A man died of Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM) in a Mérida hospital last week, most likely from contact with the brain-eating amoeba Naegleria fowleri , the Yucatán Health Services (SSY) reported on Monday. The SSY confirmed the presence of N. fowleri in an artificial lake at the La Isla shopping center in Mérida, where the 34-year-old man worked as a water sports instructor. FAMILIARES DESPIDEN A CARLOS, INSTRUCTOR QUE F4LL3C10 POR AMEBA COME CEREBROS #Video | Familiares y amigos despidieron con tristeza a Carlos, el joven instructor de wakeboard de 33 años que perdió la v1d4 tras contraer una agresiva infección por la ameba ‘Naegleria fowleri’ en… pic.twitter.com/f57zIqs8Ly — Yucatán Ahora (@yucatanahora) September 15, 2026 “It is a serious and extremely rare disease; this is the first case registered in Yucatán,” the SSY said in a statement. The microorganism is most commonly found in stagnant, warm waters between 35°C and 46°C. It enters the body when contaminated water is forcefully inhaled through the nose, although it can also occur while swimming, diving or submerging one’s head in lakes, rivers or poorly chlorinated swimming pools. PAM is not transmitted from person to person and is not acquired by drinking contaminated water, the SSY emphasized. People living in the Yucatán capital have expressed concern about the water quality in nearby cenotes, where swimming is common. However, experts suggest that natural freshwater bodies are cooler, at between 24°C and 26°C, making the presence of N. fowleri far less likely. The development of microorganisms in pools can be avoided through chlorination and pH management, and in larger water bodies through adequate water movement, which promotes aeration. Regular cleaning and maintenance can also help avoid the accumulation of sediment, organic matter, algae and biofilms in stagnant water, conditions that attract N. fowleri. The first symptoms of PAM are usually severe headache, fever, nausea and vomiting. According to initial reports, the victim presented with severe symptoms of central nervous system infection and was taken to a hospital in the city, where he died. Health authorities ordered the temporary closure of the water feature at La Isla while samples were tested at the Hidalgo State Public Health Laboratory, which confirmed the presence of N. fowleri. Meanwhile, cleaning efforts and technical inspections were carried out at the site. Epidemiological investigators are conducting interviews to locate other individuals who may have come into contact with the water. The SSY said it plans to investigate the companies responsible for water quality and lake maintenance for their compliance with Mexican rules and regulations. “Anyone who has violated health regulations will be sanctioned,” the SSY stressed. According to the SSY statement, once the responsible company demonstrates through laboratory tests that the lake water is suitable for recreational use in accordance with legal standards, a new verification and sampling of the water will be conducted and a decision will be made on whether to lift the temporary closure. With reports from Reportur , La Jornada and Diario de Yucatán The post Should you be worried about the presence of brain-eating amoeba in Yucatán water bodies? appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Among the simulated combat exercises U.S. and Mexican military personnel will conduct are the destruction of sniper positions; the seizure of an airfield; an air assault; the destruction of a fuel-supply point; and the capture and extraction of a target using live fire. The post 139 US troops cleared to enter Mexico for joint training in Chihuahua appeared first on Mexico News Daily

For the first time, Iran lit one of its most recognizable landmarks in the green, white and red of the Mexican flag, turning Tehran’s Azadi Tower into a striking Independence Day tribute Tuesday night. The Azadi Tower illumination marked the 216th anniversary of the Grito de Dolores — the 1810 call by priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla that launched Mexico’s war for independence from Spain. La emblemática Torre Azadi, símbolo de Teherán, se iluminó con los colores de la bandera mexicana para conmemorar el 216° aniversario de la Independencia de México. La Embajada de Irán en México destacó el acto como un gesto de amistad entre ambos pueblos. Más en La Jornada:… pic.twitter.com/tfgRRj5ddy — La Jornada (@lajornadaonline) September 15, 2026 “Today, Mexico is not in Mexico. It is in the heart of Iran,” the Iranian Embassy in Mexico posted Sept. 15 with a