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Hurricane weakens after lashing Mexico's Baja, new storms form in Atlantic
Genevieve had a been a powerful Category 4 hurricane with winds of 130 mph (215 kph) on Tuesday, but weakened as it pushed past the Los Cabos region, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said
 "Hurricane weakens after lashing Mexico's Baja, new storms form in Atlantic")
Mexico to trial China, US coronavirus vaccines, may produce some: Ministry
Mexico aims to conduct late-stage clinical trials for COVID-19 vaccines in development by US and Chinese companies, two of which might base some of their vaccine production in the country\
 "Mexico to trial China, US coronavirus vaccines, may produce some: Ministry")
Nobel-winning Mexican scientist calls for complete ban on fuel oil
Molina said it was "very worrying" that the plant's emissions can reach the sprawling capital of more than 20 million inhabitants
 "Nobel-winning Mexican scientist calls for complete ban on fuel oil")
Distance learning: Mexico's school year to begin with instruction on TV
Distance learning will begin for more than 30 million Mexican school children August 24, but a return to classrooms will remain an uncertain goal, the country's education secretary said
 "Distance learning: Mexico's school year to begin with instruction on TV")
Mexico at third spot in world for Covid-19 deaths, total cases at 424,000
Mexican health officials said Friday there were 688 deaths for the latest 24-hour reporting period, pushing the country's total to 46,688
 "Mexico at third spot in world for Covid-19 deaths, total cases at 424,000")
Mexico economy dropped 17.3% in second quarter as coronavirus bites
Mexico's economic activity plummeted 17.3 per cent in the second quarter compared to the previous as the economic shutdown caused by the Covid-19 pandemic drove the country deeper into a recession
 "Mexico economy dropped 17.3% in second quarter as coronavirus bites")
White House to lure US firms to Latam from Asia in nearshoring drive
US President Donald Trump made "Buy America" policies a centerpiece of his administration since taking office in 2017
 "White House to lure US firms to Latam from Asia in nearshoring drive")
Zydus gets nod from Mexican authority for Covid-19 therapy clinical trials
Drug firm Zydus Cadila said it has received approval from Mexico's regulatory authority Cofepris to conduct clinical trials with its biological therapy "Pegylated Interferon alpha-2b"
From Mexico to Moldova, eight vie for top WTO job as global tensions rise
The others are from Britain, Mexico, Moldova, Saudi Arabia and South Korea
 "From Mexico to Moldova, eight vie for top WTO job as global tensions rise")
New N American free trade deal among US, Canada, Mexico comes into effect
A new trade deal between the United States, Canada and Mexico came into effect on Wednesday
 "New N American free trade deal among US, Canada, Mexico comes into effect")
Wanted for graft, ex-Pemex boss to be extradited to Mexico from Spain
The former chief executive of Mexican state oil company Petroleos Mexicanos, Emilio Lozoya, has agreed to be extradited from Spain to Mexico to stand trial on corruption charges
Earthquake with 7.4 magnitude shakes southern Mexico, at least 5 dead
The US Geologic Survey said the quake hit at 10.29 am (11.29 am Eastern) along Mexico's southern Pacific coast at a depth of 16 miles (26 km)
 "Earthquake with 7.4 magnitude shakes southern Mexico, at least 5 dead")
Covid-19 impact: Mexico, Brazil see 99% plunge in auto production in April
In normal times, the combined number of cars produced by Mexico and Brazil every month is half a million
 "Covid-19 impact: Mexico, Brazil see 99% plunge in auto production in April")
Amid falling global prices, US and Mexico agree to cut crude oil output
The OPEC nations have agreed to "a different limit reduction of about 23 per cent", said US President Donald Trump
 "Amid falling global prices, US and Mexico agree to cut crude oil output")
India saw Rs 6.14 trillion, or 3% of GDP, escape tax net in 2017: Report
The report said a staggering $8.8 trillion value gap was identified in trade between 135 developing countries and 36 advanced economies over the period of 2008-2017.
 "India saw Rs 6.14 trillion, or 3% of GDP, escape tax net in 2017: Report")
Mexican economy suffers first contraction in a decade in 2019: Govt data
Gross domestic product (GDP) was unchanged during the fourth quarter compared to the previous three months
Drug kingpin El Chapo had same powers as my predecessor: Mexico's president
Lpez Obrador's public safety secretary Alfonso Durazo on Wednesday echoed the president's comments about rooting out corruption in the security forces.
 "Drug kingpin El Chapo had same powers as my predecessor: Mexico's president")
Mexico grants asylum to Bolivia's Evo Morales for humanitarian reasons
Evo Morales resigned amid massive protests and growing unrest over his fraud-stained re-election to a fourth term on October 20.
 "Mexico grants asylum to Bolivia's Evo Morales for humanitarian reasons")
GM strike ends after new labour deal, Mexican plants to be reopened
GM said that by the end of next week all of its Mexican operations should be operating normally with all employees back to work
 "GM strike ends after new labour deal, Mexican plants to be reopened")
Mexico authorities deport 311 'illegal' Indian migrants, including woman
Mexico had agreed to boost up security on the border and expand its policy of taking back migrants.
 "Mexico authorities deport 311 'illegal' Indian migrants, including woman")