The Guadalajara International Film Festival presents its official program
The Guadalajara International Film Festival (FICG) celebrates its four decades of existence, consolidating its position as one of the most important cultural events in Latin America. Founded as the Mexican Film Showcase in a challenging environment for the national industry, it is now a key meeting point for creators, producers, and film buffs. The 40th […]
El Chapo’s Relatives Allegedly Renditioned in US as Family Seeks Asylum and Reduced Sentences
US authorities remain tight-lipped over allegations of the rendition of Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán Loera’s relatives at the Mexican-US border, but a journalist close to the family has shed light on their desperate attempts to secure asylum or legal protection in exchange for cooperation with US authorities. According to Luis Chaparro, a well-connected journalist, Ovidio […]
AMLO’s Wife Faces Scrutiny Over Plans to Live in Spain Amidst Criticism of Her Previous Stance on Spanish Apology for Conquest Abuses
Historian and writer Beatriz Gutiérrez Müller, wife of former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO), has sparked controversy after requesting Spanish nationality and reportedly considering pursuing academic activities in Europe. According to an article published by the Spanish newspaper ABC, Gutiérrez Müller has formally initiated the process to obtain Spanish citizenship. The move has raised […]
Mazatlán Flower Shop Robbed on Mother’s Day, Leaving Business Owner Devastated
A flower shop in the Jacarandas neighborhood was robbed on May 10th, just as the city was celebrating Mother’s Day. The violent robbery has left the business owner shaken and with significant financial losses. According to police reports, an armed man entered “Florería Venaty” at 998 Santa Rosa Street between Margarita Street, brandishing a handgun […]
Tulum Business Owners Join Forces with Authorities to Enhance Destination Security
In an effort to maintain security in its most popular tourist areas, business owners in Tulum have collaborated with local authorities to implement a unique model that enables the private sector to directly hire police officers. According to David Ortiz Mena, president of the Tulum Hotel Association (AHT), more than half of the 22 officers […]
Manta Ray Caught Illegally: Tourists Exposed for Poaching a Protected Species
A shocking video has emerged on social media, showing a group of tourists engaging in illegal fishing activities off the coast of Puerto Aventuras, in the municipality of Solidaridad, Quintana Roo. The disturbing footage reveals visitors pulling a manta ray from the sea, a species that is protected by federal law. The manta ray, a […]
Cancún’s Hotel Zone Plunged into Chaos as Armed Confrontation Leaves One Dead
A brazen armed confrontation erupted on Saturday in Cancún’s usually tranquil Hotel Zone, leaving one man dead and prompting a massive operation involving multiple government agencies. The incident occurred near kilometer 9 of Kukulkan Boulevard, close to the Convention Center, when an armed group dumped the lifeless body of a man in the Callejón de […]
Cancún on Brink of Collapse: Violence and Insecurity Displace Businesses and Residents
The usually vibrant city of Cancún has been ravaged by a surge in violence, forcing local businesses to shut down due to threats from organized crime. The Riviera Maya’s economic hub is now plagued with fear, as merchants and entrepreneurs abandon their shops and homes in the face of rising insecurity. Once synonymous with a […]
Cancún Sees Unprecedented Rise from Canada Amid Decline from US
Tourist destinations in the Mexican Caribbean are facing a mixed bag of results as international tourist arrivals decline in the first months of 2025, according to data from the National Tourism Association of Cancún (STARC) at the Universidad Anáhuac Cancún. While the summer season is expected to be a key period for testing traveler behavior, […]