Segob accuses opposition parties of orchestrating the blockades

Segob reveals the political plot behind the protests, while the harvests advance despite the tension.

A Curtain of Political Intrigue Hangs on the Roads

On a day that promised to be one of power games and unbearable tension, the heart of the nation froze. Faced with the work stoppage, a cessation of activities that resounded like thunder in the tranquility of November 24, the Secretary of the Interior (Segob) launched an accusation that shook the foundations of public debate. This was not a simple protest; It was an orchestrated maneuver, a shadow of political interests that moved among the protesters. From the depths of the PRI, the PAN and the PRD, the threads of a conspiracy aimed at destabilizing order emerged.

With the firm gaze of someone unmasking an uncomfortable truth, Rosa Icela Rodríguez, the commander of the Segob, stood up in a press conference full of drama. His voice, an echo of genuine concern, broke as he mentioned the citizenry, those innocent souls caught in the crossfire of the blockades. The biggest mystery? There was no legitimate reason for this rebellion, since the doors of open dialogue remained wide open, like a beacon of hope in the storm. But in the shadows, two factions, two resistance groups, stubbornly refused to reach out, sealing their fate in a dead end.

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The Cat and Mouse Game with the Protesters

The plot thickened with each revelation. The Peasant Agricultural Movement and the National Transport Association (ANTAC) presented themselves as actors in a dance of contradictions. They accepted meetings with the government, only to turn their backs at the last minute, like the crucial appointment confirmed for that Monday at 11:00 a.m., which vanished into thin air like a mirage. In the midst of the chaos, a ray of light: Rodríguez, with a gesture of epic recognition, honored those brave people who stood firm and did not give in to the mega strike, choosing reason over rebellion.

Meanwhile, on the front of tangible reality, Julio Berdegué, the titan of the Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development (Sader), offered a battle report that challenged the narrative of collapse. The blockades, far from being a national plague, were concentrated in only four entities: Chihuahua, with 2 sources of tension; San Luis Potosí, with one; the State of Mexico, with 6; and Zacatecas, with intermittent protests that beat like a wounded heart. “In total we count no more than a thousand agricultural producers throughout the national territory,” declared Berdegué, whose calm voice assured that the spring-summer corn harvest was flowing with an almost miraculous normality, defying pessimism.

The Faces Hidden Behind the Curtain

But the intrigue did not end there. César Yáñez, the Undersecretary of the Interior, dropped a bomb that shook the corridors of power. He pointed the accusing finger at politicians such as the federal representative of the PRI, Gerardo Sánchez Sánchez, as the hidden architects of the mobilizations. In a script twist worthy of a political thriller, Rodríguez and Berdegué, united in their narrative, admitted that there were still pending issues to be resolved, open wounds that required attention. However, they insisted with fervent passion: the dialogue tables remained open, extending a last lifeline in a sea of ​​uncertainty, where the fate of thousands hangs in the balance.

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Massive security reinforcement and alcohol ban at the Azteca

56,000 police officers and alcohol restriction for the game at the Azteca.

Measures for the Mexico-Czech Republic match

The government of Mexico City announced an unprecedented security operation for this Wednesday’s game at the Azteca stadium. 56,000 personnel will be deployed, five times more than the 11,219 employed last week.

The decision responds to the celebrations of the previous Thursday, when some 700,000 people gathered in the capital after Mexico’s victory over South Korea. Although there were no injuries, nearly 40 tons of garbage were collected in the Ángel de la Independencia and the Zócalo.

The Secretary of Security, Pablo Vázquez, detailed that 7,500 police officers will guard the Azteca stadium. Another 3,275 will be in the Zócalo and 4,200 on Reforma Avenue. The objective is to protect players, referees, authorities and fans.

In addition, the Secretary of Government, César Cravioto, reported that starting at 3 p.m. on June 24, a ban on the sale of alcohol will take effect for sixteen hours. Applies to the Historic Center and five neighborhoods of Cuauhtémoc.

Sales will only be allowed in restaurants, hotels and private clubs, accompanied by food. Convenience stores and supermarkets are excluded. The fines for non-compliance amount to up to 293,275 pesos (about $17,251).

The Mexican Alliance of Transporters Organization (AMOTAC) called for mobilizations on highways in the 32 states and blockades in the capital to protest against the violence. The operation also considers these protests.

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UNAM, new WHO collaborating center in oral health

The WHO recognizes UNAM as a reference in oral health and aging.

International recognition for UNAM

The World Health Organization (WHO) designated the Department of Oral Public Health of the UNAM Faculty of Dentistry as a Collaborating Center in Oral Health and Aging. The distinction is valid for four years.

With this appointment, the highest educational institution consolidates itself as a regional reference in the comprehensive care of older adults.

Implications of the appointment

The recognition will allow university specialists to participate in the development of public policies focused on improving the quality of life of the elderly.

In addition, they will promote strategies to promote among older adults and caregivers the importance of maintaining adequate oral health as an essential part of general well-being.

The designation places UNAM on a level of technical cooperation with the WHO, which opens opportunities to influence global guidelines on aging and oral health.

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Digital sexual exploitation affects 1.6 million adolescents in Mexico

1.6 million adolescents in Mexico suffer online sexual exploitation every year.

The report reveals alarming figures

Unicef, ECPAT International and Interpol published the study “Disrupting Harm México”, which indicates that one in eight adolescent Internet users in the country – around 1.6 million – experienced sexual exploitation facilitated by digital technologies for a year.

67% of cases occurred online only, mainly on social networks and platforms. However, violence is not limited to the virtual sphere: in almost two out of every three situations, the victims knew their attackers, who were usually friends, partners or family members.

The report documents serious under-reporting. 32% of victims did not tell anyone what happened out of shame or fear, and less than 1% filed a formal complaint. This reflects normalization and silence around these attacks.

Consequences and call to action

In mental health, the consequences are profound. Those who suffered this type of violence are 15 times more likely to self-harm and 12 times more likely to have thoughts about their own death, compared to those who did not have that experience.

Fernando Carrera, Unicef ​​representative in Mexico, asked to reinforce prevention and responsibility of digital platforms. Lorena Villavicencio Ayala, from SIPINNA, stated that the State must guarantee the safety of girls, boys and adolescents in digital environments.

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