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Ya Libnan
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Ya Libnan
Mexico unveils Olinia, its first EV which will debut at opening game of the 2026 World Cup at the Azteca Stadium
Mexico's President, Claudia Sheinbaum , unveiled the Olinia project, the first Mexican manufacturer of electric microvehicles that by the end of the administration in 2030 , aims to produce three models priced between $4,500 and $7,500 . The assembly plant, which will combine public and private capital , will develop a personal mobility microvehicle , another for 'neighborhood mobility' designed for short distances , and one more for last-mile delivery , explained Roberto Capuano , project leader. In statements reported by the EFE news agency , he stated, 'Our goal is to launch the three models with a company that has public and private investment , that is economically viable, and has long-term prospects. For our first model, (the goal) is to arrive at the opening game of the 2026 World Cup at the Azteca Stadium in an Olinia .' Last January , the government formed a team of researchers from the National Polytechnic Institute (IPN) and the National Technological Institute of Mexico , which this year will have a budget of 25 million pesos ($1.25 million) to develop the model. The idea of manufacturing electric microvehicles , explained Capuano , comes from the fact that 70% of the Mexican population lives in urban areas , and 80% of them have daily mobility needs under 30 kilometers . With this project, the government seeks to boost the automotive industry , which accounts for nearly 4% of the national GDP and 20.5% of manufacturing GDP , more than any other sector. 'We see how in countries similar to Mexico, these vehicles are on the rise. In China and India alone , sales of microvehicles in 2023 exceeded 1.3 million units . For us in Mexico, microvehicles are the category with the greatest potential in electric mobility ,' argued Capuano . Rosaura Ruiz Gutiérrez , Secretary of Science, Humanities, Technology, and Innovation , stated that Olinia , which in Nahuatl means movement , 'marks a historic milestone because it goes beyond manufacturing Mexican electric microvehicles . It has the potential to become a turning point for the Mexican industry .'
Scottish Sun
07-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Watch moment idiot tourists climb into fiery mouth of active volcano Popocatépetl in death defying stunt
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THIS is the shocking moment that three tourists risked their lives by clambering into a live, lava-filled volcano. The thrill-seeking football fans, believed to support Club América, ignored Civil Protection warnings that getting too close to Popocatépetl in central Mexico could be deadly. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Tourists filmed the lava inside the Popocatépetl volcano Credit: x/@volcaholic1 5 One of the tourists can be seen smiling in front of the active volcano Credit: x/@volcaholic1 5 Officials have slammed the act as dangerous Credit: x/@volcaholic1 Shocking footage captured by the trio shows one man climbing up to the edge of the Popocatépetl volcano's crater. The video, filmed at 7.23am on March 30, reveals glowing lava deep within the volcano. The tourists also posed for a selfie at the summit - despite strict restrictions in place under a Phase 2 yellow alert, issued by the National Coordination of Civil Protection. Both the Civil Protection authorities and CENAPRED (National Centre for Disaster Prevention) have repeatedly warned that this alert level carries the risk of explosions and the ejection of incandescent rock fragments. The stunt has sparked fierce debate online, with some calling it daring, while others condemned it as reckless and irresponsible. Officials have strongly criticised the act, labelling it extremely dangerous, especially given Popocatépetl's frequent volcanic activity and unpredictable eruptions. What is Popocatépetl? Popocatépetl is an active volcano in Mexico. It is located about 43 miles southeast of Mexico City. The name Popocatépetl comes from the indigenous Nahuatl language and means "Smoking Mountain". It is the second-highest volcano in Mexico, standing at about 17,802 feet tall. Popocatépetl is part of the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt, a chain of volcanoes across central Mexico. The volcano has been active for centuries, with frequent eruptions, including ash plumes and lava. It is considered one of the most dangerous volcanoes in Mexico due to its activity and proximity to large populations. Popocatépetl is often referred to by locals as "El Popo" for short. It comes as a massive Alaskan volcano is on the brink of erupting - and experts warn it could happen within weeks. Mount Spurr, the 11,000-foot behemoth sitting just 80 miles west of Anchorage, has been rumbling with frequent small earthquakes as scientists fear it's moving closer to an explosive eruption. The potential blast, experts say, could unleash global travel chaos and choke a critical cargo route between North America and Asia. The Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) said in a chilling update: 'Unrest continues at Mount Spurr.' 