Mexico News Today Friday, November 20, 2020

 

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Mexico records 100,000 Covid-19 deaths The Health Ministry reported that the death toll rose to 100,104 with 576 additional fatalities registered on Thursday. FULL STORY

‘We’re not lying, Mr. President, we’ve lost everything’  Residents of the severely flooded Tabasco municipality of Macuspana, where President López Obrador grew up, are desperately appealing for help. FULL STORY

October homicide numbers up nearly 8% to 2,944 Homicides increased 7.7% in October compared to September, and Mexico remains on track to record its most violent year on record. FULL STORY Michoacán citizens arm up against new CJNG attacks Residents of a municipality in the Tierra Caliente region took up weapons on Thursday after communities came under assault. FULL STORY Caught between a river and the sea, this town has been flooded for a month Flooding has been severe in Tabasco, but Villa Cuauhtémoc residents are among the worst off. FULL STORY Tabasco flood victims will receive money and vouchers for home appliances Households affected by flooding in Tabasco will receive 8,000 pesos (US $395) and vouchers exchangeable for domestic appliances. FULL STORY ADVERTISEMENT MEXICO LIFE Lookout points provide Covid-safe picnicking with a gorgeous view  In these socially distanced times, Mexico's miradors, or lookout points, offer open-air locales with only a few other visitors around, writes John Pint. FULL STORY With the Cienfuegos case, Mexico’s justice system will be put to the test Mexico will face one of its biggest anti-corruption challenges yet after the U.S. and Mexico brokered a bombshell deal to drop charges against the ex-defense minister. FULL STORY Ex-defense minister’s investigation ‘will live up to Mexico’s prestige:’ Ebrard There is confidence both in the US and Mexico that the investigation will meet the highest standards, the foreign minister told reporters. FULL STORY Report says a secret army ‘brotherhood’ got Cienfuegos out of jail A network of high-ranking officials was instrumental in getting the former defense minister out of jail in the US, according to army sources. FULL STORY Covid-free: 193 municipalities have escaped contagion by the virus A good strategy for minimizing the risk of catching Covid-19 in Mexico might be moving to a small, rural community — if you can get in. FULL STORY Dead 35-tonne whale remains on Baja beach Authorities are struggling with the colossal task of burying a humpback whale that washed up dead several days ago on a beach in La Paz. FULL STORY San Miguel NGO marks ‘Giving Tuesday’ with food hampers for needy A San Miguel de Allende charity is taking transparency to the next level by live-streaming its distribution of 500 care packages. FULL STORY Ikea plans to open its CDMX store early next year The first brick-and-mortar Ikea store in Mexico is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2021, although the new website is already busy. FULL STORY

• Dry law, more restrictions on business hours announced in Mexico City • US agrees to Mexico request to close land border for another month • US travelers look to Mexico for Thanksgiving getaways • CFE continues losing electricity; transmission losses up 16% last year

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Day in the Life in Mexico City Right Now Oct 29, 2020

Hi Mexico-loving friends,

 Hi Mexico-loving friends,

It's been a while since I sent you all an update on what's been happening here in Mexico.

That's mostly because I've been on the move a little bit more than usual, so I haven't had a chance until now to sit down and catch you all up on what the country has been looking like.

I finished my short-term sublet in a beautiful apartment in Escandón, a small central neighborhood in Mexico City, which I showed off in this YouTube video that you can check out here . 

What Jalisco Looks Like Right Now

Luke and I spent a week exploring the area around Guadalajara and eating all of the delicious things that Jalisco has to offer.

We'd had this trip booked for about a month and just two days before we left, the governor of Jalisco pressed the "emergency button."

This is something that was created a few months ago in the event that the state government of Jalisco needed to shut things temporarily as a way to bring case numbers back down to a more manageable place.

In Guadalajara, this meant that there was a 7pm curfew on all restaurants and bars from Monday to Friday and on weekends nothing could open fully for service. After 7pm you could still get things "to-go" but you could not sit inside a restaurant. This included our hotel restaurant, so we could only get Uber Eats or room service after 7pm.

However, during the day, nothing else changed.

The rules varied slightly across the state. For example, in Puerto Vallarta the curfew was slightly later. Beaches were allowed to be open, but only until about 3pm (as I was told by a reader recently).

These restrictions are only meant to last for two weeks, so they should be over before the end of November, if not sooner.

You can see some of the videos that I've made about my experience there here:

• Visiting Guadalajara During Covid-19
• Guadalajara Road Trip

There are three more videos coming out next week from this trip, including what Tequila and Chapala were like, so be sure you're subscribed to the channel so you don't miss those!

What Chihuahua Looks Like Right Now

If you've been following along with my travels on Instagram , you'll know I just finished a blissful week exploring Copper Canyon. 

This network of seven canyons is one of the most majestic, awe-inspiring places I've ever been in my life, not only in Mexico but in the world.

We spent a quick night in Chihuahua before heading to Creel. The initial plan was to go on a different hike each day for about two days and then to get on the famous El Chepe train and head to the coast.

