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Hurricane Polo maintains extreme intensity near Mexico

207 clusters · 942 sources · last updated

Latest: Hurricane Polo reaches Category 5, threatening Mexico's coast

Hurricane Polo has undergone extreme fluctuations in intensity, reaching Category 5 strength on three separate occasions and setting meteorological records by transitioning to Category 5 in just 42 hours. The storm has m

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Mexico's CFE expands power, EV charging amid budget shifts

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Latest: CFE faces 30.8 billion peso budget cut amid Yucatán energy concerns

Since June 2026, the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) has accelerated its capacity-expansion agenda. President Claudia Sheinbaum inaugurated the 653 MW González Ortega plant in Mexicali and the 357 MW Manzanillo III

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Extreme weather in Mexico and Ecuador

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Latest: Mexico weather: Tropical storms and drought impact multiple regions

Extreme weather continues to impact Mexico and Ecuador, characterized by heavy rainfall, tropical activity, and emerging drought conditions. In Ecuador, the Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMHI) issue

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Global happiness rankings for travel destinations

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Latest: Tulum named the world's happiest travel destination for 2026

A study by travel insurance firm JustCover, which analyzed over one million online reviews across 155 destinations, has identified Mexico as a top global location for traveler happiness. In the rankings, Tulum in Quinta

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US maritime and aerial surveillance in the Gulf of Mexico

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Latest: United States increases aerial surveillance near Yucatán Peninsula

The United States has increased its maritime and aerial surveillance presence in the Gulf of Mexico and near the Yucatán Peninsula. The U.S. Department of War announced the deployment of a seven-ship fleet, including the

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Mexico national seismic drill preparations

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Latest: Mexico reports 53% drop in daily homicides under Sheinbaum administration

Mexico has scheduled its Second National Drill for September 19, 2026, at 12:00 PM central time. Coordinated by Civil Protection authorities, the exercise is designed to test evacuation routes, institutional communicatio

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Mexico extreme heat wave and regional health crises

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Latest: Baja California states report rickettsia deaths and heat-related illnesses

By mid-September 2026, the health crisis in Baja California Sur continued, with 113 confirmed health cases due to extreme temperatures, including three deaths and 96 cases of heatstroke. In the neighboring state of Baja

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