Mexico City News: Pope, Protests, and a Historic Giro d'Italia Win

Mexico City News: Pope's Gaza Plea, CNTE Blockade, and Cuauhtémoc Ship Incident Dominate Headlines Mexico City – May 22, 2025 – Today's news cycle in Mexico was dominated by a series of significant events. Pope Leon XIV issued a public appeal for humanitarian aid to reach Gaza, urging an end to hostilities. Simultaneously, members of the CNTE teachers' union blocked access to the Palacio Nacional during President Claudia Sheinbaum's morning press conference, preventing reporters from entering. The Mexican Navy has identified the pilot of the port of New York as responsible for the recent damage sustained by the training ship Cuauhtémoc. The report further details the ongoing investigation into the double homicide of Ximena Guzmán and José Muñoz. In the words of Mexico City's Attorney General, Bertha Alcalde, "Eight casings were found at the scene; analysis of the weapon confirms it was not involved in other crimes." The investigation continues, with President Sheinbaum urging reporters to avoid speculation. Additionally, protests continue at the Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas (UAZ) following accusations of sexual abuse against the rector, Rubén Ibarra Reyes. The university council is currently deliberating on his future. Finally, a large police presence was reported near the Culiacán prison following reports of a shooting. Despite the challenges, Mexico continues to move forward, with the cycling world celebrating Isaac del Toro's historic Giro d'Italia victory.