General News

President Claudia Sheinbaum announced this week that a new proposal to reduce Mexico’s formal work week from 48 to 40 hours will be presented to Congress in November. 

The Donald Trump administration has overseen a dramatic drop in illegal border crossings, with apprehensions falling to their lowest level since 1970, according to internal federal statistics obtained by CBS News.

Mexico’s upper and lower houses have approved a reform to update the nation’s Amparo Law, a key legal tool similar to habeas corpus in the U.S., designed to protect citizens and companies from government overreach.

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.

A new immersive museum offering an intimate look at artist Frida Kahlo’s family life has opened in Mexico City.

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.

Popeyes is set for a nationwide expansion in Mexico, with plans to open over 300 locations by 2035 following new agreements with franchise partners.  

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.