Mexican Navy
Coverage of Mexican Navy in the Nexus archive.
- 4 tons of cocaine seized off the coast of Mexico
The Mexican Navy seized 4 tons of cocaine in the waters off the coasts of Chiapas and Oaxaca. The operation highlights a significant anti-drug enforcement action in the region.
- All hands on deck to tackle Mexico’s sargassum seaweed crisis
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum announced an $115 million plan to manage 9 million tons of sargassum seaweed washing onto Quintana Roo beaches daily, involving naval vessels, barriers, and improved beach collection methods. Scientist Debashish Bhattacharya linked the crisis to the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt, fueled by Saharan dust, rising temperatures, and pollution.
- Navy unveils 2-billion-peso plan to combat surging sargassum in the Caribbean: Thursday’s mañanera recapped
The Mexican Navy announced a 2-billion-peso investment to enhance anti-sargassum efforts along the Caribbean coast, including increasing at-sea collection capacity and installing 50 km of barriers. President Claudia Sheinbaum highlighted Q2 economic growth and supported an INE ruling against the PRI's use of derogatory terms for the government and Morena.
- The MND News Quiz of the Week: July 18th
The article presents a weekly news quiz covering recent events in Mexico, including the Mexican Navy's training ship voyage, foreign direct investment rankings, Indigenous Maya legal actions over a bee species, new restaurant openings in Monterrey, and a decline in high-value tourism due to canceled flights. It also mentions a Supreme Court case, international diplomatic receptions, and a deceased Golden Age actress.
- Mexico’s training ship Cuauhtémoc sets sail for US ports 14 months after its Brooklyn Bridge accident
Mexico’s training ship Cuauhtémoc departed Acapulco for a three-month voyage to US and Canadian ports, its first international trip since a 2025 Brooklyn Bridge accident that killed two cadets. The journey aims to complete the professional training of 144 naval cadets through practical navigation and leadership development.
- Crocodile attacks, kills 28-year-old at popular Mexico beach and drags him out to sea, reports say
A 28-year-old Mexican man was killed after being attacked by a crocodile at a beach in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The incident occurred near the Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort and Spa, and the man's body was recovered by the Mexican Navy. Authorities described the event as 'highly regrettable and unusual and isolated.'
- Crocodile attacks, kills 28-year-old at popular Mexico beach and drags him out to sea, reports say
A 28-year-old Mexican man was killed after a crocodile attacked him at a beach in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, and dragged him out to sea. The man's body was recovered by the Mexican Navy, and the crocodile was captured nearby. Witnesses attempted to assist but reported a lack of available equipment at the scene.
- Crocodile attacks, kills 28-year-old at popular Mexico beach and drags him out to sea, reports say
A 28-year-old Mexican man was killed after being attacked by a crocodile at a beach in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, near the Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort and Spa. The crocodile dragged him out to sea, and his body was recovered by the Mexican Navy the following day. The resort stated safety measures like signage and red flags were in place.
- Cartel leader "The Gardener" hit with U.S. charges after dramatic capture
Jalisco cartel boss Audias Flores Silva, also known as 'The Gardener', was arrested by Mexican Navy special forces based on information from U.S. agencies. The operation led to his capture. He is facing U.S. charges.
- Cartel leader "The Gardener" hit with U.S. charges after dramatic capture
Jalisco cartel boss Audias Flores Silva, also known as 'The Gardener', was arrested by Mexican Navy special forces based on information from U.S. agencies. The operation led to his capture. He faces U.S. charges.
- Dozens of cocaine packages seized in Pacific, 11 rescued from shipwreck
The Mexican navy rescued shipwrecked sailors and retrieved bales of illicit drugs dumped into the ocean. Dozens of cocaine packages were seized in the Pacific. Eleven sailors were rescued from a shipwreck.
- Dozens of cocaine packages seized in Pacific, 11 rescued from shipwreck
The Mexican navy rescued 11 shipwrecked sailors and retrieved dozens of cocaine packages from the Pacific Ocean. The illicit drugs had been dumped into the ocean. The successful rescue and retrieval operation was carried out by the Mexican navy.
- Mexico’s Jalisco drug cartel commander ‘El Jardinero’ found hiding in ditch
Mexican Navy special forces captured Jalisco New Generation Cartel commander 'El Jardinero' in a non-violent operation. The arrest occurred without any shots fired, marking a significant security achievement.