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Protesters hurl Molotovs at US embassy in Mexico over George Floyd’s death

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People protesting over the death of George Floyd descended on the walled-off compound housing the US embassy in Mexico and proceeded to tag the streets and throw projectiles at the building. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/aiuw Subscribe to RT! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpwvZwUam-URkxB7g4USKpg?sub_confirmation=1 RT LIVE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFAcqaNzNSc Check out http://rt.com Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on VK https://vk.com/rt_international Follow … Read more Protesters hurl Molotovs at US embassy in Mexico over George Floyd’s death

Protests over police abuses flare again in Mexico

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Masked men and women protesting police abuses vandalized buildings and threw stones at the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City on Friday as Mexican state authorities arrested three officers in a bid to quell anger over the death of a man in police custody. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Reuters brings you the latest business, finance and breaking news … Read more Protests over police abuses flare again in Mexico

Mexican policeman set on fire during protests against fatal beating

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A policeman was set alight by a protester during demonstrations over the death of a builder allegedly beaten to death by the police in Mexico. The incident took place during protests in the city of Guadalajara, as locals gathered to ask for justice in the case of Giovanni Lopez, 30, who died after his arrest. … Read more Mexican policeman set on fire during protests against fatal beating

Decades of social distance: Meet the American couple who are masters at it

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During pandemic lockdowns, many couples have spent more time alone together than they could ever have imagined. But in New Mexico, one couple has been practicing self-isolation for decades. Here’s more of their story: https://reut.rs/2UeiLCI Credit: Clay Haskell, Josh Schneyer and David Johnson Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Reuters brings you the latest business, finance and breaking news … Read more Decades of social distance: Meet the American couple who are masters at it

Mexico police set on fire during protests against fatal beating

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While protesters in the United States mourn George Floyd, police brutality is also a concern south of the border in Mexico. Mexicans protested against police brutality in the second-largest city, Guadalajara, accusing the police officers who arrested a construction worker of beating him to death. The government’s human rights minister has condemned the use of … Read more Mexico police set on fire during protests against fatal beating

Policeman set on fire during protest in Mexico (GRAPHIC)

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On May 4, the lxtlahuacan de los Membrillos police arrested and beat the 30-year-old man, allegedly for not wearing a protective mask in the midst of the coronavirus health emergency. Hours later, the victim died from brain injuries after being transferred to a hospital. Around 1,000 people protested on Thursday outside the Government Palace of … Read more Policeman set on fire during protest in Mexico (GRAPHIC)

Special programme: The Covid-19 challenge in Latin America

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As Latin America emerges as the new epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic, we take you on a journey across the continent with reports from our correspondents. From Argentina to Mexico, via Brazil, Cuba and Colombia, what are the consequences of the pandemic? Despite being neighbours, these countries have adopted very different approaches to the health crisis. While some are currently spared … Read more Special programme: The Covid-19 challenge in Latin America

Policeman set on fire during protest in Mexico

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On May 4, the lxtlahuacan de los Membrillos police arrested and beat the 30-year-old man, allegedly for not wearing a protective mask in the midst of the coronavirus health emergency. Hours later, the victim died from brain injuries after being transferred to a hospital. Around 1,000 people protested on Thursday outside the Government Palace of … Read more Policeman set on fire during protest in Mexico

Police officer set on fire during protests in Mexico

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A police officer is set alight by a protester during demonstrations over the death of a man in police custody in Mexico. The incident took place during protests in the city of Guadalajara, in the state of Jalisco, as locals gathered to ask for justice in the case of Giovanni Lopez, 30, who died after … Read more Police officer set on fire during protests in Mexico

Mexican protesters clash with police over death of man in custody

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Protesters in Mexico called for authorities to be held accountable for the death in custody of a man allegedly arrested over not wearing a face mask in public. Crowds in Guadalajara – the country’s second biggest city and capital of the state of Jalisco – vandalised buildings, including the palace, and set fire to several … Read more Mexican protesters clash with police over death of man in custody

Brazil, Mexico coronavirus deaths hit daily record

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Coronavirus death tolls in both Brazil and Mexico have both hit new daily records as the pandemic continues to take a toll on Latin America. The number of cases in the region has been growing steadily since it became the epicentre of the global pandemic last month, with Brazil the worst-affected country. But some of … Read more Brazil, Mexico coronavirus deaths hit daily record

Tropical Storm Cristobal Makes Landfall in Mexico

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Tropical Storm Cristobal made landfall in Mexico’s Gulf coast state of Campeche on Wednesday, dumping heavy rain on the already soaked region, before an eventual turn toward the U.S. Cristobal made landfall near Atasta, just west of the major oil production town of Ciudad del Carmen. The storm sustained winds weakened to 85 kph after … Read more Tropical Storm Cristobal Makes Landfall in Mexico

Storm Amanda kills at least 20 in Central America before degrading and reaching Mexico

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Tropical storm Amanda continues its deadly path, leaving at least 20 dead as it could become a cyclone as it reaches Mexico. Subscribe to France 24 now: http://f24.my/youtubeEN FRANCE 24 live news stream: all the latest news 24/7 http://f24.my/YTliveEN Visit our website: http://www.france24.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://f24.my/youtubeEN Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FRANCE24.English Follow … Read more Storm Amanda kills at least 20 in Central America before degrading and reaching Mexico

Mexico kicks off ‘new normal’ phase despite alarming Covid-19 death toll

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Mexican President Andrés Manuel Lopez Obrador promised a “new normal” as the federal government’s rules of social distancing officially ended on Monday, June 1st. But with Latin America being on top of the World’s coronavirus hotspots, many question the wisdom of returning to any kind of normal: Mexico is Latin America’s second worst-hit country, only … Read more Mexico kicks off ‘new normal’ phase despite alarming Covid-19 death toll

Mexico to start reopening from lockdown amid rising infections

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Mexico plans to start reopening on Monday, two and a half months after it went into lockdown. But infections are still on the rise. Al Jazeera’s John Holman joined paramedics near Mexico City. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: … Read more Mexico to start reopening from lockdown amid rising infections