“El Extra”: The “largest social program in the history of the city of Querétaro” begins
This Sunday, the “largest social support program in the history of the city of Querétaro” launched, according to Mayor Felifer Macías, who distributed the first cards for the “El Extra” program, which will benefit thousands of Querétaro residents in vulnerable situations. “I am very happy because today marks the start of this great social program, […]
Tijuana’s Beloved Taco Spot Tacos El Franc Brings Authentic Flavors to San Diego
The wait is over for taco lovers in San Diego as Tijuana’s iconic taquería Tacos El Franc opens its doors at Westfield Plaza Bonita in National City. The legendary spot, founded by Don Javier Valadez in 1974, has been a staple of Tijuana’s culinary scene for decades and now brings its authentic flavors to the […]
Salinas Pliego suggests making “wellness tires” after the closure of the Michelin plant in Querétaro; makes a scathing comment
On June 9, the French tire manufacturer Michelin announced the closure of its plant in Querétaro by the end of 2025. In a statement on social media, the company explained the reason for the tire factory’s closure. “The company has made the decision to halt production at the Querétaro plant to give management time, this […]
Tornado in San Cristobal
On Tuesday afternoon, an unusual meteorological phenomenon caused alarm among residents of San Cristóbal de Las Casas, after a small tornado formed in various parts of the city. Witnesses captured on video the moment the first tornado developed on Salomón González Blanco Street, near the area known as El Tívoli, near the José Castillo Tielemans […]
When is Guelaguetza 2025 and how can I watch it live? Oaxaca’s biggest festival.
Guelaguetza 2025, considered the highest cultural expression of the state of Oaxaca, will be celebrated on Monday, July 21st and 28th in its traditional format of “Lunes del Cerro” (Monday of the Hill) and its “Octave” (Eighth). This edition will include more than 140 cultural, artistic, gastronomic, and commercial activities in various public spaces throughout […]
Mexican Cartels Recruit Former Colombian Soldiers
Mexico’s powerful drug cartels are turning to former soldiers from Colombia to bolster their ranks, prompting authorities to reject dozens of Colombians attempting to enter the country, according to Mexico’s security chief. Omar García Harfuch made the revelation on Tuesday, following the arrest of 12 Colombians last week in the western state of Michoacan. Nine […]
It is the richest family in Oaxaca, the origin of their fortune is unknown and it is suspected that they are millionaires thanks to corruption.
In the heart of southern Mexico, one family inspires equal parts admiration, mystery, and controversy: the Monteagudos. With a fortune that places them among the richest in Oaxaca, their story is surrounded by mysteries, silences, and suspicions that have fueled rumors for decades. Unlike other business dynasties that boast about their achievements, the Monteagudos are […]
Mexico apologizes to the Guatemalan government for the entry of Chiapas police into its territory.
The Government of Mexico, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE), apologized to the Government of Guatemala for the entry of Chiapas police officers into its territory to confront armed civilians on June 8. In response to these events, the SRE explained that it sent a diplomatic note to the Government of Guatemala expressing its […]
Why the presence of the Mexican flag at the Los Angeles protests against immigration raids is causing controversy.
A man waves the Mexican flag while perched on a partially burned and graffiti-covered car in the middle of a street that resembles a battlefield. This photograph, taken in Paramount, a town south of downtown Los Angeles where clashes between federal agents and protesters protesting the Trump administration’s immigration raids were reported over the weekend, […]