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Aguila News @aguilanews.bsky.social · 9h
"Becerra’s mother is from Guadalajara, Mexico, but his father was born in Sacramento and raised in Tijuana — making him a U.S. citizen and not a legal immigrant."
latimes.com
Becerra’s 'son of immigrants' story emerges as latest flash point in governor’s race
Democrat Xavier Becerra, the frontrunner to become the state’s next governor, often invokes the story of his parents’ humble beginnings as immigrants from Mexico who, through hard work, built happy an...
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Aguila News @aguilanews.bsky.social · 13h
"Juárez in September had its lowest monthly number of homicides in years as police officials credited improved coordination among agencies for the reduction in violence."
elpasotimes.com
Juárez, Mexico crime drops as border city posts historic low in murders
Juárez, Mexico, saw homicides in September at a historic low as officials credit new security coordination efforts.
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Aguila News @aguilanews.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
"To Sheinbaum, her security chiefs were going beyond the close cooperation with American law enforcement that has been the hallmark of her two-year tenure by taking for granted that the U.S. had solid evidence linking the former officials to drug cartels, these people said."
wsj.com
Mexico’s Sheinbaum Is Getting Fed Up With Playing Nice With the U.S.
U.S. sanctions on alleged cartel-linked officials have infuriated the president as she faces relentless pressure from the Trump administration.
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Aguila News @aguilanews.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
"Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Monday demanded evidence of any cross-border gunfire, mentioned a day earlier in a post on X from the U.S. ambassador to Mexico, Ronald Johnson."
wapo.st
U.S. says Coast Guard came under fire near the border. Mexico wants evidence.
Hundreds of troops have been deployed to a southern border area where the U.S. Coast Guard was fired upon, U.S. officials said.
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Aguila News @aguilanews.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
“The US and Mexico have jointly deployed military personnel in a border area in Texas as part of ‘mirror operations,’ the Mexican government said Saturday.”
bloomberg.com
Mexico Says Its Troops Sent to Border in Conjunction With US
The US and Mexico have jointly deployed military personnel in a border area in Texas as part of “mirror operations,” the Mexican government said Saturday.
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Aguila News @aguilanews.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
"Mexico coach Rafael Márquez said teen phenom Gilberto Mora is fit and 'eligible' to take on the United States this Saturday after the star player dealt with ankle pain earlier this week."
espn.com
Mexico coach Marquez says Gil Mora 'eligible' for rivalry clash against U.S.
Mexico coach Rafael Márquez confirmed Gilberto Mora is fit and eligible to face the United States this Saturday in Glendale, Arizona.
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Aguila News @aguilanews.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
"Mexican authorities are stepping up their fight against cartel money laundering following pressure from the U.S. and other international authorities, Risk Journal’s Max Fillion reports (free link)."
wsj.com
The Morning Risk Report: Mexico Tightens AML Rules Amid U.S. Pressure
Plus: Tech giants facing questions over secret AI data-center deals and Congress wants to bring federal agencies to heel over energy projects.
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Aguila News @aguilanews.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
"Hilton debated like someone already preparing to launch a podcast or beg for his old Fox News job back after he gets walloped."
latimes.com
'Blowout': Here's who won the Hilton-Becerra debate for California governor
Three Times columnists weigh in on the only scheduled face-to-face debate in the race for California governor.
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Aguila News @aguilanews.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
"The U.S. Department of the Treasury struck on Tuesday at the criminal network led by Ismael Zambada Sicairos, alias Mayito Flaco, leader of a criminal organization operating in Sinaloa, Durango and Baja California, among other regions of Mexico."
english.elpais.com
US Treasury targets ‘Mayito Flaco’ network, including Baja California governor’s ex-husband
The Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctions 21 collaborators and 25 entities in Ismael Zambada Sicairos’s network, considered facilitators for the Sinaloa Cartel
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Aguila News @aguilanews.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
"The Trump administration’s immigration policy and the state of the economy are prompting a shift of Latino voters back toward the Democrats."
english.elpais.com
Democrats regain ground with Latino voters ahead of the midterms
A poll indicates the party will win back between six and 10 points of the Hispanic vote that supported Trump in 2024, while more than 200 bipartisan leaders call on Trump to legalize long-standing und...
