Weekend Activities in Mexico City: December 12-16
If you’re looking for plans in Mexico City from December 12 to 16, The Weekend Guide has you covered. From a Poinsettia Flowers Festival to a posada with axolotls, there’s something for everyone. Poinsettia Flowers Festival Brighten up your home with poinsettias from the Poinsettia Flowers Festival on Reforma. Featuring 140 flower growers from Xochimilco, […]
Expansion of CJNG Could Intensify Violence in Mexico by 2025, Warns ACLED
The Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) may exploit the fragmentation of the Sinaloa Cartel to expand its operations in various territories of Mexico by 2025, leading to increased violence, according to a recent report by the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project (ACLED). Rising Violence ACLED’s annual report, which monitors global violence, highlights that […]
Mexico’s Gaming Sector Pushes for Legal Framework Modernization
Since 1997, fourteen attempts to reform the Federal Law of Games and Raffles have been made, but none have succeeded. Now, the Association of Permit Holders and Suppliers of the Entertainment and Gambling Industry (AIEJA) is backing a new reform proposed by the Ministry of the Interior (Segob) to update the outdated regulation. Need for […]
Mexico’s Strategy for Potential Deportations Under Trump
Mexico is preparing for a potential crisis at the U.S. border if Donald Trump follows through on his threat to carry out mass deportations. The country is implementing a “containment and exhaustion strategy,” according to Stephanie Brewer, WOLA’s Mexico director. Containment Measures President Claudia Sheinbaum has held two phone conversations with the president-elect, who has […]
Christmas Village in La Plancha Park, Mérida: Dates and Times
The Government of Yucatán has set up a Christmas Village in Gran Parque La Plancha, Mérida, offering a festive experience for Yucatecan families. Governor Joaquin Diaz Mena, along with his wife Wendy Mendez Naal, honorary president of the System for the Integral Development of the Family (DIF) Yucatán, inaugurated the Christmas Village. The Governor highlighted […]
Fire in “Buyan” Building in North Mérida: Investigation Underway
A fire broke out around 2 p.m. on Thursday in the “Buyan” skyscraper in the Montes de Amé subdivision, north of Mérida. Initial reports suggest the fire may have been caused by a short circuit or a gas tank explosion. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. The fire occurred on the tenth floor of the building. […]
Motorcycle Taxi Driver Arrested for Attempted Kidnapping in Playa del Carmen
A grandmother and her six-year-old granddaughter experienced a terrifying ordeal on the night of Monday, December 9, when a motorcycle taxi driver attempted to kidnap the child in the Villas del Sol subdivision of Playa del Carmen. The incident occurred around 7:30 p.m. when the grandmother, Virginia Tecillo, hailed a motorcycle taxi to return home […]
Discover Cancun’s Unique Supermarket with a Cenote
In Quintana Roo, a supermarket with a cenote has become a fascinating attraction, drawing the attention of locals and tourists alike. This unique combination of a shopping destination and a natural pool has been widely shared on social media. The supermarket is in Cancun, specifically on Rancho Viejo Avenue. The cenote, surrounded by lush vegetation, […]
Carmen Alicia Salazar and her Comprehensive Approach Drive Real Estate Growth in Mazatlán
In recent years, Mazatlán has experienced remarkable real estate growth, driven by its strategic location and the development of key infrastructure. Carmen Alicia Salazar, General Manager of Hersa, has played a fundamental role in this process, providing a comprehensive vision that connects real estate development with tourism growth and sustainability. Salazar highlights that Mazatlán has […]