He said the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, one of Mexico's most powerful criminal groups, was behind that incident.
It's a remarkable turnaround from the start of the year, when polling put Albanese's popularity at record lows after three years of global economic pain, tense national debate, and growing government dissatisfaction.In his Saturday night victory speech, Albanese addressed some of the election's key issues, which also included migration, climate change and energy.
He reiterated his promises to make healthcare - most critically GP appointments - more affordable, put buying a house in reach for more Australians, and do more to address climate change and protect the environment.Notably, he also vowed to advance reconciliation for First Nations people: "We will be a stronger nation when we Close the Gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians."It's a veiled reference to the biggest moment of Albanese's tenure,
, which sought to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the constitution, and simultaneously establish a parliamentary advisory body for them.Australia remains the only Commonwealth country to have never signed a treaty with its Indigenous people.
The Voice was one of Albanese's most defining policies, and his most striking setback - it was overwhelmingly rejected after months of often toxic and divisive national debate.
they feel like they've been forgotten by policymakers since..
Sneha Sachar, who spent half her life in Delhi and now lives in California, is used to heat. But her hometown feels much hotter now than when she was growing up.Even commuting by car is so uncomfortable in certain months, says Ms Sachar, who works for the Clean Cooling Collaborative, a philanthropic initiative focused on improved cooling.
Rising temperatures are. "This is really impacting the ability of people to continue to earn their livelihoods," Ms Sachar says.