Mexico Braces for Blazing Temperatures as Heatwaves Hit Record Highs
From scorching heat waves to violent disputes, Mexico's news is hot and heavy. Farmers protest women form self-defense groups, and extortion rises. Stay updated on the country's challenges in this news story.
Hold onto your sombreros, folks, because Mexico is experiencing scorching temperatures that are about to make us all sweat buckets. According to the trusty folks at SMN, nine states are about to face the wrath of the sun as maximum temperatures soar beyond a sweltering 45 degrees Celsius. Who needs a sauna when you can just step outside, right? But fear not, residents of Mexico City, as your beloved capital is expected to keep things relatively cool with a balmy 34 degrees Celsius. Don't forget your sunscreen and plenty of agua, compadres!
Unfortunately, not all is sunny and cheerful in our beloved country. Tijuana, the bustling border city, has become the stage for a heated customs dispute that has ignited a firestorm of violence. Drug cartels are fighting tooth and nail for control of the Tijuana and Mexicali customs, and it seems like blood is being spilled left, right, and center. This ruthless tussle involves the passage of drugs, extortion of checkpoint users, drug dealing, and even the collection of money from migrants and commerce. Talk about a turbulent border crossing! Tijuana is shouldering a whopping 80 percent of Baja California's homicides, with an average of five murders per day recorded in May. Stay safe, Tijuana amigos!
