The war in Iran began on February 28, when the United States and Israel launched airstrikes against military installations and government complexes in Tehran and other cities. Iran responded with missile and drone attacks against Israel and several neighboring Arab countries, expanding the scope of the conflict. According to preliminary figures, the attacks have left more than 1,300 dead in Iran, at least 10 in Israel, and 14 U.S. military personnel dead in various countries due to Iranian attacks.
Homicide rate in Colima is low. Marcela Figueroa Franco, head of the Executive Secretariat of the National Public Security System (SESNSP), reported on the crime rate in Colima, where intentional homicides have decreased by 26% since the beginning of Claudia Sheinbaum's term. Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection Omar García Harfuch pointed out that from October 1, 2024, to March 10, 2026, 2,790 people have been detained in Colima for high-impact crimes. Over 4 tons of drugs, as well as firearms and cartridges, have been seized. He also stated that they have dismantled web pages used by hackers to recruit people into organized crime in the entity. "More than 180 sites have been taken down on different internet pages and applications, but more focused on recruitment," he said.
Mexico, Colombia, and Brazil demanded a ceasefire in the Middle East. Colombian President Gustavo Petro initiated an invitation to several Latin American and European countries to call for peace and a ceasefire. This joint statement highlights that the conflict "is affecting the whole world amidst the escalation of military actions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran."
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum welcomed the rapprochement between Cuba and the United States and reiterated that her government will continue to promote diplomatic dialogue and support the Cuban people amidst renewed tensions between Washington and Havana. "That's good," she stated during her morning conference in Colima, when questioned about the recent talks between officials of both countries to explore possible solutions to their differences. Sheinbaum also confirmed that Mexico continues to send humanitarian aid to the island, an initiative that has been appreciated by Cuban authorities.
Claudia Sheinbaum also stated that each legislator is free to vote as they wish, after her electoral reform initiative was not approved by a qualified majority in the Chamber of Deputies. She confirmed that she plans to present a "Plan B" for the electoral reform next week. The President emphasized that the goal is to promote diplomatic solutions to a conflict that already has global repercussions, including rising oil prices.
