Mexico News Today Monday, November 23, 2020

 

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Covid-19 leaves a record number in poverty  The economic impact of the coronavirus pushed a record 45% of the population into poverty, up from 36% in January.  FULL STORY

Covid-19 cases in Mexico to stay high until March  But one bright spot of news is the latest change to the updated coronavirus stoplight map: Chiapas is now Mexico's second green light “low” risk state. FULL STORY

Health authorities highlight decline in Covid fatality rate from 9.8 to 3 The health ministry said the fatality rate has been on the wane since July and was about 3 deaths per 100 confirmed cases in recent weeks. FULL STORY Of 2,246 people tested in Mexico City Friday for Covid, 336 were infected New Covid-19 rapid testing stations set up by the Mexico City government are proving to be popular. FULL STORY AMLO to G20: ‘Priority for the poor’ and universal medical care access President López Obrador urged free access to vaccines and declared that the poor must be prioritized in the response to the economic crisis. FULL STORY Mexico City mariachis issue plea for help: ‘We’re a species in terminal decline’ They are one of the enduring symbols of Mexico, but they say they won't endure much longer without help to battle the economic effects of Covid. FULL STORY MEXICO LIFE  Unique Chiapas church keeps alive its parishioners’ pre-Hispanic traditions In Chiapas, San Juan Chamula’s Catholic parishioners don't accept most church rituals, preferring unique ones from their indigenous roots, writes Leigh Thelmadatter. FULL STORY MEXICO LIFE  Cream cheese brings a subtle decadence to dishes It may come as a surprise, but delicious cookies, enchiladas and alfredo sauce all begin with the subtle decadence of added cream cheese, writes Janet Blaser in The Tropical Table. FULL STORY Mexico made deal to arrest narco boss in exchange for Cienfuegos’ release: report The government made a commitment to arrest a high-level cartel leader in exchange for the dismissal of charges against the ex-defense chief. FULL STORY Narco-submarine found abandoned off Oaxaca coast An anonymous tip led the navy to the makeshift submarine believed to have belonged to traffickers operating between South America and Mexico. FULL STORY Senate approves bill that would make Mexico world’s biggest marijuana market Mexico is a step closer to becoming the world's largest legal marijuana market after the Senate passed a bill to legalize recreational use. FULL STORY ADVERTISEMENT Mazatlán leading tourism recovery with strong domestic visitor numbers The Pacific coast resort city had the highest hotel occupancy among main destinations during the November 13-16 Revolution Day long weekend. FULL STORY THE MND POLL THE STORY: Ex-defense minister’s investigation ‘will live up to Mexico’s prestige:’ Ebrard  FULL STORY THE QUESTION:  Is Mexico up to the task of punishing criminals? VOTE HERE LAST POLL: Are you buying anything this year at the Buen Fin shopping event? 71% said they weren't. FULL RESULTS

• Young men forced to parade semi-nude in Guasave, Sinaloa