Friday, May 2, 2025

MND_NEWS

Masked member of CJNG with rifle

U.S. expands sanctions against Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG)

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The U.S. has sanctioned CJNG and its fuel theft network, targeting cartel-linked oil smuggling and freezing assets of key players.
A small crocodile swims through dark water

Two new crocodile species discovered on islands off the coast of...

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Each species is endemic to a small Caribbean island, and is likely not found anywhere else on Earth.
A woman at a protest shouts, standing in front of a sign reading "40 hours now" in Spanish

Sheinbaum administration promises a 40-hour workweek by 2030

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The president said workers, unions, businesses and academics will convene throughout June to agree on a plan for implementing the reduced workweek.
The Olmeca refinery seen at a distance

Operations resume at Olmeca refinery after error causes work outage

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An initial report shed light on the problems that shuttered the Tabasco refinery, as investigations into the incident continue.
Sheinbaum stands at a podium during her morning press conference or mañanera

Sheinbaum calls out ‘ignorance’ of rich and famous men: Thursday’s mañanera recapped

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Sheinbaum responded to remarks by Ricardo Salinas and other high-profile critics at her Thursday morning press conference.
Protesters hold a large banner reading "International workers' day" in Spanish, in front of the Mexico City Angel of Independence monument

Thousands march for a 40-hour workweek on International Workers’ Day

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Mexico's unions showed up in force this Workers' Day in Mexico City.
A boat navigates a large seaweed patch off coast

Cancún celebrates sargassum-free beaches, as satellites show seaweed gathering off the coast

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Riviera Maya is facing a record-breaking sargassum season in 2025, with authorities ramping up cleanup and containment.
A dark-haired woman speaks at a podium emblazoned with the emblem of the Mexican government.

Who is Mexico’s ‘Vice President’: Rosa Icela Rodríguez

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As one of Mexico's most powerful politicians, what does the Interior Minister do — and why is it proving divisive?
A sign reading "Vote June 1 for the new judicial power" in spanish

With judicial elections approaching, Mexico struggles to vet candidates with criminal ties

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Nonprofits have filed complaints alleging that at least 11 judicial candidates have narco or other criminal connections.
Members of Indian diaspora in Mexico hold vigil for victims of Kashmir terrorist attack

Mexico’s growing Indian community comes together after Kashmir terror attack

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A deadly attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Kashmir, left 26 dead and sparked global condemnation and solidarity, including from Mexico.
President Trump walked back his tariff talk on Tuesday, emphasizing that he would not "stack" two taxes on the same article.

New US tariff scheme gives Mexico’s auto industry ‘an additional comparative advantage,’ says Sheinbaum

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Vehicles assembled in Mexico will still be subject to U.S. tariffs, although the rate is lower than the full 25% because U.S. content in those vehicles will not be taxed.