'Most of the earthquakes that are occurring under the volcano are too small to be located.' If it blows, the fallout could disrupt air travel worldwide as the ash is taken by the winds and makes flying impossible. Meanwhile, scientists recently revealed that a volcano erupted in the South Pacific with such force that it sent shock-waves into space. The enormous underwater eruption of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai in January 2022 was one of the biggest in modern history. It sent a plume of ash and gas over 31 miles into the air, far above the usual cruising altitude of commercial airliners. Ripples from the blast didn't just rattle land and sea, but made it all the way into space - shaking the area where satellites orbit our planet. Research published in AGU examined how the volcano was able to send shock-waves into the cosmos. 5 One man climbed dangerously close to the edge of the volcanic crater Credit: x/@volcaholic1
The Irish Sun
07-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Watch moment idiot tourists climb into fiery mouth of active volcano Popocatépetl in death defying stunt
THIS is the shocking moment that three tourists risked their lives by clambering into a live, lava-filled volcano. The thrill-seeking football fans, believed to support Club América, ignored Civil Protection warnings that getting too close to Popocatépetl in central Mexico could be deadly. Advertisement 5 Tourists filmed the lava inside the Popocatépetl volcano Credit: x/@volcaholic1 5 One of the tourists can be seen smiling in front of the active volcano Credit: x/@volcaholic1 5 Officials have slammed the act as dangerous Credit: x/@volcaholic1 Shocking footage captured by the trio shows one man climbing up to the edge of the Popocatépetl volcano's crater. The video, filmed at 7.23am on March 30, reveals glowing lava deep within the volcano. The tourists also posed for a selfie at the summit - despite strict restrictions in place under a Phase 2 yellow alert, issued by the National Coordination of Civil Protection. Both the Civil Protection authorities and CENAPRED (National Centre for Disaster Prevention) have repeatedly warned that this alert level carries the risk of explosions and the ejection of incandescent rock fragments. Advertisement Read more world news The stunt has sparked fierce debate online, with some calling it daring, while others condemned it as reckless and irresponsible. Officials have strongly criticised the act, labelling it extremely dangerous, especially given Popocatépetl's frequent volcanic activity and unpredictable eruptions. What is Popocatépetl? Popocatépetl is an active volcano in Mexico. It is located about 43 miles southeast of Mexico City. The name Popocatépetl comes from the indigenous Nahuatl language and means "Smoking Mountain". It is the second-highest volcano in Mexico, standing at about 17,802 feet tall. Popocatépetl is part of the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt, a chain of volcanoes across central Mexico. The volcano has been active for centuries, with frequent eruptions, including ash plumes and lava. It is considered one of the most dangerous volcanoes in Mexico due to its activity and proximity to large populations. Popocatépetl is often referred to by locals as "El Popo" for short. It comes as a massive Mount Spurr, the 11,000-foot behemoth sitting just 80 miles west of Advertisement Most read in The Sun Exclusive Latest The potential blast, experts say, could unleash global travel chaos and choke a critical cargo route between North America and The 'Most of the earthquakes that are occurring under the volcano are too small to be located.' If it blows, the fallout could disrupt air travel worldwide as the ash is taken by the winds and makes flying impossible. Advertisement Meanwhile, scientists recently revealed that a The enormous underwater eruption of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai in January 2022 was one of the biggest in modern history. Advertisement It sent a plume of ash and gas over 31 miles into the air, far above the usual cruising altitude of commercial airliners. Ripples from the blast didn't just rattle land and sea, but made it all the way into space - shaking the area where satellites orbit our planet. Research published in 5 One man climbed dangerously close to the edge of the volcanic crater Credit: x/@volcaholic1 Advertisement 5 Experts predict the volcano, pictured erupting in 1992, could blow again in just a few weeks
