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Pemex concludes well closure in Las Choapas

Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) reported that, after almost five months of contingency, the closure of the Krem-1 Well was completed, in the municipality of Las Choapas, Veracruz, as a result of specialized technical work and the deployment of control equipment.

Godoy: coordination, key to combating huachicol in the country

The Attorney General's Office (FGR) will continue to strengthen investigations against fuel theft and other crimes that affect the communities and economy of the country, stated its head, Ernestina Godoy Ramos.

Ariana Grande announces that she will “take a break from public scrutiny”

Amid the controversy that has been generated regarding Ariana Grande's health and physical appearance, her representative announced yesterday that the artist will soon "step away from public life a little" after the end of her Eternal Sunshine tour in London on September 1.

Rosalía apologizes to fans in Buenos Aires for publishing on social media about the World Cup final

Buenos Aires., The Spanish singer Rosalía, on tour in Buenos Aires, apologized face to face to her Argentine fans after the avalanche of criticism she received for a publication on social networks about the Albiceleste's defeat in the World Cup final.

David Márquez Ayala: Economic report

Transformation axes

Massive Attack banned from entering Singapore after flying Palestinian flag

Massive Attack have been banned from entering Singapore after displaying a Palestinian flag at one of their concerts in the Southeast Asian country.

Editorial: Ceuta: the multiple clamp

It has been demonstrated in various ways that the tragic avalanche of young Moroccans who last week entered the autonomous Spanish city of Ceuta, located in North Africa, by the tens of thousands, did not constitute an authentic migratory phenomenon. They were persuaded by false news spread on social networks and chat groups that entry into Spanish territory had been free; Thousands of them were taken in trucks – and assisted by police from their country – to the demarcation of that city, where some overcame the border fences and others jumped into the sea to reach it, with a provisional death toll of about 90.

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Property invaders are related to the sale of drugs

At least 15 people have been arrested by the Secretariat of Citizen Security (SSC) for the crime of looting and others related to criminal cells dedicated to the sale of drugs, so far this year.

Investigations continue into anomalies during the test; include Territorium Life: commissioner

The Technical Commission for the Review of the Entry Process for the 2026 UNAM Bachelor's Degree will continue to investigate the situations that generated the irregularities detected in the virtual exam carried out between last May and June, and within the analysis "the role of the company Territorium Life, in charge of applying the test, is included," said Carlos Arámburo de la Hoz, a member of that committee.

Patti Smith, a visible presence in the Vatican

Rome. Rock legend Patti Smith was elated and almost speechless when she met with Pope Leo XIV last Friday.

In soccer, El Tri rescues a tie with the Dominican Republic

This Saturday, the Mexican men's soccer representative rescued a valuable 1-1 draw against the local Dominican Republic, in a duel corresponding to the second day of Group A of the Central American and Caribbean Games.

UNAM control exam triggers boom in express courses

As soon as the decision of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) to apply a control exam to 58 thousand candidates seeking to pursue a degree at the highest university was known, academies, institutes and schools specialized in the preparation of applicants launched express courses.

Mexico confirms its dominance in racquetball

The generational change of racquetball keeps the Mexican delegation strong in the region even without its greatest reference Paola Longoria. The discipline stood out yesterday in its closing at the Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo, after winning eight medals: six gold and two silver.

Arrest of head of the Los Reyes cartel unleashes blockades in Michoacán

Federal forces, led by the Mexican Army, arrested yesterday in Michoacán Alfonso Fernández Magallón, Poncho La Quiringua, identified as the boss of the Los Reyes cartel, reported the Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC), Omar García Harfuch.

Atlante dents the champion's crown; beat Blue 3-2

Atlante, the so-called people's team, returned to the Liga Mx to be the first to beat the current champion. During 10 games under the technical direction of Joel Huiqui, Cruz Azul did not count defeats, but rather championships: the League and the Champion of Champions.

Head of UNHCR will visit the country in September; meeting with Sheinbaum is planned

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Barham Salih, will make an official visit to Mexico at the end of next September. According to sources consulted, the Iraqi official is interested in learning about the asylum processes and the integration of refugees.

