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Sheinbaum urges U.S. to drop steel and aluminum tariffs after USTR hints

A reporter noted that U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer made remarks on Tuesday about the United States' steel and aluminum tariffs and asked the president what relevant information her government has. (Saúl López Escorcia/Presidencia). -- Sheinbaum pide a EE.UU. que retire los aranceles al acero y al aluminio tras insinuaciones de la USTR

by Peter Davies

Mexico News Daily

Among the topics discussed at President Claudia Sheinbaum’s Wednesday morning press conference were the corruption allegations detailed in a book by a former federal official and the United States’ tariffs on steel and aluminum.

Late in the mañanera, Sheinbaum encouraged more countries to send humanitarian aid to Cuba, a country currently plagued by severe fuel and food shortages.

Government not planning to investigate accusations made by AMLO-era legal advisor in new book 

A reporter noted that Julio Scherer Ibarra — who served as former president Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s top legal advisor between 2018 and 2021 — makes various allegations of corruption in his book “Ni venganza ni perdón.”

Scherer, a lawyer, writer and academic whose father founded the news magazine Proceso, levels accusations of corruption against various people who served in AMLO’s government, including the ex-president’s spokesman Jesús Ramírez, who is now Sheinbaum’s coordinator of advisors.

The aforesaid reporter asked Anti-Corruption and Good Governance Minister Raquel Buenrostro whether the ministry she leads should investigate Scherer’s accusations “de oficio” (ex officio), or on its own initiative.

“We always follow up on every complaint that comes in, always,” Buenrostro said.

“We receive anonymous complaints. Many complaints are made in newspapers — you say  ‘Hopefully the Anti-Corruption Ministry will look into this’ — and you give us details, names, official documents, places. When that information is available and considered relevant, we can initiate investigations on our own initiative,” she said.

“When there’s no [supporting] information, just someone’s word, it’s complicated. I mean, we have a finite number of people. So, when do we initiate investigations on our own initiative? Well, when there is enough evidence to know where to begin,” Buenrostro said.

The reporter pointed out that the accusations come from an official who worked in AMLO’s government and was “perhaps” a witness to the cases of corruption he describes in his book.

Sheinbaum interrupted to say that Scherer should present a formal complaint to authorities, as he did against former attorney general Alejandro Gertz Manero and other high-ranking law enforcement officials in 2022.

Buenrostro agreed with the president.

“He should file complaints because the narrative [in the book] is insufficient to begin an investigation,” she said.

“Whoever has proof should present a complaint, right?” Sheinbaum said. “I mean, anyone can do it.”

Removal of US metal tariffs ‘would be very good,’ Sheinbaum says after USTR remarks 

A reporter noted that U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer made remarks on Tuesday about the United States’ steel and aluminum tariffs and asked the president what relevant information her government has.

“We’ve been reading and something was mentioned to [Economy] Minister Ebrard. We still don’t have anything concrete,” Sheinbaum said.

In an interview with CNBC, Greer said that the United States’ steel exports have increased as a result of the implementation of tariffs, before noting that “there was some reporting over the weekend about adjustments there.”

“You may want to sometimes adjust the way some of the tariffs are applied for compliance purposes. I’m not giving you double-talk here. We’ve heard stories of companies that have had to hire extra people for compliance. We’re not trying to have people do so much bean counting that they’re not running their company correctly,” the trade representative said.

“The president’s tariffs on steel and aluminum have been very successful, shipping more steel than ever, opening up new steel lines, new aluminum smelters announced, so clearly those are going in the right direction and they’re going to stay in place,” Greer added.

Although Greer gave no clear indication that the United States would lower its 50% tariffs on steel and aluminum — including Mexican steel and aluminum — Sheinbaum said she hoped they would.

“It is something that we have been requesting,” she noted.

“The tariffs on steel and aluminum aren’t, let’s say, just on pure steel and aluminum,” Sheinbaum said, noting that the duties also apply to products derived from those metals.

“That causes a lot of problems,” she said.

Asked whether her government believes that adjustments to the steel and aluminum tariffs would in fact entail their elimination, Sheinbaum responded, “We’ll have to see, we’re going to wait.”

“Remember that [the tariff] is at 50%, it’s a very high tariff. So, that’s also having an impact in the United States. Many of these tariffs have a significant impact on Americans because they raise prices and increase inflation,” she added, contradicting remarks made by Greer on Tuesday.

