IMSS needs more federal funds
In order to resolve a mounting budget deficit, the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) requires an additional 62.8 billion pesos annually for the next five years.
In order to resolve a mounting budget deficit, the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) requires an additional 62.8 billion pesos annually for the next five years.
Defeated presidential candidate Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador reiterated his call for the outcome of the July 1 election to be annulled at a rally in Mexico City’s Zocalo on Sunday.
At least 12 people were killed and thousands left homeless when Hurricane Ernesto ravaged southern Mexico last week.
Mexican musical icon Isabel “Chavela” Vargas died at the age of 93 from heart and respiratory problems in a Cuernavaca hospital on Sunday.
A federal judge jailed four generals and two Mexican Army officers without bail on Monday, ahead of their trial for aiding a major drug gang.
70 percent of the 134,000 pre-school, primary and secondary school teachers that sat for the National Test for Abilities, Knowledge and Teaching Competency earlier this month scored less than 60 out of 100 points.
Cellular telephones reported stolen in Mexico will be blocked and unusable as of July 20.