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Aguila News @aguilanews.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
"Authorities say new evidence points to the involvement of a family that owned two funeral homes in Iguala, Guerrero, where the students were last seen, and worked as government contractors at the local medical examiner’s office."
wapo.st
Investigators announce break in Mexico’s most notorious unsolved crime
Officials say searches of two funeral parlors have shined new light on the 2014 disappearance of 43 college students in southern Mexico.
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Aguila News @aguilanews.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
"The strengthening of the dollar, a narrower interest-rate differential between Mexico and the U.S., and geopolitical conflicts weaken the performance of the Latin American currency."
english.elpais.com
The Mexican ‘superpeso’ is over: Currency’s losses deepen to 18 pesos per dollar, its weakest level since last March
The strengthening of the dollar, a narrower interest-rate differential between Mexico and the U.S., and geopolitical conflicts weaken the performance of the Latin American currency
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Aguila News @aguilanews.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
"Andrés Manuel López Beltrán has joined the list of figures who, critics say, may end up harming the left-wing movement his father founded, as well as the president who succeeded him."
nytimes.com
AMLO Son Poses Political Problems for Mexico’s President Sheinbaum
Andrés Manuel López Beltrán has joined the list of figures who, critics say, may end up harming the left-wing movement his father founded, as well as the president who succeeded him.
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Aguila News @aguilanews.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
"Gilberto Mora may be just 17, but he’s been pegged as the future of Mexico’s national team for quite some time. Saturday night, he offered a glimpse why."
nytimes.com
Gilberto Mora, 17, nets first Mexico goal, salvages draw vs. Colombia
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Aguila News @aguilanews.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
"More than half a century of the war on drugs has neither eliminated them nor reduced their use. Quite the opposite."
english.elpais.com
A drug-free Mexico is not possible, but one that causes less harm is
After 20 years of the war on drug trafficking, we need a new drug policy based on harm reduction and social justice
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Aguila News @aguilanews.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
"Now, after months of strangling tension, both countries agree that the relationship is doing very well."
english.elpais.com
All of America’s Mexican friends
Ambassador Ronald Johnson calls for a ‘sovereign Mexico’ that is ‘free of criminal organizations’ at a gathering in which Mexican governors, lawmakers and government officials praised the successful r...
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Aguila News @aguilanews.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
"In Mexico, the impact would be particularly significant because of the country’s heavy reliance on imports of this fuel."
english.elpais.com
Mexico on alert after Trump backs a proposal to ban US diesel exports
If adopted, the initiative would be a blow for its southern neighbor, whose market depends on US imports for more than 40% of its diesel demand
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Aguila News @aguilanews.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
"LaLiga side Valencia have appointed former Mexico coach Javier Aguirre on an initial deal until the end of the season."
espn.com
Former Mexico coach Aguirre takes over at struggling Valencia
LaLiga side Valencia have appointed former Mexico coach Javier Aguirre on an initial deal until the end of the season.
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Aguila News @aguilanews.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
"Texas Republicans sought to make several districts more favorable to their candidates ahead of the 2026 elections, basing their changes on Trump's 2024 performance, the strongest showing among Latino voters by a ​Republican presidential candidate this century."
reuters.com
Republicans may have gerrymandered their way into a Texas-sized Latino problem
South Texas unfurls in long stretches of highways across flat landscapes dotted with gas stations sporting prices that voters swear should not be this high. This territory swung heavily to Donald Trum...
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Aguila News @aguilanews.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
"In his second term, President Trump has made Mexico — once his favorite punching bag — now one of his closest and most important allies."
nytimes.com
Trump’s New Favorite Neighbor: Mexico (Gift Article)
President Trump built his political brand in part on bashing Mexico. Now his second presidency depends on deepening partnerships with the country.
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Aguila News @aguilanews.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
"Sen. John Fetterman, a Pennsylvania Democrat, is sending fundraising emails pledging to 'stand with America' and 'reject the extremes' — using email lists for Republican candidates and committees."
theintercept.com
John Fetterman Is Fundraising on GOP Donor Email Lists
The hardline pro-Israel senator has been flirting with switching parties. Now he’s using Republican campaign infrastructure.
