The leader of the Pemex workers’ union was conspicuous by his absence at celebrations to mark the anniversary of the expropriation of the oil industry.
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Government closed kitchens leaving users with nowhere to go
The federal government’s decision to terminate its predecessor’s community dining program has left some erstwhile beneficiaries in a precarious position.
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Zip liners can now choose a hammock and five other ways to ride in Acapulco
Zip line fans can get their fill of the thrill at the newly-upgraded Xtasea zip line park in Acapulco, the longest in the world over a body of water.
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To eat tacos of carnitas is to celebrate fall of the Aztecs: senator
A ruling party senator has provoked a critical reaction by declaring that eating tacos of carnitas is to celebrate the fall of Tenochtitlán.
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El Popo explosion causes ash fall in 12 Puebla municipalities
One of the strongest explosions recorded in recent years occurred last night, expelling incandescent rock fragments in a 2.5-kilometer radius.
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AMLO signs off on not running again, but not without a jab at adversaries
President López Obrador signed a written undertaking that he will not seek re-election at the end of his term.
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Traditional parade or table dancing? Models generate criticism
Lingerie-clad models at the traditional oil workers’ parade in Agua Dulce, Veracruz, on Sunday created some controversy on social media.
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Four selected for invitation-only bid on new Tabasco oil refinery
The federal government has invited four companies to make bids to build a new US $8-billion oil refinery on the FULL STORY
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Competitors will benefit from withdrawal of tourism marketing funds
Mexico’s decision to disband its tourism marketing agency will benefit other holiday destinations in the region, according to industry experts.
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100 female officers form Mexico Cty’s bicycle police patrol
Mexico City’s Paseo de la Reforma avenue is now patrolled every day by 100 female police officers on bicycles. Since FULL STORY
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Albino whale spotted and filmed off Baja California Sur
An albino whale has been spotted off the coast of Baja California Sur, a rare phenomenon that was caught on camera.
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Opium prices plummeted as much as 80% in 2018, hurting farmers
Prices for Mexican opium gum plummeted by as much as 80% due to the rise in demand for the synthetic opioid fentanyl among US drug users.
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30-million-peso luxury car destroyed in Mexico City crash
The Koenigsegg CCXR Special One, one of the world’s fastest luxury vehicles, was completely destroyed in an accident yesterday.
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Stolen border fence barbed wire now protects homes on Mexican side
New barbed wire placed atop the wall between Tijuana and San Diego didn’t stay long: it is now serving to improve security at homes on the Mexican side.
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Convicted criminals displayed on Oaxaca billboards
Photographs of convicted criminals are gracing billboards in the state capital in a campaign to encourage citizens to denounce crime.
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3 days of cartel violence a reaction to police efforts: Veracruz governor
Violence allegedly perpetrated by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel are thought to be a reaction to successful police operations.
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Authorities issue warning after youths scale volcano’s summit
The three youths climbed to the top of the Popocatépetl volcano, which has seen constant activity in recent months, and shot video footage of the crater.
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Housing prices have spiked 12.9% in Mexico City this year
Housing prices are up almost 13% in Mexico City this year compared to last, with the average price exceeding 30,000 pesos per square meter.
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Plan will seek to improve wages for workers unable to support families
The federal labor secretary pledged that the government will seek to ensure that low-income earners are able to support their families.
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Farmers’ leader threatens blockades, says AMLO taught him how
The leader of a farmers’ organization is not afraid of the consequences of blocakdes at the Mexico-US border because President López Obrador taught him how.
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3 Tamaulipas steel mills close, lay off 400 after negotiations fail
Three steel mills in Matamoros will close after the workers’ union rejected a reduced bonus. The owners had offered a 20% raise and 32,000-peso bonus.
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Oaxaca police chief freed after 4 days; mayor apologizes
The head of Oaxaca’s state police was released Thursday night after being held hostage for almost four days by residents of Santa Catarina Juquila.
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Journalist shot and killed in San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora
Sonora journalist Santiago Barroso Alfaro, 47, was shot and killed last night in his home in San Luis Río Colorado.
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Jalisco New Generation Cartel goes on the offensive in Veracruz
Four incidents of violence in less than 24 hours have been attributed to the cartel, Mexico’s most powerful and dangerous criminal organization.
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San Pedro Garza García, Zapopan most costly places to buy an apartment
Apartment shoppers considering Mexico’s richest municipality or a suburb of Guadalajara can expect to pay top dollar.