Mexico News Today Friday, July 31, 2020

FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020

Virus stoplight still a source of irritation between health minister and governors Some governors clashed with Hugo López-Gatell on Thursday over proposed changes to the federal government's coronavirus “stoplight” system. Meanwhile, Thursday's new-case numbers were the second highest recorded in a single day. FULL STORY RELATED: Covid deaths saturate Tamaulipas hospital with victims’ bodies. FULL STORY US pressures Mexico on water treaty as Chihuahua protests turn violent A day after protests against the payment of “water debt” to the US turned violent, an official said the US has asked Mexico to comply with the two countries' water treaty. US farmers say they need the water; Mexico farmers say they haven't enough. FULL STORY Share this email and introduce friends to Mexico News Daily Forward

Covid case numbers could actually be 7mn: specialist Mexico’s real coronavirus case tally could be more than 7 million, according to an infectious disease specialist, a figure more than 17 times higher than the current count of confirmed cases. FULL STORY BCS coronavirus deaths increase 359% since lockdown was lifted Baja California Sur's health minister said this week there has been a 359% increase in coronavirus deaths in the six weeks that the state has been at the orange risk level. FULL STORY Capital to remain at orange virus risk level, though feds had proposed going red The coronavirus stoplight will remain on orange in Mexico City next week, although the federal government had proposed switching the capital back to maximum risk red. FULL STORY AMLO says he will start using a face mask when there’s no corruption It might be a long, long time before President López Obrador wears a face mask to protect himself and others from Covid-19 — it all depends on his war against corruption. FULL STORY Some states proceed with virtual classrooms but for many school year is on hold The 2020-21 school year looks set to be like no other as the coronavirus pandemic forces state governments to rethink how education will be delivered to their young residents. FULL STORY New police division to reinforce tourists’ security Police in Mazatlán have formed a new squad called “Capta Leopardo” to help keep tourists safe. FULL STORY 2 days of protests in Chiapas over doctor arrested for death of Covid patient More than 200 health care workers and residents of Acala, Chiapas, took to the streets for a second time to demand the release of Dr. Gerardo Vicente Grajales, who was arrested last weekend for abuse of authority related to the death of a coronavirus patient. FULL STORY Odontologist, engineer design suit for protection Odontologist Adela Rendón and biomedical engineer Fernando Avilés have created a Covid-19 protection suit for dentists, orthodontists and others who treat people’s teeth. FULL STORY After singer seen in a Oaxaca huipil, artisans go online Original, handmade Oaxacan clothing is coming to Amazon after an Australian designer was accused of cultural appropriation. The designer said the artisans were paid fairly for their work. FULL STORY New food warning labels begin to appear on shelves The labels advise consumers about products high in fats, sugar, sodium and calories. FULL STORY GDP falls record 18.9% as coronavirus restrictions ravage Mexico’s economy The economy recorded its worst result ever in the second quarter of the year as coronavirus restrictions forced the closure of nonessential businesses for the majority of the period. FULL STORY Sexual conversion therapies now illegal in Mexico City So-called conversion therapies that target LGBTQ+ people in an attempt to change their sexual identity are illegal in the city starting Friday. FULL STORY AMLO announces creation of state-run distributor of medical supplies Even the most remote towns in the sierra will have medicine delivered by a fleet of trucks, the president said. FULL STORY AMLO defends journalist’s diplomatic appointment President López Obrador has defended the appointment, asserting that it was not a result of cronyism. FULL STORY Mexico signs accord with UN to collaborate in purchase of medical supplies The federal government signed an agreement with the United Nations to collaborate on the international purchase of medicines, medical supplies and vaccines. FULL STORY YouTube cooking star Doña Ángela hits 3mn subscribers A grandmother who hosts a popular YouTube cooking channel has surpassed 3 million subscribers in less than a year and her modest cooking demonstrations have garnered nearly 174 million views. FULL STORY Mayor declares cockfighting ‘a cultural asset’ The declaration by the mayor of Tianguistengo, Hidalgo, coincided with the unveiling of a plaque and statue honoring fighting cocks. FULL STORY THE MND POLL THE STORY: The tlayuda wins Netflix street food championship FULL STORY THE QUESTION: What's your choice for best street food—tlayuda, ceviche or choripan? VOTE HERE LAST POLL: Is the project to recover Coahuila miners' bodies a wise use of public funds? 71% said it isn't. VIEW FULL RESULTS

MEXICO LIFE Jalisco developers move into the big leagues with their new video game Lullaby of Life, an exploratory puzzle game created by the studio 1 Simple Game of Guadalajara, has been accepted on the platform Apple Arcade, writes John Pint. FULL STORY OPINION Remote learning may be good long-term goal but at present it means exclusivity, writes Jack Gooderidge. FULL STORY Newsletter options Some readers prefer to stay up to date with the three-times-weekly summary of Mexico news provided by Mexico News Today. For others, however, it's too infrequent. The alternative is The Whole Enchilada: it gives readers links to the same stories as Mexico News Today but they arrive in your inbox daily rather than three times a week. If a daily news fix is what you want, check out The Whole Enchilada here.

