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In 2024, In a short expose in _El Universal_, it is revealed that many Mexican states are awarding driver's licenses without the needed skills testing, as a ploy to gain votes, but which also violates the Vienna Convention on Road Transit.
December 14, 2025 at 6:47 PM
In 2024, In a short expose in _El Universal_, it is revealed that many Mexican states are awarding driver's licenses without the needed skills testing, as a ploy to gain votes, but which also violates the Vienna Convention on Road Transit.
In 2024, Mexican guitarist and rock and roll pioneer in Mexico, Javier Isaac Medina Núñez, known as Javier Bátiz, dies in Tijuana, Mexico. Mentored famed guitarist Carlos Santana.
December 14, 2025 at 6:45 PM
In 2024, Mexican guitarist and rock and roll pioneer in Mexico, Javier Isaac Medina Núñez, known as Javier Bátiz, dies in Tijuana, Mexico. Mentored famed guitarist Carlos Santana.
In 2021, Canadian Pacific takes control of Kansas-City-Southern railroad, pending US regulator approval but with the blessing and support of US and Mexican governments.
December 14, 2025 at 6:42 PM
In 2021, Canadian Pacific takes control of Kansas-City-Southern railroad, pending US regulator approval but with the blessing and support of US and Mexican governments.
In 2020, The president finally congratulates US president-elect Joe Biden after holding out for weeks alongside US president Trump as he refused to concede his loss to Biden in the US presidential elections.
December 14, 2025 at 6:40 PM
In 2020, The president finally congratulates US president-elect Joe Biden after holding out for weeks alongside US president Trump as he refused to concede his loss to Biden in the US presidential elections.
In 2019, For the first time, over 13 straight months salaries have increased by 2.68% more than the rate of inflation.
December 14, 2025 at 6:37 PM
In 2019, For the first time, over 13 straight months salaries have increased by 2.68% more than the rate of inflation.
In 2018, The state universities of Nayarit and Zacatecas were unable to pay a combined total of 12,000 staff due to funding shortfalls.
December 14, 2025 at 6:35 PM
In 2018, The state universities of Nayarit and Zacatecas were unable to pay a combined total of 12,000 staff due to funding shortfalls.
In 2018, The president announces the end of the Seguro Popular, providing health coverage to uninsured Mexicans. It was co-managed between the federal and state governments. Its replacement will be federal only in nature.
December 14, 2025 at 6:32 PM
In 2018, The president announces the end of the Seguro Popular, providing health coverage to uninsured Mexicans. It was co-managed between the federal and state governments. Its replacement will be federal only in nature.
In 2018, For its latest fashion collection, the House of Dior contracted 8 female Mexican photographers to shoot their campaign in Mexico's most iconic and beautiful settings.
December 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM
In 2018, For its latest fashion collection, the House of Dior contracted 8 female Mexican photographers to shoot their campaign in Mexico's most iconic and beautiful settings.
In 2017, The PRI in the senate make minor modifications to the proposed ley de seguridad interior to send it back to the chamber of deputies.
December 14, 2025 at 6:27 PM
In 2017, The PRI in the senate make minor modifications to the proposed ley de seguridad interior to send it back to the chamber of deputies.
In 2017, The Bank of Mexico raises its interest rate from 7% to 7.25%.
December 14, 2025 at 6:25 PM
In 2017, The Bank of Mexico raises its interest rate from 7% to 7.25%.
In 2017, It is estimated that some 600,000 students per year abandon their studies due to economic reasons, family problems or violence.
December 14, 2025 at 6:22 PM
In 2017, It is estimated that some 600,000 students per year abandon their studies due to economic reasons, family problems or violence.
In 2016, In the forthoming 2017 issue of _Mexican Law Review_, Mauro Arturo Rivera León notes that there have been over 650 changes to the constitution since 1917.
December 14, 2025 at 6:20 PM
In 2016, In the forthoming 2017 issue of _Mexican Law Review_, Mauro Arturo Rivera León notes that there have been over 650 changes to the constitution since 1917.
