WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2020

WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2020

Officials predict more insecurity, violence One predicts that burglaries, financial fraud, human trafficking and child pornography offenses will be among the crimes that will increase as coronavirus restrictions are eased. FULL STORY Covid-19 deaths, new cases both set records on Tuesday; active cases at new high Mexico recorded its biggest single-day increase in both Covid-19 deaths and cases on Tuesday while the number of active cases is at its highest level yet. FULL STORY RELATED: San Luis Potosí only state not to report new cases. FULL STORY Share this email and introduce friends to Mexico News Daily Forward

WHO commends government for coronavirus measures, economic aid The World Health Organization has applauded the government for its coronavirus measures and economic aid to victims. FULL STORY With little protection, farmworkers journey north to virus epicenters Day laborers from the mountains of Guerrero are migrating by the thousands to the fields of more northerly states despite stay-at-home orders. FULL STORY Mexicali overtakes Tijuana in Covid-19 cases Mexicali has now recorded more Covid-19 cases than Tijuana and ranks third among Mexico’s almost 2,500 municipalities for both accumulated and active cases. FULL STORY Governors divided over post-virus reactivation schedule—as virus worsens The federal government’s plan to reopen the economy gradually on a state by state basis starting June 1 — even as the coronavirus pandemic worsens — has divided governors, with some supporting the move and others saying it is too soon. FULL STORY Government to award 8,000 healthcare workers for efforts against virus The federal government will award Mexico’s highest honor to the workers in recognition of their efforts to respond to the coronavirus. FULL STORY Making crosses for graves is now full-time job for Mexico City metalworker Davíd Casteñada suspects all the crosses are for victims of Covid-19 in San Gregorio Atlapulco, where he used to make one or two a month. Now it's seven a week. FULL STORY Filmmaker backs campaign seeking to protect rights of domestic workers Director of the award-winning film Roma urges employers to continue paying workers during coronavirus crisis. FULL STORY Women’s network criticizes new campaign to combat domestic violence The government has come up with a campaign to bring peace to Mexican homes by asking people in potentially violent situations to “count to 10.” FULL STORY Querétaro health workers asked to shave their beards Health authorities have asked male health workers to shave their beards so that face masks fit more snugly and better protect them from coronavirus. FULL STORY U.S. donation boosts Legion’s effort to feed needy Unable to observe its usual Memorial Day celebrations, the U.S. Department of Defense chose to donate the resources to the American Legion bar’s effort to feed those hit the hardest by the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic. FULL STORY 7 killed in crime gang violence in Ciudad Juárez A wave of gang violence left seven people dead, including two police officers, in the city on Monday. FULL STORY Gang leader’s arrest triggers backlash in Chihuahua The arrest of a gang leader in Ciudad Jiménez sparked a series of violent confrontations between criminal elements and security forces. FULL STORY Seamstresses incensed after CFE turns off power The Tabasco seamstresses warned President López Obrador that “blood will flow” if the Federal Electricity Commission cuts their power again for failing to pay their bill. FULL STORY GDP contraction less than expected; bank drops growth forecast to -10% The economy contracted less than initially estimated in the first quarter of 2020 but still recorded its biggest slump in almost 11 years. FULL STORY Court revokes suspension of Maya Train construction A federal court has revoked a provisional suspension order that stopped construction of the project in Chiapas due to coronavirus concerns. FULL STORY Cancún halts construction of US $90-million hotel Citing irregularities in the issuance of a building permit, Cancún has halted construction of the 449-room Gran Solaris. FULL STORY Mother, child rescued after sinkhole swallows their car The two were rescued unharmed after their car was swallowed by a sinkhole caused by intense rains in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, early Tuesday. FULL STORY Archaeologists explore remains of 200-year-old wreck off Quintana Roo Underwater archaeologists have rediscovered the remains of a sailing ship that is believed to have been wrecked in the late 18th or early 19th century. FULL STORY Restaurant’s coronaburger helps combat slump in sales Necessity has been called the mother of invention, and that was the case for René Saucedo, owner and operator of a gourmet hot dog and hamburger stand in Coahuila, who saw his sales slump due to the coronavirus. FULL STORY THE MND POLL THE STORY: AMLO prepares to launch new index, an indicator of happiness, well-being FULL STORY THE QUESTION: Is there merit in an index that takes into account happiness and well-being? VOTE HERE LAST POLL: How would you rate the federal government's security strategy? 75% said it's not working. VIEW FULL RESULTS

MEXICO LIFE In a Oaxaca town known for textiles, making face masks seemed natural Over 2,000 coronavirus masks have been distributed to 18 locations in the state through an international network of donors and seamstresses. FULL STORY OPINION Energy policy hard on environment, jobs and investment Mexico has everything it needs to be a leader in clean energy production, writes Sarah DeVries, who wonders why it is going in the opposite direction. FULL STORY How to be a better expat on social media during coronavirus The best and the worst of the expat population shows up on coronavirus Facebook group, writes its owner, Sam Murray, who suggests the last thing Mexico needs is a privileged expat telling everyone how to go about their day. FULL STORY