Morena distances herself from R1; His brother was a militant and was expelled in 2025

Given the arrest of Ramón Ángel Álvarez Ayala, El R1, identified as the alleged mastermind of the murder of Carlos Manzo, mayor of Uruapan, Michoacán, the national leadership of Morena clarified that he has never been a member of this party, but his brother Roldán was and was expelled from its ranks in November of last year.

Ingemar and Reynosa firm, base in huachicol network

The company Servicios Aduanales JR was identified by the Attorney General's Office (FGR) as “one of the main corporate instruments used for the execution of criminal conduct” that was committed through Ingemar, a company linked to former governor Ernesto Ruffo Appel – accused last June of participating in the smuggling of millions of liters of hydrocarbons –, according to the investigations carried out by the Prosecutor's Office specialized in Matters of Organized Crime (Femdo).

They extend the deadline to sign up for Prepa en Línea

The Ministry of Public Education (SEP) reported that in order to contribute to the strengthening and expansion of high school spaces, registration to attend upper secondary education through the Prepa en Línea-SEP system will remain open until August 5.

Youth, a corner of hope that revalues ​​books and creates community

In the age of misinformation and infodemic, reading is an act of resistance. This motto became a shout from a corner in the Narvarte neighborhood in Mexico City, where, literally, the “white rabbit hole” is located, whose metaphorical allusion is to a phrase from the novel Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. In Lewis Carroll's 1865 novel, the protagonist sees a talking hare enter a burrow that leads to a fantasy world.

Magdiel Sánchez Quiroz*: Why is anti-communism reborn today?

In the turbulent times that humanity is experiencing today, with war conflagrations occurring simultaneously under the threat of reaching irreversible catastrophic dimensions, the United States Department of State has created a new criminal category to eliminate left-wing political expressions, accusing them of “left-wing terrorist extremism.”

Counselor criticizes producer of new voting card

Although the population was offered a shorter waiting time to receive the voting credential, in practice it continues for a much longer period than usual, declared counselor Carla Humphrey Jordan, president of the Federal Voter Registry (RFE) commission of the National Electoral Institute (INE).

Road chaos persists in the Granada Expansion neighborhood: neighbors

Although the residents of Ampliación Granada spoke out in favor of the organization of public roads, yesterday the neighborhood representation decided not to attend the traffic route called by the Citizen Observatory and opted for clear coordination to be carried out with defined objectives that allow generating long-term results.

Rainy season in Sinaloa, the most productive in 10 years

The current rainy season in Sinaloa is shaping up to be the most productive of the last decade, according to geophysicist Juan Espinoza Luna, who estimated that by the end of September the state's dam system will reach a weighted average of 70 percent of its total capacity, thanks to a volume of rainfall that significantly exceeds the 2025 records.

The T-MEC, Mexico's advantage in the face of the tariff war

The United States continues to impose tariffs, but Mexico remains one of the few economies that retains a relative advantage against this offensive. The reason is the T-MEC, which allows tariff-free entry for most Mexican exports to the US market, even when Washington resorts to different legal figures to sustain a trade policy of almost universal coverage.

Cyber ​​attack by intelligent robots opens Pandora's box: analysts

The question was not if at some point artificial intelligence (AI) could breach systems on its own, but when it would happen.

Israel bombs warehouses with hospital supplies in Gaza

Deir Al Balah., By continuing its bombing campaign on the Gaza Strip, the Israeli army yesterday killed at least seven Palestinians and injured 76 more after hitting warehouses of medical supplies in a hospital, health authorities in the enclave reported yesterday, a day after progress was announced in the negotiations of the agreement to end hostilities between Tel Aviv and Hamas.

US ambassador in Chile accused of interference

Santiago. Brandon Judd, former US Border Patrol agent for 27 years and now White House ambassador to Chile, earned the repudiation of the political leadership after making statements that were considered open interference.

The widow of the murdered mayor of Temoac is linked to the trial

Cuernavaca, Mor., Marisol N, widow of the mayor of Temoac. Valentín Lavín Romero – murdered on July 22 – was yesterday linked to proceedings for his alleged responsibility in the crime of aggravated extortion.

Concacaf and UEFA question Infantino's leadership in FIFA

Paris. Although the controversial project to open FIFA competitions to private investors has already been withdrawn, UEFA and Concacaf considered this Saturday that President Gianni Infantino lost their trust after this maneuver that shook the world of football.

