‘The vaccine has a very, very significant protective effect, especially in reducing serious Covid situations,’ says deputy health minister.
Stories by Peter Davies
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Fishermen claim illegal fishing out of control in Yucatán
Illegal fishing off the northern coast of Yucatán is out of control but authorities are doing little to stop it, according to local fishermen.
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Deputy minister reprimands Congress over delay in lawmaker’s sexual assault case
A senior official has rebuked lawmakers for not moving quickly to revoke the immunity of a deputy accused of sexually assaulting a minor.
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Coming soon: Bienestar Gasoline; new stations will carry ‘well-being’ brand
The federal government is set to announce the construction of a chain of state-owned gas stations along the route of the Maya Train railroad.
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Searching mothers plea for cartel truce to allow search of ‘extermination camp’
Mothers of missing children in Tamaulipas have issued a plea to the Gulf Cartel to allow them to search for their loved ones’ remains.
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Controls bring LP gas prices down nearly 11% on average
Prices have fallen almost 11% on average after the Energy Regulatory Commission published price ceilings for 145 regions across Mexico.
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Active Covid case numbers soared to 137,000 on Saturday, well over previous highs
The estimated number of active coronavirus cases is at a near record high as the third wave of the pandemic continues to grow across Mexico.
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Vote to investigate ex-presidents gets resounding ‘yes’ but only 7% turnout
An overwhelming majority voted in favor of investigating Mexico’s five most recent presidents for crimes they might have committed in office.
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US demand feeds second-quarter economic growth of 1.5%
Buoyed by services and exports to the US, the Mexican economy grew 1.5% in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the first quarter.
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In US, Iguala case closed after gang leaders negotiate deal with prosecutors
The United States is wrapping up its investigation into crimes related to the 2014 disappearance of 43 students in Iguala, Guerrero.
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Removing sargassum from beaches proves costly for hotels, says industry group
Beachfront resorts in Quintana Roo are spending up to $90,000 each per month on containing and removing the seaweed that washes ashore.
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Morena takes aim at electoral authority amid doubts over turnout for referendum
The ruling party has accused the National Electoral Institute of sabotaging the vote on investigation of ex-presidents’ possible crimes
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AMLO to issue decree freeing thousands of prison inmates
Thousands of prisoners will be released, including those aged 75 and over who didn’t commit a serious crime and victims of torture.
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Journalists rally to defend newspaper in face of ongoing attacks by government
More than 100 columnists and contributors to El Universal have signed a letter to the president to defend themselves and the newspaper.
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Competition regulator warns emergency decree to control gas prices is illegal
An emergency directive published by the government that seeks to set a maximum price for LP gas is illegal, says the antitrust regulator.
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3 Mexican navy ships ships en route to Cuba to deliver humanitarian aid
Three ships carrying diesel, medical supplies and food set sail in what experts said was Mexico’s biggest aid run to Cuba in three decades.
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Epidemic’s potential ‘very large and growing rapidly,’ says medical expert
Although Mexico’s vaccination rate continues to rise, the coronavirus pandemic still has potential to worsen, according to a medical expert.
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Mexico’s methane leak rate twice as high as that of US, study finds
Methane, a major driver of global warming, is leaking from Mexican gas and oil operations at high levels, according to a new study.
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UNESCO names Tlaxcala cathedral a World Heritage Site
The 16th-century cathedral was the first in the region to be built in the renaissance architectural style.
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Federal forces withdraw in Chiapas as self-defense force hunts for narcos
A new self-defense group forced authorities out of a Chiapas municipality Monday after they refused to raid the homes of suspected criminals.
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Border closure boosted sales of Mexican businesses by an estimated 40%
Some businesses in northern border cities have seen their sales increase by up to 40% due to the Covid-induced border closure.
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Guadalajara motorists stuck with poor quality gasoline until 2025
Gasoline sold by Pemex in the Jalisco capital contains excessive levels of aromatics, base components of the fuel and a major contaminant.
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Documents reveal Pemex promised to preserve site of new Tabasco refinery
The Dos Bocas oil refinery is being built on land that Pemex had earlier promised to preserve until the second half of this decade.
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Authorities begin demanding proof of vaccination or negative test result
Authorities in at least two states have announced that people have to show proof of vaccination or a negative test result in public places.
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Narco-banners signal truce among cartel factions in Tamaulipas
Feuding factions of the Tamaulipas-based Gulf Cartel have announced they have reached a truce and want the state to live in peace.
