Mexico News Today Wednesday, October 21, 2020

 

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2020

Health Ministry warns of new virus outbreak But President López Obrador contradicted the Health Ministry, rejecting its assertion that eight states are facing new outbreaks. FULL STORY

Homicides decline for two consecutive months  Homicides increased in 10 states and decreased in 22 in the first nine months of 2020, Security Minister Alfonso Durazo said. FULL STORY

Chihuahua urges closing border to curb Covid cases As cases overwhelm hospitals, the state wants Foreign Affairs to enforce an agreement that prohibits nonessential entry into Mexico. FULL STORY Covid hospitalizations rise Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum said that hospitalizations have been on the rise for almost 10 days. FULL STORY Mexico City Day of the Dead events adapted for Covid The parade, Mexicráneos and other events will continue but with coronavirus modifications. FULL STORY ADVERTISEMENT Oaxaca’s alebrijes get international protection against plagiarism Geographical indication protects the wooden figurines at the national and international levels against plagiarism and piracy. FULL STORY OPINION We can’t eliminate all virus risks but we can reduce them Expecting everyone to behave as if they didn’t have social or economic needs is not working as a strategy, writes Sarah DeVries. FULL STORY War in the desert: Chapo’s sons battle Caborca Cartel Assaults are on the rise, especially on the highways leading to and from Caborca, Puerto Peñasco and Puerto Lobos.  FULL STORY Judge orders IMSS provide meds to cancer patient 'Hello little one, the judge who knows about the problem you face is writing to you,' read the written ruling addressed to 7-year-old Sandra. FULL STORY US judge denies bail to ex-army chief Cienfuegos; attorneys offered $750,000 The court refused to grant bail to former defense minister Salvador Cienfuegos, rejecting an argument that he was not a flight risk. FULL STORY Cienfuegos’ arrest raises questions about heavy reliance on military Anyone authorized to carry out security tasks who is not subjected to effective oversight be tempted to collude with crime, researcher warns. FULL STORY Ex-attorney general says DEA wants revenge for agent’s death in 1985 The arrest of a former defense minister could be linked to the drug agency's desire for revenge for the murder of Kiki Camarena. FULL STORY Court orders permanent halt to Cancún hotel project The ruling has permanently dashed Riu Hotels & Resorts’ hopes to build a 530-room hotel in the hotel zone. FULL STORY MEXICO LIFE Bakers preparing special bread for Day of the Dead Home kitchens, large bakeries are busy making pan de muerto in San Gregorio Atlapulco, a product that appears just once a year, writes Joseph Sorrentino. FULL STORY

• In 5 days, 233 people arrested for not wearing face mask • Beaches are open at Oaxaca destination, where virus cases are few • Covid-19 not enough to stop annual Day of the Dead candy fair • With no money for food, mother poisons baby, attempts suicide • AMLO signs off on new law allowing free access to all beaches