Juchitán on alert after destructive passage of the cold front

Although the winds have subsided, the alert persists due to loose branches and cables. Dozens of communities remain without electricity.

Publicado 28 enero, 2026 el 28 de enero a las 20:43 | 2 mins reading |1,757 vistas | por Carlos Méndez

The curtain does not go down: the alert continues even though the wind dies down

The hurricane winds of cold front number 30 have already passed, but the scenario they left in Juchitán is one of chaos. Although the intensity decreased, the authorities remain on alert. The danger now is the branches that hang like swords of Damocles and the power lines that have become detached.

José Manuel Ríos Cartas, director of municipal Civil Protection, explains it clearly: “We continue pruning trees that threaten to fall.” The repair work is slow and the public continues to suffer the consequences.

“In various neighborhoods of the city they are still without electricity service,” the official admitted.

The blackout is no small thing. Dozens of towns in the Isthmus were left in darkness when the northers with gusts of 120 kilometers per hour burst high-tension cables. Imagine your life stopped: without electricity, without refrigerator, without connection.

A colder second act is coming

The situation repeats itself like a bad script in Salina Cruz and in communities in the mountains. Meanwhile, on the La Ventosa-La Venta highway, truckers drive with their souls in suspense due to winds that still reach 70 km/h. Yesterday, that same force overturned two trailers.

And to top it off, the next actor is already in the dressing room. The authorities announced the entry of cold front number 32. It will bring more northerly winds and bone-chilling temperatures.

The warning also reaches the sea. Waves of up to four meters make going fishing a reckless move. The message is strong: take extreme precautions.

There’s no conspiracy here, just the brute force of nature and creaking infrastructure. Every family without power tonight is a reminder of how fragile everything is when the elements are unleashed.

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Colombians arrested for training in the manufacture of explosives in Michoacán

Colombian detainees linked to the manufacture of explosives in Michoacán.

Publicado 3 hours ago el 4 de julio a las 02:08 | 2 mins reading

The Security Cabinet has arrested Colombian citizens linked to the training and manufacturing of improvised explosive devices in Michoacán. This was reported by the Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection, Omar García Harfuch, during the morning conference on Friday, July 3 in Morelia.

These arrests are part of investigations that identified the entry of several people involved into the country, mainly through the Mexico City International Airport and other air entry points. The National Intelligence Center monitored these movements.

The entry of foreign people by land was also detected, who allegedly collaborate in the training of members of criminal groups to install these devices. García Harfuch pointed out that there is an ongoing investigation to locate the leaders of these networks in Michoacán, including alleged high-level members of the Jalisco Nueva Generación Cartel.

The head of the SSPC confirmed the participation of citizens from different countries, mainly from Colombia. We are working in coordination with Colombian authorities to strengthen the investigations. In the coming days, the exact number of people arrested related to the manufacture and use of these explosives will be specified.

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PRI warns about digital fraud and asks to reinforce prevention

The PRI warns about the advance of digital fraud and demands greater protection for families.

Publicado 3 hours ago el 4 de julio a las 01:46 | 1 min reading

PRI warns about digital fraud and demands greater action

The Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) in the Senate warned about the increase in telephone fraud and extortion in Mexico. He pointed out that these digital crimes affect the assets and security of millions of families.

PRI legislators detailed that criminal organizations have perfected their methods. They use techniques such as phishing, smishing, vishing, cloning of messaging accounts, kidnapping simulations, fake job offers and artificial intelligence to create manipulated audio and videos that facilitate deception.

Given this panorama, the PRI called on federal and state authorities to strengthen prevention, investigation and combat strategies against these behaviors. He emphasized the need to implement more effective measures to protect citizens.

The growing concern for security has led the party to demand a more rigorous approach in the fight against these crimes that affect the tranquility of the population.

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The United States does not extend the T-MEC, markets without problems

Markets calm due to the non-extension of the T-MEC until 2042, according to analysis.

Publicado 4 hours ago el 4 de julio a las 01:20 | 1 min reading

T-MEC: No extension until 2042, stable markets

The United States decided not to extend the validity of the USMCA until 2042. The treaty will remain in force until 2036 with annual reviews. The decision did not generate turbulence in the financial markets. Analysts were already anticipating this scenario, according to the Mexico organization How are we doing?

In its report ‘The T-MEC is still in force’, the organization detailed that annual reviews were a possibility contemplated. Therefore, variables such as the exchange rate did not show negative reactions. On July 1, the peso stood at 17.54 units per dollar, with no relevant movements after the announcement.

Productive integration in North America is key. Mexico maintains its role as the main supplier of fresh fruits and vegetables to the United States. This strengthens regional food security, especially in the agri-food sector.

Looking ahead to the next negotiations, the central issues will be the reduction of tariffs, the defense of the rules of origin and access to agricultural markets. The United States will seek to reduce its trade deficit, while Canada will try to protect its key sectors.