Mexico News Today Monday, February 8, 2021

 

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2021

AMLO’s back: president returns to host daily press conference, ‘continue transformation’ Two weeks after he tested positive for Covid-19, President López Obrador returned Monday to the front and center of political life. FULL STORY

More Pfizer vaccine to arrive between February 15-22 Enough doses will be delivered so that those who have had the first shot will get the second on time, health officials said. FULL STORY

Another destination pays for reopening with post-holidays Covid surge Coronavirus cases spiked on the Caribbean coast after large numbers of tourists descended on beaches over the Christmas-New Year period. FULL STORY Devoted teacher takes classes to students in Querétaro’s Sierra Gorda The state has recognized a primary school teacher's tireless work to reach students who can't take virtual classes during the pandemic. FULL STORY Ecatepec bans use of animal-drawn carts for garbage collection Horses and donkeys can no longer be used to haul trash, according to a new law in Ecatepec, México state. FULL STORY ADVERTISEMENT OPINION Mexico’s pandemic optimism falls flat after president catches virus Mixed messaging and positive spin have been hallmarks of the Covid crisis, Jude Webber writes. FULL STORY MEXICO LIFE Zihuatanejo's children learn guitar as well as confidence Musician Juan Antúnez decided to give free lessons to the kids in low-income neighborhoods after seeing them at a pool hall with nothing else to do, Elisabeth Ashe writes. FULL STORY THE MND POLL THE STORY: Ecatepec bans use of animal-drawn carts for garbage collection FULL STORY THE QUESTION:  Is there no longer a role for beasts of burden in today’s world? VOTE HERE LAST POLL: Will banning the use of personalities in marketing be effective in reducing the consumption of unhealthy foods? 63% don't think it will. FULL RESULTS 11 CDMX police officers suspended after clash with protesting cyclists The transit cops have been suspended after an altercation on Friday with the demonstrators, who were protesting the deaths of fellow riders on the city's roads. FULL STORY Opposition faces criticism for recycling candidates Observers say parties seeking to wrest control of the lower house of Congress from the ruling Morena party are fielding candidates with nothing new to offer. FULL STORY Lower house approves bill banning government support for beauty contests Under the proposed law, the pageants and other gender-based competitions based on appearance, would be considered symbolic violence against women and girls. FULL STORY US Chamber of Commerce warns against changes to Mexico’s electricity market The organization warned that the latest move in the nation's quest for energy sovereignty contravenes trade commitments. FULL STORY OPINION Daily life in safe, idyllic Comitán is a reminder of the ‘old normal’ Carlisle Johnson heads for this hidden Chiapas gem when in need of a break somewhere that reminds him of Mexico as it was before Covid-19. FULL STORY OPINION AMLO's fossil fuel-powered energy vision puts Mexico on a worrying course López Obrador is contravening trade deals, hurting investment, damaging consumers and betraying climate change commitments all at once. FULL STORY MEXICO LIFE Veteran food writer adopted Mexico as his home Decades after falling in love with Mexico at first sight, James Oseland has finally been able to make the country his permanent base, Leigh Thelmadatter writes. FULL STORY MEXICO LIFE Time to cuddle up with some hot homemade soup With winter's chill in the air, make this comfort food that'll warm you right down to your toes, Janet Blaser writes in The Tropical Table. FULL STORY