video of the glowing monument. The display marked the first time Iran has illuminated a monument in honor of Mexico, according to the newspaper El Universal. Those colors, however, are not inherently unusual at Azadi Tower, since green, white and red are also Iran’s national colors. For example, on Feb. 10, 2024, it was lit up in that way for the 45th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution. Speaking to HispanTV from Tehran, Mexican Ambassador Guillermo Puente Ordorica called the lighting “a great gesture of friendship” that Mexicans will cherish. Built in 1971, the 45-meter Azadi Tower was originally called Shahyad Tower, then renamed Azadi (Persian for “freedom”) after the 1979 revolution. The tower and its surrounding square are often the site of major public gatherings. Beyond Iran, Mexican communities and diplomats marked Día de la Independencia across several continents. In New York, Mayor Zohran Mamdani was grand marshal Sunday at a Mexican Independence Day parade in Brooklyn, wearing a tricolor sash and carrying a Mexican flag. He said he was proud to be the first New York City mayor to march in the parade with “a community that has fostered cultural pride for generations.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani (@nycmayor) Mamdani’s remarks came just days after U.S. Vice President JD Vance criticized a protester carrying a Mexican flag at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, calling him an “idiot” and telling him, “If you love Mexico so much, get your ass over there. I’ll buy you the plane ticket.” Elsewhere, Mexico’s ambassador to the United Kingdom, Alejandro Gertz Manero, led a Grito ceremony in London, where festivities included music, food, dance and other traditions. In Madrid, the Mexican Embassy hosted a public Grito in Chamberí Square, followed by folk ballet, mariachi and a circus performance. Mexican celebrations were also reported in Krakow, Rome, Vienna, Beijing, Seoul, Barcelona , Budapest and Kansas City . With reports from El Universal , La Jornada and Madrid Gazette The post Tehran’s Azadi Tower bears Mexican flag in first-ever Independence Day tribute appeared first on Mexico News Daily

A long-running dispute between Mexico and the United States over Colorado River water-sharing has been resolved — at least for the next two years — with Mexico getting significantly less water as a result. The U.S. is also receiving less water as part of a joint effort to mitigate ongoing drought conditions and low reservoir levels in the Colorado River basin. The leadership of the U.S. and Mexican Sections of the IBWC pose after signing Minute 334 in El Paso, Texas, on Sept. 2, 2026. (Left to right) U.S. IBWC Secretary Sally Spener, U.S. IBWC Commissioner Chad McIntosh, Mexican IBWC Commissioner Adriana Reséndez and Mexican IBWC Secretary Manuel Morales. (USIBWC) In fact, under the new agreement, formally called Minute 334 and finalized by the International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) on Sept. 2, Mexico’s 16.7% (250,000 acre-feet) annual reduction of its previous typical water allocation is equivalent to water-use reductions imposed on U.S. Lower Basin states (Arizona, California and Nevada). The agreement also implements a strategy to manage the salinity of Colorado River water as it reaches Mexico. Consultations regarding possible further cuts are contemplated for 2028 if conditions worsen. Minute 334 was signed by Mexican IBWC Commissioner Adriana Reséndez and her U.S. counterpart, Chad McIntosh, with the participation of Mexican IBWC Secretary Manuel Morales. The U.S. Department of the Interior confirmed the approval of both governments. “This Minute makes sure water is shared fairly among our users and protects the health of the Colorado River during these difficult times,” McIntosh said in a news release. “Both countries deserve a lot of credit for agreeing to these water reductions and other measures.” Reséndez insisted on proportionality between the two countries, defending Mexico’s position even as it has struggled to meet its obligations in the original 1944 treaty. When the most recent five-year cycle of that treaty came to an end on Oct. 24 last year, Mexico still owed 865,136 acre-feet of water, though the terms of the treaty grant Mexico five years to catch up. The reduction agreed to in Minute 334 is equivalent to one-sixth of Mexico’s annual allocation established in the treaty, about 1.85 billion cubic meters. The two nations also agreed to cooperate on managing the Colorado River Delta in Mexico, which has been transformed from a lush 2-million-acre wetland into a mostly dry salt flat due to decades of intensive upstream dam construction and water diversions. With reports from El Universal , WaterWorld and The Colorado Sun The post New US-Mexico water agreement means reduced allotments but a heathier Colorado River appeared first on Mexico News Daily