“… We’re going to wait, and if that’s the case, it would be very good,” Sheinbaum said, referring to a possible (although seemingly unlikely) decision by the U.S. government to eliminate tariffs on steel and aluminum.

Sheinbaum: Hopefully more countries will send aid to Cuba 

After a reporter noted that Mexico has recently sent humanitarian aid to Cuba and that Spain has committed to doing the same, Sheinbaum said that “hopefully more countries will join” the efforts to support the Cuban people.

“We’re going to continue sending aid,” the president added.

Mexico, however, has suspended its shipments of oil to Cuba in order to avoid the imposition of additional tariffs on its exports to the United States.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced in late January that the United States would impose additional tariffs on goods from countries that supply oil to the communist-run Caribbean island.

On Wednesday morning, Sheinbaum reiterated that Mexico has always shown solidarity with Cuba, and now “won’t be the exception.”

On Friday, she said her government was prepared to establish a “humanitarian aid air bridge” to transport to Cuba provisions brought to Mexico by other countries around the world.

On Wednesday, CNN reported that “Cuba may be experiencing the most profound moment of economic uncertainty that the island’s residents have endured in decades if not over their entire lives.”

“Through military action in Venezuela and threats of tariffs on Mexico, the Trump administration has shut off the flow of oil to Cuba, attempting to strong-arm the communist-run island into making significant political and economic reforms,” CNN wrote.

By Mexico News Daily chief staff writer Peter Davies (peter.davies@mexiconewsdaily.com)

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Latino Arts Center at 2868 Mission to remain cultural space after seismic retrofit

by El Reportero’s news services

San Francisco officials have reaffirmed that the historic building at 2868 Mission Street — long home to Latino arts and cultural programming — will remain dedicated to that mission, even as the site prepares for a major seismic retrofit expected to begin in 2027.

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors approved a resolution this week committing the city to preserve the Mission District property as a Latino arts and culture center during and after the multi-year renovation. The four-story, 37,000-square-foot building, owned by the San Francisco Arts Commission, is expected to be closed for roughly three years while safety upgrades are completed.

District 9 Supervisor Jackie Fielder, who authored the resolution, said the measure is meant to ensure that the cultural purpose of the building is protected long-term, regardless of administrative changes during construction.

The resolution comes amid uncertainty surrounding the Mission Cultural Center for the Latino Arts (MCCLA), the nonprofit organization that has operated out of the building for decades. Founded in 1977, MCCLA recently declared bankruptcy and has been without staff since late January. City leaders stressed that the resolution is separate from the organization’s current financial challenges and focuses specifically on the future use of the public building.

Community advocates and cultural leaders urged city officials to move quickly to protect the site’s role in the neighborhood. Residents described the building as more than a venue, calling it a vital hub for murals, printmaking, dance, youth programs, and community organizing. During recent labor actions affecting San Francisco Unified School District schools, some community members said the space could serve as a safe place for students and families if reopened and stabilized.

Calle 24 Executive Director Susana Rojas, who is coordinating efforts to help stabilize and reimagine MCCLA, said hundreds of community members have already participated in discussions about the center’s future. Organizers are now exploring options for new fiscal sponsorship and long-term governance models, with additional community meetings planned in the coming weeks.

Mayor Daniel Lurie said in a statement that the city is working with artists, cultural workers, and neighborhood leaders to ensure the building continues to serve the Mission District’s Latino community. Supervisors from multiple districts co-sponsored the resolution, emphasizing that Latino cultural institutions have historically faced funding gaps compared to larger, more established arts organizations.

City leaders said the resolution is intended to make clear that the Mission Street site will not be repurposed and that preserving Latino cultural space in the neighborhood remains a city priority.

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SF offers options for this Valentine’s Day

Celebrating with dancing is a great plan for this weekend with La Internacional Sonora Dinamita. (https://www.recordnet.com) -- Celebrar bailando es un buen plan para este fin de semana con La Internacional Sonora Dinamita.

by Magdy Zara

Every February 14th, Valentine’s Day is celebrated, a perfect date to exchange gifts and share with that special someone.

A series of events have been scheduled for this weekend, ranging from family activities to concerts and dance parties with live music.

Enjoy Valentine’s Day with Momotombo, which presents a celebration with the original and former members of Malo and Santana, promising an unforgettable evening.

The event takes place this February 14th, starting at 7 p.m., at Sausalito Seahorse Supper Club, located at 305 Harbor Dr, Sausalito. The entrance fee is $25.00.

