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Naasón Joaquín García, leader of La Luz del Mundo, is charged with sex trafficking and abuse, with allegations of a long history of systemic sexual misconduct within the church. He is currently serving a prison sentence in California and has pleaded not guilty to new charges in New York. The case exposes decades of alleged abuse by church patriarchs.
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Uruapan Mayor Carlos Manzo was shot dead during Day of the Dead celebrations in Michoacan. The attack, linked to organized crime, involved a teenage gunman who was killed at the scene. Authorities confirm multiple suspects and ongoing investigations into cartel-related violence targeting local politicians.
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Recent US elections highlight ongoing economic concerns, especially inflation and high living costs, influencing voter behavior. Democratic gains in key states suggest a shift in public focus, while President Trump’s efforts to address affordability face skepticism amid persistent inflation and political tensions. The midterms are shaping up as a referendum on economic management.
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On November 5, 2025, Mexico's first female president, Claudia Sheinbaum, was publicly groped and kissed without consent by a man in Mexico City. She pressed charges and called for nationwide legal reforms to criminalize sexual harassment across all states. The incident has reignited debate on women's safety amid Mexico's ongoing femicide crisis and inconsistent harassment laws.
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Recent events in Mexico highlight ongoing issues of gender-based violence, including the president being groped in public, and efforts to improve women's safety. Meanwhile, political tensions persist amid violence and opposition accusations, with new laws and safety initiatives announced.
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On November 16, 2025, Mexico City saw large protests led by Generation Z against crime and government corruption, sparked by the assassination of Michoacan Mayor Carlos Manzo. While mostly peaceful, clashes erupted near the National Palace, injuring 120 people, including 100 police officers. Authorities arrested 20 protesters amid accusations of political manipulation and antisemitic graffiti. The government continues a major security operation in Michoacan targeting organized crime.