In 1992, The UNESCO inscribes the Pre-Hispanic City of El Tajin onto its list of World Heritage Sites.
December 14, 2025 at 6:17 PM
In 1992, The UNESCO inscribes the Pre-Hispanic City of El Tajin onto its list of World Heritage Sites.
In 1990, Musician Francisco Gabilondo Soler, 83, dies in Mexico City. He specialized on children's compositions, conducted popular radio programs for children and created _Cri Cri: the little singing cricket_.
December 14, 2025 at 6:15 PM
In 1990, Musician Francisco Gabilondo Soler, 83, dies in Mexico City. He specialized on children's compositions, conducted popular radio programs for children and created _Cri Cri: the little singing cricket_.
In 1989, A report from SELA informs that Latin Americans are on average 10% poorer that they had been at the beginning of the 1980s.
December 14, 2025 at 6:12 PM
In 1989, A report from SELA informs that Latin Americans are on average 10% poorer that they had been at the beginning of the 1980s.
In 1984, The United Nations general assembly votes to condemn South Africa for its apartheid policy.
December 14, 2025 at 6:10 PM
In 1984, The United Nations general assembly votes to condemn South Africa for its apartheid policy.
In 1973, The first Round Table of Palenque takes place at Palenque, Chiapas.
December 14, 2025 at 6:07 PM
In 1973, The first Round Table of Palenque takes place at Palenque, Chiapas.
In 1946, The United Nations selects New York City as permanent headquarters, accepting gift of land from John D. Rockefeller, Jr.
December 14, 2025 at 6:05 PM
In 1946, The United Nations selects New York City as permanent headquarters, accepting gift of land from John D. Rockefeller, Jr.
In 1944, Volatile actress Lupe Velez dies of an apparent suicide in Beverly Hills, California. Appeared in "Mexican Spitfire" series, "The Girl from Mexico," etc.
December 14, 2025 at 6:02 PM
In 1944, Volatile actress Lupe Velez dies of an apparent suicide in Beverly Hills, California. Appeared in "Mexican Spitfire" series, "The Girl from Mexico," etc.
In 1939, The League of Nations expels the Soviet Union.
December 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
In 1939, The League of Nations expels the Soviet Union.
In 1936, The first issue of the newspaper "Novedades: el mejor diario de Mexico" appears in the newsstands. Its founder was Ignacio F. Herrerias.
December 14, 2025 at 5:57 PM
In 1936, The first issue of the newspaper "Novedades: el mejor diario de Mexico" appears in the newsstands. Its founder was Ignacio F. Herrerias.
In 1926, Singer and actress of the golden age of cinema María Elena Marqués is born in Mexico City. Starred in _La Perla_ as well in a handful of Hollyood films and telenovelas. [d. Nov 11, 2008 in Mexico City]
December 14, 2025 at 5:55 PM
In 1926, Singer and actress of the golden age of cinema María Elena Marqués is born in Mexico City. Starred in _La Perla_ as well in a handful of Hollyood films and telenovelas. [d. Nov 11, 2008 in Mexico City]
In 1920, Revolution hero Gen. Benjamin C. Hill dies in Mexico City. A town in Sonora would adopt his name.
December 14, 2025 at 5:52 PM
In 1920, Revolution hero Gen. Benjamin C. Hill dies in Mexico City. A town in Sonora would adopt his name.
In 1914, Manuel Palafox becomes Secretary of Agriculture in the Aguascalientes Conventionist cabinet, the ranking Zapatista in the government.
December 14, 2025 at 5:50 PM
In 1914, Manuel Palafox becomes Secretary of Agriculture in the Aguascalientes Conventionist cabinet, the ranking Zapatista in the government.
In 1906, Strike movements are initiated in Puebla, Tlaxcala, and Veracruz by workers of the textile industry.
December 14, 2025 at 5:47 PM
In 1906, Strike movements are initiated in Puebla, Tlaxcala, and Veracruz by workers of the textile industry.