North America
Senate debates Sheinbaum's Plan B electoral reform without PT
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Mexico's Senate Pleno debates President Claudia Sheinbaum's Plan B electoral reform on March 25, after approval in committees despite the Labor Party (PT)'s absence. The main controversy concerns the revocation of mandate date, potentially coinciding with 2027 midterm elections. Opposition criticizes the bill and PT remains uncertain on its vote.
Mexico City police arrested Gerardo R., identified as the suspected feminicide of Blanca Ruth, who was strangled in 2013. The young woman was a key witness in the 2002 multihomicide of the Narezo Loyola family. The arrest took place in the Pedregal del Maurel neighborhood.
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The Mexican peso ended the session up 0.15% against the dollar at 17.76 pesos per unit, per Banco de México data. Traders assessed the feasibility of a ceasefire in Iran ahead of Banxico's monetary policy decision on Thursday. Analysts forecast the currency to hold in a 17.65-17.85 pesos per dollar range.
A 15-year-old student shot and killed two teachers at Antón Makárenko high school in Lázaro Cárdenas, Michoacán, during an argument on Tuesday, March 24. State prosecutors detained the suspect and launched a homicide investigation. Michoacán's education secretary expressed regret over the incident.
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Tabasco's State General Prosecutor's Office concluded the complementary investigation phase against Hernán Bermúdez Requena, former Security Secretary, on Tuesday and has 15 days to file the formal accusation. The ex-official, alleged leader of the criminal group 'La Barredora', faces charges of criminal association, aggravated kidnapping, and aggravated extortion.
Mexico's National Action Party (PAN) has opened candidacy registrations to any citizen for the 2027 elections, with over five thousand people interested so far. Party spokesperson Jorge Triana said they will vet the list and use surveys to select candidates starting in September.
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup, starting June 11, has driven a 140% surge in commercial space searches in Mexico City from January to February 2026 compared to 2025. Rents have risen to up to 37 dollars per square meter, per Spot2.mx data.
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