Mexico News Today Friday, September 18, 2020

 

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Only 38 days to pay 74% of year’s water quota Mexico is required to deliver 431 million cubic meters of water annually to the US. It has until October 24 to send 319 million cubic meters. FULL STORY

650 accuse AMLO of sowing ‘hatred and division’ The group of intellectuals charges that the president passes judgement and spreads falsehoods that “sow hatred and division in Mexican society.” FULL STORY

Covid fatalities under-reported by 10,000 in CDMX A report prepared by examining death certificates said there were 20,535 deaths attributable to Covid-19. FULL STORY Cancer kills 6 kids in 5 days Six children who were unable to obtain chemotherapy drugs died in Nuevo León this month. FULL STORY Intelligence Unit unblocks municipality’s accounts Questions remain as to why they were blocked amid suspicions that the intelligence unit was acting in response to water protests. FULL STORY ADVERTISEMENT Tiny school in Nuevo León among beneficiaries of raffle A school in a poor farming community was one of the winners of 20 million pesos in the “presidential plane” raffle. FULL STORY MEXICO LIFE Migrating to MX with aging parent proved to be right Millions of Americans are considering living overseas and for many the reality of taking along aged parents is part of the decision, writes Greg Custer of Ajijic. FULL STORY The antigrita goes viral: women’s protests spread Anger among women over gender violence has been surfacing once again, spreading across Mexico into at least eight states this week. FULL STORY Media attacks threaten freedom of expression State and municipal officials have followed president's lead in denigrating media, says journalists' representative. FULL STORY Homicides down 0.5% Security Minister Alfonso Durazo said there were 2,973 homicides during the month. FULL STORY High-impact crimes down 50% in Mexico City Homicides, kidnapping, extortion, vehicle theft and robberies declined 50% between January last year and August, said the mayor in her annual report. FULL STORY Hungry bear joins barbecue A black bear joined a family barbecue in Nuevo León, helping itself to meat right off the grill as family members watched in surprise. FULL STORY MEXICO LIFE Los Morosos and Los Tramposos, The Deadbeats and The Tricky Ones Life in rural Mexico: it took an incorruptible presidente to deal with the Tricky Ones, but the Deadbeats were another matter, writes John Pint. They simply refused to pay community's annual fees. FULL STORY THE MND POLL THE STORY: Program helps thousands of small restaurants stay alive. FULL STORY THE QUESTION:  How safe do you feel about Covid infection when eating out? VOTE HERE LAST POLL: Are you using the Covid stoplight risk map to help make travel plans? 66% said no.  VIEW FULL RESULTS

• ‘Shoot the narcos,’ declares mayor of Hermosillo, Sonora • Boy, 6, killed in crossfire between police, suspect in Tijuana • School’s owner found guilty in deaths of 26 in 2017 earthquake • More dead sea lions, turtles found on Baja Sur beach • Tunnel work proceeds on Oaxaca-Puerto Escondido highway

Mexico News Today Wednesday, September 16, 2020

 

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

OECD lowers 2020 growth forecast to -10.2% Among G20 counties, Mexico is predicted to suffer the fourth deepest recession after South Africa, Argentina and Italy. FULL STORY

New proposal for vote on prosecuting ex-presidents The Senate was asked to approve a national consultation in which citizens would be asked whether recent former presidents should face justice. FULL STORY

