Veracruz
Three dead, dozens injured in blast at chemical plant in Mexico
A massive explosion rocked a major petrochemical facility of Mexican national oil company Pemex in the Gulf state of Veracruz on April 21, killing at least three people, injuring dozens more, and pumping a cloud of noxious chemicals into the sky.
Pope urges Mexico leaders, bishops to tame drug mayhem
Pope Francis admonished Mexico's political and religious leaders to take on drug violence on Feb. 13, calling for "true justice" and "prophetic courage" against the scourge afflicting the country.
Magnitude 6.3 quake hits Mexico, no major damages or injuries
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake hit southwest of Juan Rodriguez Clara, in the eastern Mexican state of Veracruz on Tuesday at a depth of 95 km, the U.S. Geological Survey said, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or damages.