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Perceptions of security looking better in 4 of Mexico's well-known tourism destinations Among the vacation locales where fewer residents felt unsafe in 2021 than last year was Los Cabos, listed in 2017 as the most violent city in the world. FULL STORY

Mexico orders GM union to hold new vote Following United States lawmakers questioning the validity of an April worker contract vote at a plant in Silao, Guanajuato, the Labor Ministry has told the organization to redo the voting process. FULL STORY

Mexico expresses 'grave concern' over escalation of violence in Middle East The Foreign Affairs Ministry made known its dismay over recent conflict in Israel and Palestine and called on all sides to reject violence. FULL STORY Narco-violence has reduced Mexicans’ life span The federal security ministry said life expectancy was lowered in 8 states by anywhere from 6 months to a year during 2005–2010. FULL STORY In Guerrero, girls sold into marriage for 40,000 pesos In the municipality of Metlatónoc, government officials often turn a blind eye to — or participate in — the sale of underage girls as brides. FULL STORY Consultation over trans-isthmus industrial park in Oaxaca called a sham Residents of the community where the site will be built called the approval process a 'simulation.' FULL STORY ADVERTISEMENT Energy projects worth US $35bn on hold as federal government delays permits The 128 gas, fuel storage and electricity generation initiatives are ready to start but can't, said a Business Coordinating Council official. FULL STORY Mining company to bring new power infrastructure, cheaper electricity to Baja A transmission line planned for the El Arco mine in Mulége promises lower energy costs for customers on the peninsula. FULL STORY OPINION Metro accident payments help victims today but won’t prevent tomorrow’s Victim compensation is a good thing, but the real justice is in making sure future accidents don't happen, Sarah DeVries writes. FULL STORY MEXICO LIFE Ok, Google: what's wrong with your algorithms since I moved to Mexico? While writer Joseph Sorrentino has adjusted well to his move south of the border, the omniscient search engine in his life hasn't so much. FULL STORY 59% of Mexicans unimpressed with López Obrador's corruption war  Almost six in 10 Mexicans think the government could do a lot better at combatting the problem while two-thirds give its performance on security poor marks as well. FULL STORY 10,000 march in Guadalajara against violence, insecurity The protest occurred in reaction to the murder of three siblings, who were suspected to have been killed by cartel members. FULL STORY Feds investigate 2 leading candidates in Nuevo León With less than four weeks until the elections, the federal Attorney General's Office is scrutinizing the two leading candidates for governor in the state, both of whom are suspected of electoral crimes. FULL STORY Happy Mother’s Day from the Jalisco New Generation Cartel The notorious crime group delivered holiday gifts for moms to communities in Guanajuato, Jalisco and Michoacán. FULL STORY State police disarm municipal cops in Playa Vicente, Veracruz The 43 officers have been sent to the state capital for evaluations after accusations emerged of voter intimidation related to the upcoming June 6 elections. FULL STORY Tlaxcala prepares to welcome visitors again for firefly viewing season A Nanacamilpa sanctuary for the insects will reopen this season at 30% capacity after viewings had to be canceled in 2020 due to Covid. FULL STORY MEXICO LIFE City's nostalgia for its Renaissance-era past lives in its bohemian musicians These roving minstrels in regal attire have sung for enchanted tourists in Guanajuato city for nearly six decades, Ben Wein writes. FULL STORY