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CFE’s ‘Project Oasis’ aims to bring solar power to an energy-challenged region of Baja California Sur

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The Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) is developing a solar project to bolster the electricity supply of the picturesque Baja California Sur town of Mulegé, in  a region with no direct connection to the national electric system and that has historically relied on fossil fuels. Mulegé, a natural oasis in the northern part of the state, is situated at the mouth of the Mulegé River near the Gulf of California. Mulegé is a picturesque town popular with visitors, but it is also the name of its region in northern Baja California Sur that is somewhat isolated from the rest of the peninsula and therefore traditionally underserved in its energy needs.   (CFE) Dubbed the Oasis BCS Project, the initiative seeks to address the region’s key energy challenge of ensuring reliable electricity in an area that operates as an isolated system  —and meeting that challenge sustainably through the integration of solar energy, batteries, and green hydrogen. “At CFE, we are working to provide a solutio...
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Morelos issues arrest warrant in Spanish exchange student’s murder

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The Morelos Attorney General’s Office (FGE) has identified a suspect in the murder of a Spanish exchange student, resulting in an arrest warrant issued for Francisco Javier “N,” alias “El Trompas,” on charges of femicide, state Attorney General Fernando Blumenkron announced on Wednesday. The breakthrough came as state authorities face accusations of a slow emergency medical response after the fatal stabbing attack on the 21-year-old Claudia Tacoronte.  The tragic attack on Claudia Tacoronte has ignited a new wave of anti-femicide mobilization. Morelos authorities are asking the public to help them apprehend the newly identified suspect in the case, Francisco Javier “N,” alias “El Trompas.” (Margarito Pérez Retana / Cuartoscuro.com) “The investigative work and videos provided by the public, among other evidence, allowed the Specialized Prosecutor’s Office for the Investigation and Prosecution of Femicide to request an arrest warrant,” the FGE stated in a press release. “Personnel a...
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The Mexican Navy’s at-sea cocaine seizures are up nearly 50% this year

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Cocaine seizures by the Mexican Navy have increased significantly this year, rising 47.2% from 25.7 metric tonnes in 2025 to 37.9 tonnes this year as of Sept. 10. “These results are the product of operations carried out by the Mexican Navy through surface, air, and Marine Corps units, focused on monitoring the coasts and national waters, as well as detecting, intercepting, and seizing vessels linked to illicit activities,” the Navy (Semar) stated in a report. The Navy points out that the at-sea actions are not spur of the moment but rather “the product of operations carried out by the Mexican Navy through surface, air, and Marine Corps units, focused on monitoring the coasts and national waters.” (Semar) Semar’s maritime operations aim to disrupt the logistical capacity of criminal organizations operating in the maritime domain, according to Semar.  In addition to the drugs seized, the Navy’s maritime operations this year have resulted in the confiscations of 26 vessels,...
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Quintana Roo passes ‘Nicole’s Law,’ banning cosmetic surgery for minors

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The southeastern Mexican state of Quintana Roo this week passed a ban on invasive cosmetic surgery for minors, joining Durango in approving reforms known as “Nicole’s Law.” The initiative takes its name from Paloma Nicole Arellano, a 14-year-old who died in Durango last September after cosmetic surgery. Her death exposed gaps in rules governing elective procedures for minors and intensified calls for state-level restrictions. Pedro Haces Lago, a member of the Mexico City Congress, presented the initiative that led to the adoption of the capital’s version of Nicole’s Law earlier this year, banning cosmetic surgery for minors. (Pedro Haces Lago / X). Two months later, Durango became the first Mexican state to enact a version of the law, with its legislators approving the measure 23-0.  The Durango law prohibits cosmetic surgery for minors except for reconstructive or medically necessary care It also strengthens penalties for people who practice medicine without proper cre...
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MND Local: WTA Tennis, an international film fest and more events in Guadalajara

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Late September in Guadalajara brings an action-packed calendar. Upcoming events include a World Migrant Day celebration benefiting a local nonprofit organization, an international film festival and the 2026 Guadalajara Open , an important stop on the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) professional tour. Top female tennis players to compete at the Guadalajara Open this week Following hard on the heels of the U.S. Open in New York City, Zapopan welcomes a select group of the WTA’s brightest stars to the Guadalajara Open this week. The WTA 500 event welcomes some of the world’s best women’s tennis players to Guadalajara. (Guadalajara Open) The annual event , played at the Panamerican Tennis Center in Parque Metropolitano, attracts a diverse group of top female tennis players from around the globe. The field will compete in singles and doubles for a US $1.2 million purse and a top singles prize of US $185,500. Confirmed players for this year’s event include world number...
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In latest national survey, Coahuila is ranked the safest state in Mexico

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Almost three-quarters of Mexicans believe their state is an unsafe place to live due to crime, according to the results of the 2026 National Survey of Victimization and Perception of Public Safety (ENVIPE). The National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI) conducted the survey at more than 102,000 homes across Mexico between Feb. 16 and April 10. The results were published last Thursday. The survey found that 74% of adults believe their state is an unsafe place to live due to crime. That figure declined 1.6 percentage points compared to a year earlier. However, it remains very high at a time when the federal government is touting sharp reductions in homicides and high-impact crimes such as kidnappings, extortion and violent robberies. Among Mexico’s 32 federal entities, the northern border state of Coahuila stands out as a success story in terms of reducing violence and strengthening residents’ sense that it is a safe place to live. Where are perceptions of i...
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Riviera Maya regains its color as sargassum subsides

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Slowly but surely, the Riviera Maya has begun to regain the clear turquoise waters that underpin much of its tourist appeal, following several months of massive sargassum arrivals along the Quintana Roo coast.  In an interview with the news outlet Reportur , head of the Federal Maritime-Terrestrial Zone in Tulum David Buchanan García said that local beaches are returning to their natural colors following the removal of 5,600 tonnes of seaweed in recent months. Though influxes are down, Buchanan García insisted that his brigades will continue cleanup efforts in anticipation of potential new deposits of the macroalgae. 🌊 ¿Plan de sábado? El Caribe mexicano luce con playas limpias y poca presencia de sargazo en Playa del Carmen. ☀️ Con clima ideal para disfrutar el mar, solo recuerda estar atento a las condiciones. #NEXO #PlayaDelCarmen #QuintanaRoo #CaribeMexicano pic.twitter.com/Yv0uVU9FYd — Nexo Quintana Roo (@nexoquintanaroo) September 12, 2026 Arturo Quintero Díaz, head of...
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