The Panama Posse rally, now in its third year, is set to begin on December 5 at Marina Puerto de la Navidad in Mexico and conclude on May 30, 2020, at Marina Vista Mar in Panama. The event has seen growth from 83 boats in its inaugural year to an expected 150 boats this year, ranging from 27 to 225 feet in length. Participants, who have historically hailed from 15 different countries, are anticipated to spend around $6 million during their journey. The rally offers numerous benefits, including safety, security, marina discounts, verified anchorages, assistance with customs and immigration, cultural excursions, and social events. Prior to the rally, informational events will take place in San Diego, California. More details can be found on the Panama Posse's website.

The article discusses the protests that took place during the 2020 Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Milwaukee, which were initially planned to be large but were scaled down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The focus of the protests shifted from the Democratic Party to issues of police violence and racial injustice, particularly in the wake of nationwide protests. The article highlights the actions of various groups and individuals, including the Coalition to March on the DNC, the Freedom Road Socialist Organization, and Students for a Democratic Society. It also mentions local issues with the Milwaukee Police Department, the Wauwatosa Police Department, and the case of Officer Joseph Mensah. The protests aimed to draw attention to local and national issues of police accountability and racial inequality, rather than directly engaging with the DNC.

Mexico City is gearing up for the Day of the Dead celebrations with various events and exhibitions. The Emilio “El Indio” Fernández House Museum will display a large altar dedicated to Mexican film directors, open from October 31 to the first three weekends in November. The Zócalo will feature the 'Altar of altars' exhibition, showcasing four different regional ofrendas and a light and sound show, from October 27 to November 11. The Anahuacalli Museum will host the Cacao For Everyone Festival with free entry, while the Dolores Olmedo Museum presents an ofrenda to the builders of Mexico City, open until December 29. San Andrés Míxquic offers a traditional Day of the Dead celebration starting on November 1, with candle lighting and mariachi performances.

Daylight saving time is set to end in most parts of Mexico at 2:00am on Sunday, with clocks moving back one hour. However, the states of Sonora and Quintana Roo, along with 33 municipalities along the northern border, will not participate in this change. These municipalities will instead follow the United States' daylight saving time schedule, adjusting their clocks on the first Sunday in November. The article lists the specific municipalities in Baja California, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo León, and Tamaulipas that are exempt from the upcoming time change.

Arturo García Velázquez, the mayor of San Felipe Jalapa de Díaz in Oaxaca, Mexico, was arrested for his alleged involvement in over a dozen cases of forced disappearance. During a raid on his house, authorities found him with illegal weapons and ammunition. The operation, which involved 100 state police and 120 National Guard troops, also led to the arrest of nine other individuals, including two police officers. This incident follows the recent arrest of another Oaxaca mayor, Ramiro López of San Marcial Ozolotepec, who was charged in connection with a triple homicide.

The Santa Ana winds have exacerbated wildfires in northern Baja California, leading to over 100 fires in Tijuana, with 19 being forest fires and three considered major. The fires have destroyed homes and prompted school closures in Tijuana, Playas de Rosarito, and Tecate. The Tijuana-Ensenada highway was closed by Federal Police due to the fires. No injuries have been reported, but the Tijuana Civil Protection agency has issued a statement requesting the suspension of classes due to safety concerns from the fires and poor air quality.

Ricardo Sheffield, the head of Mexico's consumer protection agency Profeco, has expressed challenges in conducting inspections of liquid petroleum gas (LP gas) vendors. He reported that each week, a few vendors refuse to allow inspections despite it being mandatory. Sheffield warned that the agency would increase its inspections from two to 25 a week and is prepared to use public force if vendors do not comply. The agency's inspections include checking scales and propane gas tanks. From January to October, 96 vendors were fined a total of 38.6 million pesos for refusing inspections. Sheffield emphasized the importance of these inspections due to the prevalence of issues with LP gas, which is used in seven out of 10 Mexican homes.

Nine men, identified as members of the Rojos crime gang, were found dead in Guerrero, Mexico, following a confrontation with a rival gang. The incident occurred in Zitlala, where the Rojos have been in conflict with Los Ardillos gang for control of the area. The police discovered the bodies along with shell casings from AK-47 and AR-15 rifles. The leader of the Rojos, Zenen “El Chaparro” Nava Sánchez, was arrested last August. The ongoing gang war in Guerrero has resulted in over 1,000 deaths and 300 disappearances. This event follows a recent shootout in Guerrero where one soldier and 14 suspects were killed.

The National Movement for Security and Justice (Monseju) has raised concerns about the welfare of police officers in Oaxaca, Mexico. The association's representative, Aquiles Cornelio Cruz Ramales, highlighted the plight of aging officers who are unable to retire due to insufficient pensions, which can be less than 5,000 pesos a month after over 40 years of service. Monseju has addressed a letter to President López Obrador, detailing the mistreatment of officers and the need for better retirement provisions. Despite the hardships, Cruz assured that there are no plans for a strike or protest that would disrupt public services. Instead, Monseju seeks a dialogue with decision-makers to address these issues, prompted by the lack of response from local authorities.

Julio Manuel Rodríguez Castro, a 63-year-old cyclist, tragically died after falling into an unmarked sinkhole in Hermosillo, Sonora. The incident occurred on October 14, but his body was only recovered on Monday following an international search effort. Despite the sinkhole being reported 17 days prior to the accident, it was inadequately marked, leading to the fatal event. Local rescue workers, aided by teams from Mexico City and Phoenix, Arizona, located Rodríguez's body using a specialized camera. An autopsy confirmed that he drowned. The search also revealed significant pipe deterioration, raising concerns about potential future sinkholes in the area.