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Failure in Dos Bocas

On Wednesday night, while the country’s attention was on the Mexico vs Czech Republic match, the Olmeca Refinery in Dos Bocas, Tabasco, recorded a new electrical failure during its startup process, as reported by Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex).

The company detailed in a statement that at 2:24 p.m. a failure occurred in the cogeneration system. They immediately applied operating procedures to bring the process plants to a safe condition.

“A failure occurred in the cogeneration system”

Pemex clarified that there is no emergency situation at the refinery or risks to personnel, the community or the environment.

He urged citizens to stay informed only through official channels to avoid confusion and have accurate information.

This incident joins others reported so far this year by Pemex, such as damage to the Salina Cruz refinery or alleged spills in Manzanillo, Veracruz and Oaxaca.

The company faces operational, financial and safety challenges, as its crude oil import revenue declines and the government seeks to maintain automotive fuel prices.

The US consulate in Hermosillo reported on the donation of vehicles to the Sonora Border Unit, as part of bilateral security cooperation efforts.

Delivery of operational units

In an official ceremony held yesterday, 26 operational trucks and 8 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) were transferred to the Border Operations Division of the Secretariat of Public Security and Citizen Protection of the State of Sonora.

The donation comes from the Office of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) of the US Department of State. The consulate highlighted that this action reaffirms the commitment of the Donald Trump government “to shared security and strengthening the institutions of our partners.”

Training and results

The INL has accompanied the development of the unit with specialized training, equipment and institutionalization. So far, 60 of the 83 agents have received training with the US Border Patrol in the Tucson and Yuma Sectors.

The consulate noted that the unit has generated concrete results in the fight against fentanyl trafficking, human trafficking, weapons trafficking and other cross-border threats.

This unit is the first of its kind at the state level in Mexico, focused on border patrol.

A historic farewell at the Mexico City Stadium

Javier Aguirre, technical director of the Mexican National Team, decided to replace Raúl Rangel with Guillermo Ochoa in the 78th minute of the match against the Czech Republic. Eighty thousand people in the stadium and millions in front of the television applauded the historic goalkeeper, who fulfilled his dream of playing in his fourth World Cup and his last game as a professional.

Between screams, songs and tears of emotion, Ochoa received the captain’s ribbon from Edson Álvarez. Mexico closed as group leader, with a perfect score and without conceding goals.

Ochoa’s words after the game

In the mixed zone, “Memo” reflected on his career:

“Sometimes you can plan your retirement ahead of time… Mine was a gamble to get to this World Cup… I went through a lot of loneliness in this last stretch and I was well rewarded.”

He also clarified that his presence was not planned:

“It was not planned, not even in the talk during the week… Life and football had prepared this ending for me… I am leaving empty because I gave everything.”

A legacy that transcends borders

Ochoa divided opinions throughout his career, but he remains with the affection of the fans:

“There were always more good ones… My phone explodes with messages from all over the world… At all times I was able to enjoy it in my own way.”

Regarding the boy who dreamed of being a soccer player, he concluded:

“I would tell him not to stop believing in him… Keep it up because he will leave a mark on many children… He will have a happy ending.”

Ochoa closes a 22-year career with clubs such as América, Ajaccio, Málaga, Granada, Standard de Lieja, Salernitana, AVS Futebol and AEL Limassol. His legacy in the tricolor goal remains indelible.