Mexico News Today Friday, May 28, 2021

 

FRIDAY, MAY 28, 2021

‘Unethical liars:’ AMLO replies to British newspaper editorial The president fired back at The Economist for suggesting that Mexicans vote for opposition parties to 'restrain the president,' calling the piece 'propagandistic' and questioning the publication's ethics in penning it. FULL STORY

Contract worth 36.6bn pesos awarded for Maya Train rolling stock A consortium led by the Mexican subsidiary of Bombardier Inc. will supply rail systems and 42 trains. FULL STORY

Covid vaccine registration opens for 40–49 age group Mexico's online vaccine registration platform has opened to people in the age group, with jabs expected to begin going into arms in June. FULL STORY With 94 Blue Flag locations, Mexico leads the Americas The nation has 94 locations that can fly the banner, putting it among the top 10 countries in the world for beaches, marinas and boats that qualify for the environmental designation. FULL STORY Due to pandemic and austerity, pilots fly with expired licenses and can't get medical checks For more than a year, aviators have been unable to renew their accreditation, and the only office that gives health exams takes just five appointments a day due to Covid-19 restrictions. FULL STORY Serial killer case demonstrates Mexico's weaknesses in conducting criminal investigations A suspected murderer of at least 15 women arrested last week would likely still be at large had his final victim not been the wife of a determined police commander. FULL STORY Camera captures 5 people riding scooter in Edomex A motorcyclist recorded the group sharing a ride on the vehicle, a practice commonly known in Mexico as a 'moto-sardine.'  FULL STORY Federal agents arrest Romanian national accused of credit card skimming Florian Tudor was taken into custody in Mexico City by federal Attorney General's Office personnel acting on an extradition request from Romania. FULL STORY MEXICO LIFE In remote Michoacán, Purépecha artisans stitch award-winning designs A pair of women's collectives in the tiny community of Zipiajo work together for mutual success, Leigh Thelmadatter writes in Artisan Spotlight. FULL STORY MEXICO LIFE Crocodiles turn out to be much easier to wrangle than fame-hungry locals In "The Crocodile Chronicles," Part 4, Bodie Kellogg confronts reality TV's unreality and fields a local official wanting in on the action. FULL STORY Green Party candidate for governor is first to campaign in battle-weary Aguililla Determined to visit all of Michoacán, Juan Antonio Magaña made a two-hour stop in the municipality that's endured months of cartel warfare. FULL STORY Candidate for mayor reappears after death threat Defying kidnapping and intimidation by organized crime, Zudikey Rodríguez says she's still running for mayor of Valle de Bravo, reassuring voters, ‘We’ll carry on and without fear.’ FULL STORY Yaqui fisherwomen of Guaymas, Sonora, venture out for annual jellyfish catch The activity allows many in the community to achieve economic independence and is easy to do, with only a boat, fuel and a net needed. FULL STORY ADVERTISEMENT Metro driver suspended after video reveals beer in cabin The Mexico City conductor has been temporarily removed from duty after passengers caught him with a can of the alcoholic beverage. FULL STORY Story of fishing tournament win by Los Cabos orphanage now Netflix movie A scrappy team of youngsters enters the world’s richest fishing tournament to save their orphanage with the prize money. A Dennis Quaid film now on the streaming service might sound like a Disney creation, but it really happened in Baja California Sur. FULL STORY Fans’ controversial chant a big challenge for soccer federation Despite efforts to counter it, the 'Eh, puto' chant remains common among soccer fans. But the Mexican Football Federation hopes to change that by enforcing new tougher consequences. FULL STORY MEXICO LIFE Green vistas, big cats, caves make Sierra Lalo's secrets worth the search The 240,000 hectares of this remote Jalisco locale features wildlife, stalactite-filled caverns and a scary ghost story to tell back home, John Pint writes. FULL STORY

∙ Seniors return to work bagging groceries in Mexico City ∙ 150-meter-long crack closes section of highway in Michoacán ∙ Zapotec student from Oaxaca wins Harvard scholarship ∙ Mexico City announces Formula 1 race will be back this year

David Archuleta - Losin' Sleep

 

Qualifying for a temporary Resident Mexican Visa

 

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Mañana 29 de Mayo Taller de Quesos crudi-vegano. En horma de Nuez de la India y Untable de Girasol!! Probióticos + grasas esenciales!! Tu alimento, tu medicina!!! Les esperamos!!!

 

Casa de Yoga OM Stone

 

THIS IS MEXICOS HIPPIE MOUNTAIN VILLAGE : San Jose del Pacifico (famous for its magic mushrooms)

 

I SURPRISED MY FIANCE ON HER BIRTHDAY IN MEXICO - this is what happened.

 

WE SLEPT IN A STORE for $2 a night in Mexico

 

HITCHHIKING FOR THE FIRST TIME & arriving in Mexico's nudist beach :Zipolite!

 

MEXICO's NUDIST BEACH TOWN : Reasons why you should visit Zipolite!

