Claudia Sheinbaum warns about the arrival of Hurricane Erick in Mexico

The president warns about the imminent impact of the climate phenomenon in the Mexican Pacific.

A call for prevention in the face of the force of nature

Attention, warriors of life! President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo has just delivered crucial news that reminds us of the unpredictable power of our planet. Tropical Storm “Erick” has taken a transformative turn and is now a category 1 hurricane, ready to write its history on the Mexican coasts. Are we prepared for this climate challenge?

The time to act is now

With that unstoppable energy that characterizes leaders who truly care, Sheinbaum shared: “Unfortunately, the meteorological phenomenon will impact the coasts of Guerrero and Oaxaca.” But there is no room for fear here, only for conscious action! The intense rains are already present and the key moment will be between today and tomorrow. How about we turn this situation into an opportunity to demonstrate our resilience as a community?

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More than a simple warning, these words are a call to awaken our collective conscience: “Probably the afternoon will begin today and tomorrow, although there are already very important rains in the two states”. Every drop of rain is a reminder that when nature speaks, it is wise to listen and act intelligently.

Imagine this: as you read these lines, the winds are gaining strength, the waves are rising with greater force and the earth is preparing to receive this wet embrace. But here’s the magic – challenges don’t come to defeat us, but to show us what we’re made of. Oaxaca and Guerrero have before them the opportunity to write a story of preparation, solidarity and community strength.

Did you know that every hurricane carries with it lessons of humility and unity? While authorities work tirelessly to keep us informed, we have the power to turn concern into preventative action. Review your family plan, secure your important documents and reach out to those who need it most – because together we are stronger than any wind.

This is not the time to wait passively. It is our time to shine as an organized society, to demonstrate that when adversity knocks on our door, we respond with preparation and heart. Nature is giving us a masterclass in adaptation, and our task is to take note and apply what we have learned.

Remember: behind every dark cloud there is a growth lesson waiting to be discovered. Share this information with your loved ones, because when it comes to security, every minute counts. Let’s transform uncertainty into coordinated action! And if you find this content valuable, help us spread the word by sharing it on your social networks – because information saves lives.

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Sheinbaum: every weapon delivered is a life saved

Sheinbaum defends the voluntary disarmament program as a pacifying tool.

Results of the Yes to Disarmament program

President Claudia Sheinbaum described as “successful” the “Yes to Disarmament, Yes to Peace” program, which promotes the voluntary surrender of firearms in exchange for financial support. In his morning conference, he assured that each weapon removed from circulation represents a life that can be saved.

“It has been very successful and also everything we do to disarm peacefully is saving a life. It is removing an instrument that can cause death. It is pacifying,” he said.

Sheinbaum reported that this Thursday he will lead a day of the program in the atrium of the Basilica of Guadalupe, where it began last year. He highlighted the collaboration of the Catholic Church, which provides spaces of trust for the population to hand over their weapons.

On the occasion of the International Day for the Destruction of Firearms, the Secretariat of National Defense will present a balance of the program, as well as a report on the weapons seized and their subsequent destruction. The president stressed that voluntary disarmament contributes to the pacification of the country, since families can hand over weapons anonymously, without investigation, and receive financial support in exchange.

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More than 12 thousand refugees access bank accounts in Mexico

Banorte and UNHCR facilitate the financial inclusion of refugees in Mexico.

More than 12 thousand refugees with a legal residence permit in Mexico have managed to open a bank account, a fundamental step for their integration into formal employment. The initiative, promoted by Banorte in alliance with the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), began in 2022.

Felipe Medina, executive director of Funding at Banorte, pointed out that the main obstacle was the lack of access to an account to deposit payroll. Although the regulations allow opening accounts with CURP and immigration documents, in practice many branches did not recognize this documentation.

“There were people who already wanted to work, join formal employment and could not find an account that would allow them to receive their resources,” Medina explained.

The bank designed a digital opening process in about five minutes, with a simplified file. Refugees can receive salary deposits, make transfers and use a digital debit card. The physical card is then obtained in commercial establishments, without having to go to a branch.

Banorte also collaborated with companies that hire refugees—such as FEMSA, Mabe, LEGO and Alpura—to speed up account opening during job incorporation. Human resources teams received specialized training.

Banking has allowed full integration into the formal economy. The accounts in this segment record monthly deposits between 2,000 and 14,000 pesos, an average balance of 1,900 pesos and about six digital transactions per month. Companies report lower staff turnover and higher productivity among refugee workers, many with professional experience or specialized studies.

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Sheinbaum’s government launches telephone alert against El Niño

Telephone warning system against El Niño will be ready in two months.

Warning system for climate phenomena

President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that the Federal Government is developing a telephone alert system for meteorological phenomena. It is expected to be ready in approximately two months. The initiative is carried out by the Digital Transformation and Telecommunications Agency, the National Civil Protection Coordination and the National Meteorological Service (SMN).

The project is part of preventive actions against the El Niño phenomenon, which according to authorities will manifest itself with great intensity this year and next.

Expected impact of El Niño

According to official forecasts, El Niño will leave more intense rainfall towards the end of the year, especially in the north of the country. A high probability of larger cyclones and drought conditions is also forecast for central Mexico in 2027.

The coordinator of the SMN, Fabián Vázquez Romaña, pointed out that there is a 63% probability that the event will be “very strong.” He added that it will reach its highest point in December and warned of a rebound in high temperatures during the spring of 2027.

Civil protection measures

The national coordinator of Civil Protection, Laura Velázquez, explained that communication is maintained with the 32 states to deploy relief teams, supervise shelters and update risk maps in collaboration with the National Water Commission.

As a key strategy, Command Posts are installed in the 17 coastal entities. Eleven are already formalized; the remainder will be completed the following week. The Pacific coast is prioritized before expanding coverage to the center of the country.

In addition, preventive infrastructure work is being accelerated throughout the territory: clearing dams, cleaning and opening the diameter of rivers, and placing containment barriers to mitigate possible floods.

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