Last week’s U.S. military strike on a drug boat allegedly tied to Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua cartel was no routine operation. It marked a sharp escalation by President Donald Trump in his war on the cartels — a fight he says is about protecting Americans from deadly drugs and chaos spilling over the border.

The strike rattled nerves in Mexico City.

Some expats are wondering if their participation in protests against President Trump and U.S. federal policies could break Mexican laws. Here’s the short answer: not really.

A focus of this week’s edition is our publication of images featuring nonviolent protestors brandishing placards with punchy slogans—whether critical, emotive or mocking.

As Pride Month unfolds, one glaring contrast stands out: Mexico is making bold, visible strides in support of its LGBTQ+ community, while the United States seems to be moving backward—blurring the once-celebrated rainbow flag in the process.

One of the most extraordinary — and complex — elections in Mexico’s history takes place on Sunday, June 1, when citizens go to the polls to elect a staggering 881 judicial positions.

“America is back,” reads a footnote to a video segment of President Donald Trump reposted this week on the Guadalajara U.S. Consulate General’s Facebook page.