With hospital beds filling up due to the rising number of confirmed coronavirus cases, Governor Mauricio Vila announced a dry law and curfew.
Stories by Susy Buchanan
Angry relatives go after Michoacán doctor after patient dies
A young orthodontist was beaten and forced to flee his home after being attacked by men who believed his father, a doctor, had caused a man’s death.
Border travel restrictions may be extended to August 21
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has proposed extending restrictions on non-essential travel between Mexico and the United States until August 21.
6-year-old in serious condition after crocodile attack in Ixtapa
A six-year-old boy was attacked by a crocodile in Ixtapa, Guerrero, on Tuesday afternoon and is in serious condition at a local hospital, authorities say.
Mayor forced to walk 20 km for failing to complete paving project
Residents of a community in Hidalgo were not pleased with the performance of the mayor, so they made him go for a long and supposedly humiliating walk.
Science agency delivers new Mexican-made ventilators
The National Council of Science and Technology built the devices with help from private organizations and universities.
Bankruptcy threatens hotels up to 100 years old in Puebla city
More than 40 hotels in the historic center — some of which have been operating as long as 100 years — are on the verge of bankruptcy due to the coronavirus.
Petroleum theft has poisoned water source of 10,000 in Hidalgo
For at least two years three communities have been complaining about their water, which has become contaminated due to leaks caused by petroleum theft.
Ministry announces safety certification for tourism businesses
The Ministry of Tourism has developed a new sanitary certification system to draw foreign visitors back to Mexican tourist destinations.
UNAM study estimates virus has left 16 million more in extreme poverty
The study concludes that government assistance is necessary, highlighting that additional income transfers will be urgently needed in the coming weeks.
Law student raffles goat to pay for kidney surgery
Carmen Rodríguez has a unique fundraising strategy to help her pay for a desperately needed kidney operation. She’s raffling off a goat.
March by missing persons’ families turns violent in Guanajuato
A large squadron of police in riot gear moved against a protest by families of missing persons in Guanajuato in the state’s capital city Friday.
No update to virus risk map; deputy minister blames states for faulty data
The federal government did not update its coronavirus “stoplight” map for the first time since its debut and Hugo López-Gatell puts the blame on states.
Adult story night via Zoom, YouTube features Michoacán storyteller
Artists Standing Strong Together has announced a fourth night of storytelling aimed at adults.
Baja sees big surge in coronavirus cases, putting pressure on hospitals
Baja California Sur remains at the orange, high-risk level for the spread of the coronavirus with new cases mounting and hospitals pushed to the brink.
Air quality in Mexico City responsible for 11,000 deaths so far in 2020
Air pollution in Mexico City is costly, according to a new tool. It has been linked to about 11,000 premature deaths so far this year.
A Chiapas protest blames Bill Gates for the coronavirus
Citizens of Las Margaritas demonstrated against the virus, claiming that the pandemic was created by the Microsoft founder to murder the elderly and sick.
Border control measures to stop nonessential traffic lifted in Sonora
Checkpoints to prevent non-essential crossings from the United States into Mexico, put in place for the July 4 weekend, were withdrawn two weeks early.
Ex-governor wanted for corruption was selling used auto parts in Florida
César Duarte was arrested Wednesday at Chávez Used Auto Parts, a junkyard in Miami, Florida, which he is believed to own.
Baja governor keeps the heat on against feds over disputed toll plaza
Jaime Bonilla continues his battle with the federal government over a toll plaza and is calling for President López Obrador to intervene.
Story about pulque vendor triggers rally of community support
For years 88-year-old Bernabé Rodríguez Tovar has been making and selling pulque in Atotonilco de Tula, Hidalgo.
Oaxaca named world’s best city by Travel + Leisure
Four Mexican destinations made the top 25 after readers rated cities on sights and landmarks, culture, cuisine, friendliness, shopping and overall value.
Baja governor takes over federal toll plaza; feds take it back
Baja California’s Jaime Bonilla announced Tuesday that the state would take over the Playas de Tijuana plaza. The federal government took it back Thursday.
Thieves remove ATM with tow truck but fail to get the cash
A group of intrepid thieves attempted to steal an ATM machine from a Culiacán, Sinaloa, shopping center by dragging it away using a stolen tow truck.
Travelers to enjoy free Wi-Fi in Mexico City airport
Travelers at Benito Juárez International Airport will be able to enjoy free Wi-Fi in both terminals starting July 13, Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum announced.
