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Mexican workers face higher risk of dying from Covid-19
Mexican health workers are more likely to die from the virus than their counterparts in countries such as the United States, China, Peru and Brazil. FULL STORY |
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CDMX remains high-risk orange; some areas to be red
High-risk “orange light” coronavirus restrictions will remain in place in Mexico City next week, Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum said. FULL STORY |
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Baja sees big surge in coronavirus cases, putting pressure on hospitals
Baja California Sur remains at the orange, high-risk level for the spread of the coronavirus with new cases mounting and hospitals pushed to the brink. FULL STORY |
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Hospitals reported saturated with Covid patients in Matamoros, Tamaulipas
One report said that the beds set aside for coronavirus patients in an ISSSTE hospital, three IMSS hospitals and the state-run General Hospital are all full. FULL STORY |
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Southern Quintana Roo moves back into red
Authorities announced that “red light” coronavirus restrictions will apply in the southern half of the state next week due to an increase in case numbers and high occupancy levels in hospitals. FULL STORY |
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A Chiapas protest blames Bill Gates for the coronavirus
Citizens of Las Margaritas demonstrated in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, railing against the coronavirus and claiming that the deadly pandemic was created by Microsoft founder Bill Gates to murder the elderly and sick. FULL STORY |
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From fishboats to patrol vessels, yard looks back on 65 years of shipbuilding
Patrol vessels, tugboats and shrimp boats are among the more than 100 watercraft built at Naval Shipyard No. 1 in Tampico, Tamaulipas, over the past 65 years. FULL STORY |
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Ford faces parts shortages as virus impacts factories
The automaker is facing potential parts shortages from suppliers in northern Mexico as the coronavirus pandemic throttles production, threatening the ability of factories in the United States to keep manufacturing vehicles. FULL STORY |
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Story about pulque vendor triggers rally of support
For years 88-year-old Bernabé Rodríguez has been making and selling pulque in Atotonilco de Tula, Hidalgo. After his story was published, the community rallied around the elderly man who survives at times on just pennies a day. FULL STORY |
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Oaxaca named world’s best city by Travel + Leisure
Four Mexican destinations made the top 25 after readers rated cities on sights and landmarks, culture, cuisine, friendliness, shopping and overall value. FULL STORY |
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Ex-governor wanted for corruption was selling used auto parts in Florida
The auto business marked the rise and fall of César Duarte. At age 20, before he became governor of Chihuahua, he began selling used cars in Hidalgo de Parral. This week he was arrested at a used parts store he is believed to own. FULL STORY |
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Ex-Chihuahua governor, wanted for corruption, arrested in US
César Duarte was taken into custody by officers with the US Marshals Service who were acting on an arrest warrant for extradition purposes. FULL STORY |
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Governor keeps the heat on over disputed toll plaza
Baja California Governor Jaime Bonilla continues his battle with the federal government over a toll plaza and is calling for President López Obrador to intervene. FULL STORY
RELATED: Baja governor takes over federal toll plaza; feds take it back. FULL STORY |
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Border control measures to stop nonessential traffic lifted in Sonora
Checkpoints to prevent non-essential crossings from the United States into Mexico, put in place for the July 4 weekend, were withdrawn two weeks early. FULL STORY |
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Municipal, state police to take on investigation role
Local police will not just patrol the streets but also carry out criminal investigations under a new policing model approved by a national security organization. FULL STORY |
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Thieves remove ATM with tow truck but fail to get cash
Intrepid thieves attempted to steal an ATM from a Culiacán, Sinaloa, shopping center by dragging it away using a stolen tow truck. But their attempts to withdraw the cash were unsuccessful. FULL STORY |
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Pemex can’t pay its debts, seeks relief from suppliers
People with knowledge of the oil company's situation said that Pemex is asking some of its contractors if they can wait until 2021 for payments owed now. FULL STORY |
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Travelers to enjoy free Wi-Fi in Mexico City airport
Travelers at Benito Juárez International Airport will be able to enjoy free internet in both terminals starting July 13. FULL STORY |
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Air quality in Mexico City responsible for 11,000 deaths
Air pollution in Mexico City is costly, according to a new tool. It has been linked to about 11,000 premature deaths so far this year. FULL STORY |
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Security officials predict 50% decline in murders and other crimes by 2024
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