FRIDAY, MAY 28, 2021

‘Unethical liars:’ AMLO replies to British newspaper editorial

The president fired back at The Economist for suggesting that Mexicans vote for opposition parties to 'restrain the president,' calling the piece 'propagandistic' and questioning the publication's ethics in penning it. FULL STORY

Contract worth 36.6bn pesos awarded for Maya Train rolling stock

A consortium led by the Mexican subsidiary of Bombardier Inc. will supply rail systems and 42 trains. FULL STORY

Covid vaccine registration opens for 40–49 age group

Mexico's online vaccine registration platform has opened to people in the age group, with jabs expected to begin going into arms in June. FULL STORY

With 94 Blue Flag locations, Mexico leads the Americas

The nation has 94 locations that can fly the banner, putting it among the top 10 countries in the world for beaches, marinas and boats that qualify for the environmental designation. FULL STORY

Due to pandemic and austerity, pilots fly with expired licenses and can't get medical checks

For more than a year, aviators have been unable to renew their accreditation, and the only office that gives health exams takes just five appointments a day due to Covid-19 restrictions. FULL STORY

Serial killer case demonstrates Mexico's weaknesses in conducting criminal investigations

A suspected murderer of at least 15 women arrested last week would likely still be at large had his final victim not been the wife of a determined police commander. FULL STORY

Camera captures 5 people riding scooter in Edomex

A motorcyclist recorded the group sharing a ride on the vehicle, a practice commonly known in Mexico as a 'moto-sardine.' FULL STORY

Federal agents arrest Romanian national accused of credit card skimming

Florian Tudor was taken into custody in Mexico City by federal Attorney General's Office personnel acting on an extradition request from Romania. FULL STORY

MEXICO LIFE

In remote Michoacán, Purépecha artisans stitch award-winning designs

A pair of women's collectives in the tiny community of Zipiajo work together for mutual success, Leigh Thelmadatter writes in Artisan Spotlight. FULL STORY

MEXICO LIFE

Crocodiles turn out to be much easier to wrangle than fame-hungry locals

In "The Crocodile Chronicles," Part 4, Bodie Kellogg confronts reality TV's unreality and fields a local official wanting in on the action. FULL STORY

Green Party candidate for governor is first to campaign in battle-weary Aguililla

Determined to visit all of Michoacán, Juan Antonio Magaña made a two-hour stop in the municipality that's endured months of cartel warfare. FULL STORY

Candidate for mayor reappears after death threat

Defying kidnapping and intimidation by organized crime, Zudikey Rodríguez says she's still running for mayor of Valle de Bravo, reassuring voters, ‘We’ll carry on and without fear.’ FULL STORY

Yaqui fisherwomen of Guaymas, Sonora, venture out for annual jellyfish catch

The activity allows many in the community to achieve economic independence and is easy to do, with only a boat, fuel and a net needed. FULL STORY

Metro driver suspended after video reveals beer in cabin

The Mexico City conductor has been temporarily removed from duty after passengers caught him with a can of the alcoholic beverage. FULL STORY

Story of fishing tournament win by Los Cabos orphanage now Netflix movie

A scrappy team of youngsters enters the world’s richest fishing tournament to save their orphanage with the prize money. A Dennis Quaid film now on the streaming service might sound like a Disney creation, but it really happened in Baja California Sur. FULL STORY

Fans’ controversial chant a big challenge for soccer federation

Despite efforts to counter it, the 'Eh, puto' chant remains common among soccer fans. But the Mexican Football Federation hopes to change that by enforcing new tougher consequences. FULL STORY

MEXICO LIFE

Green vistas, big cats, caves make Sierra Lalo's secrets worth the search

The 240,000 hectares of this remote Jalisco locale features wildlife, stalactite-filled caverns and a scary ghost story to tell back home, John Pint writes. FULL STORY