La Internacional Sonora Dinamita also offers an unforgettable night with the legends of cumbia, who will bring you rhythm, energy, and inexhaustible passion. The invitation is to share this day of love and friendship with your group of friends and enjoy the best live music.

This Latin party will be this Saturday, February 14th, at 8 p.m., at Vinnie’s Bar & Grill, located at 2045 Mt Diablo St, Concordia.

If you want to dance all night, don’t miss the “Dance of Love” featuring the orchestras: Alberto y la Diferencia and Roberto y su Orquesta N Rumba.

This is the first time both bands will perform together in full at the Hall of Fame, along with DJ Franklin. The venue is Roccapulco, 3140 Mission Street, SF, starting at 7 p.m.

The San Francisco Symphony Orchestra has also organized its “Music of the Heart” concert.

Live classical music will also be a highlight this Valentine’s Day, which you can share with the whole family. This performance is part of the San Francisco Symphony’s Music for Families concert series, designed to spark musical curiosity in children of all ages. It’s the perfect outing for Valentine’s Day. Recommended for children ages 5 to 12.

In addition to the concert, you’ll find an interactive instrument zoo and coloring area in the lobby.

The concert takes place this Saturday, February 14, at Davies Symphony Hall, located at 201 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco.

You can also enjoy Jazz on Valentine’s Day with four-time Grammy Award-winning bass virtuoso Stanley Clarke.

Clarke has become a living legend during his more than 50-year career as a bass virtuoso. He is the first bassist in history to play both acoustic and electric bass with equal ferocity, and the first jazz-fusion bassist to headline tours, selling out shows worldwide. He will be performing this February 15th at Yoshi’s, located at 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, starting at 9 p.m)

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Immigration arrests surge by 1,500 percent in San Diego: ‘I feel the temperature rising’

Masked ICE agents line up outside immigration court hearings in San Diego on Aug. 5, 2025. Photo by Wendy Fry, CalMatters -- Agentes de ICE con máscaras hacen fila afuera de las audiencias del tribunal de inmigración en San Diego el 5 de agosto de 2025.

With immigration arrests increasing, San Diego is bracing for an even bigger crackdown

by Wendy Fry and Natasha Uzcátegui-Liggett

Immigration arrests in San Diego and Imperial counties surged nearly 1,500 percent between May and October compared with the same period a year earlier, according to federal data analyzed by CalMatters, raising fears among advocates that the region could face a larger enforcement crackdown in the months ahead.

More than 4,500 people were arrested for civil immigration violations during that six-month period in 2025, compared with fewer than 300 arrests during the same months in 2024. The region, which federal authorities classify as the San Diego area of responsibility, includes both coastal and inland communities. By September, arrests there had surpassed those in the much larger Los Angeles area, which drew national attention last summer for high-profile enforcement actions.

“I feel the temperature rising,” said Patrick Corrigan, a volunteer who monitors U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity at the federal courthouse in downtown San Diego.

While cities such as Los Angeles, Chicago and Minneapolis have experienced visible enforcement operations, the escalation in San Diego has unfolded more quietly. Advocates say the steady rise in arrests has created a climate of fear in immigrant communities, even as the city has not yet seen a large, coordinated sweep resembling those in other regions.

In December, White House “border czar” Tom Homan visited the San Diego border alongside U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott and warned that more agents would be deployed nationwide. Homan criticized so-called sanctuary cities, including San Diego and Chula Vista, arguing that limits on cooperation with federal authorities would lead to more arrests in local communities.

“If you want to be a sanctuary city, you’re going to get exactly what you don’t want,” Homan said during the visit. “More agents in the community and more non-criminals arrested.”

Advocacy groups say that prediction is already playing out. Federal agents have made arrests at courthouses, immigration check-ins and in public spaces, including near schools and in parking lots of big-box stores. In recent months, community members have reported seeing agents detain day laborers and people attending routine appointments, deepening anxiety among families already wary of any contact with authorities.

Critics say courthouse arrests undermine due process by detaining people who are attempting to comply with immigration requirements. Legal advocates argue that fear of arrest discourages immigrants from attending hearings, accessing legal counsel or cooperating as witnesses in criminal cases, which can weaken public safety overall. They say the practice also strains already overburdened immigration courts, where backlogs stretch for months or years, leaving families in prolonged uncertainty about their legal status and ability to work, travel or reunite with relatives.

