Mexico News Today Monday, December 28, 2020

MONDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2020

CDMX hospital occupancy continues to rise More Covid-19 vaccine doses for the capital arrived in Mexico on Saturday, but another 646 hospital beds have been occupied by coronavirus patients since the city went to the maximum-risk level on the coronavirus stoplight map on December 18. FULL STORY

Guanajuato goes red on the Covid stoplight risk map  The state is the latest to go to maximum risk level on the country's coronavirus map as the pandemic continues to worsen, primarily in 10 states. FULL STORY

Human Warmth: entrepreneur helps those stricken by poverty After Jessica Castillo Zepeda lost her job due to the coronavirus pandemic, she vowed to help the homeless of Mexico City. FULL STORY MEXICO LIFE Mexico’s Christmas dinners combine Spanish and indigenous favorites Bacalao and romeritos are the stars of Christmas dinners in Mexico, passed down through indigenous and Spanish ancestors, Leigh Thelmadatter writes. FULL STORY MEXICO LIFE Stuffed chile dish is a Puebla holiday staple   Every family has its own recipe for this traditional offering served at Christmas and on New Year's Day, Jospeh Sorrentino writes. FULL STORY MEXICO LIFE Sweet yet high in fiber, the 50-million-year-old date is as popular as ever Be it a quick smoothie, a luxurious meal or a healthy dessert you crave, dates add compelling flavor to both sweet and savory recipes, Janet Blaser writes in The Tropical Table. FULL STORY THE MND POLL THE QUESTION:  What are your expectations for 2021? Will it be a better year than 2020?  VOTE HERE LAST POLL: Will limits on the activities of foreign agents hamper efforts to curb organized crime? 66% said yes. FULL RESULTS Four arrested in case of Puebla governor's death Authorities have arrested four suspects in connection with a 2018 helicopter crash that killed five people, including Martha Érika Alonso, then the state's governor. FULL STORY In Iguala, murder and threats by organized crime shut down the news The killing of a local journalist in August was a message: stop covering gang activity or pay the heaviest price. FULL STORY Baja California woman has been missing for 8 days Authorities have been unable to determine what happened to a Bahía de los Ángeles woman who disappeared on December 17. FULL STORY ADVERTISEMENT Tough times blamed for the escalation in Mexico's wild animal trafficking numbers Wildlife protection officials say economic hardship brought on by the pandemic has pushed some to turn to the illegal activity. FULL STORY OPINION The world’s largest economy is not going to be China By 2050, and maybe by 2021, it will be Mexico joining Canada and the US as the biggest and, more importantly, the best by almost any measure, Carlisle Johnson writes. FULL STORY MEXICO LIFE Beer in the Woods: a new approach to craft beer These Guadalajara entrepreneurs design their artisan beverages for restaurants, bars and hotels, tailoring them to their menus, John Pint writes. FULL STORY