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Three new citizen initiatives are being supported in Mexico City, including the prohibition of animal shows and electoral reforms. The IECM is verifying signatures to proceed with these initiatives.

Firefighters quickly mobilized to control a blaze in a building located on Isabel la Católica Street, Mexico City. A woman was rescued after getting trapped while trying to close the gas valves to prevent an explosion. Fortunately, both she and a pet were unharmed, and inquiries into the cause of the fire are ongoing.

The Mexican government is implementing a strategy to eliminate junk food in schools, promoting healthy habits and nutritious food for students. Guidelines will be established for school cooperatives to sell only healthy foods starting in March 2025.

The Senate of Mexico received a new suspension of the reform to the Judiciary, granted by a court in Yucatán, requested by Senator Mayuli Martínez and other members of the PAN.

In Huimilpan, authorities have closed a case involving a 14-year-old girl who was allegedly raped and faced unjust accusations of homicide. Activists demand justice and accountability from the local government and an end to victimization.

A van ran over a group of people in the historic center of Guadalajara, leaving at least 16 injured. The Red Cross attended to several victims, including children and elderly people. Mayor Verónica Delgadillo confirmed that two people are under hospital observation, but the majority are stable. The driver was detained after the incident.

PRI senator, Cynthia López Castro, apologizes for not voting on the constitutional reform, explaining that she felt unwell during the session. She asserts that her absence did not affect the Morena majority and defends her commitment to the truth.

During her first visit to the northern border, President Claudia Sheinbaum focused on social programs and overlooked the pressing migration concerns raised by activists and authorities.

The National Electoral Institute (INE) has postponed the costs for organizing judicial elections and approved a budget proposal of 27.271 billion pesos for 2025. This includes funding for a possible public consultation next year, to be discussed by the Chamber of Deputies.

A day of violence in Culiacan results in 21 murders over two days amid ongoing gang conflicts, with bodies found showing signs of torture and gun wounds.

Following the murder of US soldier Nicholas Douglas in Sonora, Governors Durazo and Hobbs announced the creation of 'safe corridors' to combat organized crime. This initiative aims to enhance security for travelers in the region, with a pilot program connecting Sonoyta to Puerto Peñasco.

In Mexico, November 1 and 2 are not official holidays, but the Secretariat of Education of Yucatán will allow a break for students. Celebrations for the Day of the Dead are scheduled.