The head of Mexico's detective service has acknowledged the country is “the champion" of fentanyl production. The country's president has long denied this claim.

Mexico is the "champion" of production of synthetic drugs including fentanyl, the head of the country's criminal investigation agency acknowledged Tuesday, at international talks aimed at fighting the problem.

The statement by the head of the Criminal Investigation Agency contradicts the position maintained by President López Obrador

Mexican fundraisers can now solicit donations on GoFundMe, the company announced Tuesday, as the crowdfunding giant expands into what it hopes is the first of more untapped Latin American markets to follow.

GoFundMe, the renowned crowdfunding platform, has recently expanded its services to Mexico, marking its entry into the Latin American market. CEO Tim Cadogan stated that Mexico’s position as one of the world’s top 15 economies and its close ties with the United States make it a natural fit for GoFundMe’s expansion.