Mexico News Today Wednesday, November 18, 2020

 

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2020

US drops charges against ex-defense minister The former head of the army will not be facing any criminal charges in Mexico but will be investigated for drug trafficking. FULL STORY

Citizens dig trenches across roads to thwart CJNG attacks In an attempt to prevent Jalisco cartel hitmen from attacking their communities, residents have taken defensive measures. FULL STORY

Estimated 900,000 affected by flooding in Tabasco The armed forces delivered over 108 tonnes of aid to the state on Tuesday and Wednesday. FULL STORY Waist deep in water, Tabasco still waiting for aid Flooded communities are criticizing the government for flooding poor areas and then failing to deliver aid. FULL STORY Dams' state unknown due to money and personnel shortage Mexico's dams' inspection frequency isn't even close to meeting international standards. FULL STORY Huichol artisans turned this Beetle into a piece of art Eight artisans from two families worked for eight months to cover the 1990 VW with over 2 million glass beads. FULL STORY ADVERTISEMENT 1965 Ford Mustang among lots at government auction Sunday's ninth 'narco-auction' in Mexico City will offer 288 items. FULL STORY More Acapulco beach closures are possible Beaches could be closed for the rest of November after hordes of tourists descended on the resort city. FULL STORY Peña Nieto surfaces on social media to send condolences to president After a seven-month silence, former president Enrique Peña Nieto reappeared on social media but not to refute corruption allegations. FULL STORY 5,000 people who signed petition on referendum were actually dead Deceased critics of recent past presidents aren't just turning in their graves – they're also signing petitions. FULL STORY Oaxaca artisans’ collaboration links them to Louis Vuitton customers The designer has connected artisans with buyers who commissioned them to paint traditional Zapotec designs on Vuitton hard-sided trunks. FULL STORY French designer apologizes for copying indigenous Purépecha designs Isabel Marant issued a statement apologizing to Mexico and indigenous groups whose designs she used. FULL STORY OPINION Give the guys a break: a case for even more women on Mexico’s currency bills By the end of 2020, Mexico's currency will have two bills in circulation featuring women. Writer Sarah DeVries makes a case for adding more. FULL STORY MEXICO LIFE Lake Chapala, Jalisco, provides fun and relaxation Gorgeous Lake Chapala, Jalisco, is peaceful but also offers plenty to do, writes Lydia Carey. FULL STORY

• Searching for hidden graves yields remains of 83 in Acapulco • Tanker truck driver not responsible for crash: witness • Survey finds students are bored by Learn at Home program