Mexico tightens ban on smoking in public places
Mexico has brought into force one of the world's strictest anti-tobacco laws by enacting a total ban on smoking in public places.
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Biden, López Obrador, Trudeau show unity during summit, downplay tensions
López Obrador, for his part, thanked Biden for not building "even one meter of wall," a not so subtle dig at Biden's Republican predecessor, Donald Trump. The warmth during their joint press conference stood in stark contrast to the more brusque exchange a day earlier.
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North American leaders discuss economy, drug gangs and migration at summit
Shortly before Trudeau's arrival, Presidents Biden and López Obrador held a bilateral meeting from the National Palace.
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The Sinaloa Cartel launches an escalation of violence in Mexico after the recapture of the son of El Chapo Guzmán
The arrest of Ovidio Guzmán sparked fierce confrontations between cartel hitmen. “There are reports of shootings in various parts of the state including Culiacán, Los Mochis and Guasave.
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U.S. and Mexico announce new migration enforcement process for Venezuelans
The United States and Mexico announced joint actions aimed at reducing the number of people arriving at their border due to the humanitarian and economic crisis in Venezuela.
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Hurricane Ian nearing Florida as 'catastrophic' Category 4 storm
Hurricane Ian is rapidly intensifying and maximum sustained winds are now close to Category 5 strength as the system nears Florida.
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Harris says Mexico talks ‘candid,’ pledges investment to stem migration
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez calls comments ‘disappointing’ after vice-president says migrants will not find solace at US border
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Opening of WTTC’s Global Summit hears praise for private sector’s united approach to building recovery
Gloria Guevara, WTTC President & CEO said in her opening comments to the delegation: “While 2020 was not the year we expected it to be, it was a year during which people really came together. We saw our sector join forces to support our workforce and the local communities that host us.
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