Mexico City Faces Rainy Season Worries, New Infrastructure, and Political Action

Mexico City News: Metro Maintenance Concerns, Chalco Collector, Remittance Tax Opposition, and National Medicine Lab Proposal Mexico City is facing several key issues, as highlighted in a recent news report. The Sindicato Nacional de Trabajadores del Sistema de Transporte Colectivo Metro (National Union of Workers of the Collective Transport System Metro) has urged authorities to resume maintenance plans for the city's metro system ahead of the rainy season. Union representatives expressed concerns about potential disruptions and safety risks during heavy rainfall. "We urge the authorities to prioritize the maintenance of the metro to prevent accidents and delays," stated a union representative (though the specific quote is not directly available from the video). Meanwhile, Claudia Sheinbaum, the city's mayor, announced that a new collector in Chalco will be inaugurated on June 9th. This project is expected to alleviate flooding issues in the municipality. Separately, Mexican legislators are traveling to Washington D.C. to reiterate their strong opposition to a proposed tax on remittances sent to Mexico from the United States. The head of the unit for North America, Roberto Velasco, confirmed the trip, emphasizing the importance of protecting the financial lifeline for millions of Mexicans. Finally, senators from the Partido Verde Ecologista de México (PVEM) have proposed the creation of a national medicine laboratory, aimed at guaranteeing universal access to affordable medications. This initiative underscores the ongoing efforts to address healthcare access in the country. These developments paint a picture of a city and nation actively addressing critical infrastructure, economic, and social challenges.