Iztapalapa Faces Historic Rainfall and Flooding
Iztapalapa, one of Mexico City’s 16 boroughs, experienced extraordinary rainfall exceeding 90 millimeters, causing flooding in 20 colonies and leaving residents in distress.
- More than 28 million cubic meters of water fell in just two and a half hours, triggering the activation of the purple alert – the highest level of warning.
- Authorities responded with 3,500 food rations, 2,000 cleaning kits, and “Tlaloque” brigades to clear streets.
- The AICM operated with a single runway, and Calzada Ignacio Zaragoza was blocked by protesting merchants due to the impact.
Explosion of Gas Pipeline: Fatalities Rise to 31
Two weeks after the explosion of a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) pipeline at Puente de La Concordia, the death toll has risen to 31. Thirteen individuals remain hospitalized, some in critical condition.
- Among the most delicate cases is a 2-year-old girl transferred to a specialized hospital in Galveston, Texas.
- The Mexico City government and ISSSTE continue to provide medical, psychological, and financial support for affected families.
Mexico and the US Sign Agreement to Combat Arms Trafficking
Mexico City’s Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum described the agreement with the US as “historic” to curb arms trafficking along their shared border.
- The agreement includes joint operations and access to ballistic tracing technology.
- This move comes amidst pressure from former US President Donald Trump, who threatened tariffs if Mexico failed to strengthen border security.
International Scene: Tension and Violence
In Gaza, Hamas’ armed wing reported losing contact with two hostages due to Israeli bombardments. The offensive has resulted in 66,005 deaths, according to Hamas’ Ministry of Health.
- In Washington, the US Department of State revoked Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s visa after he urged US soldiers to disobey orders not to attack Palestine during a public event.
- Meanwhile, in Michigan, a gunman opened fire at a Mormon church, killing one person and injuring several others before being shot dead by police. Former President Trump labeled the incident as “horrendous” and an attack on Christians.
MTU: New Transfer Limit Announced
The National Banking and Securities Commission (CNBV) announced the implementation of the Monto Transaccional del Usuario (MTU), a configurable limit for digital transfers to third parties.
- Banks must enable the function by October 1, 2025.
- The MTU will be mandatory for all customers starting January 1, 2026.
- Those who do not set a limit will have a default suggested limit of 12,800 pesos.
Key Questions and Answers
- What happened in Iztapalapa? Iztapalapa experienced historic rainfall, causing flooding in 20 colonies and activating the purple alert.
- How many people have died in the gas pipeline explosion? The death toll has risen to 31.
- What is the agreement between Mexico and the US about? The agreement aims to curb arms trafficking along their shared border.
- What recent international events should we be aware of? Tensions and violence have escalated in Gaza, Washington, and Michigan.
- What is the MTU and when does it take effect? The MTU is a configurable limit for digital transfers to third parties, becoming mandatory for all customers on January 1, 2026.
