Mexico News Today Friday, December 11, 2020

 

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2020

9 PAN governors agree on Covid measures Mandatory face masks and increased Covid-19 testing are among five measures National Action Party governors from nine states have agreed on. FULL STORY

Health body warns of Covid increases in MX, US, Canada The Pan American Health Organization has warned that the coronavirus pandemic is worsening across the region. FULL STORY

U.S.-Mexico land border to remain closed to nonessential traffic   The two countries agreed to extend the ban until January 21. FULL STORY Follow protocols and traveling in Mexico is not a problem: US ambassador Tourism is safe during the Covid-19 pandemic if one follows local health rules, says the ambassador. FULL STORY ADVERTISEMENT Fugitive gang leader hands out 80 tonnes of veggies A petroleum-theft gang leader gave the food to residents who lined up for blocks to receive it. FULL STORY Law requiring central bank to buy up excess foreign cash triggers criticism  The legislation is intended to ensure migrants can send home cash remittances. FULL STORY OPINION Travel in the Covid era requires new patience  While airline travel itself is fairly safe, the hassles of scheduling glitches present new concerns, Elisabeth Ashe writes. FULL STORY MEXICO LIFE Love them or hate them, cohetes mark nearly every part of Mexican life These noisy rockets appear at most events — from birthdays to funerals, writes Joseph Sorrentino. FULL STORY AMLO frees woman’s son after appeal at president's daily press conference A Sinaloa man imprisoned 13 years ago on organized crime and weapons charges was released on Friday. FULL STORY AMLO proposes 15% hike to minimum wage The government is proposing an increase to 141 pesos per day. FULL STORY Two officers sought in Guadalajara youth's death Jalisco's attorney general is seeking the two policemen after the death of a youth who had been allegedly beaten while in their custody. FULL STORY Supreme Court grants another extension to marijuana deadline Congress asked for more time to debate a bill allowing recreational marijuana use. FULL STORY Mexico City mayor enjoys 70% approval rating: poll Claudia Sheinbaum's rating is higher than those of her three most recent predecessors. FULL STORY Guadalajara's airport upgrade will now happen over 7 years not 5 Once the project is completed, the airport will have the capacity to handle more than 30 million passengers per year. FULL STORY US fines oil trader that paid bribes to Pemex officials; Mexico investigating Federal authorities are investigating Pemex employees who allegedly received bribes from Vitol, the world's largest oil trading company. FULL STORY MEXICO LIFE Caroline Durston’s death ended an era in Jalisco’s Primavera Forest Jalisco's beloved Rancho Río Caliente attracted visitors from around the world, writes John Pint. FULL STORY

• Morelos imposes new measures to combat Covid-19 spread • Jalisco cartel’s offensive in Michoacán now 10 days old • San Luis Potosí sees 50% increase in divorces