Iztapalapa Floods, Sheinbaum's Rejection, and INE Delays: Mexico City News

Heavy Rains Cause Widespread Damage in Iztapalapa; Sheinbaum Rejects Acquittal; INE Explains Election Delays Mexico City, June 6, 2025 – Recent torrential rains have caused significant damage in the Iztapalapa borough of Mexico City. The city government reported that 405 homes have been affected across six different zones. Images from the video show flooded streets and people navigating the high water. 'The situation is serious,' stated one resident, 'Many families have lost everything.' Meanwhile, Mexico City's mayor, Claudia Sheinbaum, has publicly rejected the acquittal of José Luis Abarca, the former mayor of Iguala, Guerrero, in connection with the Ayotzinapa case. Sheinbaum stated, 'This decision is unacceptable, and we will continue to fight for justice.' In other news, the INE (National Electoral Institute) has attributed delays in election results to errors in the transportation of voting packages in Chiapas and Veracruz. INE council member Jorge Montaño explained that this logistical issue caused the delays in the vote count. Despite the challenges, efforts are underway to address the damage caused by the storms and ensure the accuracy of the election results.