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Aguila News @aguilanews.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
"In a so-called presidential determination sent to Congress on Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump again singled out Mexico as one of the most important countries in the production and transit chain of drugs to the United States."
english.elpais.com
Trump steps up pressure on Mexico over drug trade: ‘They must arrest corrupt officials’
In a message to Congress about drug-producing countries, the US president recognizes his southern neighbor’s efforts in the fight against trafficking, but adds that it ‘needs to do far more’
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Aguila News @aguilanews.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
"U.S. President Donald Trump told the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday that Mexico is the 'epicenter' of cartel violence and 'must reclaim control of its soil from the enemies of humanity.'"
mexiconewsdaily.com
At UN, Trump singles out Mexico, likening cartels to ISIS
In a Tuesday speech at the UN General Assembly, US President Trump singled out Mexico, comparing cartels to the Islamic State.
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Aguila News @aguilanews.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Maybe AI isn't so bad after all.😆
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Aguila News @aguilanews.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
"Mexico is ​planning to buy ‌more goods from the United ​States and ​reduce imports from other ⁠nations as ​part of ​the review of the US-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement, ​President Claudia ​Sheinbaum said on Monday."
reuters.com
Mexico plans to boost US imports as part of trade treaty review, Sheinbaum says
Mexico is ​planning to buy ‌more goods from the United ​States and ​reduce imports from other ⁠nations as ​part of ​the review of the US-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement, ​President Claudia ​Shei...
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Aguila News @aguilanews.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
“A week after attacking a group of University of Texas football fans as ‘foreigners’ who displaced Americans, Bo French said Saturday he was shocked by the backlash and that his remarks echoed President Donald Trump and other Republican leaders on immigration and culture.”
expressnews.com
French calls backlash ‘shocking,’ cites Trump in renewed defense of UT fan posts
Republican Railroad Commission nominee stands by social media attacks denounced as racist, while his Democratic foe urges voters to reject a ‘chaos candidate.'
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Aguila News @aguilanews.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
"Harfuch and his team had a new approach: they would go after the leading perpetrators of the violence, as the first step to stopping the bloodshed."
english.elpais.com
Mexico’s murder rate: a snapshot of a debate
President Claudia Sheinbaum is celebrating a reduction in homicides of over 50%. However, experts urge caution when looking at the statistics, and demand that more attention be paid to the big pictur...
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Aguila News @aguilanews.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
"The Azcatitlan Codex, a 50‑folio summary of the Aztec empire’s history, has temporarily returned to Mexico on loan from France to mark the 200th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries."
english.elpais.com
The Azcatitlan Codex returns to Mexico from Europe after nearly two centuries
France is loaning the New Spain-era manuscript that chronicles the founding, splendor, and fall of Tenochtitlan to the National Museum of Anthropology and History
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Aguila News @aguilanews.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
"For the first time, a nonpartisan poll shows Democratic nominee for Texas governor Gina Hinojosa ahead of three-term Republican Gov. Greg Abbott."
kxan.com
New poll shows Hinojosa ahead of Abbott for first time, Talarico leads Paxton
ReconMR/Siena finds Gina Hinojosa up 4 points on the three-term governor while James Talarico leads Ken Paxton by 6.
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Aguila News @aguilanews.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Claire Valdez: "I don’t think ICE will be abolished under this administration, but we have to plan for what life is going to look like after the Trump administration is done in a couple of years and be ready to do as much as we can to transform America’s life."
english.elpais.com
Claire Valdez, Democratic candidate for Congress: ‘We have to plan for life after the Trump administration’
The New York socialist and ally of Mayor Zohran Mamdani will fight in Congress to raise the federal minimum wage from $7.25 an hour and to abolish ICE
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Aguila News @aguilanews.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
"A New York City socialist seeking to replace a retiring Democrat drew criticism Thursday after pledging to carry the 'fight' inspired by Mexico’s struggle for independence into Congress. And critics pointed to her disclosure that she met with members of Mexico’s ruling left-wing party."
foxnews.com
Socialist Claire Valdez faces calls for federal probe after Mexico ‘fight’ pledge
New York City socialist Claire Valdez faces Logan Act scrutiny after meeting Mexico's Morena party and vowing to carry independence fight to Congress.
