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Almost six years after 43 students disappeared in Iguala, Guerrero, the government announced that the remains of one of the missing had been identified. FULL STORY
Coronavirus case numbers up 6,258
The Health Ministry reported 268,000 accumulated cases, while 895 additional Covid-19 fatalities lifted the official death toll to 32,014. FULL STORY RELATED: Downward trend continues in Mexico City coronavirus cases: minister. FULL STORY
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As virus spreads, Jalisco governor threatens economic shutdown
Enrique Alfaro has warned that he will shut down the state economy if coronavirus cases and hospital admissions continue to increase. FULL STORY
Measures fail to curb traffic
New measures announced by the Mexico City government to reduce foot traffic failed to prevent large crowds of shoppers on Monday. FULL STORY
High incidence of virus cases doesn’t deter beach-goers
Sun, sand and surf worshippers flocked to the beach in Guasave, Sinaloa, over the weekend despite the municipality having the third highest coronavirus tally in the state. FULL STORY
Statues don coronavirus face masks in México state
In order to emphasize the importance of wearing face masks to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, city officials in Toluca placed masks on 44 statues and monuments. FULL STORY
Pushups winner looks forward to rowing competition at Tokyo 2021
Mexico City cop Pablo Ramírez, who found his 15 minutes of fame beating a fitness instructor Friday in a pushups contest, dreams of the Paralympic Games. FULL STORY
Copper Canyon train resumes operations July 17
The Chihuahua-Pacific railway that carries visitors through the stunning mountains of Chihuahua and Sinaloa has announced it will hit the tracks once again after being shut down due to the coronavirus. FULL STORY
Turtle protection measures stepped up in Yucatán
It is estimated that some 15,000 people visited beaches in Yucatán last weekend alone and the increase in traffic puts the sea turtles' survival at risk. FULL STORY
2 Mexican entrepreneurs among winners of international contest
Two young rising stars are among 10 young entrepreneurs from around the world awarded a total of 500,000 pounds sterling for their innovative solutions to realize sustainable development goals promoted by the United Nations. FULL STORY
SMA hotel No. 2 in world
A tiny boutique hotel in San Miguel de Allende has been named the second-best in the world in Travel + Leisure magazine’s annual survey. FULL STORY
AMLO, Trump celebrate trade agreement and ‘outstanding’ relationship
President López Obrador described the new North American free trade agreement as a “great achievement” Wednesday afternoon during an address to the media alongside United States President Donald Trump at the White House. FULL STORY RELATED: Migrants, arms trafficking also on agenda for López Obrador-Trump summit. FULL STORY
López Obrador journeys north to toast trade deal
Andrés Manuel López Obrador was to make his first international trip as Mexico’s president to visit Donald Trump on Wednesday to toast the launch of the USMCA trade treaty despite mounting woes at home. FULL STORY
Company owned by son of CFE chief fined over defective, costly ventilators
The federal government has sanctioned Cyber Robotics Solutions, a company owned by the son of the director of the Federal Electricity Commission, for selling defective and over-priced coronavirus ventilators. FULL STORY
Ethical hackers predict more attacks coming against government sites
After targeting the central bank and a government agency this week, the hackers collective Anonymous México is predicted to carry out more cyberattacks in the coming days. FULL STORY
Veracruz hospital gives widow the wrong body
A grieving widow claims that hospital staff tried to give her the wrong body after her husband passed away from Covid-19. FULL STORY
Giving large construction projects to army seen as no help to economy
The federal government’s decision to entrust large infrastructure projects to the military is an impediment to economic growth, some experts say. FULL STORY
Sinkhole swallows courier truck during heavy rainfall
Floods, fallen trees, stranded vehicles and a sinkhole that swallowed a truck are just some of the results of the heavy rains that fell in Guadalajara Monday night and Tuesday morning. FULL STORY
THE MND POLL
THE STORY: Security officials predict 50% decline in murders and other crimes by 2024 FULL STORY THE QUESTION: Is a 50% reduction in murders doable by 2024? VOTE HERE LAST POLL: Will the new trade pact provide early relief from the economic woes brought on by Covid-19? 74% said it won't. VIEW FULL RESULTS
OPINION
AMLOve is not unconditional; for this writer, the honeymoon is over
Even though he’s finally Mexico’s chief executive, López Obrador still sees himself as a victim of a mean and corrupt media, writes Sarah DeVries. FULL STORY
