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In 2020, The Mexican foreign minister and his Argentinian counterpart sign an agreement to create a Latin American space agency, Agencia Espacial Latinoamericana y del Caribe (ALCE).
October 9, 2026 at 5:50 PM
In 2020, The Mexican foreign minister and his Argentinian counterpart sign an agreement to create a Latin American space agency, Agencia Espacial Latinoamericana y del Caribe (ALCE).
In 2019, A 1-day work stoppage at 15 universities protests the lack of action to help 9 of them which continue to be under financial stress.
October 9, 2026 at 5:47 PM
In 2019, A 1-day work stoppage at 15 universities protests the lack of action to help 9 of them which continue to be under financial stress.
In 2019, The Hacienda proposes that the retirement age by increased, with the objective being to have a larger pension post-career though it is open to negotiating by how much it should increase it.
October 9, 2026 at 5:45 PM
In 2019, The Hacienda proposes that the retirement age by increased, with the objective being to have a larger pension post-career though it is open to negotiating by how much it should increase it.
In 2018, More than 300 employees of the Secretary of Culture protest the planned relocation of the headquarters from Mexico City to Tlaxcala.
October 9, 2026 at 5:42 PM
In 2018, More than 300 employees of the Secretary of Culture protest the planned relocation of the headquarters from Mexico City to Tlaxcala.
In 2018, In a first, President-elect López Obrador announces a national consultation through a vote will be held to help decide the future of the new airport in Mexico City. The process will run between Oct 25 and Oct 28.
October 9, 2026 at 5:40 PM
In 2018, In a first, President-elect López Obrador announces a national consultation through a vote will be held to help decide the future of the new airport in Mexico City. The process will run between Oct 25 and Oct 28.
In 2018, Pemex announces the discovery of 6 new oil fields in the Gulf of Mexico.
October 9, 2026 at 5:37 PM
In 2018, Pemex announces the discovery of 6 new oil fields in the Gulf of Mexico.
In 2017, _El Universal_ reports there are only 40 seismologists in the country with only CICESE in BCN and UNAM offering degrees in that science.
October 9, 2026 at 5:35 PM
In 2017, _El Universal_ reports there are only 40 seismologists in the country with only CICESE in BCN and UNAM offering degrees in that science.
In 2016, Mexican writer René Sadot Avilés Fabila dies in Mexico City.
October 9, 2026 at 5:32 PM
In 2016, Mexican writer René Sadot Avilés Fabila dies in Mexico City.
In 2015, A report describes finding evidence of a convoy of foreigners captured and sacrificed around 1519 at the Zultepec-Tecoaque ruin site.
October 9, 2026 at 5:30 PM
In 2015, A report describes finding evidence of a convoy of foreigners captured and sacrificed around 1519 at the Zultepec-Tecoaque ruin site.
In 2012, More fallout from the Stratfor leaks: A Mexican diplomat alleges that the US is assisting some cartels over others in Mexico in a bid to stop the violence and control trade.
October 9, 2026 at 5:27 PM
In 2012, More fallout from the Stratfor leaks: A Mexican diplomat alleges that the US is assisting some cartels over others in Mexico in a bid to stop the violence and control trade.
In 2000, US public network PBS's Frontline broadcasts part one of "Drug Wars", an in depth story on the War on Drugs and Mexico.
October 9, 2026 at 5:25 PM
In 2000, US public network PBS's Frontline broadcasts part one of "Drug Wars", an in depth story on the War on Drugs and Mexico.
In 1997, Hurricane Pauline slams in Oaxaca and then Acapulco, causing torrential rains and damage to poorer neighborhoods of the areas.
October 9, 2026 at 5:22 PM
In 1997, Hurricane Pauline slams in Oaxaca and then Acapulco, causing torrential rains and damage to poorer neighborhoods of the areas.
In 1996, Mexican police say they have discovered a body buried at a Mexico City home owned by Raul Salinas de Gortari, the jailed brother of former President Salinas. Assumed to be politician Manuel Munoz Rocha.
October 9, 2026 at 5:20 PM
In 1996, Mexican police say they have discovered a body buried at a Mexico City home owned by Raul Salinas de Gortari, the jailed brother of former President Salinas. Assumed to be politician Manuel Munoz Rocha.
In 1995, The states of Colima and Jalisco are both rocked by a large 8.0 quake causing 49 deaths.
October 9, 2026 at 5:17 PM
In 1995, The states of Colima and Jalisco are both rocked by a large 8.0 quake causing 49 deaths.
In 1993, US Senate approves militarization of the Mexican border.
October 9, 2026 at 5:15 PM
In 1993, US Senate approves militarization of the Mexican border.
In 1991, PRI Governor-elect of San Luis Potosi is forced to resign, after complaints of irregularities at the polls.
October 9, 2026 at 5:12 PM
In 1991, PRI Governor-elect of San Luis Potosi is forced to resign, after complaints of irregularities at the polls.
In 1970, Tenor Cesar Rodriguez is born in Monterrey, Nuevo León.
October 9, 2026 at 5:10 PM
In 1970, Tenor Cesar Rodriguez is born in Monterrey, Nuevo León.
In 1964, Film director Guillermo del Toro is born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. Directed _Hellboy_, _Blade II_ and produced many others.
October 9, 2026 at 5:07 PM
In 1964, Film director Guillermo del Toro is born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. Directed _Hellboy_, _Blade II_ and produced many others.
In 1964, Painter Antonio M. Ruiz (El Corzo) dies in Mexico City.
October 9, 2026 at 5:05 PM
In 1964, Painter Antonio M. Ruiz (El Corzo) dies in Mexico City.
In 1949, Journalist, writer, poet (Maria de los) Angeles Mastretta is born in Puebla. Wrote _Arrancame la vida_, etc.
October 9, 2026 at 5:02 PM
In 1949, Journalist, writer, poet (Maria de los) Angeles Mastretta is born in Puebla. Wrote _Arrancame la vida_, etc.
In 1943, President Avila Camacho restores the death penalty, dropped in 1928, for highway robbery and kidnapping.
October 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM
In 1943, President Avila Camacho restores the death penalty, dropped in 1928, for highway robbery and kidnapping.
In 1941, Standard Oil Co. announces it has rejected Mexico's offer of $9 million for oil properties confiscated in 1938.
October 9, 2026 at 4:57 PM
In 1941, Standard Oil Co. announces it has rejected Mexico's offer of $9 million for oil properties confiscated in 1938.
In 1929, Actress Ana Luisa Peluffo is born in Querétaro, Mexico.
October 9, 2026 at 4:55 PM
In 1929, Actress Ana Luisa Peluffo is born in Querétaro, Mexico.
In 1921, First known radio transmission in Mexico is broadcast from the city of Monterrey, by engineer Constantino de Tarnava using the callsign TND, later to become XEH, considered the oldest station in the country.
October 9, 2026 at 4:52 PM
In 1921, First known radio transmission in Mexico is broadcast from the city of Monterrey, by engineer Constantino de Tarnava using the callsign TND, later to become XEH, considered the oldest station in the country.
In 1910, The National Seismologic Service is inaugurated.
October 9, 2026 at 4:50 PM
In 1910, The National Seismologic Service is inaugurated.