Mexico News Today, MONDAY, MAY 11, 2020

MONDAY, MAY 11, 2020

Virus could leave 10.7 million more in poverty Between 6.1 million and 10.7 million people could be left in situations of poverty as a result of income loss due to the sharp economic downturn caused by Covid-19 according to the federal government’s social development agency. FULL STORY Flu season could bring challenge with second wave of virus Health official says the number of serious Covid-19 cases could increase by 15% during flu season, which could coincide with a new wave of infections. As of Sunday evening, cases numbered 35,022. FULL STORY RELATED: Virus cases, deaths surge; no sign that curve is flattening. FULL STORY Share this email and introduce friends to Mexico News Daily Forward

Supreme Court rules ‘grand fraud’ in extension of Baja governor’s term The court has scuttled the plans of Baja California Governor Jaime Bonilla to remain in office for five years instead of two. FULL STORY Robbery believed motive in murder of IMSS employees Two men have been arrested in the brutal murders of three healthcare workers in Coahuila, and robbery appears to have been the motive.  FULL STORY Mothers of the missing have nothing to celebrate Mother’s Day is no time for celebration for women whose children are among the more than 60,000 missing people in Mexico. FULL STORY Anonymous tip leads to discovery of 25 bodies Authorities have uncovered the remains of at least 25 people in a clandestine grave in the municipality of El Salto, Jalisco.  FULL STORY Gold-encrusted rifle seized A criminal suspect in the state of Puebla was arrested in possession of a gold-encrusted assault rifle in Tehuacán. FULL STORY Under pressure from locals, facilities in Yucatán town reopened—and closed People in at least one Yucatán community are fed up with coronavirus isolation.  FULL STORY Chilangos break quarantine for Mother’s Day purchases Traffic and public transit use increased in Mexico City on Sunday as many residents disregarded the recommendation to stay at home in order to make Mother’s Day purchases. FULL STORY Spring breakers planning June holiday in Baja Some 2,000 spring breakers are expected to return to Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo in June. FULL STORY American Legion bar prepares meals for needy It may not have any customers right now, but the American Legion bar in Mexico City hasn’t closed the kitchen down completely. It is now being put to use cooking meals for couriers, street vendors, the homeless and others struggling in the economic shutdown caused by the coronavirus. FULL STORY On social media, beer goes for 3,000 pesos for 24 cans The black market for beer in Sonora is booming, with prices soaring to 3,000 pesos, about US $125, on Sunday for a 24-pack on social media. Two months ago, the price for a 24-pack was around 240 pesos in stores.  FULL STORY New injunction halts Maya Train construction A court in Chiapas has issued a provisional suspension order against the project, halting construction in three municipalities due to coronavirus concerns. FULL STORY Rising number of virus cases triggers US health alert The U.S. Embassy issued a health alert on Friday, once again urging U.S. citizens who wish to return home to do so now unless they are prepared to remain in Mexico for an “indefinite period.”  FULL STORY Doctors angered by AMLO: 'they were out to get rich' President López Obrador apologized to doctors on Monday after more than 30 medical associations demanded an apology for saying doctors only sought to enrich themselves during Mexico’s “neoliberal” era. FULL STORY NYT a famous newspaper but lacking ethics: AMLO President López Obrador has described The New York Times as a famous newspaper with “few ethics” three days after the newspaper reported that the federal government is not reporting all coronavirus-related deaths in Mexico City. FULL STORY ‘Lack of rigor’ seen in stories about underreported deaths Deputy Health Minister Hugo López-Gatell rejected reports in foreign newspapers that claimed coronavirus case numbers and deaths in Mexico are higher than those reported and insinuated the stories were politically motivated. FULL STORY Tornado delivers winds up to 220 km/h in Nuevo León Howling winds, furiously whirling dark clouds and scraps of sheet metal careening through the skies were what residents of Apodaca faced on Friday afternoon. FULL STORY Nurse is a ray of sunshine for Covid-19 patients, families For some patients, the face of Laura Martínez de la Luz is the last they ever see, but the Mexico City nurse makes sure that they know their families loved them to the very end. FULL STORY THE MND POLL THE STORY: AMLO: violence will be controlled because there is no longer collusion FULL STORY THE QUESTION: How likely is it that there is no longer collusion between authorities and organized crime? VOTE HERE LAST POLL: Do you have confidence in the government's coronavirus predictions? 91% said no. VIEW FULL RESULTS

MEXICO LIFE Mexico’s artisans struggle to survive in a Covid-19 world Artisans face an unprecedented situation, perhaps even catastrophe, writes Leigh Thelmadatter. “Non-essential businesses” are shut, tourism is dead and street traffic is nil. FULL STORY Fluffy, flavorful Swiss chard omelette is stupendously delicious The simple chard and potato-filled omelette was cottony-light, so tender in the mouth and so unforgettable, writes Janet Blaser, that she had to have the recipe. FULL STORY