75% of Baja California restaurants have reopened They have also been certified by a new health program. Meanwhile, active coronavirus cases decreased by 41% last week. FULL STORY Passenger numbers slowly rising at Mexico City airport Numbers are recovering after plunging more than 90% during coronavirus lockdown, but still remain well below 2019. FULL STORY Artisans reopen in CDMX but there are few customers The Ciudadela market, where a wide range of products are sold, is completely dead, said the owner of a shop selling clay figurines. FULL STORY ADVERTISEMENT Ship that sank off Yucatán was carrying Mayan slaves Researchers have identified a vessel that went down in 1861 as a slave ship that was still operating out of Havana, Cuba. FULL STORY MEXICO LIFE It’s a magical place and a beautiful pueblo. But the mole is the main attraction San Pedro Atocpan is a beautiful little pueblo with a lovely church and a pretty park, writes Joseph Sorrentino. But that's not why people visit. FULL STORY Billions of dollars in freight tied up by water protest The protests are paralyzing sectors of the economy as farmers' blockades of railway tracks since August 26 have cost some US $10 billion. FULL STORY Families of lost miners sign accord for recovery of bodies The government will proceed immediately with the US $75-million recovery of the bodies of 63 miners who perished in a coal mine in 2006. FULL STORY Colima seeks reparation for damages caused by CFE spills The governor wants the Federal Electricity Commission to explain the causes of two oil spills in the Cuyutlán Lagoon. FULL STORY ‘The coronavirus pandemic won’t stop us from dancing!’ Mexico City’s fabled dance halls have been shuttered for five months but that hasn't stopped some lovers of cumbia and salsa. FULL STORY #LadySidewalk walked on wet concrete to make protest The government of Villahermosa, Tabasco, has filed a lawsuit against a woman who deliberately walked on a freshly-poured sidewalk. She is now the newest hashtag celebrity. FULL STORY Sculpture in Austria benefits young women in San Miguel An expat artist is using prints of a sculpture she created to aid disadvantaged rural women. FULL STORY OPINION If you like a nap, Mexico is not the best place to be People constantly coming to the door and the never-ending noise make sleep impossible, writes Sarah DeVries. FULL STORY THE MND POLL THE STORY: Program helps thousands of small restaurants stay alive. FULL STORY THE QUESTION:  How safe do you feel about Covid infection when eating out? VOTE HERE LAST POLL: Are you using the Covid stoplight risk map to help make travel plans? 66% said no.  VIEW FULL RESULTS

• Hospitals and a school among winners of ‘airplane raffle’ • Plane raffle met its goal, says AMLO, but 30% of tickets were unsold • Morena legislator proposes changing Mexico’s official name • Nationwide the cry of independence has been hushed by coronavirus

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The All-Inclusive Resorts of Iberostar

 Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all tropical destinations temporarily banned international visitors, but many have recently reopened and are again welcoming tourists.

Mexico, one of our most popular all-inclusive destinations, is open now, for example. To see a list of other tropical destinations that are open, click here.

Iberostar Hotels & Resorts provides all-inclusive escapes along beautiful beaches in Mexico, the Caribbean and Brazil. The upfront rate includes accommodations, all meals and beverages, taxes, gratuities, non-motorized water sports and extensive recreation and entertainment options.

Click here to see a complete list of Iberostar resorts and to price a stay at any of them, with or without airfare. Our Find a Deal search tool will help you find the best rates for your preferred travel dates.

At family-friendly Iberostar properties, children can play in splash parks or visit the Star Camp, divided into three tiers for ages 4 to 7, 8 to 12 and 13 to 17. Kids take part in a range of recreational and educational activities like reproducing giant works of art, becoming the star of their own video, learning through fun scientific experiments and participating in Olympic-style events. Star Camp is complimentary, as it is part of the all-inclusive rate.

Meanwhile, parents can swim or snorkel, indulge in spa treatments, play a round of golf or lounge by large, sparkling pools. You'll find a variety of on-site dining venues, from casual alfresco restaurants to spots that specialize in Japanese or Italian dishes.

Three Iberostar Grand properties cater to vacationers seeking a no-kids setting and offer all-suite accommodations, butler service and gourmet dining.

In some destinations, several Iberostar hotels are in one complex and vacationers can take advantage of restaurants and other facilities at neighboring properties.

As a leader in responsible tourism, Iberostar's ongoing efforts are focused on creating an unforgettable and safe vacation while also protecting the environment. After consulting with a medical advisory board, the company created an extensive How We Care program with more than 300 new procedures that have been implemented throughout the resorts to amplify privacy and safety for all guests.

For example, rooms are disinfected and cleaned with biodegradable products 24 hours prior to guest check-in, linens and textiles are cleaned through certified processes and new and increased cleaning protocols are in place for common areas. Protective gear is provided to all employees for the safety of guests and staff alike.

Guests will enjoy a highly personalized and private stay. Workshops, activities and live music shows have been restructured to aid with social distancing regulations, and hammocks, lounge chairs and all seated areas have been reorganized to create a more exclusive setting. Family activities are now limited to groups of six.

Resorts also participate in Iberostar's Wave of Change ocean conservation initiative, created to reduce plastic use, promote the responsible consumption of seafood and improve coastal health.

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Here are this week's Top Tropical Resort Deals, our favorite picks for fall trips to Mexico. To obtain air-inclusive quotes from US and Canadian gateways, simply click on any FastDeal # below, select your airport city and click "Search Hotels & Flights." All prices are based on double occupancy.

