Mexico News Today Friday, May 7, 2021

 

FRIDAY, MAY 7, 2021

Mexico sends US diplomatic note over financing of government ‘adversary’ The government is asking the United States why it has been providing funding to an NGO critical of President López Obrador. FULL STORY

New analysis puts Mexico’s Covid death toll at over 600,000, nearly triple official figures The real number of coronavirus fatalities in Mexico, according to a new analysis by a US research center, is 183% higher than the federal government's official total. FULL STORY

CDMX moves to yellow on coronavirus risk map For the first time since the Covid-19 stoplight system was introduced last June, Mexico City will switch to the medium-risk color. FULL STORY 4th cruise ship dock in Cozumel not going over well with some residents Plans for yet another spot for luxury liners to anchor on the Quintana Roo island have been criticized by residents and environmental groups. FULL STORY Guardsmen kill Sonora Attorney General’s Office agent in apparent accident The National Guard shot dead Ramón Reyes and wounded his sister Victoria Reyes, in what may have been a case of mistaken identity. FULL STORY Airports council head impressed by CDMX project The global trade representative of the world's airports has described the progress made to date on the upcoming Felipe Ángeles air hub's construction as “incredible.” FULL STORY Shrimp exports can resume after Mexico, US reach agreement on criteria Wild-caught shrimp caught by certain types of fishing boats will be authorized for import into the United States again after Mexican officials reached an agreement with their U.S. counterparts. FULL STORY US oil companies renew call for action against treaty violations by Mexico The top petroleum lobby in the United States wants the government there to urge its southern neighbor to uphold commitments to treat investors and exporters fairly. FULL STORY ADVERTISEMENT OPINION Mexico’s southern jungle loses a unique firebrand environmental advocate The late Sharon Matola lived simply in order to dedicate full attention to advocating for the wildlife of the threatened Mexico-Belize jungle, Shannon Collins writes. FULL STORY MEXICO LIFE A scouting mission for crocodile celebrities leads to surprising places In part 2 of 'The Crocodile Chronicles,' Bodie Kellogg begins a search for telegenic crocs and 'terrified' bystanders for a reality TV series. FULL STORY As PRD marks 32 years, its leader warns that AMLO is recreating the PRI's regime The head of the president's former party has accused him of reviving the corrupt political system he fought for decades to replace. FULL STORY Judge used court’s garage to restore vintage autos but denies wrongdoing An electoral court jurist admitted using the repair shop to refurbish his antique cars but says he paid for the work out of his own pocket. FULL STORY Maya documentary 'What Happened to the Bees?' debuts in cinemas The film exploring the effects of agrochemicals on the insects premieres in several states on Friday. FULL STORY Conservationists file brief against Yucatán hog farm, citing ‘grave harm to health’ The legal document asks Mexico's Supreme Court to uphold a 2018 decision to shut down the operation, which they say endangers locals' well-being. FULL STORY Couple who challenged Sonora mine murdered; 13 others threatened José de Jesús Robledo Cruz and María de Jesús Gómez Vega's bodies were found dumped with a sign that addressed 13 of their fellow landowners, saying that they might be next. FULL STORY Airlines see increased US traveler demand for Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit Carriers in the United States have increased flights to the two destinations although they normally see a dip in May before the summer. FULL STORY Bosch to invest up to US $100 million to upgrade 12 of its production lines Automotive plants in San Luis Potosí and Aguascalientes and two research and development centers will benefit from improvements at the German engineering and technology company. FULL STORY OPINION Opposing styles, national agendas a hurdle for an AMLO-Biden relationship To build a solid partnership between the two countries, the leaders will need to overcome diametrically opposed viewpoints and temperaments, Omar Vidal writes. FULL STORY MEXICO LIFE Distillery's tequila methods stay traditional yet also are innovative, sustainable Agave Azul's owners proudly say that making the classic Mexican liquor the old-fashioned way that's been handed down through generations needn't harm the environment, John Pint writes. FULL STORY