Congress debates polemic tax hikes amid protests
Mexico’s lower house, the Chamber of Deputies, has approved fiscal reforms which include the introduction of value-added tax (IVA) on junk food and soda. The controversial bill was then introduced to the Senate on Tuesday, where it faces a tricky ride and must be voted on by October 31.

One of Mexico’s most respected journalists has become embroiled in a bitter feud with a controversial Televisa daytime presenter over the apparent misuse of government resources as rescue teams assisted victims of tropical storm Manuel in the state of Guerrero.
In an incident one local referred to as “something out of a Hollywood movie,” three state police officers and four criminals were killed in a prolonged shootout in the Jalisco town of Tepatitlan Tuesday.
Motorists who find themselves in difficulties on 134 federal highways can take advantage of a new app to get them out of trouble or report crimes. The only requirement to use the PF Movil app is to have a cellphone with an Android or Windows platform, or an iPhone.