September is a banner month for events in Guadalajara, headlined by the WTA Guadalajara Open — a top women's tennis tournament — and an upcoming international film festival sponsored by streaming service MUBI. The post MND Local: WTA Tennis, an international film fest and more events in Guadalajara appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Takeoffs and landings at the Mexico City International Airport (AICM) will be suspended for four hours on Wednesday, Sept. 16, to ensure that military aircraft can operate safely in the capital’s airspace while the annual Independence Day parade takes place below. The Mexican Navy, which operates the AICM , announced the suspension in a statement . El AICM suspenderá operaciones aéreas por desfile del 16 de septiembre. ➡️ https://t.co/T6iEPTFtOa @aeropuertos_GAM pic.twitter.com/wJK8Khf3YB — Aeropuerto Internacional Benito Juárez CDMX (@AICM_mx) September 14, 2026 “To ensure the safety of the military air maneuvers that will be carried out to commemorate the 216th anniversary of the start of Mexico’s independence, and as directed by the aviation authority, the Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (AICM) will suspend aircraft takeoffs and landings on September 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.,” the navy said. “According to NOTAMs [Notices to Airmen] A8260/26 and B1724/26, … issued by the Federal Civil Aviation Agency (AFAC) and disseminated through the Mexican Airspace Navigation Services (SENEAM), the airport will be closed to all types of flights during the specified hours.” The Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA) in México state will also suspend takeoffs and landings between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Wednesday . Military aircraft that will conduct flyovers as part of the Independence Day festivities will take off from the Santa Lucía Air Force Base , which adjoins AIFA. The navy advised air passengers who have a flight scheduled for Wednesday to ask their airlines about the status of their flights as “this event will result in some adjustments to scheduled times.” The Independence Day parade is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday with a flyover of nearly 100 Air Force and National Guard airplanes and helicopters above the Zócalo, Mexico City’s central square — including F-5 fighters performing a fleur-de-lis maneuver . The ground procession will start near the Zócalo, pass the Palacio de Bellas Artes (Palace of Fine Arts), continue along Juárez Avenue and Paseo de la Reforma, and end at the Campo Marte military complex near Chapultepec Park. Mexico News Daily The post Mexico City-area airports to halt takeoffs and landings for 4 hours tomorrow appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Lawmakers from Mexico’s ruling party Morena, the Workers’ Party (PT) and the Green Party (PVEM) have submitted a congressional proposal to apply a Special Tax on Production and Services (IEPS) to certain processed foods with excessive sodium content, such as cured meats, instant soups, sauces and dressings. The initiative seeks to expand a tax strategy that has been applied since the 1980s to products considered harmful to health, such as sugary drinks, tobacco and high-calorie foods. Processed salsas like Valentina would likely increase in price as a result of the proposed salty foods tax. (Salsa Valentina/Instagram) The bill’s proponents estimate that a tax on products with high sodium levels could generate approximately 12 billion pesos (US $116.6 million) in additional federal revenue, while helping reduce the prevalence of diseases associated with excessive salt consumption. The focus would be on processed products exceeding technical criteria for sodium content, particularly front-of-package warning labels under NOM-051, which indicate “Excess Sodium.” This means that the potential measure would not penalize the domestic use of salt, nor would it, in principle, indiscriminately cover all salty foods. The initiative follows growing concerns regarding average sodium intake in Mexico. According to the NGO El Poder del Consumidor (The Power of the Consumer), the Mexican adult population consumes an average of 3.3 grams of sodium per day, far exceeding the World Health Organization (WHO) recommendation, which advises