The Mexican peso has broken through the 16-peso barrier, and has fallen almost nine percent against the dollar since the start of the year.

Now at its lowest level for almost three decades, the peso has been affected by a weak global economy and the possibility of a rise in U.S. interest rates, most analysts agree.

An 80-year-old man from Tabasco died during the first major storm of the rainy season on Thursday, June 11.

The state’s charity watchdog, the Instituto Jalisciense de Asistencia Social (IJAS), has launched its annual altruism prize to highlight organizations that are doing stellar work in their respective fields, as well as provide them with a cash stimulus.

Chapala’s police force, the municipal Civil Protection crew and the local division of the state Traffic Department maintained tight vigilance on election day to maintain peace and order among an impassioned electorate.