In Mexico, 30% of household energy consumption is firewood.
According to the latest report from the Ministry of Energy, 30% of domestic energy consumption in the country is fueled by firewood, reaching 243.3 petajoules. While domestic consumption of this fuel decreased 2.4% from 2018 to 2023, dry gas consumption decreased by 13%. However, there was an 8% increase in overall domestic energy consumption during […]
The advantage that Trump gave Mexico is very fragile.
On April 2, Donald Trump unleashed a global trade storm by imposing tariffs on almost every country in the world, but Mexico escaped widespread punishment thanks to the exemption of products that comply with the USMCA. This suddenly made our country the least affected and most competitive exporter to the United States. This advantage, however, […]
Amid the chaos, bonds are celebrating in Mexico
Mexican bond markets are celebrating, despite the chaos generated by uncertainty in the country’s financial markets over US trade policy. According to a report by Franklin Templeton, For example, Fibras (real estate income bonds) have risen more than 12% this year; likewise, Udibonos and M Bonds have accumulated a real gain of 7%. After the […]
Mexico’s Plan for the air sector rejected
For the airline sector, the federal government’s Plan Mexico brings nothing new to help encourage investment. It also doesn’t include an aeronautical policy, which is necessary for the country, experts charged. “In terms of airports, all this plan is doing is repeating projects that were already on the agenda of the public and private sectors, […]
Sheinbaum credits Donald Trump for spreading Mexico’s anti-fentanyl campaign: “I was surprised.”
President Claudia Sheinbaum recognized her US counterpart, Donald Trump, for having promoted the Mexican government’s campaign against fentanyl use through his social media. On the morning of Sunday, April 6, President Trump shared two videos on his Truth Social profile. They were a pair of audiovisual clips that are part of the “Stay away from […]
Chihuahua court orders Raramuri to be included in tourism development plan
The Second Collegiate Court for Criminal and Administrative Matters, based in the state of Chihuahua, ordered state authorities to develop a comprehensive plan that includes the incorporation of the Rarámuri community into the tourism development of the area of influence of the “Barrancas del Cobre” Trust, as well as actions for the supply of drinking […]
Holy Week 2025: Keep this in mind! Toll booth costs for Acapulco, Morelos, and Veracruz
Holy Week is one of the most anticipated vacation periods in Mexico, and in 2025 it’s practically right around the corner! The Ministry of Public Education (SEP) indicates in the school calendar that, for elementary school students, it will be extended from April 14 to 25. This means that there will be 16 days off, […]
Truck driver crashes after attempted robbery, disrupting the Puebla-Orizaba route.
A tractor-trailer attached to a dry van trailer lost control of the steering wheel and left the road on the Puebla-Orizaba Highway, heading toward Puebla, at kilometer 246, in the La Estancia area. The incident occurred on the afternoon of Sunday, April 6, after armed individuals attempted to rob the driver. The tractor-trailer, registered as […]
Will Pico de Orizaba wake up? These are the risk zones for a possible eruption.
The End of Mexico’s Glaciers? Impact on Water in 5 YearsResearcher Hugo Delgado Granados of UNAM has warned of the imminent threat Mexico faces of losing its three remaining glaciers in the next five years. This worrying situation, which also coincides with an increase in activity at Pico de Orizaba, is primarily due to climate […]