“They’re just putting numbers on the board,” said Andrea Guerrero, executive director of Alliance San Diego. “They’re doing so in a way that is not just irresponsible, but inhumane.”

Data obtained by the Deportation Data Project show that only about 25 percent of those arrested between May and mid-October had prior criminal convictions, down from more than 60 percent during the same period in the final year of the Biden administration. The figures reflect administrative arrests for civil immigration violations, not criminal charges, according to researchers who reviewed the data provided by ICE in response to public records requests.

At the federal courthouse, faith-based volunteers accompany immigrants to hearings and check-ins to provide reassurance. Milagros, a Venezuelan asylum-seeker who arrived legally through the CBP One appointment system in 2024, said she feared entering the building after her husband was detained.

“When they keep changing the policies, we don’t feel like we can walk around freely,” she said.

Outside official buildings, community patrols have emerged in neighborhoods such as Linda Vista and Barrio Logan, where volunteers warn residents of ICE activity. Groups use walkie-talkies and messaging apps to alert neighbors when they suspect agents are nearby, hoping to reduce the risk of surprise encounters and give families time to avoid the area.

“One of the constant questions we get is: ‘How long is this going to go on?’” said Adriana Jasso of Union del Barrio. “It breaks your heart, because nobody knows.”

Editor’s note: This article was edited and shortened to fit space.

 

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Bipartisan US delegation visits San Miguel to reinforce binational ties

The revival of the inter-parliamentary meeting was celebrated by San Miguel's mayor, who took the opportunity to request a revision of the current U.S. travel advisory for Guanajuato. (Facebook). -- La reactivación de la reunión interparlamentaria fue celebrada por el alcalde de San Miguel, quien aprovechó la ocasión para solicitar una revisión de la actual alerta de viaje de Estados Unidos para Guanajuato.

The city of San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, hosted a high-level meeting with members of the United States Congress, underscoring the city’s strategic role in the binational relationship between the two countries.

Spearheaded by Republican Congressman Michael McCaul, the U.S. delegation was composed of eight representatives from both parties who met with Guanajuato Governor Libia Denisse García Muñoz Ledo and Mayor of San Miguel Mauricio Trejo, among other officials.

The meeting addressed topics pertaining to institutional collaboration, political cooperation and the role of San Miguel de Allende as a space of trust and international connection thanks to its stability and cultural significance.

At a press event, Trejo recognized the governor’s work and the collaborative efforts between the state of Guanajuato and the municipality, emphasizing that coordination has been key to building trust and stability in the region.

He also noted that the local government functions on solid institutions and honest public servants, contributing to the city’s favorable conditions for tourism, investment and social coexistence.

“For governments to work, they have to be clean, free of infiltration, and with honest people; that’s the key to everything,” Trejo said.

San Miguel de Allende is one of the cities in Mexico with the largest number of foreign residents, most of whom are from the U.S. According to official figures, some 10,000 Americans lived in San Miguel de Allende in 2024, accounting for 10% of the city’s total population. This historic city is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to its colonial architecture and vital role in Mexico’s independence.

To boost tourism, the mayor also requested a revision of the current U.S. travel advisory for Guanajuato. 

At level three, the recommendation is for tourists to “reconsider travel” to the state. “San Miguel de Allende is not a violent municipality, so I asked [the delegation] to analyze the situation and help us … lift the red alert issued by the United States advising its citizens not to visit Guanajuato,” Trejo told the newspaper Milenio.

Finally, Trejo noted that this type of inter-parliamentary meeting had lost relevance in recent years, celebrating the decision to resume them with clear objectives and a serious focus on the shared interests between both nations.

With reports from Milenio and Quadratín Bajío

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Your grocery list vs. chronic inflammation: What to add, what to ditch

by Willow Tohi

Chronic inflammation, a persistent, low-grade immune response within the body, has emerged as a central villain in modern medicine, implicated in the development of heart disease, diabetes, cancer and autoimmune disorders. While acute inflammation is a vital healing mechanism, the chronic version is often silently fueled by daily lifestyle choices, with diet being a primary accelerant. Health experts and a growing body of research now pinpoint specific, common foods—from sugary drinks to processed meats—as key drivers of this damaging internal fire, making dietary change a first-line defense for long-term health.

