 · The story so far

Expansión · See it on the globe

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Technology · Mexico City, Mexico

Sheinbaum signs decree banning violent social media content for minors

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum signed a decree banning violent content on social media to protect people under 18.

Day 1 of 2 · Later: Oct 15 · The story so far

Expansión · See it on the globe

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Disaster · Guerrero, Mexico

Two dead as Hurricanes Rachel and Simon strike Mexico's coasts

Two deaths were reported after Hurricanes Rachel and Simon made landfall in Mexico. The governors of Guerrero and Baja California, Evelyn Salgado and Marina del Pilar Ávila, confirmed the deaths.

Day 5 of 5 · Earlier: Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 12 · The story so far

Al Jazeera · See it on the globe

Monday, October 12, 2026

Disaster · Guerrero, Mexico

Hurricanes Rachel and Simon kill two on Mexico's coasts

Two deaths were confirmed after storms Rachel and Simon struck Mexico's Pacific coast. The governors of Guerrero and Baja California each confirmed a death in their states.

Day 4 of 5 · Earlier: Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11 · Later: Oct 13 · The story so far

Al Jazeera · See it on the globe

Conflict · Jacona, Michoacán, Mexico

Five killed in mass shooting in Jacona, Michoacán

Three civilians and two police officers were killed and six people wounded in a shooting in Jacona, Michoacán. In nearby Zamora, three gunmen died in a shootout with police.

Day 2 of 2 · Earlier: Oct 11 · The story so far

El Sol de Zamora (OEM) · See it on the globe

Sunday, October 11, 2026

Disaster · Pacific coast, Mexico

Hurricane Simon intensifies to Category 4 near Mexico

Simon strengthened from a tropical storm into a Category 4 Pacific hurricane with winds of 150 mph (240 kph) as it moved toward Mexico's coast.

Day 3 of 5 · Earlier: Oct 9, Oct 10 · Later: Oct 12, Oct 13 · The story so far

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Conflict · Jacona, Michoacán, Mexico

Mass shooting in Jacona, Michoacán kills five

Three civilians and two police officers were killed and six people wounded in a mass shooting in Jacona, Michoacán. In nearby Zamora, three gunmen died in a shootout with police.

Day 1 of 2 · Later: Oct 12 · The story so far

OEM · See it on the globe

Saturday, October 10, 2026

Disaster · Pacific coast

Hurricane Simon intensifies to Category 4 near Mexico

Simon grew from a tropical storm into a Category 2 and then a Category 4 Pacific hurricane with 150 mph winds. It is heading toward Mexico's Pacific coast.

Day 2 of 5 · Earlier: Oct 9 · Later: Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13 · The story so far

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Friday, October 9, 2026

Conflict · Mazatlán, Sinaloa

Cartel shootout in Mazatlán prison kills 12, including a toddler

Twelve people, including a two-year-old, were killed and 16 injured in fighting between Sinaloa Cartel factions inside a prison in Mazatlán. It was reportedly an attempt on a Los Chapitos leader, who was said to be among the dead.

Day 2 of 2 · Earlier: Oct 8 · The story so far

Mexico News Daily · See it on the globe

Disaster · Pacific coast, Mexico

Simon strengthens into category 2 hurricane in the Pacific

Hurricane Simon intensified to category 2 strength in the eastern Pacific off Mexico. It adds to an active period of storms on both sides of North America.

Day 1 of 5 · Later: Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13 · The story so far

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Thursday, October 8, 2026

Conflict · Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico

Cartel shootout in Mazatlán prison kills 12, including toddler

Rival Sinaloa Cartel factions clashed inside El Castillo prison in Mazatlán, killing 12 people including a 2-year-old and injuring 16. It was reportedly an attempt to kill Los Chapitos leader Eduardo Jonathan Martínez Larios, who was reported among the dead.

Day 1 of 2 · Later: Oct 9 · The story so far

Mexico News Daily · See it on the globe

Politics · Mexico City, Mexico

Mexico bars dual citizens from running for president or governor

President Claudia Sheinbaum enacted a constitutional amendment banning Mexicans with dual citizenship from running for president or governor.

Day 2 of 2 · Earlier: Oct 7 · The story so far

AA · See it on the globe

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Politics · Mexico City, Mexico

Mexico bars dual citizens from running for president or governor

President Claudia Sheinbaum signed a constitutional amendment prohibiting Mexicans who hold dual citizenship from running for president or state governor.

Day 1 of 2 · Later: Oct 8 · The story so far

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