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Aguila News @aguilanews.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
"Mexican President Claudia ​Sheinbaum said on Friday her government is doing everything ‌in its power to reach a trade deal with the United States soon, following a fruitful call with her U.S. counterpart Donald ​Trump earlier in the week."
reuters.com
Mexico's Sheinbaum says working towards a trade deal with Trump
Mexican President Claudia ​Sheinbaum said on Friday her government is doing everything ‌in its power to reach a trade deal with the United States soon, following a fruitful call with her U.S. counterp...
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Aguila News @aguilanews.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
"President Claudia Sheinbaum, who had spent months touting Mexico's march toward 'energy sovereignty' through greater domestic fuel production, lashed out at top officials this summer over sliding ​output at state oil company Pemex, sources told Reuters."
reuters.com
Mexico president rebuked top officials this summer over sliding Pemex output, sources say
President Claudia Sheinbaum, who had spent months touting Mexico's march toward "energy sovereignty" through greater domestic fuel production, lashed out at top officials this summer over sliding ​out...
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Aguila News @aguilanews.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
"President Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum spoke by phone Wednesday as the two countries close in on a trade deal, according to a person familiar with the call and a U.S. official."
politico.com
Trump, Sheinbaum talk as US, Mexico close in on a trade agreement
A person familiar with the call described the conversation as “so-so” and said that it “created a bit of noise.”
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Aguila News @aguilanews.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
"A new poll of Texas’ Hispanic likely voters shows them supporting Democratic candidates in the state’s Senate and gubernatorial races by a 2-1 margin — a major reversal for a voting bloc that swung in favor of President Donald Trump two years ago."
sacurrent.com
New poll of Texas Hispanic voters shows them yanking support from Republican candidates
The survey shows large majorities in the voting bloc supporting James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa even though the group swung to Trump in 2024.
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Aguila News @aguilanews.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
"Florida state House of Representatives nominee Marshall Rawson marched in the 2017 neo-Nazi 'Unite the Right' rally in Charlottesville, Virginia."
newrepublic.com
Republican Nominee Marched at Violent Neo-Nazi Rally
Florida’s Marshall Rawson joined the “Unite the Right” rally—and was even spotted with the man who drove his car into counterprotesters.
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Aguila News @aguilanews.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
"But the hope that reliably returns for Texas Democrats every four years has found new life in the governor’s race. The reason is a surprising polling trend: Ms. Hinojosa has repeatedly appeared within striking distance of the governor."
nytimes.com
Against the Odds, This Democrat in Texas Is Giving Greg Abbott a Fight (Gift Article)
Gina Hinojosa entered the race for governor when no other Democrat would. Despite a big disadvantage in fund-raising, she’s within striking distance.
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Aguila News @aguilanews.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
"The Mexican Senate on Monday authorized the entry into the country of a group of 139 U.S. military personnel. The operation, intended for training purposes, will take place at the Santa Gertrudis military base in Chihuahua between September 20 and 30."
english.elpais.com
Mexico authorizes entry of 139 US troops for training operations
The group will be stationed at the Santa Gertrudis military base in Chihuahua, months after controversy erupted over the presence of CIA agents in the northern state
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Aguila News @aguilanews.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
"The U.S. government is pressuring Mexican officials to accept new rules for exports of artificial-intelligence hardware to prevent Chinese companies and other foreign firms from circumventing tariffs, said people familiar with the negotiations."
wsj.com
Exclusive | U.S. Pressures Mexico to Box Out China’s AI Hardware Exports
Washington trade negotiators want to encourage more North American content in servers, chips and other equipment crossing America’s southern border.
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Aguila News @aguilanews.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
"Mexico's National Antitrust Commission (CNA) announced on Monday that it has launched an investigation into potential monopolistic practices in domestic soccer, prompted by fan complaints over anti-competitive behavior."
espn.com
Mexico launches antitrust probe over pro/rel, monopolies in game
Mexico's National Antitrust Commission (CNA) announced on Monday that it has launched an investigation into potential monopolistic practices in domestic soccer, prompted by fan complaints over anti-competitive behavior.
