Tag: Mexico

Tuesday, August 25th 2020 - 09:06 UTC
Mexican president exposes “abusive ethane contract” that skimmed billions from consumers

Mexico’s president said an “abusive” ethane supply deal he has pushed to cancel between a consortium backed by Brazilian firm Odebrecht and Mexican state oil firm Pemex had likely cost taxpayers around 15 billion pesos (US$ 683 million).
Friday, August 21st 2020 - 09:06 UTC
Major corruption scandal in Mexico targets two former presidents and construction giant Odebrecht

A corruption scandal shaking Mexico's political elite intensified on Thursday as a leaked document containing a raft of allegations raised pressure on several former presidents and senior officials.
Tuesday, August 18th 2020 - 09:06 UTC
Mexican corruption in Congress exposed with piles of cash changing hands

An unverified video showing piles of cash being handed to Mexican congressional staffers went viral on Monday, fuelling a corruption scandal that is already convulsing the country even as the clip's source and context remain unclear.
Monday, August 17th 2020 - 09:12 UTC
Mexico besides AstraZeneca is also working with French, US and Chinese labs for a Covid-19 vaccine

Mexico will need up to 200 million coronavirus vaccine doses, according to a senior government official, and inoculation of its 120 million inhabitants could start as early as April if clinical trials and regulatory approvals for pharmaceutical firm AstraZeneca go as planned.
Monday, August 17th 2020 - 08:21 UTC
Mexican president says economy recovering jobs

Mexico added back 52,455 jobs in August, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Saturday, hailing the news as a sign of recovery after the country lost more than 1 million jobs in the formal economy due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Saturday, August 15th 2020 - 09:21 UTC
US extends ban on border crossing with Canada and Mexico until September 21

The US Department of Homeland Security said on Friday that a COVID-19 ban on non-essential travel through border crossings with Canada and Mexico was being extended until Sep 21.
Friday, August 14th 2020 - 09:30 UTC
Mexican prosecution opens corruption investigation against ex-president Peña Nieto and ex minister Luis Videgaray

Prosecutors in Mexico have opened a corruption investigation against former President Enrique Peña Nieto. It comes after Emilio Lozoya, the ex-head of the state energy firm, accused Peña Nieto of taking millions of dollars in bribes and bribing MPs.
Wednesday, August 12th 2020 - 08:46 UTC
Mexican masked wrestlers out of business or forced to underground fights by the Covid-19 virus

Mexico’s legendary masked wrestlers have been economically body-slammed by the coronavirus pandemic, with some resorting to food parcels or even underground fights to survive a ban on sporting events.
Wednesday, August 12th 2020 - 08:42 UTC
Obesity and diabetes plagued Mexico confronts world's biggest food companies

The United States, European Union, Canada, and Switzerland, home to some of the world's biggest food companies, have pressed Mexico to delay upcoming health warnings on processed food and drinks, a World Trade Organization document showed.
Monday, August 3rd 2020 - 10:53 UTC
Mexico becomes the country with the third most Covid-19 deaths, ahead of Britain

Mexico has overtaken Britain to become the country with the third-most deaths due to Covid-19, according to data released by the Health Ministry. Reported fatalities rose to reach 46,688, the data shows.