Mexico news
Here are some recent news stories from Mexico:
Politics
- Mexico's President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) has announced plans to reform the country's electoral system, which could lead to changes in the way elections are conducted and the role of political parties. (Source: Reuters)
- The Mexican government has launched an investigation into allegations of corruption and embezzlement within the country's National Electoral Institute (INE). (Source: El País)
Crime and Violence
- A wave of violence has swept through the Mexican state of Michoacán, with at least 15 people killed in a series of attacks on buses and other vehicles. (Source: BBC News)
- The Mexican military has launched a operation to capture a group of suspected cartel members in the state of Sinaloa. (Source: El Universal)
Economy
- Mexico's economy has grown at its slowest pace in five years, with GDP expanding by just 0.1% in the first quarter of 2023. (Source: Bloomberg)
- The Mexican government has announced plans to invest in infrastructure projects, including the construction of new roads and airports. (Source: Forbes Mexico)
Health
- Mexico has reported a surge in cases of COVID-19, with the number of new infections increasing by 25% in the past week. (Source: The New York Times)
- The Mexican government has launched a vaccination campaign to combat a outbreak of measles in the country. (Source: El País)
Environment
- Mexico has announced plans to increase its efforts to combat climate change, including a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030. (Source: The Guardian)
- A massive wildfire has broken out in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, forcing the evacuation of several towns. (Source: CNN)
Sports
- Mexico's national soccer team has qualified for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, which will be held in Australia and New Zealand. (Source: ESPN)
- The Mexican boxer Canelo Álvarez has announced his retirement from professional boxing, citing injuries and a desire to focus on his business ventures. (Source: The Ring)