The Pan American Health Organization has warned Mexico not to reopen the economy if the Covid-19 pandemic is still growing.
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Farmers reveal faults, corruption in government’s tree-planting program
The federal government’s tree-planting employment program is riddled with operational flaws and corruption, according to some participating farmers. A report FULL STORY
Navy proposes spending 90 million pesos on sargassum measures
It proposes buying five sargassum-gathering vessels, materials for the construction of two more, containment barriers and beach sweepers.
In 3 Michoacán cities, new normal is much like the old
Crowds of people flooded the streets of three cities yesterday, flouting the plan to reopen gradually as the state begins lifting coronavirus restrictions.
Activists’ coalition creates network to take on gender violence
A coalition of Mexican academics, researchers, artists and politicians has created a new network to fight the growing tide of violence against women.
AMLO waves starting flag to inaugurate Maya Train construction
At a ceremony in the Quintana Roo municipality of Lázaro Cárdenas, the president described the US $8-billion railroad as a historic and momentous project.
Confusion surrounds economic reopening in Jalisco
Some businesses expecting to open were asked to remain closed by authorities, especially in areas of Guadalajara that were likely to draw large crowds.
Bodies of 7 missing police found in Colima
Authorities in Colima found a vehicle containing the dismembered remains of seven bodies believed to be those of officers who disappeared in Jalisco.
Beer is back: the new normal means the drought is over
Although most of the country remains in the red on the government’s stoplight system for the reactivation of the economy, FULL STORY
In 7 cities, Covid-19 hospital admissions higher than projected: minister
Admissions of seriously ill patients have been higher in Mexico City, Villahermosa, Cancún, Acapulco, Culiacán, Tijuana and Veracruz city.
Mexico City decides to double its Covid-19 testing to limit spread
The city announced that it will double testing and conduct contact tracing operations to identify people who came into contact with those who test positive.
Ending virus restrictions should wait till case numbers on decline: experts
Coronavirus restrictions shouldn’t be lifted until case numbers have been on the wane for at least two weeks, say two experts.
Mexico has not fared poorly during coronavirus crisis: AMLO
Mexico is already recovering, the president said, pointing to the appreciation of the peso and the resurgence of oil prices.
Lawmaker: don’t let CFE turn off the lights
A Yucatán legislator has called for citizens to chase off workers from the CFE if they arrive to turn off customers’ power for nonpayment.
Thousands of horses, cattle at risk on ranches of fugitive ex-governor
Thousands of head of cattle, thoroughbred horses, wild boars, llamas and other exotic species that to César Duarte are in danger of dying.
April remittances plummet 28% compared to March
After a record-setting March when Mexicans working abroad sent home US $4.02 billion the amount plummeted by 28.5% in April to $2.86 billion.
10 police from Colima disappear during Jalisco assignment
Ten state police officers went missing on May 28 after escorting a group of businessmen to the municipality of La Huerta in Jalisco.
Protest caravans in 40 cities demand AMLO resign
Protesters hit the streets in at least 40 cities across Mexico on Saturday to demand the resignation of President López Obrador.
Mexico City adopts measures for ‘the new normal’ on Monday
The biggest change is that construction, mining, transportation equipment manufacturing, public markets, bicycle sales and beer making will reopen.
Coronavirus cases pass 90,000 mark; no return to normal yet
The Covid-19 case tally passed 90,000 on Sunday while the death toll is approaching 10,000. The deputy health minister insisted the epidemic is not over.
Photography fundraiser collects over 6.7 million pesos for Covid struggle
Over 200 Mexican photographers raised more than 6.7 million pesos (US $300,000) to donate to the fight against Covid-19.
Authorities to address cancer drug shortages; parents end protest
Federal health authorities agreed to end the shortages of several cancer medications that have plagued child cancer patients and their parents.
Several states unhappy with federal government’s stoplight system
Jalisco Governor Enrique Alfaro was one of several state leaders to voice their dissatisfaction with the federal government’s new “stoplight” map.
3,227 new coronavirus cases confirmed Friday for a total of 84,627
On the eve of the official conclusion of federally mandated social distancing, the coronavirus continued to take its toll.
Jalisco boxer among 30 best paid athletes in the world
Although the coronavirus has affected his 2020 earnings, Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez ranked in the top 30 of the 100 highest-paid athletes in the world.
