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President Claudia Sheinbaum supported the Mexican Soccer Team on its way to the quarterfinals of the World Cup. He did it with a message on social networks.

“All of Mexico supporting our National Team!! Remember everyone, enjoy this beautiful night responsibly,” he wrote in X.

The decisive match will be played tonight at the Mexico City Stadium. The rival: England. The time: 7:00 p.m. At stake is a ticket to the next round of the FIFA World Cup.

The president not only expressed her support. He also emphasized the importance of taking care of the environment during the celebration. A call for moderation in the midst of football euphoria.

Mexico reaches this stage after a solid group stage. The fans have responded with enthusiasm. The authorities anticipate a high concentration of people in the sports venue and its surroundings.

Without providing further details, Sheinbaum made it clear that his administration supports the national team. But he also remembered that the party must be orderly. A direct message, without detours.

This Sunday, the Federal Government activated the shipment of 2,033 cubic meters of food to Venezuela, a country that is facing consequences of the earthquakes registered on June 24.

Two ships, one solidarity mission

The Ministry of the Navy (Semar) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE) detailed in a joint statement that the ship ARM Holbox (BAL-02) transports 1,750 cubic meters of food, bottled water, hygiene items, medicines and medical supplies. In addition, it has four water treatment plants capable of generating a thousand liters of purified water per hour, together with its operators.

For its part, the ARM Huasteco (AMP-01) transports 253 cubic meters of similar supplies, including water and hygiene products.

The donations come from collection centers installed in Mexico City. The cargo was concentrated at the dock of the Administration of the National Port System (ASIPONA) Veracruz, where the shipment took place.

Logistic and prior support

100 naval elements from the Emergency Response Brigades participate for loading, transfer and unloading. A crane and two forklifts were available. The trip lasts approximately six days.

This shipment is in addition to a plane that left this week with eight electric power plants for Venezuela.

Semar and SRE thanked the solidarity support of companies, foundations and civil organizations that made the help possible.

Detention in San Pedro Garza García

The former mayor of Múzquiz, Coahuila, Tania Vanessa Flores Guerra, was arrested on Saturday night in San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León. The arrest warrant was requested by the Coahuila Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office.

The Nuevo León prosecutor’s office confirmed that the capture was carried out by detectives from the State Investigation Agency, in collaboration with authorities from Coahuila, in the San Agustín neighborhood.

Investigation for embezzlement

Flores Guerra is being investigated for the crimes of embezzlement and abusive exercise of functions. The diversion of resources amounts to 15 million pesos, according to the investigation folder.

After her arrest, the former official was sent to a Social Reintegration Center in Coahuila. He was placed at the disposal of a control judge who is handling the criminal process.

During the initial hearing, the defense requested an extension of the deadline to resolve its connection to the process. The continuation of the hearing was scheduled for July 9.

The judge issued justified preventive detention as a precautionary measure. Therefore, the former mayor will remain hospitalized while the judicial process progresses.