against exceeding 2 grams daily. Excess sodium consumption is related to cardiovascular diseases – the leading cause of death in Mexico – and hypertension. Meeting the WHO’s target of a 30% reduction in sodium intake by 2030 could save an estimated 7 million lives globally and annually prevent approximately 5% of deaths in Mexico from cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease and stomach cancer. Dr. Jorge Vargas, a researcher at El Poder del Consumidor, told the news outlet Infobae that “the fact that Mexico is finally considering a sodium tax is positive news,” but cautioned that the technical design would be a decisive factor in determining whether the tax alters consumption habits and drives companies to reduce the salt content of their products. He also urged lawmakers to review the results observed in other countries before voting on the initiative. The proposal follows a recent IEPS increase targeting domestic sugar consumption , which, according to the government’s 2027 budget proposal, is forecast to bring in over 76.92 billion pesos ($4.5 billion) next year from soft drinks alone. With reports from El Universal and El Financiero The post Following a higher soda tax, is a salty foods tax coming next? appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Just over one quarter of Coahuila residents — 27.8% — consider their state unsafe due to crime, allowing Coahuila to replace Baja California Sur as the state with the lowest proportion of residents with security concerns. The post In latest national survey, Coahuila is ranked the safest state in Mexico appeared first on Mexico News Daily

As September rains transform the landscape of Baja California Sur, the state also celebrates Mexico's Independence Day, writes Chris Sands. The post MND Local: Fishing, celebrations and storms in Baja California Sur appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Myths and misconceptions abound for El Grito de Independencia, which was first uttered by Miguel Hidalgo in 1810 and remains an iconic aspect of Independence celebrations. The post El Grito de Independencia: Common myths and misconceptions appeared first on Mexico News Daily

The Mexican government has just introduced a new resident of the National Palace. And no, it’s not a politician or public official. It’s a puppy, and his name is Rollo. In a video posted on the government’s official social media accounts , Rollo is seen running playfully through the corridors and gardens of the National Palace. In another scene, he’s behind a desk, wearing a tie. Él es Rollo, trabaja en Palacio Nacional. Es un cachorro mestizo adoptado que hoy se divierte en jardines y oficinas bajo el resguardo de la Dirección General de Comunicación Digital de la Presidencia. Tiene un papel muy importante: el apoyo y bienestar emocional de todas y… pic.twitter.com/aoRmKbXHlT — Gobierno de México (@GobiernoMX) September 10, 2026 “This is Rollo. He works at the National Palace,” the post says, adding that the adopted pet, a mixed-breed, has a “very important role: the support and emotional well-being of everyone.” The video also indicates that Rollo has a brother named Theo, who is still looking for an adoptive family. However, details of where and how to adopt him have not been shared. Rollo joins other animals living at the National Palace, including the cats that inhabit its gardens and other areas of the palace. President Claudia Sheinbaum herself has shown off these pets during tours of the presidential headquarters. In May 2026, during the visit of the K-pop group BTS to the National Palace, Sheinbaum said that 16 cats lived there. However, the number of these animals has varied over the years. In 2024, it was reported that 19 cats inhabiting the National Palace were designated as “living fixed assets” — a legal measure to guarantee resources for their food, medical attention and care for the rest of their lives. The gatos that have been publicly identified include Coco, Zeus, Roja, Ollie and Balam — two of whom have made a debut on the internet. During the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Coco appeared in posts on official government accounts wearing Mexico’s jersey . Meanwhile, Zeus once wandered into a morning press conference during Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s term (2018-2024). Unlike Rollo, these cats were not adopted. According to information from the presidential office, they have been there for years, and there is no precise record of how each one arrived. With reports from Infobae and El Financiero The post The National Palace’s new resident has