Mexico News Today Friday, March 26, 2021

 

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Poll reveals that 40% of Mexicans would accept a government headed by the military Many people argue that the armed forces already have too much power, but four in 10 Mexicans wouldn't mind a government led by them, and almost eight in 10 are in favor of a government with a strong leader. FULL STORY

At 110 kilometers, Baja California hiking trail will soon be the longest one in Latin America The pastime is increasingly popular in the state, which is obtaining certification of its trails according to an internationally accepted system. FULL STORY

As death toll hits 200,000, health minister criticizes media for reporting it Mexico's Covid-19 czar Hugo López-Gatell found fault with media outlets for focusing on 'the saddest side of the epidemic.' FULL STORY Nearly 9 million students dropped out this school year Children, teenagers and young adults abandoned their studies due to the coronavirus, lack of money or because they had to work. FULL STORY Beware the politics behind vaccines from China, Russia, US official warns A top United States diplomat cautioned Mexico that the two nations' Covid-19 vaccine offerings are motivated by their own political interests and not Mexicans' well-being. FULL STORY Residents close Oaxaca tourist site, claiming only outsiders benefit San Lorenzo Albarradas landowners announced the closure of the Hierve el Agua attraction, saying tourism doesn't help the community. FULL STORY Farmers group says corn production likely to miss predictions by 3mn tonnes Yields of the crop will likely be lower than a government forecast of 27 million tonnes, says a farmers' association. FULL STORY Pianist, 12, wins international competition; will play at Carnegie Hall Alexander Vivero will perform at the fabled musical venue in New York after winning an award in the American Protégé talent contest. FULL STORY MEXICO LIFE Guerrero charity promotes whale watching that avoids stress for the animals Elisabeth Ashe highly recommends this whale-friendly tour near Zihuatanejo, run by guides trained to leave the animals' habitat undisturbed. FULL STORY Ex-governor of Tamaulipas pleads guilty in US to money laundering charge  Tomás Yarrington has admitted to United States officials that his motive was to hide millions in bribes that he received while in charge of the state. FULL STORY 1,100 evacuated after winds fan flames in destructive Nuevo León forest fire At least 14 communities of the Sierra de Santiago region fled their homes overnight after a wildfire that's already affected over 8,000 hectares of land got too close for comfort. FULL STORY Private sector 'stole' 76,000 clients from electricity commission: Bartlett Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) head Manuel Bartlett claimed that large companies partnered with private energy firms as a way to avoid having to purchase power from the nationalized power provider. FULL STORY ADVERTISEMENT Elections body rejects candidates for governor after they failed to file spending reports The electoral institute has barred two gubernatorial hopefuls in a move that is certain to increase tensions between it and the Morena party. FULL STORY MEXICO LIFE Idyllic beaches, magical mangroves and curious customs await in San Blas This coastal Nayarit community offers sand, surfing and boat rides through an extraordinary jungle-like estuary with exotic wildlife, writes John Pint. FULL STORY