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The MND News Quiz of the Week: November 7th

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Diplomats, dams and development: Have you been paying attention to the news this week?

Trump’s immigration crackdown could have a silver lining for Mexico: A...

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As residents of Mexican origin consider leaving the United States and moving to Mexico, is there as much opportunity for returnees as both sides claim, asks María Meléndez?

Israel credits Mexico with foiling Iran’s plot to kill its ambassador

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The assassination plot using terrorists recruited from Venezuela was reportedly in the planning stages since last year and was meant to be carried out during the summer.
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An orca swims next to the carcass of a great white shark

Gulf of California killer whales have learned to hunt great white sharks and tear...

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The organs of great whites, relatively newcomers to the Gulf, turn out to be a rich source of nutrients for the longer established orcas, as scientists have recently discovered.
Protesters and uncollected trash in EL Oro

Irate Pueblo Mágico residents tie up public officials over uncollected trash, lack of water

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Protesters in the México state mountain town of El Oro, who have suffered through days of water shortage and weeks of uncollected trash, are demanding the resignation of the mayor.
The Valle de Bravo dam, with a full reservoir behind it

Central Mexico reservoirs start November at nearly 100% full, their highest level in 10...

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The Cutzamala System of dams and reservoirs is the highest it has been in over a decade, thanks to record rainfalls in Mexico City earlier this year.

17-year-old meth addict identified as Uruapan mayor’s assassin

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The youth, shot dead at the scene by police, did not act alone, according to the Michoacán attorney general, who said the homicide "is related to organized crime groups."
Cancún beach

It’s b-a-a-a-ck! Sargassum makes a surprise late-season return in Cancún

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A new invasion of sargassum has hit some of Cancún's beaches, despite announcements that the seaweed season had ended.
President Claudia Sheinbaum stands in front of a Mexican flag

President Sheinbaum files criminal complaint after groping incident on the streets of Mexico City

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The assault, which was captured on video, occurred as the president walked through the capital's streets, accompanied by a group of aides.
Grecia Quiroz in a purple shirt with the words DIF

Slain mayor’s widow vows to carry on his mission as she takes over his role in Michoacán

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Quiroz’s swearing-in is scheduled to take place during an extraordinary session of the Michoacán state legislature on Wednesday.
The Mexican Embassy in Lima, Peru

Peru breaks diplomatic relations with Mexico

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It's the second South American country to sever diplomatic ties after Mexico promised asylum to an embattled former leader.