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.