People with knowledge of the oil company’s situation said that Pemex is asking some of its contractors if they can wait until 2021 for payments owed now.
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Thieves remove ATM with tow truck but fail to get the cash
A group of intrepid thieves attempted to steal an ATM machine from a Culiacán, Sinaloa, shopping center by dragging it away using a stolen tow truck.
Ex-Chihuahua governor, wanted for corruption, arrested in US
César Duarte was taken into custody by officers with the US Marshals Service who were acting on an arrest warrant for extradition purposes.
Travelers to enjoy free Wi-Fi in Mexico City airport
Travelers at Benito Juárez International Airport will be able to enjoy free Wi-Fi in both terminals starting July 13, Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum announced.
Record new Covid-19 cases on Wednesday but authorities remain upbeat
A new single-day record for coronavirus cases was set on Wednesday but Deputy Health Minister Hugo López-Gatell asserted that the epidemic is slowing down.
AMLO, Trump celebrate trade agreement and ‘outstanding’ relationship
López Obrador described the new trade pact as a “great achievement” during an address to the media alongside US President Donald Trump at the White House.
Pushups winner looks forward to rowing competition at Tokyo 2021
Mexico City cop Pablo Ramírez, who found his 15 minutes of fame beating a fitness instructor Friday in a pushups contest, dreams of the Paralympic Games.
Ethical hackers predict more attacks coming against government sites
After targeting the central bank and a government agency this week, the hackers collective Anonymous México is predicted to carry out more cyberattacks.
San Miguel de Allende hotel named No. 2 in world by Travel + Leisure
A tiny, five-room boutique hotel in the Guanajuato destination has been named the second-best in the world in the magazine’s annual survey.
As virus spreads, Jalisco governor threatens economic shutdown
Jalisco Governor Enrique Alfaro has warned that he will shut down the state economy if coronavirus cases and hospital admissions continue to increase.
Statues don coronavirus face masks in México state capital
In order to emphasize the importance of wearing face masks, officials in Toluca placed masks on 44 statues and monuments on Tuesday.
Coronavirus case numbers up 6,258 to 268,000
The Health Ministry reported 6,258 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, while 895 additional Covid-19 fatalities lifted the official death toll to 32,014.
López Obrador journeys north to toast trade deal with Trump
The president makes his first international trip to visit Washington, where the two leaders will toast the new trade treaty despite mounting woes at home.
Veracruz hospital gives grieving widow the wrong body
When she went to identify and claim her husband’s body from the morgue, the corpse they presented her with was not that of her husband.
Remains of a third Ayotzinapa student found; no sign of fire damage
Almost six years after 43 teaching students disappeared in Iguala, Guerrero, the government announced Tuesday that the remains of one had been identified.
Entrusting large construction projects to army seen as no help to economy
The federal government’s decision to entrust large infrastructure projects to the army is an impediment to economic growth, some experts say.
Copper Canyon train El Chepe resumes operations July 17
The Chihuahua-Pacific railway that carries visitors through the stunning mountains of Chihuahua and Sinaloa has announced it will hit the tracks once again.
High incidence of virus cases doesn’t deter beach-goers in Guasave
Sun, sand and surf worshippers flocked to the beach in Sinaloa on the weekend despite the municipality having the state’s third highest coronavirus tally.
2 Mexican entrepreneurs among winners of international contest
The two are among 10 young entrepreneurs from around the world recognized for innovative solutions to realize UN sustainable development goals.
Online art event supports mutual aid organization in Mexico City
Ayuda Mutua has put together an online event they hope will weave a stronger web of mutual support between local consumers and artists.
New measures fail to curb historic center traffic in Mexico City
New measures to reduce foot traffic in the historic center amid the coronavirus pandemic failed to prevent large crowds of shoppers on Monday.
Migrants, arms trafficking also on agenda for López Obrador-Trump summit
López Obrador, who will fly commercial to the US capital Tuesday, said that discussion of migrants will be an “important part” of his meeting with Trump.
Sinkhole swallows courier truck during heavy rainfall in Jalisco
Floods, fallen trees, stranded vehicles and a sinkhole that swallowed a truck are just some of the effects of the heavy rains that fell in Guadalajara.
Company owned by son of CFE chief fined over defective, costly ventilators
The federal government has sanctioned Cyber Robotics Solutions for selling defective and over-priced coronavirus ventilators.
Turtle protection measures stepped up in Yucatán
It is estimated that some 15,000 people visited beaches in Yucatán last weekend alone and the increase in traffic puts the sea turtle’s survival at risk.