Los Angeles Times
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Fuerza Regida beholds the power of manifestation in new album ‘111XPANTIA'
The members of Fuerza Regida say they manifested their dreams of becoming the hardest-working act in música mexicana. Now, a decade into their career, the multiplatinum corrido stars are marking the milestone with the release of their most spiritually minded album yet, '111XPANTIA.' Recorded in the band's hometown of San Bernardino, the 12-track LP — condensed from a total of 40 written songs — dives further into the quintet's Mexican heritage, encapsulating the group's hustle, vision and evolution over the course of its long career. 'We put a lot of thought into it, a lot of hours in the studio,' says Jesús Ortiz Paz, a.k.a. JOP, frontman of Fuerza Regida. 'Can't wait to hear what the fans think, there's something for everyone.' The band's ninth studio album, released under Rancho Humilde and Street Mob, marks Fuerza Regida's return to its original corrido style, in contrast to its last album, 2024's 'Pero No Te Enamores,' which explored more electronically geared genres like Jersey club, drill and house music. 'The meaning of this album is to manifest an idea, to think your dreams into reality and to prove something through the power of the mind and the concept of the law of attraction,' said JOP in the press release. The album title itself, '111XPANTIA,' is made up of two parts: the first is a palindrome, '111,' which some regard as an 'angel number,' or a lucky sign; the second is the Nahuatl word for manifestation, 'ixpantia.' The musicians of Fuerza Regida, who got their start in the business by playing cover songs at local parties in San Bernardino, know a thing or two about the law of attraction. After years spent covering legacy acts like Bobby Pulido and Los Humildes, Fuerza Regida's 2018 hit single, 'Radicamos en South Central,' fueled its momentum in the Latin music industry. In the last three years, four of the group's albums have graced the Billboard 200 chart. Although Fuerza Regida is known for its flashy public performances, the band has taken a low-key approach to the rollout of its latest LP, with the exception of the lead single, 'Por Esos Ojos.' The love ballad, which JOP sings a capella, was first performed at Paris Fashion Week earlier this year during KidSuper's runway show. The song later peaked at No. 79 on the Billboard 100. There were, however, some surprise lead-ups to the release of '111XPANTIA,' including a skywritten message over the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and Easter egg hunts across select California malls. Bandleader JOP also went undercover, dressed as an elderly man, to try and sell the new CD for $1 at gas stations in Southern California. To further celebrate the album's release, Fuerza Regida will host a special pop-up at the Complex LA storefront (433 N. Fairfax Ave.) from May 2 to 4, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. It's the first Latin band to work with the popular streetwear and media enterprise. '111XPANTIA' is available on all streaming platforms, CD and vinyl.
South China Morning Post
17-03-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Mexico City chef's ancestral food, from tamales to insect tacos, reduces diners to tears
Quintonil is not your typical Mexican restaurant. Advertisement Clients book tables months in advance to celebrate special occasions. The World's 50 Best Restaurants list ranked it the most acclaimed venue in Mexico in 2024 – and No. 7 worldwide. But once in a while something unexpected happens: food brings guests to tears. 'We have hosted people who have wept over a tamale,' says chef Jorge Vallejo, who founded Quintonil in Mexico City in March 2012. He intentionally chose traditional street food for the menu – insects and other pre-Hispanic delicacies included. Priced at 4,950 pesos (US$250) per person, it evokes the nostalgia of home and the history of the homeland. Chefs at Quintonil test sauces for the menu. The restaurant in Mexico City has two Michelin stars and came in at No. 7 on The World's 50 Best Restaurants list. Photo: AP The tamale – which translates from the indigenous Mexican language Nahuatl as 'wrapped' – is a Mesoamerican delicacy made of steamed corn dough. It can be filled with savoury or sweet ingredients – such as pork meat and pineapple – and topped with sauce. Advertisement Official records show that around 500 varieties of tamale can be found in Mexico. According to a publication of Samuel Villela, an ethnologist from Mexico's National School of Anthropology and History, Nahua communities used them for ritual purposes.
