Smog chokes Mexico City as fires fan pollution
(WorldNews Mexico)

Mexico & The Americas World Smog chokes Mexico City as fires fan pollution A smoky haze that has blanketed this capital for the past week is fraying nerves, spurring health worries and generating criticism of elected officials. Authorities ordered Mexico City schools closed Thursday and Friday and urged people to stay indoors, as the photochemical miasma enveloping the metropolitan area, home to more than 20 million, failed to disperse. Advertisement Professional soccer games and other outdoor events were canceled as part of an emergency decree imposed on Tuesday, and the city government set driving limits to curb the number of vehicles in circulation. Many pedestrians and cyclists donned...