Mexico News Today Wednesday, March 3, 2021

 

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 2021

Poll: Covid vaccinations give Morena party a shot in the arm for Congressional elections The nation's immunization program has given the political party a boost in the upcoming elections for the lower house of Congress. FULL STORY

Police used excessive force, sexual violence to silence protesting women: Amnesty Amnesty International has accused authorities of using the two tactics against women demonstrating against gender violence. FULL STORY

Another 25,000 Covid fatalities forecast by June 1 Mexico's coronavirus death toll will reach almost 210,000 by then, according to a University of Washington health research institute. FULL STORY Tourism businesses hope for Holy Week visitors After their worst year in living memory in 2020, proprietors hope to recoup some losses during the Easter vacation. FULL STORY Fear of Covid blamed for decline in ailment reports Thousands of Mexicans suffering from common illnesses aren't seeking treatment, frightened that they will contract the coronavirus. FULL STORY In Jalisco, panic buttons protect over 500 women from domestic violence The new 'pulse of life' devices issued to women considered at risk are saving lives, says one who owes her survival to the innovation. FULL STORY OPINION When that green stoplight sends our kids back to school, we must be ready A plan for safe in-person classes, vaccines for teachers, and keeping private educational institutions out of bankruptcy will all be crucial, Sarah DeVries writes. FULL STORY ADVERTISEMENT MEXICO LIFE Italian bread brought here 140 years ago still a staple Chipilo families treasure their recipes for this adaptation of an Old World sweet bread, Joseph Sorrentino writes. FULL STORY ‘Lucky Mexico, so close to God and not too far from the United States’ At Monday's United States-Mexico summit, President López Obrador and U.S. President Joe Biden reaffirmed the 'enduring partnership' between the two nations. FULL STORY López Obrador invited Joe Biden to visit newly constructed roads in Oaxaca The president revealed Tuesday that he had suggested during a meeting with the US president that he tour rural roads built by residents in the state. But they will need to be repaired first. FULL STORY Analysts see rule of law, crime, corruption as biggest barriers to investment Two-thirds of financial consultants surveyed by Bank of Mexico this month said that the three issues make it a bad time to invest in Mexico. FULL STORY 2021's first remittances spike to almost US $3.3bn The 26% increase in January comes after a record-breaking 2020, during which Mexicans working abroad sent home a total of more than US $40 billion. FULL STORY AMLO insists electricity bill isn't unconstitutional but a court challenge is likely President López Obrador has dismissed suggestions that a law overhauling the country’s electricity market violates the constitution. FULL STORY Wife of ex-governor wanted for corruption pleads for end to ‘political persecution’ Former Nayarit chief executive Roberto Sandoval's spouse has called on the president for help after a judge ordered the arrest of her husband and daughter on money laundering charges. FULL STORY OPINION AMLO's policies undermine the energy companies that he needs for funds President López Obrador dreams of times when Pemex was a cash cow. Yet, those days are gone, and his policies all but guarantee they will remain so, Pamela K. Starr writes. FULL STORY OPINION Mexican conglomerate pulls out of landmark sale of one of its core companies Orbia — formerly Mexichem — had decided its vinyls business no longer fit with its vision. But then the latest financial results came out, Jude Webber writes. FULL STORY

• Chihuahua priest sentenced to 34 years for sexual assault of altar girl, 8 • German auto parts maker to invest US $72 million in San Luis Potosí • Century-old bakery is Covid victim in San Luis Potosí • Zihuatanejo marine protection fundraiser takes its annual concert virtual this year

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Zipolite. Sunset

Bãi biển cho phép khách "trần như nhộng", đi lại thoải mái không hề ngại Báo giao thông Do đó, đến năm 2016, Playa Zipolite và Playa del Amor trở thành bãi biển khỏa thân hợp pháp và là những nơi duy nhất ở Mexico được phép làm điều ...

 Bãi biển cho phép khách "trần như nhộng", đi lại thoải mái không hề ngại

Báo giao thông

Do đó, đến năm 2016, Playa Zipolite và Playa del Amor trở thành bãi biển khỏa thân hợp pháp và là những nơi duy nhất ở Mexico được phép làm điều ...

Pensión Casablanca Guest House, Zipolite - trivago.com.ar Trivago Compará precios de hoteles y encontrá el mejor precio para el Casablanca Guest House Pensión en Zipolite. Mirá 0 imágenes y leé 13 opiniones.

 

Pensión Casablanca Guest House, Zipolite - trivago.com.ar Trivago Compará precios de hoteles y encontrá el mejor precio para el Casablanca Guest House Pensión en Zipolite. Mirá 0 imágenes y leé 13 opiniones.

Just for fun. :)

 

Airlines Offering COVID-19 Tests

 

Airlines Offering COVID-19 Tests »

How I Got Upgraded for Free on a Flight — and How You Can Too

 

Getting upgraded to first class is quite rare for a non-status flyer, but I’ll let you know exactly how it happened to us. I also interviewed a handful of leading travel industry experts whose tips can help you score an upgrade on your next flight, too.