From healing to harm: Understanding the inflammatory shift

Inflammation is the body’s innate response to injury or invasion, characterized by redness, heat and swelling. This process, essential for survival, becomes problematic when it fails to resolve. The concept that chronic irritation could lead to disease is not new; German pathologist Rudolph Virchow proposed a link between inflammation and cancer as early as 1863. Today, science confirms that a constant state of low-grade inflammation creates an environment conducive to cellular damage, accelerated aging and illness. Markers such as C-reactive protein are now used to gauge this hidden risk, with elevated levels strongly correlated with poorer health outcomes across multiple populations.

The usual suspects: Foods that fan the flames

Contemporary diets, particularly those high in processed items, provide a constant influx of pro-inflammatory compounds. Key dietary culprits include sugary foods and drinks, which can disrupt gut bacteria balance and increase inflammatory markers, with strong links to fatty liver disease and obesity. Fast food and processed meats are often loaded with refined grains, unhealthy fats, salt and additives that drive the production of inflammatory proteins linked to cardiovascular disease. Fried foods and refined grains contribute advanced glycation end products created at high cooking temperatures, promoting oxidative stress and inflammation. Diets heavy in certain omega-6 fats and excess sodium further tip the immune system toward chronic activation and intestinal imbalance.

The anti-inflammatory prescription: Building a protective plate

Combating inflammation effectively requires a shift toward whole, nutrient-dense foods. An anti-inflammatory diet emphasizes diversity and quality, centering on colorful fruits and vegetables that supply antioxidants to counter cellular stress; whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds that provide fiber and phytonutrients; healthy fats from olive oil, avocados and fatty fish; and lean proteins alongside herbs and spices such as turmeric and ginger. This pattern, exemplified by the Mediterranean diet, consistently reduces inflammatory markers, supports healthier gut microbiota and helps regulate weight. Excess visceral fat is itself metabolically active tissue that releases inflammatory chemicals, creating a feedback loop between diet, weight and immune dysregulation.

A holistic defense: Beyond the grocery aisle

Diet is only one part of an anti-inflammatory lifestyle. Regular physical activity improves insulin sensitivity and immune regulation, though overtraining without recovery can elevate stress hormones. Chronic psychological stress and poor sleep raise cortisol and blood glucose, weakening normal immune balance. Avoiding cigarette smoke, limiting alcohol and reducing environmental toxin exposure further lowers systemic inflammatory burden. Together, these habits reinforce the understanding that inflammation is a whole-body condition requiring coordinated lifestyle strategies rather than isolated dietary fixes.

Extinguishing the embers for long-term health

The growing recognition that everyday choices can either fuel or quiet chronic inflammation represents a shift in preventive medicine. Moving away from ultra-processed, sugar-heavy diets toward meals built around whole plants, healthy fats and unrefined staples is not a passing wellness trend but a research-backed approach to lowering disease risk. By addressing this silent internal fire through conscious eating, movement, rest and stress management, individuals can reshape their internal environment and build resilience against some of the most prevalent chronic diseases of modern life.

Edited to fit space. Food.news.

 

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Mexico commits to make yearly water deliveries to US after tariff threats

The Río Bravo or Rio Grande, seen here winding its way along the border with Texas, defines much of the Mexico-U.S. border. The countries also share rights to its water. (Shutterstock) -- El Río Bravo o Río Grande, visto aquí serpenteando a lo largo de la frontera con Texas, define gran parte de la frontera entre México y Estados Unidos. Ambos países también comparten derechos sobre sus aguas.

by the El Reportero wire services

Mexico has agreed to avoid incurring new deficits in water delivery to the U.S. as part of a new commitment to adhere to the terms of the 1944 Water Treaty.

In a Tuesday social media post, the Agriculture Ministry (Sader) said the agreement “establishes a clear path in accordance with the mechanisms provided for in the Treaty and is the result of sustained technical and political work.”

It said the plan was negotiated with “full respect for the sovereignty of both countries, while ensuring at all times the human right to water and food for communities in our country.”

This week’s announcement comes after President Claudia Sheinbaum and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed how to resolve long-standing challenges in the management of water in the Río Bravo basin (called Rio Grande in the U.S.) in a Jan. 29 phone call.

In recent years, Mexico has struggled to make the required water deliveries, citing drought conditions fueled by climate change and local demand, a challenge Sheinbaum reiterated during her Friday morning press briefing.

This latest agreement comes hard on the heels of December negotiations that sought to stave off a threat of tariffs, since Mexico still owed the U.S. just over 865,000 acre-feet of water when the 2020-2025 cycle of the treaty ended in October.