 

Don’t be a jerk on a flight; there are no more second chances this summer

 

Don’t be a jerk on a flight; there are no more second chances this summer The FAA is cracking down on disruptive passengers following a staggering increase of unruly, violent incidents. Read more

Hotel Nude

 

DJ Set Arena Negra Restaurante 27 de Mayo 6 A 12

 

U.S. Department of State: Consular Affairs @travelgov · Government Organization Facebook Page

 U.S. Department of State: Consular Affairs

@travelgov  · Government Organization

https://www.facebook.com/travelgov

Mexico: Assistance for U.S. Citizens Information and Links

 

Assistance for U.S. Citizens

U.S. Embassy Mexico City

Paseo de la Reforma 305
Colonia Cuauhtemoc
06500 Ciudad de Mexico
Mexico

 Telephone

+52-55-5080-2000

 Emergency

U.S. Citizen Services: (From Mexico) 1-800-681-9374 (From the United States) 1-844-528-6611

 Fax

+52-55-5080-2005

 Email

ACSMexicoCity@state.gov

 Website

U.S. Embassy Mexico City

US Embassy & Consulate Locations, Link to Map

 https://travelmaps.state.gov/TSGMap/?extent=-124.207939566,14.44327709,-84.313397286,33.446969624

Mexico Travel Advisory Travel Advisory April 20, 2021Mexico - Level 4: Do Not Travel Link

 https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/mexico-travel-advisory.html

Mexico Travel Advisory

Travel Advisory
April 20, 2021

Mexico - Level 4: Do Not Travel

U.S. Embassy in Mexico Link

https://mx.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/

The U.S. State Department’s travel advisory for Mexico is Level 4: Do Not Travel. According to the U.S. Embassy in Mexico, community transmission remains widespread. No states were deemed “red” under Mexico’s stoplight system through May 23, 2021, but three states (including Quintana Roo, home to popular tourist spots Cancun and Riviera Maya) are “orange,” requiring capacity restrictions of 50% in hotels and restaurants.

Mexico

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Mexico

The hotel district of Cancun at sunset (Image by YinYang/iStock /Getty Images Plus)

COVID-19 test required: No

Other restrictions: Health checks upon arrival; capacity restrictions and face masks required in some public spaces.

What’s open: Most hotels, resorts, restaurants and businesses (some at reduced capacity); beaches and many tourist attractions are also open.

Mexico eagerly flung open its doors to U.S. tourists—without any testing required for entry. The country began a slow regional opening on June 29, 2020 and many coronavirus restrictions have been lifted. At first, it was just beach destinations like Cancun, but now all Mexican airports are open to Americans. However, widespread community transmission remains a current concern and the government has established a federal “stoplight” system that limits activities and capacity in some regions.

Enhanced screening and cleaning procedures are in effect. There are also health checks at all airports, but no testing requirements upon arrival. However, as of Jan. 26, 2021, everyone aged two and older traveling to the U.S. from Mexico is required to show a negative viral COVID-19 test result taken within 72 hours of departure before being allowed to board their flights; documented proof from a licensed healthcare provider of recovery from the virus within the past 90 days will also be accepted.

Many Mexico resorts have begun to offer on-property rapid Antigen and PCR tests for guests returning to the U.S.

Mexico saw a major surge in cases in late December 2020 and early January 2021 following an influx of tourists. Community spread continues throughout the country, but capacity restrictions were recently relaxed in many regions. Should you travel to Mexico? For more information, check here.

The U.S. State Department’s travel advisory for Mexico is Level 4: Do Not Travel. According to the U.S. Embassy in Mexico, community transmission remains widespread. No states were deemed “red” under Mexico’s stoplight system through May 23, 2021, but three states (including Quintana Roo, home to popular tourist spots Cancun and Riviera Maya) are “orange,” requiring capacity restrictions of 50% in hotels and restaurants.

The U.S.–Mexico land border is closed to nonessential travel until at least June 21, 2021.

Check the Johns Hopkins University website for updates on cases in Mexico.

7 Americans can now visit 90+ countries and territories — here’s the complete list

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Americans can now visit 90+ countries and territories — here’s the complete list

IN THIS POST

1. Albania
2. Anguilla
3. Antigua and Barbuda
4. Armenia
5. Aruba
6. Bahamas
7. Bahrain
8. Bangladesh
9. Barbados
10. Belarus
11. Belize
12. Benin
13. Bermuda
14. Bolivia
15. Bonaire
16. Bosnia and Herzegovina
17. Botswana
18. Brazil
19. The British Virgin Islands
20. Bulgaria
21. Cape Verde
22. Chile
23. Colombia
24. Costa Rica
25. Cote d’Ivoire
26. Croatia
27. Curacao
28. Cyprus
29. Democratic Republic of Congo
30. Djibouti
31. Dominica
32. The Dominican Republic 
33. Ecuador
34. Egypt
35. El Salvador
36. Ethiopia
37. French Polynesia
38. Gabon
39. The Gambia
40. Georgia
41. Ghana 
42. Greece
43. Grenada
44. Guatemala
45. Guinea
46. Guyana
47. Haiti
48. Honduras
49. Iceland
50. Ireland
51. Italy
52. Jamaica
53. Jordan
54. Kenya
55. Kosovo
56. Kyrgyzstan
57. Lebanon
58. The Maldives
59. Mauritius
60. Mexico
61. Morocco
62. Mozambique
63. Namibia
64. Nepal
65. Nicaragua
66. Niger
67. Nigeria
68. North Macedonia
69. Oman
70. Pakistan
71. Panama
72. Paraguay
73. Peru
74. Puerto Rico
75. Rwanda
76. Saba
77. St. Kitts and Nevis
78. St. Lucia
79. St. Maarten
80. St. Vincent & the Grenadines
81. São Tomé and Principe
82. Senegal
83. Serbia
84. Seychelles
85. South Africa
86. South Korea
87. Sri Lanka
88. Tajikistan
89. Tanzania 
90. Thailand
91. Tunisia
92. Turkey
93. Turks and Caicos
94. Uganda
95. Ukraine
96. United Arab Emirates
97. United Kingdom 
98. U.S. Virgin Islands
99. Uzbekistan
100. Zambia
101. Zimbabwe