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Aguila News @aguilanews.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
"President Donald Trump continues to face political backlash over his unpopular tariffs, but that has not stopped him from pursuing a trade war with Canada that may ironically have the effect of helping a nation that Trump has arguably vilified even more — Mexico."
alternet.org
Trump may have just helped Mexico's economy at America's expense
President Donald Trump continues to face political backlash over his unpopular tariffs, but that has not stopped him from pursuing a trade war with Canada that may ironically have the effect of helpin...
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Aguila News @aguilanews.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
"The boom has entertainment industry observers calling Mexico the Hollywood of Latin America and coincides with a difficult stretch for the actual Hollywood."
expressnews.com
Lights, camera, Mexico: Film production surges
Netflix, other global streaming services and new tax incentives are fueling Mexico’s growing film industry.
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Aguila News @aguilanews.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
"Speaking in Dallas, the vice-president showed he could channel the basest instincts of his boss, filling his remarks with dog whistles and echoing Trump’s false claims that Democrats 'cheered' the 7 October massacre of Israelis."
theguardian.com
JD Vance pitches himself as Trump’s political heir on day two of Republican midterm convention
Vice-president dog-whistled, exaggerated claims of success and echoed Trump talking points to excited audience
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Aguila News @aguilanews.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
"Crypto mining — which uses powerful computers to generate virtual assets such as bitcoin — represents a new frontier in Mexico's fight against organized criminal groups, which have extended ​their reach beyond drug trafficking and extortion into the murkier realm of financial crime."
reuters.com
Hidden crypto farm in Mexican mountains puts spotlight on cartel funding
Crypto mining—which uses powerful computers to generate virtual assets such as Bitcoin—has become a new tool for organized criminal groups and a new front in Mexico’s fight against them.
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Aguila News @aguilanews.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
"Mexico and the United States are racing to reach a bilateral trade deal before the U.S. midterm elections in less than eight weeks, according to six sources in both countries familiar with the talks, an effort made ​more urgent by the collapse of Canadian negotiations with Washington."
reuters.com
Mexico, Washington sprint toward bilateral trade deal before US elections
Mexico and the United States are racing to reach a bilateral trade deal before the U.S. midterm elections in less than eight weeks, according to six sources in both countries familiar with the talks, ...
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Aguila News @aguilanews.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
"Vice President JD Vance's speech was interrupted by a protester waving a Mexican flag, which Vance said has become the 'symbol of the far left.'"
newsweek.com
JD Vance tells protester with Mexican flag to leave country
Vance made an offer to the protester who interrupted his speech at the RNC midterm convention.
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Aguila News @aguilanews.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
"Vice President JD Vance paused his remarks to address a protester he says was waving a Mexican flag inside the convention center, adding, 'My friend, if you love Mexico so much, get your ass over there. I’ll buy you the plane ticket.'"
nbcnews.com
VP Vance calls out protester at GOP midterm convention
Vice President JD Vance paused his remarks to address a protester he says was waving a Mexican flag inside the convention center, adding, “My friend, if you love Mexico so much, get your ass over ther...
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Aguila News @aguilanews.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
"Rafael Marquez wants to take Mexico to another level after assuming the role of manager, using the foundation established during the 2026 World Cup to keep improving -- and grow the team's identity."
espn.com
Rafa Marquez ready to take Mexico to 'another level' as coach
Rafael Marquez wants to take Mexico to another level after assuming the role of manager, using the foundation established during the 2026 World Cup to keep improving -- and grow the team's identity.
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Aguila News @aguilanews.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
"President Trump has no authority to change the state’s name, but his suggestion has constituted fighting words to proud New Mexicans."
nytimes.com
New Mexico’s Name Is Older Than the U.S. Trump Still Wants to Change It. (Gift Article)
President Trump has no authority to change the state’s name, but his suggestion has constituted fighting words to proud New Mexicans.
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Aguila News @aguilanews.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
"Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, the self-proclaimed champion of working-class voters who has become alienated from his own party and fed up with his job, on Wednesday appeared in a video on the opening night of President Trump’s midterm convention in Dallas."
nytimes.com
Fetterman Appears in Video in Opening Night of Trump’s Convention (Gift Article)
Senator John Fetterman, who has become alienated from his own party, made a surprise virtual appearance, breaking with Democrats’ midterm message,
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