Mexico News Today Monday, September 14, 2020

 

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Covid point man claims ‘sabotage’ by critics The government's coronavirus czar defended the response to the pandemic, saying that the strategy has been the technically correct one. FULL STORY

Updated virus risk map paints 8 states yellow, 24 orange For the first time none of Mexico's 32 states is classified as “red light” maximum risk. FULL STORY

Cancún cops investigated for operating extortion ring Officers allegedly pay their superiors various amounts depending on where they work. They in turn collect bribes from drivers to pay the charges. FULL STORY Job numbers move up for first time since February A total of 1,117,584 formal sector positions were lost between March and July as the coronavirus and its restrictions took a heavy toll. FULL STORY Tourists return to Tulum; hotel occupancy up Occupancy is at its highest level since the economic reopening, the hotel association president said. FULL STORY ADVERTISEMENT MEXICO LIFE Mexican women’s annual ritual of wrapping themselves in patriotism On Independence Day, millions of women dig out the rebozos in their closets to wear with pride, writes Leigh Thelmadatter. FULL STORY Steel company boss case takes AMLO to court The owner of a company who was detained in Spain on corruption charges is suing the president for defaming him at his news conferences. FULL STORY Mexican wines are establishing a reputation at international competitions So far in 2020, 74 wines have won awards at three international events. FULL STORY Torture alleged at temporary youth shelter in Tijuana A 19-year-old man said he was placed in solitary confinement at a shelter run by the DIF family services agency when he was 10 years old. FULL STORY MEXICO LIFE Bring on the blueberries! Mexico, after all, is one of world’s top producers Pancakes, cobbler, pie, jam, muffins, cheesecake … the list of baked goods that blueberries work with goes on and on, writes Janet Blaser. FULL STORY THE MND POLL THE STORY: Program helps thousands of small restaurants stay alive. FULL STORY THE QUESTION:  How safe do you feel about Covid infection when eating out? VOTE HERE LAST POLL: Are you using the Covid stoplight risk map to help make travel plans? 66% said no.  VIEW FULL RESULTS

• Aggression against journalists up 45%, says freedom watchdog • Guanajuato firefighters travel north to help as fires rage in Oregon • 'Respect contracts or investors will look to Canada' • University grads earn 10,400 pesos per month on average: study • Mexican filmmaker wins Silver Lion in Venice