Mexico is weighing further trade measures to crack down on low-cost shipments into the country, an official said on Thursday, after slapping tariffs on so-called "de minimis" purchases largely coming from China.

Mexico's foreign ministry said on Thursday its top security officials had a cordial, productive meeting with U.S. counterparts in Washington, and agreed to take joint actions to fight organized crime in both countries.

Mexico’s Supreme Court has ordered a zoo to improve the health of an African elephant named Ely, the first time the country’s highest court has made such a move in favor of an animal.