Mexico News Today Monday, March 1, 2021

 

MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2021

‘Living tourism:’ new kind of experience is vision for Maya Ka’an region of Quintana Roo An environmentally-friendly initiative involving eight towns seeks to give visitors an authentic cultural encounter without the damage often caused by large-scale tourism. FULL STORY

No red states remain on coronavirus map None of Mexico's states are at maximum-risk for Covid-19 any longer. The majority of states have now been painted medium-risk yellow on the updated national stoplight map and will stay so for the next two weeks. FULL STORY

Don’t let organized crime control Mexico's elections, urges López Obrador The president called on citizens to report candidates using public money or resources from criminals to fund their political campaigns. FULL STORY CFE reverses decision to withhold blackout data Under pressure from the president, the Federal Electricity Commission has changed its mind about classifying for two years the details of a massive power outage in December. FULL STORY ADVERTISEMENT MEXICO LIFE Former Caribbean art students’ careers thrive across the sea in Mexico A short-lived UNAM program meant to open its doors to foreign art students left behind a legacy of artists who settled here, Leigh Thelmadatter writes. FULL STORY MEXICO LIFE Young writer pens children’s book based on his own adventures in Mexico Though not yet out of middle school, Arden Pala is already an author. His latest tome for young readers raises money for a Covid-19 fund, Rich Tenorio writes. FULL STORY Massacre in Jalisco: 11 dead after shooting in Tonalá A mass shooting in Guadalajara’s metropolitan area Saturday left 11 people dead and two seriously injured, closing out a violent month. FULL STORY AMLO to propose US legalize migratory flows from south of the border President López Obrador said that he will ask his United States counterpart to create legal channels for workers from Mexico and Central America seeking sanctioned employment in the U.S. FULL STORY Morena to reopen candidate selection process after outcry over rape allegations Facing pressure to dump an alleged rapist running for governor in Guerrero, the party announced it would conduct a new selection process. FULL STORY Audit finds deficiencies in 22 of 45 Oaxaca roadbuilding projects The Ministry of Communications and Transportation found that all the cited roads had problems, including poor quality construction materials and violations of government building codes. FULL STORY Government considers reducing area set aside for endangered porpoise The Environment Ministry is debating curtailing the size of a zone in the upper Gulf of California where the vaquita is protected. FULL STORY Home Depot to invest 3.3 billion pesos to boost its  e-commerce, add stores The company is improving its website to give online customers essentially the same shopping options as they have in physical stores. FULL STORY MEXICO LIFE Salmon: as many ways to make it as fish in the sea In chowder, burgers, salad, rice bowls — the variety of delicious ways you can use this fish will definitely keep your mealtimes interesting, Janet Blaser writes in this week's The Tropical Table. FULL STORY THE MND POLL THE STORY: Electricity law could represent another blow for foreign investment: analysts. FULL STORY THE QUESTION:  How attractive is Mexico as a destination for foreign investment? VOTE HERE LAST POLL: Has Morena made a poor choice by nominating a candidate accused of sexual assault? 96% think the party was in the wrong. FULL RESULTS

What's Happening in Mexico Right Now?

 

Laura Bronner | Eternal Expat via n.convertkit.com	10:30 AM (3 hours ago)
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Hi Mexico-loving friends,

I hope this email finds you well.

It's been an interesting few weeks here in Mexico and there is lots of good news to announce as of today regarding covid in Mexico.

Feeling at Home in San Jose del Cabo

We've now been living in San Jose del Cabo for about three weeks and we've really fallen in love.

I like to believe that I'm one of those people that can make anywhere feel like home (like when I lived in a rural Korean town for a year!), but there's something about San Jose del Cabo that really does feel like home.

We've been loving our days here. When we're not working from home, we're walking to the beach, wandering the colorful streets of the Centro Historico, sitting in the plaza with a paleta, and enjoying lots and lots of seafood tacos.

You can catch up with all of the videos and blog posts for the last two weeks here:

• We Moved to San Jose Del Cabo!
• San Jose del Cabo Vs Cabo San Lucas
• Life in San Jose del Cabo
• An AMAZING Food Tour in San Jose del Cabo
• How to Find an Apartment in Mexico
• Todos Santos: A Complete Guide

What's Happening in Mexico Right Now?

Case numbers continue to decline in most parts of the country as the vaccine is being rolled out. There is a 42% decrease in daily case numbers this month, which now means there are no states in the "red" on the traffic light system.

Quintana Roo, the state where Cancun, Playa del Carmen and Tulum are, has just moved from orange to yellow on the traffic light system. This means fewer restrictions, more capacity in restaurants and hotels, and in general that things appear to be moving in the right direction. You can read all about that in this article.

Other states that have moved into the yellow today are Baja California Sur, Nayarit (where Sayulita is), Jalisco (home to Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta), and Veracruz.

This article breaks down all of the changes that are occurring today around Mexico with regard to the traffic light system.

Although Mexico City remains in the orange, they are removing several restrictions that they had previously. From last week (February 22nd), you can once again dine indoors with a 20% capacity given to restaurants. Read all about the restrictions currently in place in Mexico City here.

I also highly recommend following Ubish Yaren on Instagram if you are interested in keeping as up to date as possible about what's happening in Mexico City. He is offering regular weekly updates about the situation there.

As always, a great place to keep up to date with news about Mexico in English is Mexico News Daily.

If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to email me by simply hitting reply on this email.

Speak soon,

Laura