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Critics warn infrastructure cuts could undermine Mexico’s economic growth potential
Between January and August of this year, investment in public works such as roads, bridges, schools and hospitals totaled 509.8 billion pesos (US $27.7 billion), a 33.7% reduction in real terms.
World Bank ups growth forecast for Mexico and Latin America
In its new economic report on Latin America and the Caribbean, the bank revised Mexico's 2025 GDP forecast to 0.5%, but cautioned that growth is hindered by tariff uncertainty and insufficient public investment.
Mexicans detained since Oct. 1 by Israel while taking humanitarian aid...
The group of six Mexicans, which included the journalist Ernesto Ledesma, was part of a flotilla of volunteers whose boats were boarded by Israeli soldiers after they entered restricted waters off the coast of Palestine.
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Maya Train caused damage to 8 cenotes, environment minister tells Congress
Mexico's Environment Ministry is prioritizing remediation along Section 5 — which connects Cancún with Tulum — while auditing the project's permits to determine which environmental conditions remain unmet.
Mexico’s Caribbean coast is losing up to 2 meters of beach every year
Hurricanes alone are not to blame. Other culprits include the increasing number of large hotels, pollution from population-generated wastewater and ongoing damage to Mexico's coral reefs.
Sheinbaum vows to defend sovereignty in defiant speech to 400,000 supporters
The president reiterated her rejection of U.S. interventionism and took a soft jab at Trump, asking the crowd if the forthcoming Mexico City-Nuevo Laredo train line should be named The Gulf of Mexico Train.
‘Pay de Limón’ bill seeks to classify animal abuse as serious crime with longer prison time
The initiative also requires authorities to thoroughly investigate crimes against animals and guarantees medical care, rehabilitation and protection for the abused.
Colima beaches evacuated as Hurricane Priscilla gains strength off Pacific coast
Priscilla — which is expected to become a Category 2 hurricane in the coming days — is bringing rain to much of mainland Mexico and gusty winds along the Pacific coast.
Mexico’s week in review: Security challenges and cooperation as Sheinbaum wraps up one year in office
Other headlines included Mexicans in trouble abroad, a new migrant caravan and the expansion of seed banks to preserve traditional corn varieties.
The MND News Quiz of the Week: October 4th
Satellites, spaceports and stereotypes: Have you been paying attention to the news this week?
Puerto Vallarta will get a new ‘first world’ electric transport system, with air conditoning and WiFi
The new electric buses will offering passengers a new route from Puerto Vallarta's city center to its Ixtapa district.
