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Plan unveiled to curb inflation

President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador is hoping that a non-binding agreement between the government and private sector leaders to maintain stable prices of basic food products will put a brake on inflation, which this week rose to its highest level for 21 years.


Renewed plea from Ukrainian envoy

Oksana Dramaretska, the Ukrainian ambassador to Mexico, has asked the government of Andrés Manuel López Obrador to reconsider its relationship with Russia, after the Ukrainian administration accused the Russian military of executing civilians in Bucha.

Federal government to force airlines into using AIFA

Mexico’s federal government is looking to pressure domestic airlines into using the new Felipe Angeles airport (AIFA) in the capital by reducing the number of “operations” (i.e. landings and takeoffs) permitted per hour at the Mexico City International Airport (AICM).

Easter closings

Semana Santa is an important time for relaxation for Mexican people and many businesses will close their doors for the entire week.

Presidential recall referendum set for Sunday, April 11

All the indicators suggest that the presidential recall election (Consulta de Revocación de Mandato) scheduled for Sunday, April 10, in Mexico will result in favor of Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador continuing his mandate to the conclusion of his six-year term in 2024, thus providing a significant boost for his political agenda.

Pandemic almost over?

In a round-up of the coronavirus situation in Mexico, Deputy Health Minister Hugo López-Gatell predicted that the World Health Organization will shortly announce the transition of Covid-19 from a pandemic to an endemic state.

Clocks spring forward Sunday

To our readers who still rely on timepieces such as grandfather clocks, silver-plated pocket watches with chains, or Velcro’d Casio wrist watches, be prepared to turn them forward an hour Sunday, April 3, 2 a.m.