Mexico News Today Wednesday, March 31, 2021

 

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31, 2021

Impunity a major problem in Mexico, says US State Department human rights report The assessment also raises concerns about unlawful killings committed by security forces and violence against journalists. FULL STORY

For 10 long years, Javier Sicilia has battled to end violence in Mexico — but to little avail It's been a decade since the poet, devastated by the murder of his son, founded a movement for peace. Today, he says, the situation is worse. FULL STORY

Despite new system to buy and distribute medications, many shortages continue Mexicans are still having trouble getting medicines eight months after signing an agreement with the UN to collaborate on their purchase. FULL STORY Chaos, crowds and long waits greet opening of Covid vaccinations in Puebla Seniors in the state capital criticized Covid-19 immunization efforts this week, saying they were in line for hours despite having appointments. FULL STORY ADVERTISEMENT Poll: 54% support renaming the nation's capital city 600 chilangos, or capitalinos as residents are also known, were asked if they would like Mexico City to be called by its pre-Hispanic name. Over half said yes. FULL STORY Viva Aerobus to launch 3 non-stop Mexico-US routes The low-cost airline will begin the new flights in May, increasing the number of services between the two countries to 24. FULL STORY Survey finds more interest in moving to Mexico among US, Canadian citizens An online magazine for expats found that more people want to come and live here than in previous years. FULL STORY OPINION AMLO’s energy goals unnecessarily demonize private competition Protecting a single entrenched provider in a competitive market is like holding a race and telling most participants that they can't use their legs, writes Sarah DeVries. FULL STORY AMLO presents positive assessment of the first 100 days of his 3rd year in office Optimism, nationalism and a heavy dose of self-praise marked President López Obrador's latest report to the nation, Peter Davies writes. FULL STORY Army offers 1 million pesos to family of Guatemalan slain at the southern border  The military has offered the cash in compensation to the dead man's loved ones after he was killed by a Mexican soldier. FULL STORY RELATED: Mexican soldier fires on Guatemalans at border checkpoint killing 1. FULL STORY Monument to peace: 4,700 guns went into creating Mexico City sculpture The results of a program that invites citizens to turn in firearms became concrete and visible when officials unveiled the new statue. FULL STORY Mérida eatery shuttered after owner accused of making death threat It was closed by authorities after accusations that an expat connected with it attacked the daughter of the owner of a business next door. FULL STORY MEXICO LIFE Cotton candy vendor’s act of kindness unites both kids and adults in sweet joy The vendors in the Mexico City pueblo of San Gregorio Atlapulco often provide some free entertainment along with their sugary wares, writes Joseph Sorrentino. FULL STORY MEXICO LIFE Film shines a rare spotlight on Mexico City’s Syrian Jewish community Director Isaac Cherem's debut, Leona, is the first cinematic treatment of the ethnic group, and, for him, a deeply personal story, writes Rich Tenorio. FULL STORY