Chihuahua cancels classes due to winter storm

Faced with the arrival of a strong winter storm, authorities suspend classes and activate emergency protocols in Chihuahua.

The cold arrives and the bureaucracy moves (finally)

The third winter storm is about to hit Chihuahua. And since the forecast does not look like a picnic, the state government decided to do something that sometimes seems as strange as seeing a unicorn: act before the disaster.

In-person classes are suspended this Monday and Tuesday. The Ministry of Education and Sports announced it this Friday, moving everything to remote mode. The official excuse is to protect the population and reduce risks. Sounds good, right? At least it’s a plan.

“This preventive measure derives from the State Government’s responsibility to protect the population,” they explained.

Meanwhile, Civil Protection already has the spotlights on. Luis Corral Torresdey, the state coordinator, announced that there are 192 temporary shelters ready throughout the state. They say they can house about 42 thousand people.

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It’s no small thing. The forecast speaks of a marked drop in temperature in the mountains and the north, heavy rains in several municipalities, and even snow or sleet in high areas since Saturday.

Coordination (that magic word)

The curious thing is to see how the device is activated when the thermometer drops. On Friday afternoon, authorities from Chihuahua and Sonora met on the Janos-Agua Prieta highway to plan joint actions.

The objective: to prevent travelers from being stranded in areas like Puerto San Luis, where the climate is usually crueler. The Communications Secretariat also has personnel ready to clear roads if snow or ice closes them.

They recommend taking extreme precautions with heaters to avoid poisoning and staying informed through official channels. The message is clear: prepare yourselves, this is coming hard.

Now it’s time to see if the climate reality respects the official plans. Memory is short, but the archives are full of promises that were blown away by the wind… or in this case, the blizzard.

Classes suspended in CDMX due to Mexico’s match in the 2026 World Cup

CDMX Government suspends classes and recommends home office for Mexico vs Czechia match.

Suspension of classes and teleworking due to the party

On Wednesday, June 24, the match between the Mexican National Team and the Czech Republic in the 2026 World Cup not only generates expectation among fans, but also doubts about school and work activities. The Government of Mexico has already responded: there will be suspension of classes in the capital.

The measure applies to all educational levels—preschool, primary, secondary, high school and higher education—in both public and private schools, including morning and afternoon shifts. Although the SEP calendar did not contemplate this day as a rest, a special decree published in the DOF made the suspension official.

What happens to work centers?

Government agencies must implement teleworking, remote work or flexible modalities to reduce the physical presence of staff. The private sector was also urged to adopt the home office, with the aim of reducing vehicular traffic and avoiding complications due to the logistics of the game.

However, there are strategic sectors that will continue to operate in person. Among them: health services, hospitals, emergencies, civil protection, national and public security, immigration control and customs operations. All workers in these essential areas will not be able to benefit from the remote scheme.

The recommendation seeks to minimize impacts on the roads near the Mexico City Stadium and on the main routes of the city. The authorities are confident that the combination of school suspension and work flexibility will reduce the impact on mobility.

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Sheinbaum speaks out against nepotism in politics

The president rejected family members inheriting positions and asked not to use gender as a pretext.

Sheinbaum reiterates his stance against nepotism

President Claudia Sheinbaum once again spoke out against direct family members inheriting elected positions. She did so during her morning conference on Tuesday, when questioned about cases such as that of San Luis Potosí, where Senator Ruth González—wife of Governor Ricardo Gallardo—is seeking the governorship.

“People don’t like it when the family member stays, but it depends on each political party,” he responded.

Sheinbaum recalled that he promoted a constitutional reform to prohibit nepotism up to the fourth level of kinship. The measure was established, but will come into force until 2030.

“Evidently I made that proposal, because I do not agree that in 2027 there will be a family member, however it was no longer in the Constitution for 2027. The Morena party assumed that from 2027,” he emphasized.

The president also warned about the use of gender as a justification for appointing candidates. Although he supported gender equality in the applications, he asked not to abuse that criterion to guide candidates.

“I do not agree that the change in the case of gender is used to justify whether one person or another person goes,” he added.

Sheinbaum pointed out that the INE must regulate the issue of gender equality, but considered that legislation is needed to avoid distortions. His position comes in the middle of the electoral process that will start in 2027, where several states will renew governorships and local congresses.

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Confrontation in Villa Juárez leaves minor injured

A minor was injured during a police operation in Villa Juárez, Navolato.

Confrontation in Villa Juárez leaves two injured

Culiacán, Sin. — Elements of the State Preventive Police carried out an operation to recover stolen vehicles in the Villa Juárez administration, Navolato. When they located a unit and proceeded to secure it, they were attacked with gunfire. The officers repelled the attack; In the exchange, one of the alleged attackers was injured, while his companions fled.

A minor who was nearby suffered incidental injuries. Her relatives took her to a local hospital. The State Attorney General’s Office was informed and opened an investigation file.

The identity of the minor is kept confidential by legal provision. So far no arrests have been reported.

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