STC will remodel the Universidad station and inspect several elevated sections

More than 937 million pesos will be invested in the architectural renovation of the University station on Metro line 3, as well as in works to mitigate the ravages of rain and general maintenance of the network, in accordance with the annual public works program of the Collective Transportation System (STC).

Exhibition at the MACG contrasts artistic and social visions of two generations

The exhibition Clusters and Variations: Readings from the MACG Collection Block 1 is an intergenerational artistic dialogue on the vision of social aspects such as language, the relationship between humans and nature, dimensionality and sonority.

Universidad Rosario Castellanos will provide spaces for rejects from UNAM

Santo Domingo Tonalá, Oax., President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo offered to open the doors of the Rosario Castellanos National University to students who are rejected in their admission exam to the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), so that they can continue their studies and have free education.

Vehicle chaos and flooding due to rain and hail

Yesterday's intense rain caused flooding, traffic chaos, accumulation of hail in the north and east of the capital, and even delays in the holding of concerts and sporting events, among other effects.

Rafael Aviña: In the palm of your hand

“To the extent that my faculties allow me, I decipher the mysteries of the future…” These are the words that, in their own voice, introduce the astrologer and occultist Professor Jaime Karín (Arturo De Córdova), who, supported by his lover and informant Clara Stein (Carmen Montejo) – a manicurist of Austrian origin, who knows the intimacies of ladies who attend the beauty salon where he works –, dedicates himself to deceiving women who, impressed by his personality, voice and their crystal ball, they fall before the fatalistic “omens” of the protagonist.

Housing programs will help 12 million families in the country

Huajuapan de León, Oax., In the Oaxacan Mixteca, President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo said that about a third of the country's families will benefit from one of the housing programs during her administration.

Morena coordinator killed in Amozoc

Puebla, Pue. Jimmy Bonilla Varela, state coordinator of Morena in Amozoc, was murdered yesterday while traveling in his Toyota Hilux truck, on the Amozoc-Teziutlán highway, near the auxiliary board of San Agustín Tlaxco, in the municipality of Acajete.

There are 3,494 cases and seven deaths from dengue in 2026

The Ministry of Health (Ssa) reported that so far this year, 3,494 cases of dengue have been confirmed, as well as seven deaths. He adds that 75 percent of confirmed infections are concentrated in Sonora, Veracruz, Tabasco, Sinaloa and Baja California Sur.

Accused claims innocence and asks to delete note

The victim of dispossession Alberto Sorkin reiterated the accusations and complaints against a network that operated to illegally take away the property owned by his mother in the San Ángel neighborhood, in Álvaro Obregón, allegedly headed by Carlos Cuenca Aznar. La Jornada contacted Cuenca Aznar to request a version of the events, who responded that he would provide his position until the information that was published in this Saturday's edition under the title "Dispossession in San Ángel reveals a network of complicities between authorities" was eliminated.

De la Fuente left office after violent events at CU in 2018

Graduated from the UNAM Faculty of Dentistry, of which he was director for two periods, between 2004 and 2010, Javier de la Fuente Hernández is recognized for his long academic career, which led him, for a brief period, to be a member of the Governing Board of the highest house of studies between April 2025 and May of this year.

Camarón Zepeda, new lightweight world champion

Mexican boxer William Camarón Zepeda won the vacant lightweight world title after defeating American Lamont Roach by unanimous decision. After a year of inactivity, the native of San Mateo Atenco starred in an intelligent fight against a rival who fought until the last rounds at the Virgin Hotels Theater in Las Vegas. Zepeda started the fight dominantly against Roach who had his best moments in the last episodes. In the end, it was the perseverance of the Mexican that led him to occupy the vacant title of the World Boxing Council (WBC). The Mexican earned the right to compete for the absolute belt after winning the WBC interim title, establishing himself as the official challenger. With a record of 31 wins, one loss and 27 knockouts, Camarón bases his success on constant pressure, a high volume of blows and a rhythm that usually wears down his rivals. He returned to activity a year after a loss to Shakur Stevenson.

