Mexico News Today November 27, 2020

 

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2020

2 more states get serious about face masks  Two additional states have made the use of face masks mandatory as Mexico faces a surge in new coronavirus infections. Mexico City stays at orange on the coronavirus stoplight map, but only just. FULL STORY

Taxes to be halved in southern border region states  Lower tax rates will apply in Mexico's northern and southern border regions until the end of 2024, effective January 1, President López Obrador announced. FULL STORY

Hospitals filling in CDMX Some major hospitals in Mexico City are completely full with Covid-19 patients, the Ministry of Health reported. FULL STORY Mireles led call to arms against Michoacán cartels José Manuel Mireles, who co-founded and led a self-defense force that fought the drug cartels in Michoacán, died on Wednesday from Covid-19. FULL STORY Lawmaker’s refusal to don face mask causes a stir  A federal deputy came under heavy criticism for refusing to wear a face mask while speaking at a session of the National Electoral Institute. FULL STORY ADVERTISEMENT Despite Covid restrictions, the Baja 1000 still offers up the ride of a lifetime For those entrusted with following behind Baja 1000 off-road racers, riding in a chase vehicle is as exciting as being a competitor. FULL STORY MEXICO LIFE Some of Mexico’s caves harbor an invisible enemy: histoplasmosis The illness that beset writer John Pint's Mexican spelunking group 35 years ago still threatens cavers. FULL STORY Sonora mayor’s gift to mothers of missing persons is shovels and buckets The mayor of Guaymas is being criticized after presenting mothers of missing persons with shovels to help them dig up hidden graves. FULL STORY GDP rebounds in the third quarter, but year on year it's down 8.6% The economy bounced back strongly compared to the previous three months, but the GDP was still well below its 2019 levels. FULL STORY Exports hit a record US $42bn in October, up 2.9%  Exports totaled $41.94 billion, the highest monthly amount registered since 1991. FULL STORY Boats turned into a raft to transport cars across a river in flooded Tabasco  Using ingenuity and two boats lashed together, men in Tenosique created a makeshift raft and helped flood victims move their cars across a river to evacuate. FULL STORY Youths join violence against women forum on Zoom — and masturbate A virtual youth forum conducted on Zoom to mark the International Day to Eliminate Violence Against Women got a nasty surprise. FULL STORY Historic rail cars will form part of ‘cultural corridor’ at Mexico City's new airport The airport, currently under construction at an air force base north of the capital, will have a 'cultural corridor' with three museums and repurposed historic train cars. FULL STORY

• 2,500 tonnes of aid is being distributed in flooded Tabasco • 97-year-old Nuevo León woman beats coronavirus • Bill to remove presidential immunity advances with Senate vote • ‘No entry — crocodiles only:’ Oaxaca lifeguards watch over reptiles • New ethical guide offers road to redemption for criminals, corrupt