684 thousand jobs were lost in Mexico during December 2024; the unemployment rate fell, Inegi reports
During the last month of last year, 684 thousand jobs were lost in the formal and informal sectors in Mexico, after the 580 thousand created in October and November 2024, according to data published by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi). Despite the above, the number of unemployed decreased by 147 thousand people […]
Plan to impose 25% tariff on Mexico this Saturday is in place
US President Donald Trump is sticking to his plan to apply 25% tariffs on imports of products originating in Mexico starting this Saturday, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt told reporters. Leavitt said Tuesday that tariffs on imports from Mexico, as well as those from Canada, remain scheduled to begin on February 1, unless both countries […]
Political Feud Fuels Violence in Tabasco
By Carlos Loret de Mola, columnist. Violence has erupted in Tabasco, with Villahermosa being the city where residents feel the most insecure—95% of them, according to official data. Governor Javier May publicly blames his predecessor and party colleague, Adán Augusto López, for this situation. Both May and López are members of Morena, loyal to López […]
Quintana Roo Secures New Flights and Hotel Developments
At the International Tourism Fair of Spain (Fitur), Governor Mara Lezama announced new flight routes and hotel developments for Quintana Roo. New Flight Routes Four new Viva Aerobús flights will connect Cancún with Nashville, Connecticut, Columbus, and Memphis. Air Canada is increasing its weekly flights to Cancún from 53 to 60. Additionally, World to Fly […]
Kohunlich Archaeological Zone in Quintana Roo Reopens to the Public
The National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) has announced the reopening of the Kohunlich Archaeological Zone in Quintana Roo, effective January 29, 2025. This follows extensive work under the Archaeological Zone Improvement Program (Promeza). Visitors can now explore the remains of this ancient city, which dates to the Late Preclassic (300 BC-250 AD) and […]
Quintana Roo Approves Reforms to Investigate Mobility Crimes Automatically
Crimes of damage and injury committed in the transport service, both public and private, including taxi drivers and platforms such as InDrive, Didi, and Uber, will now be investigated automatically in Quintana Roo. This follows the approval of reforms to the Penal Code and the State Mobility Law by the XVIII Legislature of the local […]
Campeche Launches ‘Jaguar Literacy’ Program to Eradicate Illiteracy by 2027
The State Institute of Adult Education (IEEA) has launched the “Jaguar Literacy: Adding Wills” program with the ambitious goal of reducing Campeche’s illiterate population from 5.2% to 3.6% and declaring the state free of illiteracy by 2027. The IEEA aims to teach 10,000 Campecheans to read and write and help 22,000 complete their primary and […]
New Shopping Mall Announced for Campeche
The Government of the State of Campeche has announced the creation of a new shopping mall in the capital. This new development will cover an area of 13,672 square meters and will feature 40 commercial premises and four anchor stores. Governor Layda Sansores revealed that the shopping mall will be located on López Portillo Avenue, […]
Yucatan: The Top Wedding Destination for 2025
From intimate ceremonies rooted in ancient Mayan rituals to grand luxury weddings, Yucatan has become the perfect setting for couples seeking a dream wedding. With its rich history, captivating landscapes, and a blend of colonial and natural environments, the state has seen a surge in wedding celebrations, making it the favorite destination for 2025. Majestic […]