General News

Measles, once eradicated in Mexico in 2002, has returned largely due to poor vaccine coverage, they say.

Jalisco has seen a worrying increase in measles cases, part of a broader surge this year in Mexico, which now has the highest number of confirmed infections in North America.

Starting October 6, the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI) will begin conducting its Intercensal Survey, a initiative to update sociodemographic information between the 2020 and 2030 censuses. 

You might wonder why this newspaper refers to the arrested soccer star as “Omar ‘N’,” given that his identity is widely known. Under Mexican law, media outlets are required to use initials when referring to individuals who have been detained or arrested. This is to protect the legal rights and the privacy of the accused until due process has been concluded.

President Claudia Sheinbaum has, for the first time, used the term “genocide” to describe the Israeli military offensive in Gaza. Speaking at a press conference, she stated, “Our position, in line with the international community, is that this genocide in Gaza must stop.”

President Claudia Sheinbaum has highlighted what she calls a “completely different vision” from the United States on combating illegal arms trafficking to Mexico, following a new bilateral agreement.

Meeting with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum last week, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney effectively dismissed the idea of Canada abandoning Mexico in the trilateral trade agreement, opting instead for a bilateral deal with the United States, as some of his compatriots have encouraged.

Services at U.S. embassies and consulates will continue during the current federal government shutdown.

Mexico’s proposed 2026 federal budget, submitted to Congress on September 8 by Finance Minister Édgar Amador Zamora, channels more resources toward social welfare programs, scholarships and infrastructure projects, but leaves significant gaps in security, health and education, some critics say.