AMLO’s in the news for Mexico’s homicide drop and new attorney general. Former president, known for populist policies, still shaping the country’s future.
San Francisco authorities have targeted convenience stores in the Tenderloin, shutting down or suing businesses linked to drug activity and illegal sales, under a curfew law enacted in July 2024. The effort aims to reduce lawlessness in high-crime areas, with plans to expand the program.
Residents near Pascagoula, Mississippi, worry that increased Venezuelan heavy crude oil processing at Chevron's refinery will worsen pollution. A local buyout proposal aims to create a green buffer zone to reduce health risks and flooding, amid ongoing debates over industrial pollution and oil imports.
In Mexico, stark income inequality continues, with the wealthy accumulating more wealth while millions remain in poverty. Recent reports highlight the concentration of wealth among the top 1%, despite some progress in reducing poverty levels. The story contrasts Mexico City’s inequality with rising housing costs in U.S. cities like Las Vegas.
Mexico's government reports that over 40,000 missing persons show activity in official records, suggesting they may still be alive. However, critics argue the data lacks transparency and may underrepresent the true scale of the disappearance crisis, which has persisted for decades amid allegations of government and cartel involvement.
Mexican President Sheinbaum has stated there is no diplomatic crisis with Spain, despite past disputes. She has participated in a democracy summit in Barcelona, following Spain's recent acknowledgment of the abuses during the conquest of the Americas. Relations have shifted toward reconciliation, with Spain inviting Sheinbaum to host next year's summit.