The Illustrated Courier

When one reads the note published by La Jornada (1/8/26) on the report presented by a commission appointed by the rector Leonardo Lomelí Vanegas on the serious anomalies detected in the admission exam for admission to the UNAM, one with the pen gets the impression that its preparation was designed to fade, dilute and avoid offering a convincing and solid explanation to society of the reasons that caused the scandalous failure of the exam, a fact that hurt the prestige of one of the best universities in the world for not having thoroughly analyzed all the variables involved, mainly the risks of system penetration.

They appeal against connection to Danna N's trial for Dafne's feminicide

Altamira, Tamps., The defense of Danna N, a cadet at the Doenitz Marine Militarized Academy, linked to the process for the femicide of Dafne Zapata Quintos, 13 years old, appealed the resolution issued on July 28 by a control judge of the Judiciary of Tamaulipas and will seek to have an appeal court revoke the determination.

Leonardo Páez: The party in peace?

Héctor Gutiérrez, born in Aguascalientes on September 16, 1998, who will celebrate five years of alternative on November 28, won the prestigious Chenel Cup last Thursday night in Madrid's Plaza Monumental de Las Ventas, turning the ring around in his first, being highly applauded for his meritorious performance in his second and earning himself a place in the bullfight on October 12 in that same scene, next to two figures.

Gabriel Vargas Lozano*: Why has the right been triumphing and what responsibility does the left have?

One of the most worrying issues today is why the right has been triumphing in several countries around the world and especially in Latin America. The answer is multiple and complex. One of the root causes is the fact that the far-right oligarchic group that came to power with Donald Trump has implemented an aggressive policy against its own citizens and those from various parts of the world.

Ukraine shoots down only one of 27 ballistic missiles launched by Russia

Moscow. The Ukrainian anti-aircraft defense was only able to shoot down one of the 27 ballistic missiles that Russia launched early this Saturday against kyiv, causing the death of at least nine people and leaving more than 30 injured, declared President Volodymir Zelensky and urged his allies to provide him with resources to protect against such devices.

Mexico prevented entry to foreigners linked to various crimes, says FIFA official

During the Soccer World Cup, Mexican authorities identified and prevented the entry into national territory of foreigners – it is not specified how many – who had committed crimes in their nation of origin, and mechanisms were also established to prevent acts related to human trafficking, even if they had tickets for the games of the contest, said Carlos Ramírez Alpízar, FIFA Senior Security Manager for Mexico.

Elena Poniatowska: Marie Pierre Colle Corcuera

At the end of the 1930s, Carmen Corcuera, daughter of Pedro Corcuera and Guadalupe de Mier, married the French gallery owner Pierre Colle in Paris, something that Don Pedro did not like very much. However, Carmen faced her destiny alongside the man she loved: Pierre Colle, who founded the gallery that bears her name. On March 25, 1939, six months before the Second World War began, Pierre Colle mounted the first Frida Kahlo exhibition in his gallery located at 164 rue Faubourg Saint-Honoré, in Paris. Frida herself was able to travel and attend, leaning on Pierre Colle's arm and dressed in her long Tehuana petticoats that hid her sick leg since childhood. Frida caused a sensation with her hair braided with colored wool and flowers, to the point that Vogue magazine wanted to photograph her for its cover. That victory was no small feat! The magazine named Frida's style “la robe madame Rivera”, and all the French women and those who went to the Dior house wanted to dress like the Mexican, who became known throughout the world: Paris, New York, London, Madrid. Diego Rivera became jealous of his wife's fame.

Luis Ángeles: Paradoxes

This paradox is one of the most surprising ideas in network theory, economics, and transportation engineering. Developed by the German mathematician Dietrich Braess in 1968, it is counterintuitive because it contradicts common sense and expands critical thinking, like all respected paradoxes. Each car driver makes decisions in search of the path that minimizes his travel time and does what is rational for him, but the sum of those actions can produce a socially irrational result. Given the congestion, the construction of an expressway should mean greater fluidity, but as all motorists reason the same, the highway will attract many and saturate that route. Even though no one wants to create congestion, the sum of individual, supposedly rational, decisions does not produce socially optimal results, and the new apparently faster highway will end up being overloaded because everyone takes the shortcut, making it no longer a shortcut.