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Pepenadores in Iztapalapa.

Mexico City’s invisible recyclers fight for rights — and a share...

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MND contributor Tracy L. Barnett was on the scene when Mexico City recyclers met to discuss recognition and protections, as well as initiatives for improved recycling.
As part of celebrations marking the 216th anniversary of Mexico's independence, the Mexican Air Force conducted several flyovers in the Mexico City area and México state.

Mexico’s week in review: Independence Day fireworks give way to trade...

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The week of Sept. 14-18 in Mexico brought developments in public safety, energy and industrial growth as officials prepare to launch a fourth round of USMCA trade talks with the United States next week.
National Guard troops patrol the beach along the U.S. border wall in Tijuana in February.

Using US intelligence, Mexican Army downs drone and arrests its operator...

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The Defense Ministry said the drone belonged to a criminal group and was used to monitor human trafficking routes.
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Site of a 59 million-liter fuel smuggling (huachicol) bust in Guanajuato

59 million liters of stolen fuel seized in Guanajuato state, the largest such bust...

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The amount confiscated from one tiny Guanajuato community roughly equals the total amount of the stolen fuel seized in alll of 2025, and is so great that it requires special handling to prevent leakage, spills, explosions and fires.
Burned and smoking stalls at Acapulco's Central Market

Fire damages 108 stalls in Acapulco’s Central Market

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Officials identified a short circuit as the possible cause of the worst blaze to hit the market since 2023.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and US President Donald Trump

Under pressure from Trump on cartels, Sheinbaum turns spotlight on US drug use

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Responding to Trump's call for Mexico to do more against cartels, Sheinbaum posed a pointed question of her own about drug use, money laundering and weapons north of the border.
A crocodile relaxes in the sun on Playa Bocanegra in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico

As Puerto Vallarta grows, officials weigh crocodile relocation plan

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Moving the reptiles is only a possibility at this point, but the discussion has arisen after weeks of increased sightings, a fatal croc attack, and 11 dead crocodiles, at the very least two of them at the hands of human beings.
Mulege BCS, site of a new CFE solar/green hydrogen project

CFE’s ‘Project Oasis’ aims to bring solar power to an energy-challenged region of Baja California Sur

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The project could be something of a breakthrough not only for residents of the Mulegé zone but for the nation, as the CFE takes a step toward alternative solutions such as green hydrogen and energy storage.
Xochimilco boats with mariachis

MND Local: Xochimilco neighborhoods go dry in September

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Xochimilco is observing ley seca, Pope Leo XIV has declared a Jubilee Year for Mexico City, and a new boutique hotel has opened with views of the Ángel de la Independencia, writes Drew Pittock.
CUERNAVACA, MORELOS, 15SEPTIEMBRE2026.- Marcha de estudiantes que protestan por el feminicidio de Claudia Tacoronte Aguilera, estudiante española del Instituto de Ciencias de la Educación de la Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos. Un grupo de jóvenes al llegar a la plaza de armas de la ciudad se dirigieron al Palacio de Gobierno donde pintaron y rompieron algunas ventanas. FOTO: MARGARITO PÉREZ RETANA/CUARTOSCURO.COM

Morelos issues arrest warrant in Spanish exchange student’s murder

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State authorities are asking for help with the phrase "If you recognize him, report him," as their government is coming under scrutiny for a slow emergency medical reposnse to the stabbing.
corn growing

Women farmers in Oaxaca, Guerrero report catastrophic drought

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Two farming associations called on state and federal authorities to declare a climate emergency in drought-affected areas of Oaxaca and Guerrero and establish programs aimed at guaranteeing food sovereignty and supporting female farmers.