Measles reappears due to low vaccination

The measles virus is back with a vengeance. Experts point to the drop in vaccination coverage as the main cause.

The warning we are not listening to

Measles is back. And it is not a discreet return. The numbers speak clearly: more than six thousand confirmed cases last year and we are already at more than a thousand so far in 2026. The majority, girls, boys and young people.

Why is this happening now? The answer is as simple as it is alarming: we are neglecting vaccines. Samuel Ponce de León Rosales, from UNAM, says it bluntly: we do not reach the 95% coverage necessary to stop such a contagious virus.

“This is a preventive and transparent action,” explains the specialist about the notification of cases.

But this goes beyond Mexico. Look at the map: Canada, the United States, Spain… even Armenia and Austria have reestablished what they call endemic transmission. That is, the virus has been on the loose for more than a year in a row.

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A problem that was brewing

The Covid-19 pandemic made things worse, yes. But Rosa María Wong Chew, also from UNAM, points out something crucial: the drop in vaccination was already coming before. Add to that the movements that distrust vaccines and you have the perfect storm.

The scientific evidence is compelling: two doses of the MMR vaccine drastically reduce the risk. The most vulnerable people are just those without their complete scheme.

Meanwhile, health systems monitor each suspected case. It’s not panic, it’s prevention. Political theater can distract us with other dramas, but this is one that directly affects our homes, our families.

Measles is reminding us of a basic lesson: when we let down our public health guard, ancient viruses find their opportunity to return to the stage.

Morena dismisses youth commissioner after attack

Morena removed Jaime Castillo from his position after a video that shows him attacking a driver.

The National Executive Committee of Morena announced the dismissal of Jaime Castillo Castillo, who served as Youth Commissioner in Zacatecas. The decision was made after a video linked him to an act of violence against a driver during the celebrations for the victory of the Mexican National Team.

Facts and reaction

The images, spread on social networks, show the now former leader attacking the woman while his vehicle was surrounded by fans in the Historic Center of Zacatecas. The victim has already filed a complaint with the State Prosecutor’s Office.

In a statement, the party stated that in the movement “there is no place for any form of violence,” especially against women. Morena described the separation as an act of congruence and supported the actions of the state committee.

Castillo’s departure seeks to reinforce the institutional position against conduct that violates third parties, in a context where gender violence continues to be a sensitive issue in the public sphere.

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Sheinbaum asks King Felipe VI to apologize to indigenous peoples

Sheinbaum apologizes to indigenous peoples; king listens and agrees on cultural exhibitions.

Request for forgiveness and culture

President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed to King Felipe VI the importance of Spain complying with the request for an apology to the indigenous peoples of Mexico. “Fortunately, 28 million Mexican men and women recognize themselves as indigenous; 68 languages ​​are spoken in Mexico,” he noted.

The president stressed that the recognition of pre-Hispanic civilizations and the resistance of these peoples are fundamental for national identity. “We said no to racism, classism and any discrimination,” he said. The monarch listened and proposed including the topic at the indigenous peoples’ table during the Ibero-American summit in November in Madrid.

As a result, they agreed to send three exhibitions to Spain: one on Mayan culture, another on Spanish refugees, and one dedicated to Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz. Sheinbaum highlighted that the meeting was possible thanks to the king’s previous visit to an exhibition on indigenous women in Madrid, where he recognized “abuses committed during the arrival of the Spanish.”

Both leaders also discussed trade, economics and the United Nations Charter. “It was a very cordial meeting; he’s a very down-to-earth person,” Sheinbaum said. After the dialogue, they visited the mural “The Epic of the Mexican People” by Diego Rivera. The king then left for Guadalajara to attend the Spanish team’s match.

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They capture someone involved in the kidnapping of a journalist in Veracruz

Family of the kidnapped journalist demands official information after the arrest of José N.

The Veracruz Prosecutor’s Office arrested José N, identified as one of the alleged perpetrators of the kidnapping of journalist Roxana Guzmán, founder of the medium Pulso Informativo del Sureste. The capture was confirmed this Tuesday, although the victim’s family assured that they have not yet received complete official information about the progress of the investigation.

The events of June 2

The attack occurred on June 2 in Nanchital, in the south of the state. An armed group broke into the Guzmán family home during the early hours of the morning. At least four men subdued the family members and also entered the journalist’s brother’s house.

Roxana’s mother, Rubicelia Ramírez, fully identified the detainee in a video released after the kidnapping. “He was at my house,” he declared.

Video that documented the attack

In a 35-second recording, the attackers are seen trying to force entry into a home while a person warns them that there are minors inside. The attackers managed to take Roxana Guzmán, as well as the family’s cell phones, and put her in a vehicle before fleeing.

Witnesses indicated that those responsible falsely stated that the victim would be transferred to a “command office.”

Reactions and expectations of justice

The arrest of José N represents progress in the investigation of the case, which has generated broad solidarity in the journalistic field and society. Roxana Guzmán’s family hopes that the necessary measures will be taken to guarantee the safety of all those involved and that justice will be done.

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