At the time, the U.S. Trump administration  blamed Mexico’s missed water deliveries for major crop losses for Texas farmers.

For its part, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said on Tuesday that the new commitment will “provide greater certainty for farmers, ranchers and producers in South Texas who rely on consistent water deliveries from the Rio Grande.”

In a joint statement with the Foreign Relations Ministry, the Environment Ministry and the National Water Commission, Sader confirmed Mexico’s willingness “to guarantee the delivery of a minimum annual amount agreed between both countries, according to the hydrological conditions of the basin and the mechanisms provided for in the Treaty.”

The agreement accounts for the supply for both human consumption and agricultural production, while also “strengthening the orderly management of water resources in the Rio Grande basin and moving towards more predictable planning and shared responsibility in the face of the effects of drought, incorporating infrastructure and long-term adaptation actions.”

In the joint statement, Mexico reaffirmed its commitment to the water treaty, describing it as “an instrument that safeguards national interests, as well as the protection of productive and agricultural activities in national territory.”

Mexico has agreed to deliver a minimum of 350,000 acre‑feet of water per year to the U.S. during the current five‑year cycle and will formulate a detailed plan to fully repay all outstanding water debt accrued during the previous cycle.

Additionally, both parties will hold monthly meetings to ensure timely, consistent deliveries and prevent future deficits, the USDA statement said, adding that the U.S. State Department and other federal partners will work closely to ensure satisfactory implementation.

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said that in the event of future non-compliance, the U.S. reserves the right to impose trade measures, including the application of tariffs.

With reports from Proceso, El Economista and Reuters

In other news from Mexico:

4 US Air Force aircraft make emergency landing on the Baja Peninsula

The Defense Ministry (Sedena) on Thursday acknowledged that it had authorized overflight and emergency landings for four U.S. aircraft that landed that day in Mexican territory.

The U.S. Air Force aircraft involved in Thursday’s incident were two Hercules tanker aircraft for in-flight refueling and two HH-60W helicopters.

In a social media post, Sedena said it “authorized the overflight in national airspace of two Hercules tanker aircraft and two helicopters from the U.S. Air Force, which were taking part in the rescue of a patient from a vessel at sea 400 nautical miles west of [the Baja Peninsula].”

No details were provided regarding where the planes landed, how long they were within Mexican airspace or for how much time they remained on the ground.

This incident comes a little more than two weeks after the landing of a U.S. Air Force plane in Toluca, just 65 kilometers (40 miles) west of Mexico City. It was allegedly linked to training activities that had not been previously reported publicly, and generated some controversy.

At the time, President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that the entry of U.S. military aircraft into the country would only be authorized under “special conditions.”

Days earlier, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration urged U.S. aircraft operators to “exercise caution” when flying over the eastern Pacific Ocean near Mexico, Central America and parts of South America, citing “military activities.”

In response, Sheinbaum sought to quell concerns related to the two incidents, saying that the U.S. “wasn’t conducting any military activity in national territory.”

In an official bulletin issued on Thursday, Sedena said that the authorization was granted “in accordance with the Coordination Guidelines for Authorizing Overflights in Mexican Airspace and Landing of Foreign Aircraft.”

Sedena also reaffirmed its “commitment to international cooperation to safeguard the lives of people and regional security,” while citing the principles of “reciprocity, shared and differentiated responsibility, mutual trust and respect for sovereign decisions and territories.”

Authorization for overflights and landings in Mexican airspace must strictly adhere to Federal Civil Aviation Agency regulations, which generally require obtaining permits 48 hours in advance.

With reports from El Universal, Milenio, Sin Embargo and Nación321

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Landmark works of Mexican art, unseen for 2 decades, go on view in Mexico City

Diego Rivera's 1943 portrait of Natasha Gelman, who assembled the Gelman collection along with her husband, Jacques Gelman. (Secretaría de Cultura) -- Obras emblemáticas del arte mexicano, inéditas en dos décadas, se exhiben en la Ciudad de México

by the El Reportero‘s news services

Sixty-eight landmark works from the renowned Gelman Collection of 20th-century Mexican art — including paintings by Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera — will go on view in Mexico this month for the first time in nearly two decades.

The exhibit is set to open Feb. 17 at the Museum of Modern Art (MAM) in Mexico City’s Chapultepec Park and close May 17.

