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A gas tanker tipped over and exploded on a highway in Mexico City’s Iztapalapa district, burning nearly 30 vehicles and injuring dozens, including children. The truck was transporting 49,500 liters of gas; causes are under investigation. Emergency teams responded swiftly, but safety concerns persist in fuel transport.
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Farmers in Mexico, especially in Xochimilco, face severe crop losses due to climate change, including heavy rains and drought. Despite record production, their native marigold crops are increasingly vulnerable, threatening cultural traditions and local economies. Scientists are working on resilient seed varieties to help farmers adapt.
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On November 5, 2025, Mexico's first female president, Claudia Sheinbaum, was publicly groped and kissed without consent by a man in Mexico City. She pressed charges and called for nationwide legal reforms to criminalize sexual harassment across all states. The incident has reignited debate on women's safety amid Mexico's ongoing femicide crisis and inconsistent harassment laws.
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On November 16, 2025, Mexico City saw large protests led by Generation Z against crime and government corruption, sparked by the assassination of Michoacan Mayor Carlos Manzo. While mostly peaceful, clashes erupted near the National Palace, injuring 120 people, including 100 police officers. Authorities arrested 20 protesters amid accusations of political manipulation and antisemitic graffiti. The government continues a major security operation in Michoacan targeting organized crime.