Mexico's headline inflation slowed in the first half of July, falling back within the central bank's target range and fueling expectations that the bank will continue to cut interest rates in Latin America's second-largest economy.

Soccer star Javier “Chicharito” Hernández has expressed regret for “any confusion or discomfort” caused by remarks posted on his social media accounts about gender roles. A day after being criticized by Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum — who described his ideas as “very sexist” — Hernández said he hadn't meant to cause offense.