It marks the start of a new international tour for what the Ministry of Culture calls “one of the most representative collections of 20th-century Mexican modern art.”

Assembled by collectors Jacques and Natasha Gelman beginning in the 1940s, the 68 works form part of a larger 160-piece ensemble that was placed under the management of the Madrid-based Banco Santander Foundation just last month.

The collection has largely been out of public view since 2008.

The Mexico City show will feature paintings and photographs that helped define modern Mexican identity, from muralism to avant-garde experimentation. The exhibit’s title is “Modern Narratives: Emblematic Works from the Gelman Santander Collection.”

Jacques Gelman was born to well-to-do Jewish parents in St. Petersburg, Russia, and left in the 1920s after the Bolshevik Revolution, eventually moving to Mexico and meeting his future wife, Eastern European émigré Natasha Zahalka.

Together they built several significant collections, including European modern art, pre‑Columbian sculpture, and, most famously, their collection of Mexican modern art, with key works by Kahlo, Rivera, Rufino Tamayo, María Izquierdo and others.

“It is very significant and symbolic that the itinerary of this new stage begins in the country of origin of the artists who make it up and where the collection was created,” Culture Minister Claudia Curiel de Icaza said in a press release.

Originally, the exhibit was to debut this summer in Spain, where Banco Santander is headquartered. However, 27 of the works are National Artistic Monuments under Mexican law, restricting their mobility and prompting the upcoming Mexico City show.

Frida Kahlo is represented by 10 oil paintings, including “Self-Portrait with Necklace” (1933), “Diego on My Mind” (1943) and “Self-Portrait with Monkeys” (1943).

Rivera’s 1943 oil “Calla Lily Vendor” anchors the section on the tensions between tradition and modernity.

Works by Tamayo, Izquierdo, José Clemente Orozco, David Alfaro Siqueiros, Gunther Gerzso, Carlos Mérida, Jesús Reyes Ferreira and Lola Álvarez Bravo round out the show, which is divided into four sections: portraits, nature, Mexican identity and the paradoxes of modernity.

With reports by MND from El País, La Jornada and The Art Newspaper.

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The case for going back to basics in a screen-saturated childhood

by the El Reportero staff

A quiet rebellion is unfolding in Swedish classrooms. After years of embracing tablets, laptops and digital-first learning, Sweden is steering back toward books, handwriting and traditional instruction. The move is not nostalgic whimsy. It is a response to growing evidence that too much screen time in early education may be dulling essential cognitive skills — reading comprehension, attention span and memory among them.

Educators in Sweden say they saw the warning signs firsthand. Students struggled to sustain focus. Younger children showed weaker foundational literacy. Teachers found that comprehension suffered when reading was done primarily on screens, where notifications, links and visual clutter compete for attention. In response, the country’s education authorities began emphasizing printed textbooks, handwriting practice and structured, teacher-led learning, especially in early grades.

This is not a rejection of technology. It is a recalibration. Even Swedish education leaders have stressed that digital tools still have a place — for research, accessibility and creative work. “Screens are excellent tools, but they are poor foundations for early learning,” a Swedish education official said in public remarks following the policy shift. “Young children need to develop attention, language and memory before digital tools can truly serve them.”

The science backs up what many teachers and parents instinctively feel. Studies have found that writing by hand strengthens memory retention and conceptual understanding because it engages more areas of the brain than typing. Reading on paper, researchers say, helps students better track narrative flow and retain details compared with scrolling through text on screens. “Handwriting slows the brain down in a productive way,” said Virginia Berninger, a professor emerita of educational psychology at the University of Washington. “That slowing supports deeper processing, which helps children remember what they learn.”

Public reaction to Sweden’s move has been swift and emotional, especially online. Many commenters applauded the decision, calling it common sense and urging other countries to follow suit. “Handwriting is so important for children’s manual dexterity,” one commenter wrote. Another added, “We should have never left the traditional way of education. Today many kids depend on apps to do basic things for them because they never learned the basics.” Still another urged U.S. schools to follow suit, writing, “America, wake up.”

Behind the applause is a deeper cultural anxiety: that children are growing up in an environment engineered to fragment attention. Smartphones and social media platforms are designed to reward rapid scrolling, constant novelty and instant feedback. Those habits do not disappear at the classroom door. When students move from TikTok feeds to digital textbooks, the mental posture of skimming often follows them. Sustained reading, slow thinking and deep focus become harder to access.

