(2020-12-24). No bottled O2 until further notice: Mexico City Covid patients' dilemma. laprensalatina.com By Eduard Ribas i Admetlla Mexico City, Dec 23 (efe-epa).- The sign reading "No oxygen available" is being seen more and more frequently hanging on the doors of establishments selling medical equipment in Mexico City, where hospitals are rapidly filling and many people with sick relatives at home must look high and low for medical …
(2020-12-23). Death toll rises to 11 at General Motors plant in Silao, Mexico. wsws.org José Luis H., who worked in the plant's car body area, was the last confirmed death, on December 19. The plant's Human Resources manager, who had overseen the firing of workers for challenging the lack of protections against COVID-19, also died earlier this month.
(2020-12-23). Colombia's President shows his disdain for democracy and Venezuelans. peoplesdispatch.org On December 8, a Conviasa flight prepared to take off from Caracas, Venezuela, for Mexico City. It planned to carry 200 election observers and journalists who came to Venezuela from a range of countries to monitor the National Assembly elections that were held on December 6. The plane sat on the tarmac, luggage on board, with the passengers ready to board—at which point, the delay began. Hours went by. The airline had previously filed a flight plan, which included using Colombian airspace; now, hours before the flight was to take off, the government of Colombia denied the aircraft the right of transit (a…
(2020-12-22). China's CanSino to submit its Covid-19 vaccine for review in Mexico — FM. rt.com 
China's Covid-19 vaccine producer will submit its product on Tuesday for review by Mexico's health regulator, according to Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard. | "Today it will submit its [CanSino Biologics] file to the analysis of Cofepris," Ebrard confirmed. The regulator will be assessing the vaccine for emergency use, it was Mexico wants to have access to vaccines as soon as possible amid a rebound…
(2020-12-22). Mexico: Entrepreneurs Support the Legal Use of Cannabis. telesurenglish.net A group of micro, small and medium companies of Mexico's cannabis industry on Monday announced the creation of the National Cannabis Council (CCN) to promote the legal use and commercialization of the plant. | RELATED: | CCN representatives noted that the organization will create a Cannabis Regulation and Control Committee made up of industry experts in order to present recommendations to the Federal Government.
(2020-12-22). Dreamers Deserve a Path To Citizenship. commondreams.org DACA changed my life. But after four years of fear, it's clear that undocumented young people need more protection. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/dreamers_0.jpg …
(2020-12-21). Home Secretary 'caused legal storm by posting tweet about migrant deaths'. thecanary.co The home secretary caused a legal storm with an "ill-advised" tweet about the deaths of 39 migrants while the people-smuggling trial was going on. | Twitter politics: | On 23 October, the anniversary of the tragedy, Priti Patel's Twitter account posted: One year ago today, 39 people lost their lives in horrific circumstances at the hands of ruthless criminals. My thoughts remain with everyone who was affected by that day, particularly the loved ones of the people who so tragically died. | The comments were made as the prosecution of four alleged people-smugglers linked to the deaths was continuing at the O…
(2020-12-21). The Ocean Floor Is Spewing Methane Due to Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells. truthout.org Out on the deck of a research boat, Tara Yacovitch looked out to the water. In the middle of the Gulf of Mexico, the seascape is peppered with lights. And every light is part of an offshore oil or gas platform. | Offshore platforms can vary greatly in size — some are as big as multi-storied buildings, while others resemble small but very tall rooms. The boat carrying Yacovitch and her team also housed a variety of science equipment: methane isotope readers, spectrometers, and other tools to me…
