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Audit estimates airport cancellation cost at 3 times higher than government’s amount The decision not to build Mexico City's international airport at the originally planned site in Texcoco will cost nearly US $16 billion, says the federal auditor. FULL STORY

Mexico sticks to plan to replace GM corn imports    The government says it will proceed with efforts to replace 16 million tonnes of genetically modified maize bought from other countries, mostly the United States, with new, local production of the crop by 2024. FULL STORY

More Covid-19 restrictions eased in Mexico City as hospital occupancy drops The changes went into effect Monday, but the capital remains at high risk on the federal government stoplight map. FULL STORY Searchers find large hidden gravesite in Guanajuato Collectives dedicated to searching for missing family members have found a clandestine burial site in the municipality of Celaya that contains at least 80 bodies. FULL STORY Logistics firm to invest nearly 2bn pesos this year Estafeta will create a new hub in Mexico City and install smaller operating centers at key points in other major locations as e-commerce in the country continues to grow. FULL STORY MEXICO LIFE Though now part of the mainstream, Chinelos still retain an aura of mystery Although being one of these dancers isn't against the law anymore, anonymity is still an important part of the performers' tradition, Leigh Thelmadatter writes. FULL STORY OPINION Healing the US-Mexico border divide calls for ingenuity and chutzpah A teeter-totter that temporarily spanned the border wall from El Paso, Texas, to Ciudad Juárez in 2019 symbolizes the mindset needed for positive immigration solutions, Shannon Collins writes. FULL STORY THE MND POLL THE STORY: Ya chole! Mexicans go nuts with the phrase after president uses it to silence criticism. FULL STORY THE QUESTION:  Has Morena made a poor choice by nominating a candidate accused of sexual assault? VOTE HERE LAST POLL: Would you be more inclined to travel after being vaccinated against Covid-19? 81% can't wait to travel. FULL RESULTS Electricity commission thanks workers for their efforts—with fake photos The federal company has bungled an attempt to recognize its employees for restoring power after a major outage last week. FULL STORY Warning about natural gas shortage lifted after Texas cancels its export ban The National Gas Control Center has ended its “critical alert” for the nation's gas system after a moratorium on shipping the fuel outside the Lone Star state ended Friday. FULL STORY ADVERTISEMENT Flautist, 23, is winner of London music scholarship The classical musician from Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl, México state, will study in England for four weeks over the summer. FULL STORY 120-year-old’s key to longevity: lots of enchiladas Receiving the Covid vaccine was another of many memorable moments in the long life of Doña Maria Antonia of Veracruz. FULL STORY MEXICO LIFE Tortas — the nation’s big, fat, Mexican sandwich — tantalize the taste buds For a long time, Janet Blaser avoided this many-faceted meal in a bun because it's made with thick, white bread, but she's now a believer. Find out more in this week's The Tropical Table FULL STORY