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Authorities work at the scene where a passenger bus was struck by a train, in Atlacomulco

World Sep 08

Freight train slams into a bus outside Mexico City and kills at least 10 people

By Fernando Llano, Associated Press

World Aug 26

Mexican judicial workers launch strike ahead of vote to overhaul courts, in Ciudad Juarez
Protesters in Mexico march against outgoing president’s judiciary overhaul plan

Protesters in Mexico marched in opposition to President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s proposed judicial overhaul that critics say will weaken democratic checks and balances.

By Megan Janetsky, Associated Press

World Jun 14

Suffering drought, heat, blackouts, Mexicans head to the polls
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Why Mexico City is having trouble getting water to its 22 million residents

North America’s largest city is facing a water crisis. The Mexico City area is home to some 22 million people and solutions to keep water accessible have been elusive. As special correspondent Julia Galiano-Rios reports, there are several factors complicating…

By Julia Galiano-Rios, Sam Lane

World Mar 03

Mexico City teetering on low water supply, neighbors protest cuts
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Mexico City is running out of water. Here’s why and how millions of residents are affected

Mexico City, one of the world's most populous cities, could be just months away from running out of water. It’s a crisis brought on by geography, growth and leaky infrastructure, all compounded by the effects of climate change. Journalist Emily…

By John Yang, Kaisha Young, Winston Wilde

World May 19

Increase in volcanic activity from the Popocatepetl volcano in Mexico
Mexico’s Popocatepetl volcano threatens 22 million people as it rumbles awake

Mexico's Popocatepetl volcano rumbled to life again this week, spewing out towering clouds of ash that forced 11 villages to cancel school sessions.

By María Verza, Associated Press

Jan 07

At least 1 killed, 57 injured in Mexico City subway train collision

By Associated Press

Two subway trains collided between two stations Saturday in Mexico City, killing at least one person and injuring 57, authorities said.

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Dec 27

Why Mexico has made little progress on femicide

By Fabiola Sanchez, Fernanda Pesce, Associated Press

Officials have recognized the femicide rate and violence against women as problematic for decades. On average, 10 women or girls are killed daily in Mexico.

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Sep 07

Report blames poor welds for Mexico City subway collapse

By Associated Press

The Mexico City government hired Norwegian certification firm DNV to find the causes of the deadly accident. Tuesday's final report arrived at similar conclusions as the firm's preliminary report in June.

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May 04

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News Wrap: White House aims to vaccinate 70 percent of American adults by July 4

In our news wrap Tuesday, the White House plans to distribute more COVID-19 shots to states where demand is higher as it aims to vaccinate 70 percent of U.S. adults with at least one dose by July 4. An elevated…

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May 04

Overpass collapse on Mexico City metro kills at least 24

By Fabiola Sanchez, Associated Press

The death toll from the collapse of an overpass on the Mexico City metro rose to 24 Tuesday as crews untangled train carriages from the steel and concrete wreckage that fell onto a roadway.

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