Olinia: the Mexican electric car that promises revolution

The Olinia prototype, 100% electric and accessible, will be presented on June 7.

The electric dream made in Mexico

President Claudia Sheinbaum dropped the bomb: on June 7, the Ministry of Science, Humanities, Technology and Innovation will show the Olinia prototype. A 100% electric vehicle, low cost and that barely reaches 50 km/h. Why else if it’s for the city?

“More than 80 academics, technicians, Mexicans, worked intensely,” said Sheinbaum, almost excited.

What does it have under the hood?

The project coordinator, Roberto Capuano Tripp, assured that this is not a whim. They have been working for 18 months, with specialized cells that integrated everything. Scientists from the IPN and TecNM designed the physical architecture, passed security tests and even anticipated risks.

“We already had ingenuity, today we turn it into our engine,” boasted Capuano.

And be careful: it charges at any home or business outlet. Spacious, comfortable, but with limited speed. Just what millions who commute to work, school or the market need.

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Own brand? Yes, but with history

Sheinbaum recalled that Mexico was an automotive power, but the neoliberal model killed its own projects. Now, with Olinia, they want to recover that capacity. It’s not just a car: it’s a declaration of principles.

“The objective is to have our own brand,” said the president.

Capuano explained that the design was born from consultations with public transportation users, including motorcycle taxi drivers. Production starts in 2027: 20 thousand units per year, scaling to 50 thousand in four years. The battery, designed by Mexicans, lasts more than 25 years and can be reused in energy storage for homes.

What they didn’t say

Financing for young people or taxi drivers? Sheinbaum was clear: there are no discounts yet. But the project seeks public royalties to continue researching. It sounds nice, but we will have to see if the power of foreign automakers leaves room for a national competitor.

For now, Olinia is a promise. On June 7 we will see if it is real or just another political mirage.

Classes suspended in CDMX due to Mexico’s match in the 2026 World Cup

CDMX Government suspends classes and recommends home office for Mexico vs Czechia match.

Suspension of classes and teleworking due to the party

On Wednesday, June 24, the match between the Mexican National Team and the Czech Republic in the 2026 World Cup not only generates expectation among fans, but also doubts about school and work activities. The Government of Mexico has already responded: there will be suspension of classes in the capital.

The measure applies to all educational levels—preschool, primary, secondary, high school and higher education—in both public and private schools, including morning and afternoon shifts. Although the SEP calendar did not contemplate this day as a rest, a special decree published in the DOF made the suspension official.

What happens to work centers?

Government agencies must implement teleworking, remote work or flexible modalities to reduce the physical presence of staff. The private sector was also urged to adopt the home office, with the aim of reducing vehicular traffic and avoiding complications due to the logistics of the game.

However, there are strategic sectors that will continue to operate in person. Among them: health services, hospitals, emergencies, civil protection, national and public security, immigration control and customs operations. All workers in these essential areas will not be able to benefit from the remote scheme.

The recommendation seeks to minimize impacts on the roads near the Mexico City Stadium and on the main routes of the city. The authorities are confident that the combination of school suspension and work flexibility will reduce the impact on mobility.

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Sheinbaum speaks out against nepotism in politics

The president rejected family members inheriting positions and asked not to use gender as a pretext.

Sheinbaum reiterates his stance against nepotism

President Claudia Sheinbaum once again spoke out against direct family members inheriting elected positions. She did so during her morning conference on Tuesday, when questioned about cases such as that of San Luis Potosí, where Senator Ruth González—wife of Governor Ricardo Gallardo—is seeking the governorship.

“People don’t like it when the family member stays, but it depends on each political party,” he responded.

Sheinbaum recalled that he promoted a constitutional reform to prohibit nepotism up to the fourth level of kinship. The measure was established, but will come into force until 2030.

“Evidently I made that proposal, because I do not agree that in 2027 there will be a family member, however it was no longer in the Constitution for 2027. The Morena party assumed that from 2027,” he emphasized.

The president also warned about the use of gender as a justification for appointing candidates. Although he supported gender equality in the applications, he asked not to abuse that criterion to guide candidates.

“I do not agree that the change in the case of gender is used to justify whether one person or another person goes,” he added.

Sheinbaum pointed out that the INE must regulate the issue of gender equality, but considered that legislation is needed to avoid distortions. His position comes in the middle of the electoral process that will start in 2027, where several states will renew governorships and local congresses.

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Confrontation in Villa Juárez leaves minor injured

A minor was injured during a police operation in Villa Juárez, Navolato.

Confrontation in Villa Juárez leaves two injured

Culiacán, Sin. — Elements of the State Preventive Police carried out an operation to recover stolen vehicles in the Villa Juárez administration, Navolato. When they located a unit and proceeded to secure it, they were attacked with gunfire. The officers repelled the attack; In the exchange, one of the alleged attackers was injured, while his companions fled.

A minor who was nearby suffered incidental injuries. Her relatives took her to a local hospital. The State Attorney General’s Office was informed and opened an investigation file.

The identity of the minor is kept confidential by legal provision. So far no arrests have been reported.

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