four legs and one role: to support emotional well-being appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Business and tourism leaders, both public and private, see untapped potential in packaging tourism opportunities with Mexico's stacked calendar of sporting events each year. The post Mexico moves toward promoting sports tourism as a major draw for international visitors appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Industrial activity in Mexico grew 2.4% in annual seasonally adjusted terms in July, the best result in almost three years. Month-over-month growth was 0.5%, according to the national statistics agency INEGI, which published the data last Friday . The construction sector was the driving force behind the annual growth, the strongest since October 2023, although the mining, manufacturing and energy sectors also made gains. Construction activity increased 6.7% annually in July, mining activity grew 1.6% and manufacturing activity rose 1.3%. Activity related to electricity, gas and water supply increased 0.7% compared to July 2025. On a month-over-month basis, construction activity grew 0.9% in July and manufacturing activity increased 0.7%. The electricity, gas and water sector recorded 0.0% month-over-month growth, while mining activity declined 1.8%. The year-over-year industrial activity growth in July was triple the 0.8% reading in June. The month-over-month growth was more than double the 0.2% increase recorded in June. Industrial activity has now increased on an annual basis across four consecutive months. July marked the second consecutive month with sequential growth in industrial activity. Industrial activity is up slightly this year In the first seven months of 2026, industrial activity grew 0.4% compared to the same period of last year, according to INEGI. Mining activity increased 3.5% annually in the January-July period, while construction activity grew 2.8%. Manufacturing activity — the largest contributor to the industrial data — declined 0.7% on a year-over-year basis while the electricity, gas and water sectors collectively recorded 0.0% annual growth. The modest year-over-year growth between January and July came after industrial activity contracted 1.3% in 2025. Economists from Grupo Financiero Monex said in a report that they anticipated that industrial activity would continue to grow at a “moderate” pace in the coming months. They said that USMCA-related uncertainty and U.S. tariffs on certain strategic Mexican goods (vehicles, steel and aluminum) could continue to constrain investment decisions and the performance of export-oriented manufacturing sectors. With reports from El Economista The post Industrial activity grew 2.4% in July, its best result in nearly 3 years appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Slowly but surely, the Riviera Maya has begun to regain the clear turquoise waters that underpin much of its tourist appeal, following several months of massive sargassum arrivals along the Quintana Roo coast. In an interview with the news outlet Reportur , head of the Federal Maritime-Terrestrial Zone in Tulum David Buchanan García said that local beaches are returning to their natural colors following the removal of 5,600 tonnes of seaweed in recent months. Though influxes are down, Buchanan García insisted that his brigades will continue cleanup efforts in anticipation of potential new deposits of the macroalgae. 🌊 ¿Plan de sábado? El Caribe mexicano luce con playas limpias y poca presencia de sargazo en Playa del Carmen. ☀️ Con clima ideal para disfrutar el mar, solo recuerda estar atento a las condiciones. #NEXO #PlayaDelCarmen #QuintanaRoo #CaribeMexicano pic.twitter.com/Yv0uVU9FYd — Nexo Quintana Roo (@nexoquintanaroo) September 12, 2026 Arturo Quintero Díaz, head of the Municipal Public Services Department for the municipality of Benito Juárez in Cancún, told the news outlet Novedades Quintana Roo that this slowdown is typical of the sargassum cycle, which sees fluctuations and a gradual decline between the months of August and October. 