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Mexico News Today May 27, 2020

WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2020

Officials predict more insecurity, violence One predicts that burglaries, financial fraud, human trafficking and child pornography offenses will be among the crimes that will increase as coronavirus restrictions are eased. FULL STORY Covid-19 deaths, new cases both set records on Tuesday; active cases at new high Mexico recorded its biggest single-day increase in both Covid-19 deaths and cases on Tuesday while the number of active cases is at its highest level yet. FULL STORY RELATED: San Luis Potosí only state not to report new cases. FULL STORY Share this email and introduce friends to Mexico News Daily Forward

WHO commends government for coronavirus measures, economic aid The World Health Organization has applauded the government for its coronavirus measures and economic aid to victims. FULL STORY With little protection, farmworkers journey north to virus epicenters Day laborers from the mountains of Guerrero are migrating by the thousands to the fields of more northerly states despite stay-at-home orders. FULL STORY Mexicali overtakes Tijuana in Covid-19 cases Mexicali has now recorded more Covid-19 cases than Tijuana and ranks third among Mexico’s almost 2,500 municipalities for both accumulated and active cases. FULL STORY Governors divided over post-virus reactivation schedule—as virus worsens The federal government’s plan to reopen the economy gradually on a state by state basis starting June 1 — even as the coronavirus pandemic worsens — has divided governors, with some supporting the move and others saying it is too soon. FULL STORY Government to award 8,000 healthcare workers for efforts against virus The federal government will award Mexico’s highest honor to the workers in recognition of their efforts to respond to the coronavirus. FULL STORY Making crosses for graves is now full-time job for Mexico City metalworker Davíd Casteñada suspects all the crosses are for victims of Covid-19 in San Gregorio Atlapulco, where he used to make one or two a month. Now it's seven a week. FULL STORY Filmmaker backs campaign seeking to protect rights of domestic workers Director of the award-winning film Roma urges employers to continue paying workers during coronavirus crisis. FULL STORY Women’s network criticizes new campaign to combat domestic violence The government has come up with a campaign to bring peace to Mexican homes by asking people in potentially violent situations to “count to 10.” FULL STORY Querétaro health workers asked to shave their beards Health authorities have asked male health workers to shave their beards so that face masks fit more snugly and better protect them from coronavirus. FULL STORY U.S. donation boosts Legion’s effort to feed needy Unable to observe its usual Memorial Day celebrations, the U.S. Department of Defense chose to donate the resources to the American Legion bar’s effort to feed those hit the hardest by the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic. FULL STORY 7 killed in crime gang violence in Ciudad Juárez A wave of gang violence left seven people dead, including two police officers, in the city on Monday. FULL STORY Gang leader’s arrest triggers backlash in Chihuahua The arrest of a gang leader in Ciudad Jiménez sparked a series of violent confrontations between criminal elements and security forces. FULL STORY Seamstresses incensed after CFE turns off power The Tabasco seamstresses warned President López Obrador that “blood will flow” if the Federal Electricity Commission cuts their power again for failing to pay their bill. FULL STORY GDP contraction less than expected; bank drops growth forecast to -10% The economy contracted less than initially estimated in the first quarter of 2020 but still recorded its biggest slump in almost 11 years. FULL STORY Court revokes suspension of Maya Train construction A federal court has revoked a provisional suspension order that stopped construction of the project in Chiapas due to coronavirus concerns. FULL STORY Cancún halts construction of US $90-million hotel Citing irregularities in the issuance of a building permit, Cancún has halted construction of the 449-room Gran Solaris. FULL STORY Mother, child rescued after sinkhole swallows their car The two were rescued unharmed after their car was swallowed by a sinkhole caused by intense rains in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, early Tuesday. FULL STORY Archaeologists explore remains of 200-year-old wreck off Quintana Roo Underwater archaeologists have rediscovered the remains of a sailing ship that is believed to have been wrecked in the late 18th or early 19th century. FULL STORY Restaurant’s coronaburger helps combat slump in sales Necessity has been called the mother of invention, and that was the case for René Saucedo, owner and operator of a gourmet hot dog and hamburger stand in Coahuila, who saw his sales slump due to the coronavirus. FULL STORY THE MND POLL THE STORY: AMLO prepares to launch new index, an indicator of happiness, well-being FULL STORY THE QUESTION: Is there merit in an index that takes into account happiness and well-being? VOTE HERE LAST POLL: How would you rate the federal government's security strategy? 75% said it's not working. VIEW FULL RESULTS

MEXICO LIFE In a Oaxaca town known for textiles, making face masks seemed natural Over 2,000 coronavirus masks have been distributed to 18 locations in the state through an international network of donors and seamstresses. FULL STORY OPINION Energy policy hard on environment, jobs and investment Mexico has everything it needs to be a leader in clean energy production, writes Sarah DeVries, who wonders why it is going in the opposite direction. FULL STORY How to be a better expat on social media during coronavirus The best and the worst of the expat population shows up on coronavirus Facebook group, writes its owner, Sam Murray, who suggests the last thing Mexico needs is a privileged expat telling everyone how to go about their day. FULL STORY

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