There is also a developmental cost to outsourcing basic skills to technology. Navigation apps replace maps. Spellcheck replaces spelling. Calculators replace mental arithmetic. None of these tools are inherently harmful, but when children never practice foundational skills without technological assistance, they lose opportunities to build cognitive resilience. Friction matters. Struggling through a paragraph, writing notes by hand, or working through a problem without instant hints strengthens attention and memory in ways that convenience cannot replicate.

Critics of the “back to basics” push warn against romanticizing the past. Not everyone welcomed Sweden’s shift. One commenter argued that forcing students to write code on paper “rewards speed over quality” and ignores how people actually work in the modern world. The point is valid. Digital fluency is not optional in today’s economy. Students will collaborate online, work with software tools and learn skills that require screens. Preparing them for that reality is part of a school’s responsibility.

The real issue is not whether technology belongs in classrooms, but when and how it should be used. A tablet can be a powerful research tool for a high school student. It is a far more questionable primary learning device for a first grader learning to read. Screens reward speed and multitasking. Early education depends on repetition, sensory engagement and sustained attention. When digital tools replace those processes instead of supporting them, learning suffers.

In the United States, this conversation is long overdue. School districts rushed into one-to-one device programs with little long-term evidence about how constant screen use affects learning. The pandemic made screens unavoidable, but emergency measures hardened into habit.

As educators report rising attention problems and uneven literacy outcomes, Sweden’s recalibration offers a useful example: set boundaries, prioritize foundational skills early, and integrate technology thoughtfully rather than reflexively.

The call from many commenters that this change should happen “at home” may be the most important takeaway. Schools cannot undo the effects of a digital environment on their own.

Children leave classrooms and return to platforms engineered to capture attention for profit. If communities want students to regain focus and depth of thinking, families, schools and policymakers must share responsibility. That means reintroducing boredom, encouraging reading for pleasure, and valuing handwriting and offline learning as essential, not antiquated.

Going back to basics is not about rejecting the future. It is about protecting the human skills that make technology useful rather than dominant. If schools do not draw that line deliberately, devices and platforms will draw it for them — and not necessarily in the best interests of children’s developing minds.

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Ring rankings stir controversy as Carrington slotted above Figueroa at featherweight

by the El Reportero sports desk

The pushback was immediate. Brandon Figueroa’s knockout of WBA featherweight titleholder Nick Ball last weekend had many assuming Ring Magazine would deliver a dramatic shakeup in its 126-pound rankings. Instead, the updated list placed Bruce “Shu Shu” Carrington at No. 3 and Figueroa at No. 5 — a decision that quickly became the focal point of debate.

At the top, Rafael Espinoza remains entrenched at No. 1, a placement few have challenged. His résumé features consistent wins over credible opposition, and his position reflects sustained performance rather than a sudden surge based on one result.

The real friction begins below him. Carrington climbed the ladder after stopping Carlos Castro in the ninth round to capture the WBC belt. Figueroa, however, halted Ball’s momentum with a knockout many consider the most impactful outcome in the division this year. One victory delivered a title. The other removed an active champion with growing traction. For many observers, that difference carries weight.

Ring’s methodology has traditionally leaned toward rewarding unbeaten records and long-term presence near the top of the rankings. Carrington sits at 17-0 with a newly acquired belt, a profile that aligns neatly with that philosophy. The rankings, by design, are not prone to dramatic swings after a single upset, even when public sentiment shifts sharply overnight.

Critics argue the criteria miss the point. In their view, stopping a reigning champion should outweigh the value of maintaining an unblemished record against lesser-tested competition. Ball had established himself as a legitimate force at 126 pounds. Castro, while respected, did not occupy the same tier within the division.

Crowding in the upper echelon further complicates the picture. Angelo Leo and Stephen Fulton continue to hold firm based on years of elite-level competition. Luis Alberto Lopez remains in the mix despite prior stumbles. Ball slips but does not disappear from relevance. Advancing Figueroa would have required displacing a familiar name, and Ring chose not to do so.

Which leaves the division circling the same unresolved issue: should rankings prioritize the most recent statement-making performance, or preserve fighters who have lingered near the summit longer? Espinoza’s spot is secure, but everything beneath him reflects that philosophical divide more than anything else.

Eventually, the hierarchy will sort itself out through head-to-head matchups. Until then, the argument will persist — because fans have long memories for who toppled a champion when the spotlight was brightest.

 

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