2026 has been the worst sargassum year ever recorded in the Riviera Maya. Between April and August, Quintana Roo removed 124,852 tonnes of sargassum from its coasts — 29,069 tonnes more than during the same period in 2025 — according to figures from the state’s Environment Ministry. Meanwhile, in Cancún alone, 29,482 tonnes of sargassum have been collected so far this year — a figure far exceeding the 16,000 tonnes recorded throughout 2025. Playa Delfines was among the locations requiring the most attention. Playa del Carmen also reported large volumes of macroalgae removed, followed by Cancún, Puerto Morelos, Tulum and Mahahual. Quintana Roo’s pristine beaches may be resurfacing once again, however, challenges lie ahead in 2027. Esteban Amaro Mauricio, head of the Quintana Roo Sargassum Monitoring Network, told the newspaper La Jornada that although seaweed wash-ups are expected to be minimal during November and December, they could increase shortly after. According to Amaro, influxes may begin as early as January rather than April or May, when the season typically ramps up. This pattern was observed at the beginning of 2026 , which marked the earliest arrival of the seaweed since the seasonal phenomenon began affecting the Mexican Caribbean some 12 years ago. With reports from Reportur The post Riviera Maya regains its color as sargassum subsides appeared first on Mexico News Daily

An oil spill was detected at Pemex facilities north of Ciudad del Carmen, Campeche, last Thursday, prompting the Navy to activate a contingency plan to help the state-owned company control the leak quickly enough to assure the public that no oil would reach the coastline. Unlike the major Gulf Coast incident that occurred earlier this year , Pemex quickly confirmed that crude was leaking from one of its pipelines. En la Sonda de Campeche, Pemex inició instalación de la envolvente metálica, a 50 metros de profundidad, para la reparación de la sección afectada del ducto submarino en campo Ek-Balam, ocurrida el jueves 10 y que puso en alerta ante derrame de crudo en aguas del Golfo de México. pic.twitter.com/dNDHANG8kA — Quadratín Tabasco (@QuadratinTa) September 14, 2026 “Immediate action was taken to depressurize the pipeline and isolate it by closing safety valves at its ends,” Pemex said in a statement released on Saturday. “Since then, it has remained without flow and without any leakage.” Complementing Pemex’s security measures, the Navy deployed its ARM “Guanajuato” Ocean Patrol Vessel, four additional boats and two aircraft, along with 255 naval personnel. Additionally, continuous observation is being carried out to monitor the evolution of the slick — which measured 4 square kilometers on Thursday — and forecast its movement so as to apprise state authorities and the public. Agency for Safety, Energy and the Environment (ASEA) scientists were analyzing three drift forecast models, all projecting a net westward shift over the next five days. ASEA has also been conducting overflights to document the containment, the clean-up and repair efforts. The Permanent Observatory of the Gulf of Mexico — which discovered and reported the leak — is an integrated, real-time environmental monitoring system created by the federal government in April. It was launched amid fallout over a massive leak in February that Pemex officials originally hid from upper management and then was made worse when the oil company denied responsibility. This time, authorities have been more transparent. Pemex acknowledged that the incident occurred at its Ek Balam platform system, part of the Cantarell oil field, one of the most productive in Mexican history By Sunday, the dredging of the seabed had been completed and Pemex said pipeline repairs would be completed in the coming days. With reports from LopezDoriga.com , El Economista , Vanguardia and El País The post Pemex contains another oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico appeared first on Mexico News Daily

A 21-year-old Spanish university student was murdered in the state of Morelos, Mexico, on Saturday in a crime that is being investigated as a femicide. Claudia Tacoronte Aguilera, a University of Granada (UGR) student who was studying at the Autonomous University of the State of Morelos (UAEM) on an exchange program, was stabbed at the Casa de la Cultura cultural center in Cuautla, a city around 40 kilometers southeast of Cuernavaca. View this post on Instagram A post shared by adn Noticias (@adnnoticiasmx) The cultural center was hosting an event focused on medicinal plants when the murder was perpetrated. Casa de la Cultura de Cuautla said in a statement that Tacoronte was the victim of an “alleged robbery with a bladed weapon.” Morelos Attorney General Fernando Blumenkron told reporters on Sunday that the crime was being investigated as a femicide as authorities seek to determine whether the victim’s gender was a motivating factor. As of Monday morning, no one had been arrested in connection with the murder. Blumenkron said on Sunday that the aggressor hadn’t been identified. He said that Mexican authorities immediately notified the Spanish Consulate in Mexico of the death of