Roberto Lazzeri begins diplomatic management in Washington

The new ambassador of Mexico to the US begins management with a focus on protecting fellow citizens and strengthening the T-MEC.

First steps in Washington

Roberto Lazzeri, Mexico’s new ambassador to the United States, delivered copies of his credentials to Monica Crowley, head of protocol at the State Department. The event marks the formal beginning of his diplomatic management in Washington.

The diplomat stressed the importance of strengthening constant cooperation between both countries, due to the historical, economic and social depth they share. The delivery was made in one of the key areas of the bilateral relationship.

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Management priorities

Lazzeri highlighted that his work will be focused on generating concrete advances in the bilateral agenda. Special emphasis on protecting the Mexican community in the United States and promoting shared prosperity in North America.

In addition, he pointed out that the Treaty between Mexico, the United States and Canada (T-MEC) must continue to be the main driver of regional economic integration. Its strengthening will be a priority of his diplomatic management.

The ambassador was ratified by the Senate of the Republic before arriving in Washington. He has participated in conversations related to the review of the USMCA, in a context of growing strategic importance of the bilateral relationship.

They capture someone involved in the kidnapping of a journalist in Veracruz

Family of the kidnapped journalist demands official information after the arrest of José N.

The Veracruz Prosecutor’s Office arrested José N, identified as one of the alleged perpetrators of the kidnapping of journalist Roxana Guzmán, founder of the medium Pulso Informativo del Sureste. The capture was confirmed this Tuesday, although the victim’s family assured that they have not yet received complete official information about the progress of the investigation.

The events of June 2

The attack occurred on June 2 in Nanchital, in the south of the state. An armed group broke into the Guzmán family home during the early hours of the morning. At least four men subdued the family members and also entered the journalist’s brother’s house.

Roxana’s mother, Rubicelia Ramírez, fully identified the detainee in a video released after the kidnapping. “He was at my house,” he declared.

Video that documented the attack

In a 35-second recording, the attackers are seen trying to force entry into a home while a person warns them that there are minors inside. The attackers managed to take Roxana Guzmán, as well as the family’s cell phones, and put her in a vehicle before fleeing.

Witnesses indicated that those responsible falsely stated that the victim would be transferred to a “command office.”

Reactions and expectations of justice

The arrest of José N represents progress in the investigation of the case, which has generated broad solidarity in the journalistic field and society. Roxana Guzmán’s family hopes that the necessary measures will be taken to guarantee the safety of all those involved and that justice will be done.

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Volaris joins humanitarian airlift to Venezuela

The airline will transport personnel and 1.5 tons of supplies for earthquake victims.

Volaris activated its Avión Ayuda Volaris program to support the Venezuelan population after the earthquakes of June 24. The company coordinates two charter flights with the Salvadoran government.

The first flight, aboard an Airbus A320, departed on Thursday from the El Salvador International Airport to the El Libertador Air Base in Maracay. The second is scheduled for this Friday.

In total, about 141 people linked to support and logistics tasks will be transferred. In addition, 1.5 tons of humanitarian aid will be transported: medical supplies, rescue equipment, food and other essential goods for the affected communities.

The Ministry of the Interior and Territorial Development of El Salvador coordinates the logistics of the mission. This operation seeks to expedite assistance in the areas hardest hit by the earthquakes.

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Calzada Ignacio Zaragoza partially closed due to police operation

Operation on Calzada Ignacio Zaragoza causes vehicular chaos in the east of the capital.

Operational in Calzada Ignacio Zaragoza

A deployment by the Secretariat of Citizen Security (SSC) this Friday caused the partial closure of Calzada Ignacio Zaragoza, near the Acatitla Metro station. The police mobilization was concentrated in the vicinity of the Concorde Bridge, where a control filter was installed.

The objective was to contain the advance of a group of protesters. The action generated severe traffic congestion in the eastern area of ​​Mexico City.

Impact on circulation

The eastbound lanes were the most affected. Long lines of vehicles and significant delays in normal traffic were reported. The authorities have not issued an official report on the number of participants or the duration of the operation.

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