But the moment we arrived in Creel we knew we needed to stay longer. We ended up staying in Creel for five nights and then taking the bus further into the canyon to a little town called Areponápuchi where we stayed for another three nights. We hiked almost every day. We fell asleep exhausted each night no later than 9pm and we were up with the sun around 6:30 each morning. I haven't felt so invigorated in so long and it was exactly the trip I didn't know I needed.

After a week we finally booked ourselves onto the train and it felt like utter luxury compared to our week of dusty shoes and cold showers. There are many videos to come from this trip and I hope you'll stick around with me to see how incredible this place is.

The state of Chihuahua is currently in the "red." This is the strictest restrictions a state can have at the moment and for us it meant you cannot go into restaurants at all - everything must be take-out. Everything shuts at 7pm. You can only buy alcohol on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays until 6pm. Absolutely everything is shut on the weekends, including supermarkets (this last one seemed to only exist in Chihuahua City). All tourist attractions, including museums, were closed. Hotels could only work at a 15% capacity. Masks must be worn inside all buildings and on any buses or trains.

What Sinaloa Looks Like Right Now

After being on the road for just over two weeks nonstop, I now write this email to you from our current apartment rental in Mazatlan.

We were trying to decide whether we should base ourselves in Baja California or along our beloved west coast and as always, the west coast won. Because Mostly of costs (it seems Baja Sur is still enjoying a high season at the moment!).

I've never been to Mazatlan before, but I've always heard such wonderful things. So until Christmas, you'll find me here exploring, catching up on editing and eating lots of ceviche.

Sinaloa recently went from the "yellow" stoplight to "orange." However the state has also implemented its own rating system based on municipality, so while the capital of the state, Culiacán, remains in "red," other places like Mazatlan or El Fuerte are closer to "yellow," which has meant they have fewer restrictions placed on them. From what I have seen in the brief time we've been here, you have to wear a mask inside any establishments, although they all appear to be open as normal, including bars and restaurants. They just have a lower capacity allowed in at any given time. They are taking temperatures in most places before you enter and giving hand sanitizer as well.

What Mexico City Looks Like Right Now

Shortly after we left Mexico City, the mayor brought in a few more restrictions. Capacity in restaurants and bars has been reduced and they will be closing slightly earlier than they were before (it used to be 10:30 and I believe now it is at 9pm).

This article from Mexico New Daily explains a little bit more about what restrictions are in place (and what is being lifted in Jalisco as well).

According to this article , it's possible that before the end of 2020, Mexico City could fall back into the "red."

For more visuals about what the city is looking like right now, I recorded a couple of videos about what life looks like in Mexico City shortly before I left which you can also check out here:

• A Day in the Life in Mexico City Right Now
• What Restaurants in Mexico City Look Like Right Now

As always, if you have any other questions, please feel free to hit reply and ask away.

Until next time,

Laura

Mexico News Today Wednesday, November 18, 2020

 

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2020

US drops charges against ex-defense minister The former head of the army will not be facing any criminal charges in Mexico but will be investigated for drug trafficking. FULL STORY

Citizens dig trenches across roads to thwart CJNG attacks In an attempt to prevent Jalisco cartel hitmen from attacking their communities, residents have taken defensive measures. FULL STORY

Estimated 900,000 affected by flooding in Tabasco The armed forces delivered over 108 tonnes of aid to the state on Tuesday and Wednesday. FULL STORY Waist deep in water, Tabasco still waiting for aid Flooded communities are criticizing the government for flooding poor areas and then failing to deliver aid. FULL STORY Dams' state unknown due to money and personnel shortage Mexico's dams' inspection frequency isn't even close to meeting international standards. FULL STORY Huichol artisans turned this Beetle into a piece of art Eight artisans from two families worked for eight months to cover the 1990 VW with over 2 million glass beads. FULL STORY ADVERTISEMENT 1965 Ford Mustang among lots at government auction Sunday's ninth 'narco-auction' in Mexico City will offer 288 items. FULL STORY More Acapulco beach closures are possible Beaches could be closed for the rest of November after hordes of tourists descended on the resort city. FULL STORY Peña Nieto surfaces on social media to send condolences to president After a seven-month silence, former president Enrique Peña Nieto reappeared on social media but not to refute corruption allegations. FULL STORY 5,000 people who signed petition on referendum were actually dead Deceased critics of recent past presidents aren't just turning in their graves – they're also signing petitions. FULL STORY Oaxaca artisans’ collaboration links them to Louis Vuitton customers The designer has connected artisans with buyers who commissioned them to paint traditional Zapotec designs on Vuitton hard-sided trunks. FULL STORY French designer apologizes for copying indigenous Purépecha designs Isabel Marant issued a statement apologizing to Mexico and indigenous groups whose designs she used. FULL STORY OPINION Give the guys a break: a case for even more women on Mexico’s currency bills By the end of 2020, Mexico's currency will have two bills in circulation featuring women. Writer Sarah DeVries makes a case for adding more. FULL STORY MEXICO LIFE Lake Chapala, Jalisco, provides fun and relaxation Gorgeous Lake Chapala, Jalisco, is peaceful but also offers plenty to do, writes Lydia Carey. FULL STORY

• Searching for hidden graves yields remains of 83 in Acapulco • Tanker truck driver not responsible for crash: witness • Survey finds students are bored by Learn at Home program

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