Highlights: AMLO says agreement with private hospitals will add 150 beds in 50 hospitals. Outsourcing at government agencies is over…

PEMEX has recently reported an alarming number of new COVID-19 cases. This and more in this week’s roundup!

Highlights: AMLO says steel company must repair damage after alleged US$200 million PEMEX fraud. Industrial production is moving forward…

Highlights: INSABI will have guidance on consolidated purchasing and supplying of medicine and equipment. Responds to PAN pressure on masks…

Highlights: AMLO says everyone involved in Lozoya case must appear in court. Alcocer, López-Gatell told AMLO only social distancing was needed…

In the 2001 to 2012 period annual steel production in Mexico increased considerably, from 13.4 to 18.1 million tonnes.

Mexico is a net exporter of iron ore. During 2011 the country exported 4.9 million tonnes of iron ore and imported only 1.5 million tonnes.