One rector criticized governments for ceding parts of the nation to organized crime, saying, “[Narcos] feel they are the owners [of Mexico].”
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Citizens go searching for water in Nuevo León
Some Monterrey residents are undertaking “pilgrimages” in search of water due to the restrictions in place in the Nuevo León capital.
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Power outage affects 1.3 million in 3 states
An accident brought down six high-tension power lines, cutting off power and sending one CFE worker to hospital.
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Outrage in Chihuahua after murder of Jesuit priests by suspected gangsters
Two elderly Jesuit priests were killed in a church in Chihuahua Monday, a crime that the state governor said “shook us to the very core.”
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Cross-border vaccination sees first kids under 5 get COVID shot
Mexico hasn’t approved COVID-19 vaccines for children younger than five but that isn’t stopping young kids from Tamaulipas getting shots.
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Lawmakers and academics open debate on legalization of euthanasia
Within the framework of Euthanasia Week, lawmakers, academics and experts are discussing the need for legislation governing assisted suicide.
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Due to geological fault, small quake does some damage in Jalisco
A magnitude 2.4 earthquake usually comes and goes unnoticed, but that wasn’t the case Tuesday about 60 kilometers south of Lake Chapala.
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Zamora, Michoacán, was world’s most violent city last year
Zamora, Michoacán – where a lone gunman killed four people on Tuesday – was the most violent city in the world last year.
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CJNG convoy arrives with show of force in Jalisco town; ‘We’re not going away’
The Jalisco New Generation Cartel has announced its arrival in El Volantín, a small town in Jalisco near Lake Chapala.
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July fairs and festivals: Grape treading, Pancho Villa and Veracruz Carnival
There are fairs, festivals and even firefly shows to keep people busy next month, and even a rather late edition of Carnival.
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Experts warn of danger to health posed by rotting sargassum
When large quantities of sargassum decompose, the gas hydrogen sulfide is released, which can cause chronic health problems or even death.
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AMLO to bring up case of Wikileaks founder Assange during meeting with Biden
President López Obrador said he would raise the case of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange when he meets with US President Biden next month.
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Billions in social spending propel Morena to electoral victory—and perpetuate its hold
Most of the party’s support in June elections came from beneficiaries of social programs, says anti-poverty spokesman.
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Passenger numbers on Mexico City Cablebús line 78% more than expected
Ridership on a public transit line in northern Mexico City is now 78% higher than anticipated, and numbers are expected to continue to grow.
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17 US companies to invest in clean energy: AMLO
United States energy companies have committed to invest in solar and wind projects in Mexico, President López Obrador said Friday.
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Long-awaited Oaxaca highway at 80% completion
A highway in Oaxaca connecting Oaxaca city to the Pacific coast is nearing completion after 20 years of delays and false starts.
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Demand for gold jewelry in US is good news for Mexican artisans
Gold accessories are increasingly popular in the United States, and Mexican jewelers are ready to supply the growing market.
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AMLO rejects charges of criminal ties; calls them inventions by the opposition
The president rejected claims of ties to organized crime, asserting that his government doesn’t allow officials to collude with criminals.
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Post-COVID recovery eludes 28 of Mexico’s 54 airports
Air travel might seem back to normal, but half of Mexico’s major airports had lower passenger traffic between January and May than in 2019.
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Newborn suffers injury after cell phones illuminated cesarean during power outage
A Mexicali newborn’s ear was badly cut after a doctor decided to proceed with a C-section using cell phones for lighting during a power cut.
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Homicides spiked to 2,833 in May but they were down compared to last year
So far, May is 2022’s most violent month, but it was actually the least violent May in five years, Mexico’s security minister said.
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13 die in transit vehicle crash on Mexico City-Querétaro highway
Eight more were injured, including at least one minor, when the minibus collided with a tree and flipped, ejecting some passengers.
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14,000 boxers break Guinness record with world’s largest boxing lesson
Thousands of boxing enthusiasts set the Guinness World Record for the largest ever boxing lesson in the capital on Saturday.
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Digging trenches and reciting poetry: the week at the morning news conferences
The president’s political adversaries were ridiculed in routine fashion at the daily news conferences this week.
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With encouragement from ‘Canelo,’ boxers will go for Guinness record Saturday
Over 19,000 people have registered for the world’s largest ever boxing lesson in Mexico City’s central square on Saturday.
