Justice imposes up to 119 years in prison on members of Guerreros Unidos

Olinia moves towards production with mixed investment

President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed that the Olinia electric vehicle, promoted by the federal government, arouses great interest among state governments and citizens. After passing the design phase, the project now enters the manufacturing stage.

Sheinbaum explained that the objective is a public-private alliance: not only the Mexican State, but also automotive companies with experience in distribution and manufacturing. “The objective is for there to be a mixed investment,” he stated.

“We have already passed the design phase and now we are in the production phase. The objective is that there is a mixed investment, that not only is a vehicle produced by the Mexican State, but that there is also investment from some other companies that already have the facility, for example, of having distribution agencies in different places and that already manufacture some vehicles.”

The president announced that a type of contest will be launched to select the right partner. In addition, necessary regulatory adjustments will be made for both Olinia and other mini electric vehicles. “And yes, there is a lot of demand. Not only from governments, but also from people who liked the vehicle,” he indicated.

The Olinia project seeks to offer a sustainable and accessible mobility option. The combination of public and private investment aims to accelerate its production and distribution in the country.

Chaos broke out when hundreds of fans simultaneously advanced towards the toilet area, while others tried to leave the Angel of Independence. The balance: two dead and multiple injured.

Jesús Góngora, witness and portable toilet worker, recounted what happened:

“There were approximately 200 people, all on top of each other, all on top of each other! And the rest of the crowd kept stepping on them.”

The stampede lasted about 40 minutes. Góngora heard screams of children and women asking for help. A young woman and a man were taken to a hospital, where their later death was reported.

“Since Mexico won, the people went crazy… they let themselves go with everything towards the bathrooms, and as a result they crushed the people, there were too many injured.”

According to the witness, the first paramedics arrived 45 minutes after the incident. Around 10:30 at night, hundreds of people wanted to leave the Angel while others tried to enter, creating riots on Río Tíber Street. At the height of the Volga River, pushes were recorded. Merchants and fans formed a human chain to contain the crowd.

The incident highlights the lack of control measures at mass gatherings. The authorities have not yet issued a detailed official report.

Sheinbaum clears up doubts about the T-MEC

President Claudia Sheinbaum affirmed that the trade agreement with the United States and Canada remains in force. The planned review does not imply its termination, he said.

“Mexico has done everything on its part, always with the obvious limits to guarantee the development of our country, jobs and companies; always without giving up things that we cannot give up, from sovereignty to other measures.”

If the United States does not express in writing the intention to extend the USMCA for an additional 16 years, the agreement continues for the next ten. An annual review process then begins.

Sheinbaum recalled that Washington has already imposed tariffs on vehicles, steel and aluminum beyond the treaty. He considered it feasible to seek better conditions in the review.

He stressed that the three countries can compete better if they work together. The treaty benefits the American population because it reduces prices, and Mexico because it generates jobs. It also improves access to goods in the three nations.

“Tomorrow the Secretary of the Economy is coming to talk about what was discussed today. It is not that the treaty is going to end, far from it.”

This Thursday’s virtual meeting includes Secretary Marcelo Ebrard, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, and Canadian Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc.

Process details

The T-MEC was signed six years ago. The law stipulates its conclusion after 16 years of validity, that is, in 2036. It also establishes a joint review on the sixth anniversary, where the parties confirm in writing whether they wish to extend another 16 years. If not, annual reviews are carried out.

“Today is not the deadline. If the letter is not sent by the US, the treaty is maintained for 10 years, only with an annual review. In five months or three years the parties can decide to extend it.”