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AMLO Will Meet with Joe Biden in Washington on July 12

U.S. President Joe Biden will meet his Mexican counterpart Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador at the White House on July 12, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Tuesday. The leaders will discuss their efforts to address global challenges, such as food security, and talk about joint competitiveness initiatives, among other topics.

Sanmina to Make Multi-Million Dollar Investment in Jalisco

Electronics manufacturer Sanmina SCI will be investing US$216 million in Jalisco this year. But Sanmina is not the only company investing in Jalisco. In total, more than 720 million dollars in new investments were garnered during the Government of Jalisco's June 13-16 promotional tour through California's Silicon Valley.

AMLO Wants Mexicans to Produce More of Their Own Food

AMLO wants Mexicans to produce more of their own food in order to move toward self-sufficiency in key products and to control prices for basic foodstuffs. The president's idea, which involves giving rural families technical advice and cash payments to grow crops, isn't new, but several factors have given it new urgency.

Mexico City Sets World Record for Largest Boxing Class

Mexico City has set a world record for hosting the largest boxing class ever, with 14,299 people taking part in a massive lesson in the capital's Zocalo. That huge turnout easily surpassed the previous record, set in Moscow in 2017 when 3,250 people showed up for boxing class in Red Square.

Flex Expands Automotive Manufacturing Hub in Jalisco

Flex announced it is expanding its automotive industry operations in Jalisco. The company is building a new 145,000 sq.ft. state-of-the-art facility that will serve as the strategic in-region automotive manufacturing hub dedicated to producing advanced electronic components that will accelerate the era of electric and autonomous vehicles.

Three Mexicans Win National Geographic Wayfinder Awards

Every year, the National Geographic Society recognizes and elevates a group of individuals who are leading a new age of exploration through science, education, conservation, technology, and storytelling. This year, three Mexicans are among 15 recipients who are being recognized for their groundbreaking work.

With 5 Total Monkeypox Cases, Mexico Rules Out Pandemic

To date, Mexico has recorded a total of five monkeypox cases, four in Mexico City and one detected in Puerto Vallarta, and there is no evidence that it could develop into pandemic levels, Undersecretary of Health Hugo Lopez-Gatell reported during Tuesday morning's press conference.

AMLO Determined to Eliminate Daylight Savings Time in Mexico

During his Monday morning press conference, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador reiterated that Daylight Savings Time will almost certainly be eliminated in Mexico. Arguing that the time change causes health problems, AMLO asked businessmen to trust his decision, saying there will be no depreciation of the peso, as has been speculated.

Tropical Storm Blas Forms Off Mexico’s Pacific Coast

The second tropical storm of the eastern Pacific season formed off southern Mexico on Tuesday, though forecasters said it’s unlikely to threaten land. The U.S. National Hurricane Center said Tropical Storm Blas could reach hurricane force late Wednesday before losing force while moving into the open ocean.

Hundreds of Cyclists Ride Streets of CDMX and Guadalajara Naked

With the aim of making motorists aware of respect for cyclists, on Saturday, hundreds of people participated in a naked bike ride through the streets of Mexico City and Guadalajara. In the capital city, it was the 15th edition of this ride organized by the World Naked Bike Ride (WNBR) collective, and the 11th time it has been held in Guadalajara.
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