Mexico News Today Wednesday, March 3, 2021

 

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 2021

Poll: Covid vaccinations give Morena party a shot in the arm for Congressional elections The nation's immunization program has given the political party a boost in the upcoming elections for the lower house of Congress. FULL STORY

Police used excessive force, sexual violence to silence protesting women: Amnesty Amnesty International has accused authorities of using the two tactics against women demonstrating against gender violence. FULL STORY

Another 25,000 Covid fatalities forecast by June 1 Mexico's coronavirus death toll will reach almost 210,000 by then, according to a University of Washington health research institute. FULL STORY Tourism businesses hope for Holy Week visitors After their worst year in living memory in 2020, proprietors hope to recoup some losses during the Easter vacation. FULL STORY Fear of Covid blamed for decline in ailment reports Thousands of Mexicans suffering from common illnesses aren't seeking treatment, frightened that they will contract the coronavirus. FULL STORY In Jalisco, panic buttons protect over 500 women from domestic violence The new 'pulse of life' devices issued to women considered at risk are saving lives, says one who owes her survival to the innovation. FULL STORY OPINION When that green stoplight sends our kids back to school, we must be ready A plan for safe in-person classes, vaccines for teachers, and keeping private educational institutions out of bankruptcy will all be crucial, Sarah DeVries writes. FULL STORY ADVERTISEMENT MEXICO LIFE Italian bread brought here 140 years ago still a staple Chipilo families treasure their recipes for this adaptation of an Old World sweet bread, Joseph Sorrentino writes. FULL STORY ‘Lucky Mexico, so close to God and not too far from the United States’ At Monday's United States-Mexico summit, President López Obrador and U.S. President Joe Biden reaffirmed the 'enduring partnership' between the two nations. FULL STORY López Obrador invited Joe Biden to visit newly constructed roads in Oaxaca The president revealed Tuesday that he had suggested during a meeting with the US president that he tour rural roads built by residents in the state. But they will need to be repaired first. FULL STORY Analysts see rule of law, crime, corruption as biggest barriers to investment Two-thirds of financial consultants surveyed by Bank of Mexico this month said that the three issues make it a bad time to invest in Mexico. FULL STORY 2021's first remittances spike to almost US $3.3bn The 26% increase in January comes after a record-breaking 2020, during which Mexicans working abroad sent home a total of more than US $40 billion. FULL STORY AMLO insists electricity bill isn't unconstitutional but a court challenge is likely President López Obrador has dismissed suggestions that a law overhauling the country’s electricity market violates the constitution. FULL STORY Wife of ex-governor wanted for corruption pleads for end to ‘political persecution’ Former Nayarit chief executive Roberto Sandoval's spouse has called on the president for help after a judge ordered the arrest of her husband and daughter on money laundering charges. FULL STORY OPINION AMLO's policies undermine the energy companies that he needs for funds President López Obrador dreams of times when Pemex was a cash cow. Yet, those days are gone, and his policies all but guarantee they will remain so, Pamela K. Starr writes. FULL STORY OPINION Mexican conglomerate pulls out of landmark sale of one of its core companies Orbia — formerly Mexichem — had decided its vinyls business no longer fit with its vision. But then the latest financial results came out, Jude Webber writes. FULL STORY

• Chihuahua priest sentenced to 34 years for sexual assault of altar girl, 8 • German auto parts maker to invest US $72 million in San Luis Potosí • Century-old bakery is Covid victim in San Luis Potosí • Zihuatanejo marine protection fundraiser takes its annual concert virtual this year