Miss Universe Owner Accused of Narcotrafficking, Sheinbaum Unveils Plan to Combat Violence

A scandal erupts in Mexico over the Miss Universe title holder accused of drug and weapon trafficking. The country's president introduces a plan to combat violence against women, while the economy posts a current account surplus.


Miss Universe Owner Accused of Narcotrafficking, Sheinbaum Unveils Plan to Combat Violence

Mexican authorities accuse the owner of the Miss Universe title of trafficking drugs, weapons, and fuel between Guatemala and Mexico. The Attorney General's Office has requested his arrest. In response to rising violence against women, President Sheinbaum has unveiled a national plan that includes tougher penalties for sexual abuse and the harmonization of state-level penal codes. Despite calls for peaceful marches, a record-low number of people turned out in the capital over the past five years. In the economy, the country's current account surplus reached $2.325 billion in the third quarter, ending a two-quarter deficit streak. Additionally, deputies unanimously approved reforms to toughen penalties for environmental crimes.