Escort of former official faces charges for attempted murder in Guadalajara

Summer holidays and back to school

The SEP 2026-2027 school calendar is not yet published in the Official Gazette of the Federation. However, the agency has already advanced the scheduled date for the start of the next cycle.

According to the Ministry of Public Education, preschool, primary and secondary students — both public and private schools — would return to the classrooms on Monday, August 31, 2026.

In recent days, versions have circulated about a possible adjustment that would delay the return to September in some entities. Until now there is no official modification, so it is recommended to wait for the publication of the final calendar.

Closing and rest activities

Current classes will conclude on Wednesday, July 15. That day the summer holidays begin for the students.

The break will last approximately six weeks. Many families take the opportunity to travel, do recreational activities or live together at home.

Teaching staff, on the other hand, will have additional work days. On July 16 and 17, they will participate in an Intensive Continuing Training Workshop, focused on academic updating and planning for the next cycle. After that, they will also begin their vacation period.

The SEP reminds that the official calendar will be published soon. Until then, the tentative return date is August 31.

The United States government presented a formal accusation against Carlos Páez Pereda, alias “Carlitos” or “Carlitos Rugrats”, for narcoterrorism and material support for terrorism. He is identified as an alleged high-ranking lieutenant of the Sinaloa Cartel, responsible for trafficking fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamines into US territory.

The accusation was filed in the court of the Southern District of California. According to authorities, Páez led a violent faction known as the “Rugrats”, linked to the structure of Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada.

“Today’s indictment underscores the FBI’s determination to dismantle the most violent elements of the Sinaloa Cartel,” said Mark Remily, special agent in charge of the FBI’s San Diego office. “The Rugrats have fueled brutal violence in Mexico that extends to the United States, along with a relentless flow of deadly drugs into our communities.”

Details of the accusation

According to court documents, Páez ran a methamphetamine, fentanyl and cocaine manufacturing and distribution network. He is also accused of resorting to homicides, kidnappings and armed groups to impose the cartel’s orders in Sinaloa and Tijuana. The DEA noted that his organization used violence to protect its operations.

DEA Special Agent James Nunnallee said: > “For years, Pereda allegedly fueled the drug crisis by trafficking lethal drugs into the United States, while using violence, intimidation and fear to protect his criminal organization.”

It is estimated that Páez has imported tens of thousands of kilograms of these substances and has laundered hundreds of millions of dollars. In September 2025, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated him a drug kingpin, blocking his assets in the US.

Possible penalties

For the narcoterrorism charges, “Carlitos Rugrats” could receive a minimum sentence of 20 years in prison and up to life in prison, in addition to a fine of $20 million. The accusation is based on the designation of the Sinaloa Cartel as a terrorist organization by the Donald Trump government.

Prosecutor Adam Gordon commented: > “You can’t capture a cartoon character. But you can capture a narco-terrorist,” alluding to the name of the faction inspired by the Rugrats cartoon.

Páez, 30 years old and originally from Laguna Colorada, Sinaloa, used to show off weapons on social networks. He has been linked to René Arzate García, head of the “Los Mayos” plaza in Tijuana.

Official visit of the Swiss president

President Claudia Sheinbaum reported that this Wednesday, July 8, she will receive the president of the Swiss Confederation, Guy Parmelin, at the National Palace, along with a delegation of businessmen. The objective: discuss and strengthen commercial ties between both countries.

“Tomorrow the president of Switzerland is coming, we are going to be here, we are going to receive him. And he comes later with a group of businessmen who we are also going to receive,” he explained during the morning conference on Tuesday, July 7.

A day before, Roberto Velasco, head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE), received Parmelin and his wife, Caroline Merotto. Wednesday’s official agenda will be headed by Sheinbaum, who will also speak with the Swiss Minister of Economy.

This meeting is part of the Mexican government’s strategy to diversify its trade partners beyond North America. Switzerland is a relevant player in investment and technology, with companies such as Nestlé, Novartis and ABB with a presence in the country. The specific agreements that could be announced have not yet been detailed.