Tacoronte, who was studying early childhood education. She began her exchange program at the UAEM campus in Cuautla last month. UAEM and UGR condemn the murder In a statement , the UAEM expressed its “profound anger” over the “femicide” of Tacoronte, a native of the Spanish island of Gran Canaria. “The Autonomous University of the State of Morelos expresses its most sincere condolences to her family, her friends, her classmates, the University of Granada, … the Spanish government and Spanish society,” the UAEM said. “We stand in deep solidarity with all of them in the face of this irreparable loss and we share the grief that overwhelms them today,” the university said. The UAEM called on the Morelos Attorney General’s Office to carry out an “immediate” and “exhaustive” investigation “with a strict gender perspective” in order to “guarantee justice and avoid impunity.” In its own statement , the UGR expressed its “absolute” condemnation of the murder of Tacoronte. The University of Granada held a public act of remembrance on Monday for Tacoronte, who is the fourth student enrolled at the Autonomous University of the State of Morelos to be murdered this year. (UGR) “The university community wishes to convey its deepest condolences, solidarity and affection to Claudia’s family, friends and classmates at these times of such profound pain,” the university said. The Conference of Rectors of Spanish Universities also condemned the murder of Tacoronte, saying she was a “victim of an intolerable act of violence that has shocked all Spanish universities.” At a press conference in Andorra on Monday, the Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, the European Union and Cooperation José Manuel Albares said that the Spanish government will seek to shed light on what happened so that “those responsible are brought to justice.” The rector’s office of the University of Granada later announced the cancellation of the exchange program with UAEM, impacting three students who were set to study in Morelos next semester. Tacoronte is the 4th UAEM student to be murdered this year Tacoronte is the fourth UAEM student to be murdered this year . All of the other victims were women. An average of around 10 women are murdered daily in Mexico. Around one-quarter of those murders are prosecuted as femicides, according to the EFE news agency, which cited statistics from Mexican authorities and non-governmental organizations. In the first seven months of 2026, a total of 380 femicides were committed in Mexico , according to official statistics. More than 40% of the cases occurred in just five federal entities: Sinaloa, Morelos, Chiapas, Mexico City and Tamaulipas. With reports from EFE , El País , Cadena Ser , El Economista , El Financiero and DW The post Spanish exchange student killed in Morelos appeared first on Mexico News Daily

According to sources interviewed by Reuters, officials from both sides have expressed eagerness to hammer out a deal on aluminum, steel and automobile tariffs before the U.S. midterm elections in November. The post Mexico, US aiming to resolve trade issues before US midterms appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Sheinbaum’s mañanera in 60 seconds 🛣️ Accountability tour hits 18 states: Speaking after her latest “honesty and results” assemblies, Sheinbaum said her nationwide accountability tour has drawn more than 300,000 attendees across 18 states so far, calling the experience “very moving” and framing it as a way to speak to citizens directly about her government’s achievements. 📰 Media outlets are “propaganda of the right”: Sheinbaum accused much of the Mexican press of acting as “propaganda outlets” for the political right, claiming important stories go unreported and that commentators coordinate their criticism of her government in a group chat. 🇲🇽 National pride climbs to 90%, Sheinbaum says: Citing an El Financiero poll, the president said pride in being Mexican rose from 58% in 1990 to 90% today, crediting the shift to “fourth transformation” governments. Why today’s mañanera matters President Claudia Sheinbaum held her Monday morning press conference after completing the second leg of her “accountability tour,” a nationwide effort to report directly to citizens on her government’s achievements during its second year in office. To date, Sheinbaum has held so-called “honesty and results” assemblies in 18 of Mexico’s 31 states and will make public speeches in the 13 remaining ones before concluding her tour in Mexico City’s central square, the Zócalo, on Sept. 27. As was the case last year , the president is undertaking her