Mexican

Napa’s Beloved Mexican Eatery C Casa Shuts Down Following Labor Law Controversy

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Napa, California — C Casa, a well-known Mexican eatery located in the bustling Oxbow Public Market, recently shut down permanently following a federal probe that identified violations of federal child labor laws, allegations which the restaurant had contested. After approximately 15 years of operation, the restaurant made its closure announcement over the weekend, ceasing operations as of Saturday. In a heartfelt message shared on their website, the restaurant expressed gratitude to their customers, stating, “It is with both gratitude and a heavy heart that we announce C CASA has permanently closed its doors. As we … Read more

Major Drug Ring Busted: Mexican National Convicted in Multi-Million Dollar Meth and Heroin Distribution Plot in Kansas City

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Kansas City, MO – A federal jury in Kansas City recently convicted a Mexican national implicated in a multi-million dollar narcotics conspiracy. The scheme involved distributing vast amounts of methamphetamine and heroin across the Kansas City metropolitan area and other parts of the United States. Luis Eduardo Pineda-Zarao, 29, residing in Lebanon, Tennessee, was proven guilty of conspiracy to distribute significant quantities of methamphetamine and heroin between February 28, 2020, and June 1, 2022. Authorities have linked the drug-trafficking operation to the Cárteles Unidos cartel, based in Michoacán, Mexico. The federal indictment revealed that the … Read more

Justice Alfredo Gutiérrez Ortiz Mena Explores the Judiciary’s Impact on Mexican Democracy at Harvard Law Event

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Cuernavaca, Mexico — Supreme Court Justice Alfredo Gutiérrez Ortiz Mena, a distinguished jurist born in 1969 in Cuernavaca, Morelos, is set to discuss the critical role of the judiciary in upholding the democratic values of Mexico. The event titled “Hablemos de México: Alfredo Gutiérrez Ortiz Mena – The Role of the Judiciary in Mexico’s Democracy” will take place on November 14 at Harvard Law School in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Justice Gutiérrez Ortiz Mena, an alumnus of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) and Harvard Law School, has had a significant impact on Mexico’s legal landscape. … Read more

Mexican Supreme Court Judges Halt Work in Protest as Congress Mulls Over Sweeping Judicial Reforms

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Mexico City, Mexico — As Mexico’s Congress deliberates on a significant judicial reform, Supreme Court judges have taken the rare step of participating in a work stoppage, visibly opposing the proposed changes. This move underscores the deep divide and the intense debate over the reform, which could reshape the judiciary’s structure and powers significantly. The reforms have sparked concern among legal experts and opposition lawmakers, who argue that the changes could undermine judicial independence and consolidate power within the executive branch. Advocates of the reform, however, claim it is necessary to streamline operations and combat … Read more