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Mexico News Today Wednesday, July 29, 2020

WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2020

‘Wear a face mask:’ government attempts to clarify a muddied message over their value As Mexico’s official coronavirus case tally passed 400,000 on Tuesday, Deputy Health Minister Hugo López-Gatell called on citizens to wear a face mask as an “auxiliary measure” to help stop the virus’s spread. FULL STORY RELATED: Tamaulipas urges citizens to redouble preventative efforts in face of hospital overload. FULL STORY Doctor arrested after Covid patient dies; other doctors say lack of medicine to blame The leaders of several medical associations have written to President López Obrador to complain they are being blamed for deficiencies in the health system. FULL STORY Share this email and introduce friends to Mexico News Daily Forward

Deaths in CDMX up 161% since pandemic began More evidence has emerged about the heavy toll the coronavirus pandemic has taken on Mexico’s capital: excess deaths totaled 17,826 from April through June; the official Covid death count is 4,994. FULL STORY Los Cabos makes masks mandatory as hospital occupancy climbs The wearing of face masks in businesses and public spaces was declared mandatory after the popular tourist destination saw a spike in coronavirus cases. FULL STORY Supreme Court abortion ruling dashes hopes for decriminalization Pro-life activists had hoped for a landmark ruling that would have paved the way for legal abortion. FULL STORY 911 calls reporting domestic violence up 46% Emergency calls related to domestic violence involving women increased by 45.8% during the first half of 2020, with 600,000 calls made to 911 between January and June. FULL STORY Journalist asks for ad dollars and gets diplomatic posting María Isabel Arvide was named as Mexico's new consul in Istanbul, triggering a barrage of criticism because she has no diplomatic experience. FULL STORY Exports soared 76% in June after historic declines Buoyed by the reopening of the United States economy, especially its industrial sector, Mexico's exports totaled US $31.68 billion last month. FULL STORY Virus has closed estimated 150,000 small corner stores Trade organization says convenience stores have seen a 25% reduction in sales yet the government has not effectively stepped in to help them survive. FULL STORY Cafe uses teddy bears to encourage social distancing An upscale bakery in Mexico City’s Polanco district is reminding customers about social distancing by seating giant teddy bears at certain tables. FULL STORY Carl’s Jr. to open new restaurants in Baja At a time when restaurants are failing worldwide due to the coronavirus pandemic, the US fast-food chain is expanding in Baja California Sur. FULL STORY Pemex loses nearly $2bn; 'It's bleeding cash like crazy' The debt-laden company’s net loss — 44.3 million pesos — was 16% worse than the same quarter last year but an improvement on its first-quarter performance. FULL STORY In second court appearance, Lozoya pleads innocent to Odebrecht bribery charge Former Pemex CEO Emilio Lozoya pleaded innocent on Wednesday to a charge that he received multi-million-dollar bribes from the Brazilian construction company Odebrecht. FULL STORY RELATED: Former Pemex chief declares his innocence: Emilio Lozoya makes first court appearance. FULL STORY Yaquis maintain highway blockade but accord sees trains moving again Indigenous Yaqui people in Sonora lifted a 12-day rail blockade after reaching an agreement with the federal government but were still blocking traffic on a major highway. FULL STORY Jalisco cartel shows off its might, defying the feds If there were any lingering doubts about the military might of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel after its brazen attack on Mexico City’s police chief and assassination of a judge, videos widely shared on social media have dispelled them. FULL STORY Jalisco cartel has built its own hospital: report CJNG leader Nemesio Oseguera has reportedly built his own hospital to attend to the ravages of kidney disease. FULL STORY Patient, 100, released after beating Covid-19 in Veracruz Raucous cheers, whistles and shouts of “Yes he could!” by medical personnel greeted a centenarian as he was discharged from hospital. FULL STORY Researchers working on ‘intelligent’ face shield The system consists of a shield and gloves with non-invasive sensors that monitor a patient’s bioelectric signals, which are sent to doctors for evaluation. FULL STORY THE MND POLL THE STORY: The tlayuda wins Netflix street food championship FULL STORY THE QUESTION: What's your choice for best street food—tlayuda, ceviche or choripan? VOTE HERE LAST POLL: Is the project to recover Coahuila miners' bodies a wise use of public funds? 71% said it isn't. VIEW FULL RESULTS

MEXICO LIFE This CDMX market draws artisans from around the country Early on Saturday mornings, Plaza Tenanitla, a tiny sliver of a park in the San Ángel neighborhood of Mexico City, is transformed into a bustling art market. For Mexico News Daily contributor Joseph Sorrentino, it holds a special fascination. FULL STORY OPINION Attending musical events is like something from another world Much of what Sarah DeVries loves about musical experiences as they’re normally held is enjoying them with other people. The online events don't quite cut it, she writes. FULL STORY Newsletter options Some readers prefer to stay up to date with the three-times-weekly summary of Mexico news provided by Mexico News Today. For others, however, it's too infrequent. The alternative is The Whole Enchilada: it gives readers links to the same stories as Mexico News Today but they arrive in your inbox daily rather than three times a week. If a daily news fix is what you want, check out The Whole Enchilada here.