The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
Amid a mounting migration crisis at both Mexico’s northern and southern borders, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has urged his U.S. counterpart to “stop talking and act” on promised regional investment to alleviate the economic hardship suffered by millions of Central Americans.
Ken Salazar’s tenure as U.S. ambassador to Mexico began formally September 13, when he “presented his credentials” to Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador.
An earthquake September 7 centered ten miles northeast of Acapulco damaged infrastructure in the tourist resort, shook buildings in Mexico City, and was reportedly felt in several parts of Jalisco.
Mexico is the latest country to become wrapped up in the controversial issue of removing monuments of now discredited historical figures of the past.
Just days after Texas enacted one of the strictest anti-abortion laws in the United States that effectively puts an end to Roe vs. Wade in the state, Mexico’s Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling that decriminalizes abortion in one of Latin America’s most Catholic nations.
President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador was greeted by eerie silence as he walked onto the balcony of the Presidential Palace Wednesday evening clutching a large Mexican flag.
Regrettably, this year, as last, Mexicans will not be out in force celebrating their national day, waving flags, wearing giant sombreros, blowing horns, eating traditional foods and reveling in the unique, festive atmosphere.
Reports suggest that some state tourism secretaries in Mexico are pressing the federal government to introduce Covid-related restrictions on international visitors entering the country.
Touching on themes of migration, the economy, the coronavirus pandemic, social programs and energy policy, President Manuel Lopez Obrador delivered an upbeat third state-of-the-nation report (informe) on September 1.
