MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Covid point man claims ‘sabotage’ by critics

The government's coronavirus czar defended the response to the pandemic, saying that the strategy has been the technically correct one. FULL STORY

Updated virus risk map paints 8 states yellow, 24 orange

For the first time none of Mexico's 32 states is classified as “red light” maximum risk. FULL STORY

Cancún cops investigated for operating extortion ring

Officers allegedly pay their superiors various amounts depending on where they work. They in turn collect bribes from drivers to pay the charges. FULL
STORY

Job numbers move up for first time since February

A total of 1,117,584 formal sector positions were lost between March and July as the coronavirus and its restrictions took a heavy toll. FULL STORY

Tourists return to Tulum; hotel occupancy up

Occupancy is at its highest level since the economic reopening, the hotel association president said. FULL STORY

MEXICO LIFE

Mexican women’s annual ritual of wrapping themselves in patriotism

On Independence Day, millions of women dig out the rebozos in their closets to wear with pride, writes Leigh Thelmadatter. FULL STORY

Steel company boss case takes AMLO to court

The owner of a company who was detained in Spain on corruption charges is suing the president for defaming him at his news conferences. FULL STORY

Mexican wines are establishing a reputation at international competitions

So far in 2020, 74 wines have won awards at three international events. FULL STORY

Torture alleged at temporary youth shelter in Tijuana

A 19-year-old man said he was placed in solitary confinement at a shelter run by the DIF family services agency when he was 10 years old. FULL STORY

MEXICO LIFE

Bring on the blueberries! Mexico, after all, is one of world’s top producers

Pancakes, cobbler, pie, jam, muffins, cheesecake … the list of baked goods that blueberries work with goes on and on, writes Janet Blaser. FULL STORY

THE MND POLL

THE STORY:
Program helps thousands of small restaurants stay alive. FULL STORY
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