Mexico is diverging from North America — and Washington should be concerned
Twenty years ago, Presidents George H.W. Bush and Brian Mulroney made a risk-filled wager. The agreement they signed was the North American Free Trade Agreement (Nafta), which aimed to transform Mexico into a multi-party democracy with strong institutions and an economy similar to those of the US and Canada. The gamble paid off. Mexico became […]
Is it racist to use the word “negro”?
The newspaper recently published several headlines describing a person as “a negro” in the context of reports on police abuses in the U.S. This expression has shocked many readers, and some have written to the Reader’s Advocate, considering it offensive. “The use of racist language to refer to Afro-descendants is totally outrageous,” wrote one reader […]
Hurricane John comes back to life, lashing Mexico’s Pacific coast
Hurricane John, a storm that was thought to be gone for good, has unexpectedly made its return to Mexico’s Pacific coast. After initially weakening and then strengthening again over the past few days, the hurricane is now back in full force, bringing heavy rainfall to the region. The storm system, which had already claimed at […]
Emotional Support Animal (ESA) Letters Sold Online—Are They a Scam?
These online ESA letters are often scams that have been around for years, yet the ads still flood our feeds daily. How do these companies get away with it? It’s unclear, but many people who see these ads and send money don’t realize they’re being scammed. I asked friends online, “Do ads for ‘ESA letters’ […]
Alert: Texas, Don’t Travel To These Parts Of Mexico Per National Order
The United States has issued a travel alert that all residents of Texas should be aware of. The warning was released by the US Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs due to an increase in crime and kidnapping in certain areas of Mexico. If you plan to visit Mexico, it’s essential to follow […]
From Michoacán to Sacramento: Ernesto Delgado’s journey to share the flavors and culture of México
Ernesto Delgado, owner of numerous beloved Mexican restaurants in Sacramento, including Mayahuel and La Cosecha in Cesar Chavez Plaza, has a story that spans thousands of miles from his birthplace in Mexico. Born in 1970 in Zamora to a Mexican mother and father, Delgado grew up in the small town of Atacheo, Michoacán. His parents […]
Canadian maquiladora leaves 80 Yucatecan employees jobless; declares bankruptcy
The Canadian company Louis Garneau, which manufactures sportswear, left its 80 employees out on the street without paying their wages or severance, prompting them to stage a sit-in. In response, the workers filed a complaint with the Center for Conciliation and Arbitration. Luis Mena Montalvo, the factory manager located in the Industrial City, southwest of […]
MercadoLibre’s fintech arm applies for banking license in Mexico
MercadoLibre’s fintech arm, Mercado Pago, has officially applied for a banking license with Mexico’s National Banking and Securities Commission (CNBV), the company announced on Wednesday. The application was submitted earlier this month, according to a statement from Mercado Pago. In May, Mercado Pago expressed its ambition to become the largest digital bank in Mexico with […]
In Mazatlán, there will be a special operation for the Luis Miguel concert
There will be a special security operation on Sunday when the singer Luis Miguel performs in Mazatlán. The Secretary of Security, Jaime Othoniel Barrón Valdez, explained that the corporation has the operation ready to safeguard the attendees of the event. He added that security will be intensified before the event, during the concert, and after […]