Legislators from Mexico’s ruling party reelected Rosario Piedra as head of the National Human Rights Commission despite criticism and her failure to address government abuses. Piedra, a supporter of former President López Obrador, has been accused of inaction and weakening the commission’s independence. Critics argue that her focus on nonbinding recommendations for government-run hospitals ignores serious human rights violations and supports impunity, while the current government under President Sheinbaum continues to face scrutiny for alleged abuses and attacks on activists and human rights groups.
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Canadians’ Grocery Prices Increased 3.5% in August
Food inflation in Canada surged 3.5% in August, significantly outpacing the overall Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase of 1.9%, driven by global factors like transportation costs and weather-related crop stress. While meat prices rose sharply by 7.2%, fresh fruit prices saw a slight decline of 1.1%, highlighting the ongoing volatility in food costs amid broader economic discussions. Want More Context? 🔎
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