Atlante returns to Liga MX after acquiring the Mazatlán franchise

The team of the 90s and 2000s is back in the top category after an operation that will change the country's football map.

The return of a legend: Atlante returns to the elite

It seems that nostalgia is in fashion, and not just on Netflix. Mikel Arriola, the president commissioner of the Mexican Football Federation, has just confirmed what many fans with vintage shirts in their closet dreamed of: Atlante is back in Liga MX. Yes, you read that right. The Iron Potros did not return in a DeLorean, but almost: they slipped through the front door after acquiring the rights to Mazatlán FC. The last Ordinary Assembly of Owners of the year gave approval to this move that has more flavor of reinvention than a simple purchase.

Arriola, with the seriousness of someone announcing an algorithm change on Instagram, explained that “a process has begun to carry out the process of replacing membership rights.” In other words, they are already making the ballot for Atlante to legally occupy the seat left by the Sinaloan team. Of course, with the classic fine print of any bureaucratic procedure: everything is “subject to compliance with regulatory requirements.” Nothing escapes the red tape, not even the return of a two-time champion team.

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An agreement between titans: TV Azteca and Escalante’s vision

Behind this extreme signing movement is an agreement between big players. The manager revealed that TV Azteca, owner of the Mazatlán FC certificate, and businessman Emilio Escalante, owner of the Potros, have already said yes. This is the alienation (fancy word for “sale”) of the certificate, subject to conditions and procedures. Basically, they are in the “signing the final points” phase before publishing the announcement on networks. The goal is clear: close the gossip, I mean, the negotiation, before the summer of next year, just in time for the 2026 Apertura Tournament.

One of the juiciest unknowns that remains to be resolved is the headquarters. Where will this renewed franchise play? For now, Atlante is active in Zacatepec, but that detail will be decreed once the transaction is 100% sealed. Imagine the logistics: it’s like planning a wedding, but with more fans and fewer flowers. The Mexican soccer map is about to suffer a geographical and emotional earthquake.

This return is not just a name change on a table. It is the resurrection of an institution with a fervent fan base and a history that includes two league titles and an epic CONCACAF Champions Cup. In a panorama where sometimes it seems that everything is marketing and sponsorships, the return of the Atlante injects a dose of authenticity and narrative. It is the team that reminds us of Sunday games, the cheers of yesteryear and that feeling that in football, sometimes, happy endings do exist. Get ready to see a lot of blue and maroon in the top flight, because the Iron Colts are coming to take back their stable.

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National Guard: 125 thousand elements and decrease in homicides

Sheinbaum led the National Guard's seventh anniversary with deployment numbers and results.

In Huehuetoca, State of Mexico, President Claudia Sheinbaum led the ceremony for the seventh anniversary of the National Guard, created in 2019.

Sheinbaum reported that the corporation has 125 thousand elements deployed in 53 coordinations and 590 barracks built by the Army. He highlighted that intentional homicide decreased 46% since October 2024, as part of the National Security Strategy.

Operating figures

Commander Guillermo Briseño Lobera explained that in the current six-year term, 45 thousand people have been arrested for crimes, 23 thousand firearms have been seized, more than 213 tons of drugs have been seized and two thousand clandestine laboratories have been dismantled.

He announced that Sedena is promoting a plan to reach 170,000 troops and 886 facilities by the end of the six-year term.

The president presented decorations to the personnel outstanding in security, training and confiscations, with special recognition to the elements of the Teotihuacan archaeological zone for their performance last April.

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Mother of ABC Daycare victim demands justice from FGR

Victim's mother denies that the case is closed and demands that FGR resume investigations.

Juanita Luna, mother of one of the victims of the ABC Daycare, responded to the statements of President Claudia Sheinbaum. He clarified that the judicial file has never been closed and demanded that the Attorney General’s Office (FGR) continue the investigations.

The recent resolution of the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN) did not order reopening the case, Luna said. What it ruled is that crimes committed against minors are imprescriptible. Therefore, those responsible for manslaughter still need to be prosecuted.

Gabriel Alvarado Serrano, legal representative of the Manos Unidas por Nuestros Niño collective, explained that this judicial criterion strengthens the demand for justice. It marks a historical precedent for Mexican children, he noted.

Now it is up to the FGR to accelerate the current investigation files, the lawyer warned. If new evidence emerges, other public servants who were not originally included may be called to account regardless of the time that has passed.

During her morning conference, President Sheinbaum stated that the Prosecutor’s Office must reach the ultimate consequences in this case. He promised to deliver all the information required by the IMSS.

Sheinbaum also pointed out that the surrogate daycare model implemented during Felipe Calderón’s six-year term was marked by corruption, nepotism and serious security deficiencies. These failures led to the tragedy that claimed the lives of 49 minors in 2009.

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They seek to hire substitute teachers during strikes in Oaxaca

Morena's initiative seeks to guarantee educational continuity during teacher strikes in Oaxaca.

Morenoist proposal in response to teacher strikes

The local representative of Morena, María Eulalia Velasco Ramírez, presented an initiative to reform the Oaxaca Education Law. Their objective: to force the state government to hire substitute teachers during teacher strikes.

The legislator seeks to provide continuity to the educational service. To this end, it proposes immediate response mechanisms in the event of any suspension of teaching activities. The proposal now remains in the hands of the local Congress.

The reality of the protests in the state

Every year, Section 22 of the SNTE carries out staggered strikes as part of its union pressure strategy. In 2024, the protests lasted a month and mainly affected basic education schools. It is not the only union: there are also recurring strikes at the “Benito Juárez” Autonomous University of Oaxaca (UABJO) and other high school campuses.

Velasco Ramírez —mother of the Secretary of Tourism, Saymi Pineda— maintains that her initiative protects the right to education under the principle of the best interests of children. According to the representative, the most vulnerable students are the ones who suffer the most from suspensions.

Measures that the IEEPO would authorize

The reform empowers the State Institute of Public Education of Oaxaca (IEEPO) to take administrative, academic and extraordinary measures when the service is interrupted due to the unjustified absence of teaching staff. Among the permitted actions are: immediately designate substitute staff, enable alternative in-person care locations in nearby facilities, or implement academic strategies to avoid the loss of the school year.

The initiative emphasizes social justice for rural, indigenous communities or areas without internet access. In these cases, the educational authority must always prioritize the in-person modality to guarantee learning.

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