Mirtha reappears! A portrait of the fugitive former mayor is placed in the Bahía de Banderas city hall.
During the council session held last Tuesday, May 27, in the “11 de Diciembre” hall in the municipal precinct of Valle de Banderas, Bahía de Banderas, the reappearance of former mayor Mirtha Villalvazo drew considerable attention… although not in person, but through an official portrait hanging in the gallery of former mayors of the municipality. […]
Drug trafficking is expected to relocate to Colima, Nayarit, and Quintana Roo after pressure from northern Mexico.
Mexico’s criminal landscape faces a possible reconfiguration. Following a series of operations by Mexican authorities and US agencies against the two factions of the Sinaloa Cartel (Los Chapitos and La Mayiza) and the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) in northern Mexico, analysts warn that the pressure generated could shift operations to new regions. The result […]
Sen. Cory Booker visits Imperial Beach to see the Tijuana River sewage crisis
The Senator’s visit follows a UC San Diego report revealing toxic chemicals from the Tijuana River and Imperial Beach waters are also airborne through ocean spray. NBC 7’s Joe Little reports. Source: NBC San Diego
Mexican family goes viral for making cakes at Disneyland, but the internet only knows how to do one thing: criticize.
A family was caught baking homemade cakes at Disneyland, sparking mixed reviews online. While some criticized them for “breaking the fantasy,” others applauded the gesture as a display of ingenuity, tradition, and thrift. 🎢 Did they break any rules? No. Disneyland allows homemade food if it meets certain conditions (no heating, no strong odors, no […]
Mazatlán Joins Global Efforts to Protect Marine Ecosystems on World Oceans Day
As the world observes World Oceans Day on June 8th, Mazatlán’s Great Mazatlán Sea of Cortez Aquarium is taking a proactive stance by organizing a massive beach cleanup initiative in collaboration with local institutions and organizations. Rafael Lizarraga, executive director of the aquarium, highlighted that this event marks the third major cleanup effort undertaken by […]
Mazatlán Police Chase Ends in Dramatic Fashion as Suspect is Apprehended
A tranquil Thursday afternoon in Mazatlán’s Higueras Residencial neighborhood turned into chaos as police officers surrounded two streets, Gibrain Zatarain and Roberto Montenegro, to capture the driver of a fleeing motorcycle. Eyewitnesses claim that at least 20 patrol units converged on the area, accompanied by gunfire, in an attempt to apprehend the suspect who had […]
Justice Served: Alleged Perpetrators of Doña Carlota’s Eviction Brought to Book
A joint operation between the Attorney General’s Offices of the State of Mexico (FGJ-Edomex) and Mexico City (FGJ-CDMX) has led to the arrest of two individuals allegedly involved in the illegal occupation of a home in Chalco, sparking a chain of events that culminated in a tragic confrontation. The incident dates back to March 27, […]
The Spirit of Mexico Revives: The Return of the Iconic Tequila Express Train
Mexico’s rich cultural heritage and world-renowned tequila production are once again accessible to tourists on the relaunched Tequila Express train. After a nine-year hiatus, this unique tourist attraction has resumed its journey from Guadalajara to the town of Tequila in Mexico’s Jalisco state. With “tequila tourism” experiencing a surge in popularity, the Tequila Express offers […]
Mexico’s Cartels: Recruiting Children as Killers
In a disturbing trend, Mexico’s organized crime groups are deliberately recruiting minors into their ranks by preying on their desire for status and camaraderie. Sol, now 20 years old, was one of these young recruits. She remembers her first kill, a kidnapping she committed with other young members of the cartel when she was just […]