Mexico at a glance.
Politics
Experts discuss legalizing euthanasia in Mexico City. The proposed bill aims to help those with irreversible conditions choose medically assisted death. It emphasizes patient autonomy, challenges medical ethics, and sparks debate on dignity in dying.
Politics
President Claudia Sheinbaum signs decree to reform Federal Labor Law, aiming to benefit 658,000 'app' workers by formalizing their employment and granting them rights. She also criticizes Genaro García Luna's cynicism in commenting on judicial reform despite his links to drug trafficking.
Newsletter
The Mexicanist newsletter delivers a wild ride through Mexico's chaos. From cartel battles and political intrigue to bizarre animal encounters and travel treasures, this week has had it all. Tune in next week for more of the madness.
Wellbeing
The world faces a food crisis due to unsustainable consumption, climate change, and geopolitical conflicts. Hunger and malnutrition are rising, and resources are dwindling. To ensure a sustainable future, we must reduce food waste, consume more sustainably.
History
The DFS, Mexico's political police, was created in 1947 to protect national security. It became a tool for repression, particularly during the Cold War. The DFS was involved in surveillance, harassment, torture, and extrajudicial killings of political dissidents.
Business
Agrovoltaics, combining agriculture and solar energy, offers a sustainable solution for farmers. Experts advocate for its adoption, emphasizing its benefits in increasing yields and reducing environmental impact.
Originals
A woodcutter encounters a ghostly woman in white while working late one night. The woman, seemingly harmless, approaches him despite his dogs' fear and vanishes mysteriously when he reaches the fence.
Crime
Two horrific incidents involving Mexican security forces have left families devastated. A nurse and a young girl were killed in separate attacks by soldiers and National Guard members in Nuevo Laredo.
Politics
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo assured US and Mexican business leaders that the reform to the Judicial Branch will strengthen the rule of law and guarantee safe investments.
Crime
The hearing for Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, has been postponed one more day. The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, Breon Peace, requested the delay due to logistical reasons.
Tijuana
A high-ranking police officer in Tijuana, Mexico, was gunned down in his garage on Monday morning. A chilling threat was left at the scene, warning other police commanders of their impending doom.
金塔纳罗奥州州长马拉-莱萨马-埃斯皮诺萨（Mara Lezama Espinosa）会见了中国驻金塔纳罗奥州大使张润，双方就加强外交关系和促进金塔纳罗奥州旅游业发展进行了会谈。双方讨论了旅游新时代、安全、景点以及切图马尔自由区的贸易机会。大使肯定了州长的努力，并分享了促进人民福祉的原则。
Crime
Governor Rubén Rocha Moya of Sinaloa is embroiled in a scandal after a letter from Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada García linked him to the Sinaloa Cartel. Rocha Moya claimed to have been in Los Angeles on the day, but Customs and Border Protection sources reveal no record of his entry into the US.
Travel
A week-long culinary journey through Mexico, featuring full board at renowned restaurants. Experience diverse flavors, cooking styles, and cultural insights across key gastronomic destinations.
Politics
Mexico's Chamber of Deputies has approved a bill reforming the General Law of Electoral Institutions and Procedures, allowing for the direct election of judges to the Judicial Branch of the Federation.
Crime
Vanessa "N", alias "La Güera", alleged mastermind behind the 2019 murder of two Israeli citizens in Mexico City, has been released from prison after a judge issued an acquittal. La Güera, 59, was arrested for her alleged role in the murders, which were linked to the Jalisco Nueva Generación Cartel.