Top 30 Resort Deals

1) $83 per person, per night for 7 nights at Iberostar Cozumel, a 3.5-star all-inclusive resort in Cozumel, Mexico, FastDeal #R10179

2) $87 per person, per night for 7 nights at Barcelo Maya Beach, a 4-star all-inclusive resort in Puerto Aventuras, Mexico, FastDeal #R10113

3) $90 per person, per night for 7 nights at Occidental Nuevo Vallarta, a 4.5-star all-inclusive resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, FastDeal #R10202

4) $91 per person, per night for 4 nights at Iberostar Tucan, a 4-star all-inclusive resort in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, FastDeal #R10207

5) $92 per person, per night for 7 nights at Iberostar Selection Cancun, a 5-star all-inclusive resort in Cancun, Mexico, FastDeal #R10227

6) $94 per person, per night for 4 nights at Grand Palladium Vallarta Resort & Spa, a 4.5-star all-inclusive resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, FastDeal #R10131

7) $100 per person, per night for 7 nights at Hotel Riu Palace Pacifico, a 5-star all-inclusive resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, FastDeal #R10193

8) $101 per person, per night for 7 nights at Sandos Cancun Lifestyle Resort, a 5-star all-inclusive resort in Cancun, Mexico, FastDeal #R10050

9) $104 per person, per night for 7 nights at Grand Palladium White Sand Resort & Spa, a 5-star all-inclusive resort in Puerto Aventuras, Mexico, FastDeal #R10139

10) $110 per person, per night for 4 nights at Royalton Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa, a 5-star all-inclusive resort in Cancun, Mexico, FastDeal #R10031

11) $110 per person, per night for 7 nights at Hotel Riu Palace Costa Mujeres, a 5-star all-inclusive resort in Cancun, Mexico, FastDeal #R10162

12) $110 per person, per night for 7 nights at Iberostar Selection Playa Mita, a 5-star all-inclusive resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, FastDeal #R10217

13) $120 per person, per night for 7 nights at Dreams Villamagna Nuevo Vallarta, a 4.5-star all-inclusive resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, FastDeal #R10076

14) $120 per person, per night for 7 nights at Iberostar Selection Paraiso Maya, a 5-star all-inclusive resort in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, FastDeal #R10254

15) $125 per person, per night for 4 nights at Dreams Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa, a 5-star all-inclusive resort in Cancun, Mexico, FastDeal #R10068

16) $125 per person, per night for 7 nights at Grand Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta, a 5-star all-inclusive resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, FastDeal #R10110

17) $131 per person, per night for 7 nights at TRS Yucatan Hotel, a 5-star all-inclusive resort in Puerto Aventuras, Mexico, FastDeal #R10010

18) $141 per person, per night for 7 nights at Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay Resort & Spa, a 5-star all-inclusive resort in Mazatlan, Mexico, FastDeal #R10266

19) $143 per person, per night for 4 nights at Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancun All-Inclusive Resort, a 5-star all-inclusive resort in Cancun, Mexico, FastDeal #R10099

20) $151 per person, per night for 7 nights at Paradisus Los Cabos, a 5-star all-inclusive resort in Los Cabos, Mexico, FastDeal #R10030

21) $153 per person, per night for 7 nights at Royal Hideaway Playacar, a 5.5-star all-inclusive resort in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, FastDeal #R10195

22) $154 per person, per night for 4 nights at Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos, a 5-star all-inclusive resort in Los Cabos, Mexico, FastDeal #R10045

23) $157 per person, per night for 4 nights at Hard Rock Hotel Cancun, a 5-star all-inclusive resort in Cancun, Mexico, FastDeal #R10013

24) $165 per person, per night for 7 nights at Coral Level at Iberostar Selection Cancun, a 5-star all-inclusive resort in Cancun, Mexico, FastDeal #R10245

25) $181 per person, per night for 7 nights at Iberostar Grand Paraiso, a 5-star all-inclusive resort in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, FastDeal #R10221

26) $185 per person, per night for 7 nights at Hyatt Ziva Cancun, a 5-star all-inclusive resort in Cancun, Mexico, FastDeal #R10034

27) $191 per person, per night for 7 nights at Secrets Puerto Los Cabos Golf & Spa Resort, a 5-star all-inclusive resort in Los Cabos, Mexico, FastDeal #R10057

28) $193 per person, per night for 7 nights at Beach Palace Cancun, a 5-star all-inclusive resort in Cancun, Mexico, FastDeal #R10008

29) $198 per person, per night for 4 nights at El Dorado Maroma Riviera Maya, a Spa Resort, by Karisma, a 5-star all-inclusive resort in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, FastDeal #R10272

30) $202 per person, per night for 7 nights at Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa, Puerto Vallarta, a 5-star all-inclusive resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, FastDeal #R10246

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