Mexico News Today Monday, May 17, 2021

 

MONDAY, MAY 17, 2021

New poll predicts Morena will lose its majority in Chamber of Deputies The ruling party will lose direct power over the lower house of Congress at the June 6 elections, but the coalition it leads will still control the legislative body, a survey commissioned by El Pais newspaper suggests. FULL STORY

Covid on the decline: new cases, deaths have been steadily dropping Health Ministry Director of Epidemiology José Luis Alomía said the sustained decrease over the last 19 weeks was “good news” but warned against complacency. FULL STORY

Some teachers make special effort to overcome Covid-19 pandemic’s challenges Innovative educators have found creative ways to reach students and connect with them despite the constraints of distance learning. FULL STORY Mexico will attempt to stop New York auction of pre-Hispanic artifacts The Mexican government said it will take legal measures to prevent the sale of pre-Hispanic artifacts by Sotheby’s New York. FULL STORY Economic crisis closed at least 867 bank branches in 2021 Banks feeling the financial impact of the Covid-19 pandemic shuttered nearly 900 locations in the first quarter of the year and consumers reduced their use of credit cards. FULL STORY Chedraui purchases chain of US warehouse stores The US $620-million purchase means that Chedraui, through its U.S. subsidiary Bodega Latina, will take over the Smart & Final brand and its 254 locations. FULL STORY World-traveling YouTubers find enchantment in CDMX Since 2019, Ernestas Tyminas and Darina Karpitskaya have been living a nomad's dream: traveling the world. They recently visited Mexico City. FULL STORY MEXICO LIFE A recently discovered Maya site in Campeche's jungle still gets few visitors The archaeological find of Balamku holds perhaps one of the most beautiful surviving stucco friezes from the ancient Maya world, Thilini Wijesinhe writes. FULL STORY MEXICO LIFE Juicy, delicious shrimp is easily achieved once you know a few basics The shellfish has a well-deserved reputation as being tricky to buy, prepare and cook. But these tips will help you navigate the potential pitfalls, Janet Blaser writes in The Tropical Table. FULL STORY Rain relieves CDMX drought but scientists warn the future could bring worse Recent studies show that the Valley of México is at risk for entering into a prolonged drought. FULL STORY Mexico City government approves tougher penalties for making a racket Last month, more consequential noise regulations went into effect in the nation's capital, with violators subject to higher fines and arrest. Here's what you need to know. FULL STORY ADVERTISEMENT Chihuahua native is third Mexican to win Miss Universe crown The software engineer was crowned Sunday night at the contest's 69th pageant in Hollywood. FULL STORY MEXICO LIFE How San Cristóbal de las Casas became a haven for chocolate, coffee In just a few decades, the city has gone from sleepy Chiapas town to a center for high-end makers of these gourmet treats, Leigh Thelmadatter writes. FULL STORY THE MND POLL THE STORY: Militarization: a lost war that has only brought ‘catastrophic’ results. FULL STORY THE QUESTION:  The military is being given increasingly more power. Does it represent a threat to a healthy democracy? VOTE HERE LAST POLL: Are you confident enough in cryptocurrency to use it for payments and money transfers?  88% distrust it. FULL RESULTS