accountability tour after delivering her annual government report to the nation. The assemblies Sheinbaum holds while “on tour” are similar to her weekday mañaneras insofar as she can bypass intermediaries — such as media outlets — and speak directly to Mexicans, including some of her biggest supporters, about government actions and achievements. At today’s mañanera , the president sought to underscore the importance of such communication as, in her view, many Mexican media outlets are biased against her administration. Also of note at today’s press conference were Sheinbaum’s remarks about Mexican patriotism ahead of Mexican Independence Day this Wednesday. On Tuesday night , the president will lead the traditional Grito de Independencia (Shout or Cry of Independence) from the National Palace balcony. Sheinbaum: Accountability tour has been ‘very moving’ Sheinbaum told reporters that her accountability tour has been “very moving” because large numbers of people have come out to see her everywhere she has gone. “What I talk about when I speak is the history of Mexico and the patriotic month [ mes patrio ], and people are very aware of what’s happening, and of the importance of defending independence and sovereignty,” she said. President Sheinbaum speaking to a packed arena in Tlajomulco, Jalisco, earlier this month. (José Luis Conde/Presidencia) Sheinbaum said that more than 300,000 people have attended the 18 events she has held so far on her accountability tour. Sheinbaum: Many Mexican media outlets serve the political right Sheinbaum asserted that the “objective” of many Mexican media outlets is “to be propaganda of the right.” “They’re not news outlets, they’re propaganda outlets. That’s what they are,” she said. ” … If something very important happens in the country, it doesn’t appear [in the media],” Sheinbaum claimed. She subsequently accused media outlets of “distorting reality in a way that agrees with their propaganda.” “… They seek to distort everything, adapt everything to what they want, create political propaganda for the right,” Sheinbaum said. The president also accused media commentators of coordinating their attacks on the government. “They have a [group] chat where they talk about what everyone is going to say during the week,” she said. “This week, the INE. The INE is not an institution that guarantees clean elections,” Sheinbaum said, referring to the National Electoral Institute and seeking to provide an example of the kind of coordination she believes occurs. In the context of alleged media bias and distortion, the president portrayed her accountability tour as a presentation of the truth, although her administration also faces allegations of bias. “What do we do? Disseminate [information], talk. Why do I go to all the states to report [to the people]? So that they hear what we’re doing in all the federal entities,” Sheinbaum said, asserting that if citizens relied solely on the media, it would be difficult for them to find out what her government is actually achieving. Sheinbaum: There is ‘deep pride’ in being Mexican Citing poll results, Sheinbaum highlighted that pride in being Mexican is much more prevalent today than it was in 1990. “The other day we brought out an El Financiero newspaper poll where it said that in 1990, 58% of Mexicans felt proud of being Mexican. Today it’s 90%,” she said. 🗣️ “El 90% está orgulloso de ser mexicanas y mexicanos” 🇲🇽 Claudia Sheinbaum resaltó que el trabajo de la Cuarta Transformación ayudó a que la población sea más orgullosa del país; “algo que no lo dio el neoliberalismo”, agregó pic.twitter.com/kfTuPxe3hH — El Universal (@El_Universal_Mx) September 14, 2026 “I like the poll [result] precisely because it’s what I see every day, especially when I go out on tour,” Sheinbaum said before asserting that there is “deep pride” in being Mexican. “This didn’t happen during neoliberalism in Mexico,” she said, referring to the period between 1982 and 2018. Rather, “deep pride” in being Mexican became more prevalent with “fourth transformation” (4T) governments in office, said Sheinbaum, who now leads the 4T movement founded by former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. “And it’s very powerful — very powerful because when a people knows their strength and their history, there is nothing that can stop them,” she said. By Mexico News Daily chief staff writer Peter Davies ( peter.davies@mexiconewsdaily.com ) The post Sheinbaum attributes rise in national pride to 4T governments: Monday’s mañanera recapped appeared first on Mexico News Daily

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