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Mexico News Today Wednesday, February 24, 2021

 

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Feds pursue Tamaulipas governor on charges of illicit enrichment, money laundering The federal government is also accusing Francisco García Cabeza de Vaca of ties to organized crime and tax fraud. FULL STORY

Federal auditor detects 67 billion pesos in irregularities during AMLO’s first year The old age pension program, an apprenticeship scheme and four scholarship programs were among those whose spending was deemed questionable. FULL STORY

Excess deaths well above those of other countries; Covid czar unsurprised Fatalities last year were 52% higher than previous years, putting the rate of excess deaths much higher than in nations with the worst outbreaks. FULL STORY Quintana Roo returns to yellow on Covid stoplight Coronavirus restrictions have eased after the Caribbean coast state switched to medium risk on the local stoplight system. FULL STORY Judge orders definitive suspension of Maya Train construction in Yucatán A federal jurist has ordered a halt to the railroad project in three of the state's municipalities. FULL STORY Electricity law could represent another blow for foreign investment: analysts The proposed overhaul of Mexico's energy market to favor the state-owned CFE is predicted to scare off international and domestic investors. FULL STORY ‘Systematic looting’ and other issues uncovered at cultural facilities in Puebla The state government has detected a range of problems at 21 public institutions, including the Palafoxian Library. FULL STORY ADVERTISEMENT ‘Artisanal icon’ gets 6-meter tribute in Querétaro town A concrete statue in the likeness of the famous “María” doll has been installed in Santiago Mexquititlán's main square to pay homage to the traditional toy. FULL STORY OPINION Please accept your vaccine so we can go back to normal Vaccines promise a pathway out of the Covid-19 pandemic, but writer Sarah DeVries asks how our communities are supposed to reach herd immunity if too many people refuse to take the shot. FULL STORY Federal auditor admits errors in calculating cancellation cost of airport   The functionary admitted his office made mistakes in deducing the losses in canceling the Mexico City project. FULL STORY The federal auditor’s U-turn on airport costs: was there pressure from AMLO? The official came under fire for backtracking on an audit that found scrapping an airport project was far costlier than the government said. FULL STORY El Chapo’s wife arrested in US for drug trafficking Emma Coronel, the spouse of convicted cartel kingpin Joaquín Guzmán, was taken in custody by United States authorities earlier this week. FULL STORY Debate rages on over Morena candidate accused of sexual assault A growing scandal has engulfed the president after he refused to criticize a politician running for governor of Guerrero who is accused of assaulting five women. FULL STORY Zacatecas in midst of ‘grave security crisis:’ governor The northern state's governor has made an impassioned plea for federal government support.  FULL STORY Soldiers find four-hectare coca plantation in Guerrero The military announced it had discovered and destroyed the plants located near a cocaine manufacturing lab. FULL STORY OPINION Sustainable climate solutions need to be based on facts, not strong beliefs The world needs cleaner energy that is abundant, cheap and efficient. But what's the best way to achieve that, Juan Carlos Lara asks. FULL STORY MEXICO LIFE Despite the pandemic, microbrewery’s opening came at just the right time Mariana Domínguez didn't let one of the worst global recessions in decades stop her from achieving her eight-year dream, Lydia Carey writes. FULL STORY MEXICO LIFE Rituals unite Mexico City’s indigenous communities under a modern purpose El Leñerito, an event in Mexico City's earliest indigenous towns, combines pre-Hispanic tradition with forest conservation, Joseph Sorrentino writes. FULL STORY

• Private schools plan to reopen March 1, going against federal government • Scammers turn to selling phony Covid vaccine • Synthetic vanilla edges out Mexico’s production of the genuine variety