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They analyze technoaddiction in minors in the National Palace

Experts warn about the impact of mobile devices on the brain development of children and adolescents.

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Experts warn about excessive screen use in minors

This Monday, during the morning conference by President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, specialists addressed the phenomenon of technoaddiction in childhood and adolescence. In the Treasury Room of the National Palace, the Secretary of Public Education, Mario Delgado, pointed out the importance of analyzing the impact of social networks on students, beyond the school environment.

“Algorithms obey the market, that’s how they are designed and there are interests that auction our attention in real time,” declared Delgado.

He added that the use of devices interferes with habits, attention and routines, especially at a key stage of brain development.

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Tania Jiménez García, teacher in Psychological Guidance, detailed the symptoms of problematic use of technology: loss of control, intense desire, social deterioration, tolerance and abstinence. He recommended removing cell phones for children between 0 and 12 years old and offering healthy entertainment alternatives. For adolescents 13 years of age or older, a gradual decrease with therapeutic support was suggested.

Lucia Magis Weinberg, doctor in Neurodevelopment, warned that excessive exposure to screens can thin areas of the brain, erode attention and increase stress and frustration. For adequate brain development, he recommended sleeping more than 9 hours uninterrupted, doing an hour of physical activity a day, maintaining a balanced diet and avoiding substances such as alcohol and tobacco.

President Sheinbaum called on parents to inform themselves. “We are consolidating this information so that it is available and together we all make decisions to protect girls, boys and adolescents,” he stated.

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Hurricane Genevieve reaches category 5; rain alert

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Hurricane Genevieve reaches category 5; rain alert

Genevieve escalates to category 5; It will not make landfall but will cause rain and high waves.

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Record intensification in the Pacific

Hurricane Genevieve reached category 5 on the Saffir-Simpson scale this Monday morning, the highest level. The National Meteorological Service (SMN) confirmed it as the first major hurricane of the season.

At 08:00 hours, the center of the cyclone was located 855 kilometers south-southwest of the southern tip of Baja California Sur. With maximum sustained winds of 260 km/h and a minimum pressure of 925 millibars, it is moving towards the northwest.

The SMN indicated that “Genevieve” will maintain its intensity during the next few hours; However, a gradual weakening is expected to begin on Tuesday as it moves over the open waters of the Pacific Ocean.

Risks for coastal and inland areas

Although there is no risk of direct impact on land, the system will generate storm surges and high waves with dangerous conditions on the southwest coast of the country and on the Baja California peninsula.

The humidity associated with the hurricane will favor storms and intense rains in entities of the west, northwest, center and south of Mexico.

The authorities urge the population to remain attentive to official notices and follow the recommendations of Civil Protection.

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84% of gas stations comply with the diesel cap, reports Profeco

Eight out of ten gas stations comply with the diesel cap. The average price is close to the goal of 27 pesos.

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Compliance with diesel prices

The head of the Federal Consumer Prosecutor’s Office (Profeco), Iván Escalante, reported that 84% of the gasoline sector abides by the voluntary agreement to keep diesel below 27 pesos per liter. In the morning conference of President Claudia Sheinbaum, Escalante detailed that about 8,600 stations already meet the goal.

“We have the goal of being less than 27, right now we have the average price at 27 pesos and five cents,” he reported. Profeco has a map to locate the stations and their prices in real time.

Prices of the basic basket

Regarding the basic basket of 24 products, the attorney pointed out that the goal is 910 pesos for families: “we are doing very well, we have very good results.” Regarding specific products, he indicated that whole chicken is sold on average at 39.66 pesos per kilo.

The official highlighted that continuous monitoring makes it possible to adjust actions and maintain pressure on prices. The agreement, of a voluntary nature, seeks to stabilize the cost of fuel without coercive measures.

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Employment in Mexico grows by 412 thousand people in six months

Employed population increases in Mexico during the first half of the year.

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Occupancy figures on the rise

The Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare (STPS) reported that, according to the National Occupation and Employment Survey (ENOE), the employed population in Mexico grew by 412 thousand people between January and June of this year.

At the end of the sixth month, the Economically Active Population (EAP) reached 61.9 million people. The unemployment rate was 2.9 percent.

The Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) registered 22 million 779 thousand 704 jobs, the highest figure for the month of June.

Youth employment also rebounds

The agency highlighted that the young employed population—from 18 to 29 years old—increased by 204 thousand people in annual comparison. This data reflects an improvement in the labor insertion of young people.

The figures, based on the ENOE and IMSS records, show a positive trend in the Mexican labor market during the first half of the year.

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