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Mexico votes to cut workweek to 40 hours — but critics say it’s not enough

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Mexico’s lower house of Congress approved on Wednesday a constitutional reform bill that will gradually reduce the standard workweek from 48 hours to 40. All 469 lawmakers present in the Chamber of Deputies voted in favor of the bill when it was considered en lo general , or as a whole. ¡Felicidades trabajadoras y trabajadores de México! ¡La semana laboral de 40 horas será una realidad! Reconocemos el trabajo de las y los legisladores del Congreso de la Unión que ha permitido avanzar en el compromiso 60 de la Presidenta @Claudiashein . pic.twitter.com/G5NeGAg0WF — STPS México (@STPS_mx) February 25, 2026 In a second vote held after consideration of the legislation’s individual articles, 411 deputies supported the bill while 58 opposed it. The bill was first presented by the federal government in December and approved by the Senate earlier this month. It now needs to be ratified by at least 17 of Mexico’s 32 state legislatures in order to become law. That is expected to happe...
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Nearly half of Mexicans view Sheinbaum more favorably after CJNG takedown

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A national survey has found that seven out of 10 Mexicans have a favorable opinion of the military operation that led to the capture and death of Nemesio “El Mencho” Rubén Oseguera Cervantes , founder and top leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). At the same time, nearly half of respondents said their approval of the president increased following the operation. Conducted by De las Heras Demotecnia , a Mexican company that conducts political and electoral research, the survey also found that 88% of respondents were aware of El Mencho’s death. The level of awareness reflects the media and political dimension of the federal deployment, which involved armed forces and federal authorities in one of the most significant actions against organized crime in Mexico in recent years. When asked how participants rated the military operation against the CJNG and its leader, 69% of respondents gave the operation a rating of eight or higher out of 10. The average rating was 8.3. ...
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Morena’s electoral reform would shrink the Senate, cut election budget and simplify voting from abroad

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Reducing the number of federal senators from 128 to 96 and cutting election costs by 25% are among the objectives of the federal government’s electoral reform proposal. The constitutional reform proposal was unveiled on Wednesday, ahead of its submission to Congress next Monday. As executive president of the Presidential Commission for Electoral Reform, longtime politician Pablo Gómez is one of the architects of the proposed reform. (Andrea Murcia/Cuartoscuro) “Rosa Icela [Rodríguez], the interior minister, will present the proposal,” President Claudia Sheinbaum said at the start of her morning press conference, noting that the proposed reform has 10 key points. Fewer lawmakers, lower election costs  Rodríguez explained that the government is proposing that the Chamber of Deputies continue to be made up of 500 lawmakers, all of whom would be directly elected by citizens, including proportional representation ( plurinominal ) candidates, whose names would have to appear on b...
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Mexico sends 1,200 tonnes of food to Cuba in second major batch of aid

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Mexico has sent a new shipment of humanitarian aid to Cuba, a country plagued by fuel and food shortages and frequent blackouts. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE) said on Tuesday that two Mexican Navy ships carrying 1,193 tonnes of provisions had set sail for Cuba from the Gulf coast port city of Veracruz. The Papaloapan and Huasteco logistics support vessels are expected to take four days to reach Cuba, meaning they should arrive this Saturday. The SRE said that the Papaloapan is carrying 1,078 tonnes of provisions, including beans and powdered milk. The ministry said that the Huasteco is carrying 92 tonnes of beans and 23 tonnes of other foodstuffs that were donated by “various social organizations.” The SRE said that the food aid has been dispatched to Cuba on the instructions of President Claudia Sheinbaum, who has pledged to continue supporting the communist-run Caribbean island. “The people of Mexico maintain their tradition of solidarity with the peoples of Latin Ameri...
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Inside El Mencho’s last hideout in Tapalpa, Jalisco

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The final hideout of slain drug lord Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes was a large, well-appointed and modern home in an exclusive residential estate in southern Jalisco. A day after the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) chief was fatally wounded during a military operation , journalists were allowed into the home where the 59-year-old capo was hiding out. Algunas fotografías del interior donde se encontraba “El Mencho”. Se pueden apreciar un altar, una parte de la biblia escrita a mano y tratamiento médico. Fotografías: Valente Rosas / El Universal pic.twitter.com/DgrZcnpuPE — W Radio Gdl (@wradiogdl) February 24, 2026 The house is located within the Tapalpa Country Club residential development, located near the town of Tapalpa in southern Jalisco. Oseguera fled the home along with members of his security detail when federal forces swarmed it on Sunday morning, according to the Ministry of Defense. Mexico’s most wanted drug lord was fatally wounded during a confront...
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CDMX ‘at peace’ as authorities take measures to prevent cartel violence

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Mexico City officials sprang into action even as events were still unfolding nationwide Sunday following the death of drug cartel boss Nemesio Oseguero Cervantes in the western state of Jalisco. Mayor Clara Brugada convened a “permanent” Security Cabinet session to establish protocols and guarantee that all necessary preventative steps were taken. Once the trouble started Sunday, Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada convened her Security Cabinet in permanent session. (Clara Brugada/X) Shortly thereafter, she issued a statement confirming that her government’s top priority was the safety of all inhabitants of the nation’s capital.  In a social media post that day , Brugada urged the public to remain calm, adding that strategies were being coordinated with federal security forces.  She also called on the public to seek information only from official channels and to avoid spreading rumors. “Serenity and trust are built with verified information and coordinated efforts,” she s...
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MND Local: How is Puerto Vallarta today?

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Puerto Vallarta is steadily moving toward normality following Sunday’s chaotic scenes that temporarily disrupted daily life in this popular Pacific Coast destination. While visitors may still notice the visible presence of police and military personnel throughout the city, officials emphasize that the situation is stabilizing and that precautions remain in place purely as a preventative measure. Although the previously declared Code Red has technically been lifted, the official transition back to normal status will not begin until Wednesday. Authorities have allowed a short buffer period so residents, businesses, schools and tourism operators can complete preparations and ensure a smooth, organized reopening. Puerto Vallarta is getting back to normal after cars were set on fire following the death of CJNG leader El Mencho on Sunday. (Héctor Colín/Cuartoscuro) Cleanup operations and military presence Visitors and residents should not be alarmed by the continued presence of polic...
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