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DISASTERAug 4UNESCO gives Mexico 6 months to show ‘concrete actions’ to protect remaining vaquitasAt stake is not only the survival of the world's smallest cetacean species but also the Gulf of California's reputation as the "Aquarium of the World." The post UNESCO gives Mexico 6 months to show ‘concrete actions’ to protect remaining vaquitas appeared first on Mexico News DailyMexico News Daily
DISASTERJul 29How a seaweed bloom is affecting tourism in MexicoIn Mexico, a record surge of brown, smelly seaweed known as sargassum has blanketed the idyllic coastline.Al Jazeera [en]
DISASTERJul 27Hurricane Genevieve gathers strength offshore, casting stormclouds over most of MexicoThough there's no land threat from Genevieve, rain is forecast for most Mexican states this Monday afternoon, with especially heavy downpours in parts of Veracruz, Oaxaca, Chiapas, Sonora and Tabasco. The post Hurricane Genevieve gathers strength offshore, casting stormclouds over most of Mexico appeared first on Mexico News DailyMexico News Daily
DISASTERJul 26Mexico’s critically endangered axolotl proves an international successMexico's iconic axolotl is thriving in captive aquariums, but is disappearing from the wild, including its endemic home in the Xochimilco canals of Mexico City. The post Mexico’s critically endangered axolotl proves an international success appeared first on Mexico News DailyMexico News Daily
DISASTERBREAKINGJul 24Mexico stepping up in wildfire response , says Mark CarneyMark Carney states that Mexico is increasing its efforts in responding to wildfires. This indicates an intensified national response to environmental disasters.simcoe.com · Canada
DISASTERBREAKINGJul 17Southern Mexico Hit By 7.3 Quake, Triggering Tsunami AlertChannels TV
DISASTERBREAKINGJul 177.3 magnitude earthquake strikes Mexico and Guatemala coasts, tsunami alert issuedEuroNews [en]
DISASTERJul 16Another accident strikes Mexico’s Interoceanic Railroad months after fatal derailmentNo injuries were reported after an accident struck Mexico's Interoceanic Railroad this week, just seven months after a fatal derailment killed 14 people on the same line. The post Another accident strikes Mexico’s Interoceanic Railroad months after fatal derailment appeared first on Mexico News DailyMexico News Daily
DISASTERJul 142 tropical storms threatening to form off Mexico’s southwestern coastTwo storm systems, one of them moving closer to Mexico's southwestern coast, and the annual arrival of the Saharan dust will complicate the weather this week. Here's what you need to know. The post 2 tropical storms threatening to form off Mexico’s southwestern coast appeared first on Mexico News DailyMexico News Daily
DISASTERJul 14Beaches in 2 of Mexico’s most popular coastal destinations deemed unsafe for swimmingPlaya del Cuale in Puerto Vallarta and Playa Principal in Puerto Escondido are two of five beaches exceeding federal contamination limits. But 98.3% of the Mexican shoreline got a clean bill of health. The post Beaches in 2 of Mexico’s most popular coastal destinations deemed unsafe for swimming appeared first on Mexico News DailyMexico News Daily
DISASTERJul 13Mexico concludes its search and rescue mission in Venezuela after devastating earthquakeThe 15-day mission led by the Yumare Group — comprising 264 members of the Defense Ministry and 18 canine units — rescued two people alive and recovered 92 bodies. The post Mexico concludes its search and rescue mission in Venezuela after devastating earthquake appeared first on Mexico News DailyMexico News Daily
DISASTERJul 6Mexico City unveils US $127M in drainage system upgrades to tame floodingThe upgrades come after two consecutive years of heavy June rainfall in the capital and are expected to benefit the flood-prone areas of Iztapalapa and eastern México state. The post Mexico City unveils US $127M in drainage system upgrades to tame flooding appeared first on Mexico News DailyMexico News Daily
DISASTERJul 4How the 1986 Mexico World Cup was almost cancelled after a devastating earthquakeGuardian reports after the disaster told of 5,000 deaths, much of the capital being razed, and doubts about Mexico hosting the finalsMexico last hosted the World Cup in 1986, but the competition was almost cancelled several months before the start when an earthquake struck the capital, Mexico City, leaving at least 5,000 people dead, 30,000 homeless and much of the city flattened, in one of the worst earthquakes to hit the country.To this day, the death toll remains disputed, with some estimates putting it as high as 40,000. Continue reading...Guardian World
DISASTERBREAKINGJul 3Breaking: Mexico-England Sunday game rescheduled due to storm riskA high likelihood of thunderstorms on Sunday was cited as the reason for the change, according to inside sources. FIFA has yet to confirm the schedule change, which has angered both the English and Mexican sides. The post Mexico-England match back on for 6 p.m. Sunday after FIFA reverses course appeared first on Mexico News DailyMexico News Daily
DISASTERJul 2Mexico’s volunteer ‘mole’ rescuers race to save lives after Venezuela’s twin earthquakesMembers of Mexico's Topos Azteca brigade are tunneling through rubble in Venezuela after devastating quakes, continuing a four-decade tradition of volunteer rescue work across the globe. The post Mexico’s volunteer ‘mole’ rescuers race to save lives after Venezuela’s twin earthquakes appeared first on Mexico News DailyMexico News Daily
DISASTERJul 11 million celebrants crowd downtown Mexico City after a historic World Cup winThe off-the-scale enthusiasm of the joyous masses reflected the beauty of national unity, but the event was not without its tragic side as four died from overcrowding. The post 1 million celebrants crowd downtown Mexico City after a historic World Cup win appeared first on Mexico News DailyMexico News Daily
DISASTERJul 1Three dead after massive World Cup celebrations in Mexico CityHealth officials say three people died during massive celebrations in Mexico City after Mexico’s 2-0 World Cup win.Al Jazeera [en]
DISASTERJul 13 die during Mexico City World Cup celebrationsThe Mexican capital was packed after the national team's victory over Ecuador, with three people dying near a landmark in the city center.DW News [en]
DISASTERJul 1Three die in Mexico City World Cup celebrationsMore than one million people took to the streets of Mexico's capital on Tuesday to mark the country's win over Ecuador.BBC World
DISASTERJul 1Three die in Mexico City World Cup street celebrationsEmergency crews were called to the Juárez area of the capital after three people were reported to be unconscious.EuroNews [en]
DISASTERJul 1Two Dead In World Cup Celebrations In Mexico CityMore than a million people gathered in the streets of Mexico City, mainly around the Angel of Independence monument, according to estimates by the city government. The post Two Dead In World Cup Celebrations In Mexico City appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
DISASTERJul 1Two dead in World Cup celebrations in Mexico CityAt least two people died on Wednesday during massive celebrations in Mexico City as the national team advanced to the next round at the World Cup, according to the local government. The post Two dead in World Cup celebrations in Mexico City appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DISASTERJun 29California couple says they saw deadly crocodile attack in Mexico – NBC Bay AreaA California couple claims they witnessed a deadly crocodile attack in Mexico. This reports a dangerous wildlife incident abroad.nbcbayarea.com · United States
DISASTERJun 242 possible hurricanes are forming off Mexico’s west coastThe two weather systems are notably close to one another, whiich suggests the possibility, though remote, that they could increase in intensity either by merging or by circling around each other. The post 2 possible hurricanes are forming off Mexico’s west coast appeared first on Mexico News DailyMexico News Daily