Mexico News Today Friday, October 2, 2020

 

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2020

Senate leader expects pot law in December Mexico is on the verge of legalizing the recreational use and commercialization of marijuana, a move expected to open up a lucrative market. FULL STORY

Abolishing trusts 'historic blow' to science, culture Several academics have slammed a plan to abolish more than 100 public trusts, asserting that it represents a threat to scientific research. FULL STORY

On list of Covid deaths per capita, Mexico is No. 10 In absolute numbers, Mexico has recorded 77,000 confirmed fatalities. FULL STORY Hundreds of families lose everything in Tabasco floods Some neighborhoods of the capital city saw standing water up to one meter deep after four hours of heavy rain fell. FULL STORY High hopes for US, Canadian visitors to reactivate tourism Tourists are opting for destinations that can be reached by flights of no longer than 4 1/2 hours, which could be good for Mexico. FULL STORY Baja bar owners demand permission to reopen Also in the news from Baja California Sur: the state's most expensive vacation rental. FULL STORY ADVERTISEMENT Mexico City airport seen as too commercial The airport will be transformed to make it more functional, comfortable and sustainable, according to its 2020-2024 plan. FULL STORY Airport planned in Tulum The facility will stimulate the economy in Mexico's south and southeast, President López Obrador said. FULL STORY Health minister promises free medications, specialty healthcare as of December 1 Jorge Alcocer said the government was complying with its commitment to make specialty health care free as of that date. FULL STORY New warning labels now required on packaged foods  Black informational octagons must be placed on packaged foods that are high in saturated fat, trans fat, sugar, sodium or calories. FULL STORY Court approves referendum on presidential trials President López Obrador has secured approval for a controversial referendum on whether his predecessors should face trial for corruption. FULL STORY Do you feel safe eating at restaurants? Weighing the risks in the ‘new normal’  As the pandemic closed restaurants and cafes, people adjusted and stayed home. Now, as restaurants reopen, people are wondering what to do. FULL STORY MEXICO LIFE The Mazati Project: the biggest private wildlife reserve in Mexico The project has 2,750 hectares in Jalisco’s Sierra de Amula, writes John Pint, of which 1,100 are a nature reserve where no building will be permitted. FULL STORY

• 12 municipalities in Sinaloa labeled green for virus risk • At US $3.57 billion, August remittances up 5.3% • 2 wounded as violence breaks out during occupation of toll plaza • Drunk driver plows into baby shower, expectant mother loses child • 82-year-old finishes primary school, learns to read