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Tag: Lopez Obrador, Andres Manuel
Mexico’s President Leads Supporters in March Through Capital
Tens of thousands of Mexicans walked through the streets Sunday to show their support for President Andrés Manuel López Obrador amid some pushback to his political agenda in recent weeks.
How Droughts in Mexico Could Shape the Future of the Beer Industry
Brewers and other heavy water users have landed at the center of the climate fight in Mexico as the government and industry confront water shortages in the north.
Key Evidence in Report on Missing Mexican Students Cannot Be Verified, Experts Say
An international panel said it had found numerous inconsistencies in evidence presented by the government’s truth commission on the disappearance of the 43 students in 2014.
Mexico’s Senate Votes to Eliminate Daylight Saving Time
The measure, if signed by the president, would not affect the northern region of the country along the U.S. border.
Evidence ‘Invalidated’ in Explosive Report on Mexico’s 43 Missing Students
This summer, the government said it had uncovered what happened during the 2014 mass abduction. Arrest warrants quickly followed. But since then, the criminal case and the new account have unraveled.
Major Mexican Government Hack Reveals Military Abuse and Spying
Hackers infiltrated the Mexican Defense Ministry, publishing millions of emails that detail the military’s growing influence over the civilian government.
Earthquake Shakes Mexico on Anniversary of 2 Major Temblors
The magnitude 7.6 earthquake, centered near the boundary of Colima and Michoacan states, killed at least two people. It came on the same day as devastating quakes in 1985 and 2017.
Mexico Arrests Army General Linked to Disappearance of 43 Students
A top military officer suspected of ordering the killing of at least six of the students who disappeared in 2014 has been arrested, the latest in a string of high-profile arrests.
The U.S. Touts Big Investments for Mexico, Testing Its Nationalist Policies
U.S. officials are looking south for a strategic partner to create a regional manufacturing hub that can rival China. But there are still doubts over Mexico’s willingness to cater to foreign industry.