Mexico Roundup: Mexico rejects Venezuela poll results, murder, boxing

Mexico rejects Venezuela election results

Mexico's President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador stated that Mexico will recognise the Venezuelan election result given by the electoral authority. The Peninsular reports that the Venezuelan President Maduro declared victory, but opposition claims of fraud have arisen. Mexico is waiting for the final vote count and detailed reports from Venezuela's National Electoral Council before making a final decision. The CNE stated that Maduro won re-election with 51.2 percent of the votes.

Rain forecasts

Mexico is experiencing increased rainfall due to a combination of seasonal monsoons, tropical waves, and cyclonic activity. Heavy rain is forecasted for various states, along with strong winds. The country has already surpassed its average rainfall for the year, with reduced drought conditions in many areas. Some states have benefitted more from the rainfall than others. High temperatures are also expected in certain regions, according to Mexico News Daily.

Boxing in Mexico

Female boxers in Mexico, inspired by Olympic contenders like Citlalli Ortiz and Fatima Herrara, are empowering themselves through the sport in a society still grappling with machismo. Traditional gender roles have confined women in the past, but with women like Ortiz making noise in the boxing scene, the mentality is changing. Young girls are looking up to these fighters as role models and are eager to follow in their footsteps. With the legacy of boxing running deep in Mexico, the country is becoming a powerhouse in the sport, particularly in women's boxing, Supersport reports.

Murder

A 12-year-old boy was killed on a Cancun beach by gunmen on jet skis, who were reportedly targeting a rival drug dealer. The incident is under investigation by Mexican officials, who believe the attackers arrived by sea and were involved in a dispute over drug sales. According to the ABC, the boy, who has not been publicly identified, was not believed to have been the intended target. He and his family were at the beach at the time of the shooting.

Temporary residency

Guatemala has granted temporary residency to 207 Mexican refugees, mostly children, who fled drug violence. They have 30 days of legal status and can request asylum if they choose. The refugees crossed the border into Guatemala to escape cartel violence in their communities. Organizations are providing support and donations to the families. The Mexican government has been urged to protect the communities from cartels. AP News reports that two powerful cartels have been battling for control of smuggling routes in the area, leading to multiple displacements.