Federal Police officers who continue to protest against having to join the new National Guard clashed on Tuesday with Mexico City police.
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Hackers demand US $5 million after cyberattack shuts down Pemex computers
Hackers have demanded a payment of almost US $5 million in bitcoin from Pemex after a cyber-attack on the state oil company’s systems on Sunday.
2 wounded when pirates attack Italian ship in Gulf of Mexico
The drilling platform service vessel Remas, which was carrying a crew of 35, was boarded by eight people traveling on two small boats.
Rusty old VW Beetle is star of government’s latest auction
A rusty, old Volkswagen bug was the star of the auction of assets seized from criminal organizations, selling for more than seven times its starting price.
Mexico grants political asylum to beleaguered Bolivian ex-president Morales
Mexico granted political asylum to Evo Morales, who resigned under pressure from protests and the military after claiming victory in a disputed election.
Grocery baggers are not Walmart employees, company says
The retired senior citizens are engaged through an agreement with the National Institute for the Elderly, which states that they are volunteers.
Yes, there are still letter carriers but fewer letters, laments one
The number of letter carriers is on the wane as is the quantity of mail they deliver but one constant remains: November 12 is Postman’s Day.
Of all Mexico’s dangers, dog-transmitted rabies is not among them
Mexico has become the first country in the world to be certified by the World Health Organization as free from human rabies transmitted by dogs.
Christmas in Guadalajara will bring another special theme park
A product of the creators of the Day of the Dead theme park Calaverandia, Navidalia will celebrate Christmas traditions in a similar way.
Enlarging Chetumal canal intended to encourage marine tourism
The Quintana Roo government has begun dredging to extend the Zaragoza canal in order to spur marine tourism in the region.
Thieves blow up Guanajuato bank machine in latest of a string of thefts
Thieves in Guanajuato have found a new income stream in bank machines although no one is saying how much cash they’re pulling in.
Karime López is first female Mexican chef to win Michelin star
She is head chef at the restaurant Gucci Osteria in Florence, Italy, owned by famous Italian restaurateur Massimo Bottura.
Parents of the 43 missing students give AMLO 2 months to produce results
Parents of the students who disappeared in Guerrero in 2014 have given President López Obrador two months to produce results or they will increase protests.
Suspects arrested in LeBarón massacre; FBI agents join investigation
Suspects have been arrested in connection with the massacre of nine members of the LeBarón family in Sonora, Security Secretary Alfonso Durazo said.
Revitalization planned for unique stained glass mural and botanical garden
The Cosmovitral Botanical Garden in México state is seeking to boost visitor numbers by tapping into a tricky market: millennials.
Guinness confirms 102-meter taco is world’s largest
The state of Querétaro earned the Guinness World Record for the world’s biggest carnitas taco on Sunday.
Nuevo León prison opens its doors to reveal 76 years of history
The recently-closed, 76-year-old Topo Chico prison that became notorious for violence will be open to the public this week prior to demolition.
Day of Dead Night Bike Ride draws record 147,000 riders
Wearing a range of disguises and costumes, the cyclists completed the 18-kilometer route in Mexico City on Saturday night.
Interjet reports 70% increase in Canada-Mexico traffic this year
The Cancún-Montreal route saw over 67,121 passengers during the period, a 137% increase over last year.
Nayarit beach reopened after it was privatized in 2016
The Secretariat of the Environment revoked a concession for La Lancha beach to a real estate consortium, reopening it to the public.
10 bags of remains found on Guanajuato-Silao highway
The bags contained the remains of what are assumed to be four youths who were recently kidnapped in the municipality of Santa Teresa.
If the people don’t want the Maya Train, there won’t be one: AMLO
The president said he didn’t want to start building the railroad, which will run through five states, if opposition meant it couldn’t be completed.
Thieves nab gold and silver ingots worth up to US $8 million
Thieves in Sonora stole a load of gold and silver ingots worth as much as US $8 million from an armored vehicle on Friday.
AMLO announces social enterprise to buy honey at fair prices
The federal government will create a social enterprise to buy Yucatán peninsula honey at fair and guaranteed prices, President López Obrador said.
Searchers find remains of more bodies in Puerto Peñasco
Led by a citizens’ search brigade, authorities in Sonora have found the remains of 10 more people near the tourist destination of Puerto Peñasco.
