COVID-19 in Mexico: First Wave of Infections Expected Soon, Warns Alejandro Macias
During the last week of December 2024, the United States reported 6.678 million new COVID-19 cases. This surge could lead to a first wave of infections in Mexico in 2025, according to epidemiologist Alejandro Macias. Macias, known as the ‘czar’ of the AH1N1 influenza, highlighted on social media that one in every 50 people in […]
“They are going over the top”: Profeco will display abusive gas stations with banners
The Federal Consumer Protection Agency (Profeco) announced a new measure to identify and warn consumers about gas stations that impose excessive fuel prices. Starting next week, banners with the legend “Don’t charge here, they’ll go over the top with their prices” will be placed at those gas stations that exceed the profit margins considered fair. […]
Postponement of 42 USD tax on sea-going tourists is a wise decision: TPK
Federal Deputy Tania Palacios, president of the Tourism Commission of the Chamber of Deputies, welcomed the decision to postpone the collection of the 42 USD tax on tourists arriving in Mexico by sea. The legislator stressed the importance of carefully analyzing any tax, especially when its application can affect the competitiveness of the tourism industry, […]
2025 Vehicle Renewal in Yucatán, Campeche, and Quintana Roo: Requirements and Costs
The 2025 vehicle renewal process in southeastern Mexico is about to begin. Here’s what you need to know to complete the process successfully. Requirements for 2025 Vehicle Renewal: The vehicle registration fee is an annual tax for the use of a license plate, ensuring proper identification of the vehicle and its owner. According to the […]
Satanic altar placed in Iztacalco municipality and authorities remove it: “they did not have permits to do so”
Residents of the Churubusco River Canal and Curtidores Bridge, in Iztacalco, placed a satanic altar in the public street; after citizen complaints, the mayor’s office removed it. The fact became known after various complaints on social networks, where the neighbors argued that a group of people placed the altar. Faced with this, the authorities of […]
Shocking Collision and Explosion Between Trailers in Campeche Captured on Video
A dramatic collision between a trailer and a fuel tanker on the Escárcega-Champotón highway in Campeche was captured on video by a third driver. The footage has quickly gone viral on social media. The accident occurred on January 2 at around 2:00 PM, causing severe material damage and significant traffic disruptions due to a spectacular […]
Body of Foreign Man Found Near Tulum Highway
The lifeless body of a foreign man, aged between 40 and 45, was discovered near the Tulum-Boca Paila state highway, close to the Aldea Zamá complex. The discovery was reported at 11:30 AM on Friday through the 911 emergency number after a passerby entered the forest and found the hanging body. According to initial reports, […]
Playa del Carmen’s Gastronomic Route is ready to be promoted at Fitur
The Gastronomic Route project is ready to be promoted during the International Tourism Fair (Fitur), said Gerardo Valadez Victorio, president of the National Chamber of the Restaurant and Seasoned Food Industry (Canirac) Riviera Maya. The restaurant leader said that, after concluding the field work, this project was presented to the municipal Tourism Secretariat to be […]
Three Taxi Drivers Charged with Drug Dealing and Assaulting Tourist
A Control Judge has charged three taxi drivers with drug dealing and assaulting a tourist, following evidence provided by the State Attorney General’s Office. The accused, identified as José Alberto “N”, Alberto Daniel “N”, and Bryan “N”, allegedly intimidated a tourist to force him to cancel a transport service requested from a digital platform. This […]