Mexico’s Covid death toll will soar well above 100,000 by September 1, according to a model developed by a Massachusetts Institute of Technology scientist.
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Scared citizens overload Sonora labs for coronavirus tests
Panicked citizens in Sonora have responded to reports of increased cases of Covid-19 by flocking to certified private laboratories to be tested.
CFE turned off electricity for half a million who didn’t pay during emergency
Protests in various parts of the country have called on the federal government to suspend power cuts due to non-payment during the coronavirus crisis.
Parents of cancer patients on hunger strike to protest med shortages
Nine parents of children with cancer began a strike outside the Health Ministry in Mexico City on Wednesday to protest shortages of cancer medications.
‘Blood will flow!’ Seamstresses incensed by CFE power cuts for unpaid bill
A group of seamstresses in Tabasco has warned President López Obrador that “blood will flow” if the Federal Electricity Commission cuts their power again.
Archaeologists explore remains of 200-year-old wreck off Quintana Roo
Underwater archaeologists have rediscovered the remains of a sailing ship believed to have been wrecked in the late 18th or early 19th century.
With little protection, farmworkers make risky journey north to virus epicenters
Day laborers from the mountains of Guerrero are migrating north by the thousands to the fields of more northerly states despite stay-at-home orders.
Governors divided over post-virus reactivation schedule—as virus worsens
The federal government’s plan to reopen the economy gradually starting June 1 has divided governors; some support the move and others say it is too soon.
Mother, child rescued after sinkhole swallows their car
The two were rescued unharmed after their car plunged into a sinkhole caused by intense rains in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, early Tuesday.
WHO commends government for coronavirus measures, economic aid
The World Health Organization has applauded the work and the measures put in place by the government to combat the spread of the coronavirus.
2 officials predict worsening insecurity, violence in post-virus ‘new normal’
One predicts that burglaries, financial fraud, human trafficking and child pornography offenses will be among the crimes that will increase.
Filmmaker backs campaign seeking to protect rights of domestic workers
Famed Mexican film director Alfonso Cuarón is backing a campaign to support the rights of domestic workers during the coronavirus pandemic.
Making crosses for graves is now full-time job for Mexico City metalworker
He believes all the crosses are for victims of Covid-19 in San Gregorio Atlapulco, where he used to make one or two a month. Now it’s seven a week.
Women’s network criticizes new campaign to combat domestic violence
The government has come up with a campaign to bring peace to Mexican homes by asking people in potentially violent situations to “count to 10.”
Gang leader’s arrest triggers backlash in Chihuahua
The arrest of a gang leader in Ciudad Jiménez on Monday sparked a series of violent confrontations between criminal elements and security forces.
Covid-19 deaths, new cases both set records on Tuesday; active cases at new high
Mexico recorded its biggest single-day increase in both Covid-19 deaths and cases on Tuesday while the number of active cases is at its highest level yet.
Government to award 8,000 healthcare workers for efforts against virus
The government will award Mexico’s highest honor to more than 8,000 healthcare workers in recognition of their efforts to respond to the coronavirus.
Court revokes suspension of Maya Train construction in Chiapas
A federal court has revoked a provisional suspension order that stopped construction of the project in Chiapas due to coronavirus concerns.
U.S. government donation boosts Legion’s effort to feed needy
Unable to observe its usual Memorial Day celebrations, the U.S. Department of Defense chose to donate the resources to the American Legion bar.
Restaurant’s coronaburger helps combat slump in sales
Forced to lay off an employee and facing the possibility of closing down for good, the owner came up with a gimmick suited to the health crisis.
Mexicali overtakes Tijuana to become No. 3 municipality for Covid-19 cases
The municipality has recorded more Covid-19 cases than Tijuana and ranks third among Mexico’s municipalities for both accumulated and active cases.
Querétaro health workers asked to shave their beards
Authorities in Querétaro have asked male health workers to shave their beards so that face masks fit more snugly and better protect them from coronavirus.
GDP contraction less than expected; bank drops growth forecast to -10%
The economy contracted less than initially estimated in the first quarter of 2020 but still recorded its biggest slump in almost 11 years.
7 killed in crime gang violence in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua
A wave of gang violence left seven people dead, including two police officers, in the border city on Monday.
Cancún halts construction of US $90-million Gran Solaris hotel
Citing irregularities in the issuance of a building permit, Cancún has halted construction of the 449-room hotel next to Playa Los Delfines.
