Fire destroys 25 homes in San José de Comondú

Operational in San Juan del Río

The Federal Environmental Protection Agency (Profepa) reported the arrest of a man accused of illegally felling a strawberry tree in the municipality of San Juan del Río, Querétaro. The subject was placed at the disposal of the Attorney General’s Office (FGR), along with the chainsaw used and the forestry material obtained.

The events occurred on July 2 in the Dolores de Enmedio ejido. Profepa personnel carried out surveillance tasks in coordination with the “Forest Assets” Participatory Environmental Surveillance Committee. Upon hearing the operation of a chainsaw, the inspectors deployed an operation with the support of a drone and ground tours.

Investigation in progress

Upon arriving at the site, officials found the person cutting down an arbutus tree that had survived a forest fire. Profepa pointed out that the action occurred in flagrante delicto and could constitute a crime against biodiversity for affecting protected forest resources.

The agency indicated that the case will be investigated by the Federal Public Ministry to determine responsibilities. The identity of the detainee was not revealed, although images were released of the moment he was located next to the affected tree and with the tool used for felling.

World Cup 2026: a moderate boost for restaurants

The start of the 2026 World Cup did not meet the expectations of the restaurant industry. A survey by the National Chamber of the Restaurant and Seasoned Food Industry (Canirac) reveals that seven out of 10 establishments did not register significant growth in their income during the first month of the tournament.

The most and least benefited

Restaurant-bars and sports bars were the least favored. Only half of these businesses reported an improvement in consumption. At the opposite extreme, canteens benefited the most: eight out of 10 reported an increase in their sales. Bars, for their part, recorded improvements in just over half of the cases.

The increases were moderate, between 15% and 30%, with an average consumption of around 400 pesos per person during the first weeks of the championship. Canirac highlighted that, although the tournament represents an opportunity, it does not guarantee automatic benefits for the entire industry.

The organization did not offer projections for the rest of the championship, but warned that the impact varies depending on the type of business and its ability to attract fans.

What’s coming up in Congress?

The Chamber of Deputies will start an ordinary period on September 1 with a busy agenda. Topics include the regulation of artificial intelligence, anti-corruption reforms and changes to the General Health Law.

Ricardo Monreal, president of Jucopo, advanced the axes of the debate:

“One of the main topics will be the regulation of artificial intelligence and digital platforms. The objective will be to discuss their benefits, risks and effects in areas such as privacy, security, as well as the impact of social networks on the mental health of girls, boys and adolescents.”

Anti-corruption and health

Another central point will be the creation of the figure of the undercover agent in administrative investigations. The proposal, promoted by the Anti-Corruption and Good Government Secretariat, seeks to strengthen tools against acts of corruption in public institutions.

In terms of health, legislators will analyze modifications to the General Health Law. The change would allow the therapeutic use of medications in cases of overdose due to psychotropic substances. The measure seeks to address emergencies with a harm reduction approach.

The agenda reflects an attempt to respond to technological and social challenges. The debates will be crucial to define the direction of public policies in sensitive areas.