March against judicial reform on Itzaes Avenue, Mérida; another protest announced
Although with fewer participants compared to the initial marches, workers of the Federal Judiciary (PJF) held a walk on Itzaes Avenue, Mérida, to protest against the judicial reform. In parallel with their work stoppage, the workers gathered at the doors of the headquarters building, located in the Petronila neighborhood, on 45th Street between 84 and […]
Narco State and/or Failed State
What’s the difference between a narco state and a failed state? In Mexico, there isn’t one: both entities coexist and feed off each other. In Mexico, the interactions between both do not require philosophical interpretations; just listen. Distinguishing between one and the other is not possible. Both tragedies unfold simultaneously; they do not compete: their […]
Man Shot in La Peña, Campeche
A man was shot in the Peña neighborhood in Campeche by two individuals who arrived at the scene on a motorcycle. Residents of the Peña neighborhood, in the state capital, once again experienced moments of panic after a man was injured by gunshots in that area of the city. The incident occurred on Peña Street […]
Torrential Rains Expected in Campeche Due to Hurricane John and Potential Tropical Cyclone 9
The Yucatán Peninsula is surrounded by Category 1 Hurricane John and Tropical Cyclone 9, which will generate torrential rains in the region, especially affecting southeastern Mexico. Although there are no alerts or risks for Campeche from the meteorological phenomena monitored by the National Water Commission in the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, the forecast for the […]
La Bamba for Playa, for Mexico, and for Peace; Seven Years in the Mexican Caribbean
The music festival La Bamba for Playa, for Mexico, and for Peace, which was born in response to violent events that have plagued Playa del Carmen, is now in its seventh year of being organized uninterruptedly in the Mexican Caribbean. The initiative was born in 2018, after violent events in the Riviera Maya affected tourism, […]
Cancún, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum Lose Tourists: Blame Placed on Taxi Drivers
Mexican tourists are excluding Quintana Roo from their favorite destinations due to fear of encountering troublesome taxi drivers. The beaches of Cancún, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum are no longer at the top of the list for national travelers, with the poor image of Quintana Roo’s taxi drivers being a significant reason. Travel consultancies like […]
Hitmen Execute “El Zombie” in Region 251 of Cancún
According to reports, the young man, 20 years old, worked as a sailor in the hotel zone. A young man identified as Osiel “N,” known as “El Zombie” or “Sireno,” was shot dead last Saturday in Region 251 of Cancún. The victim, 20 years old, worked as a sailor in the hotel zone, according to […]
12-Year-Old Boy Dies in Lake Chapala After Falling from a Kayak in Jalisco
A 12-year-old boy died after falling from a kayak in Lake Chapala in the municipality of Jocotepec, Jalisco. According to local media, the 12-year-old boy, along with three other minors, boarded a kayak to enter Lake Chapala. The 12-year-old boy fell from the boat and hit his neck with a rope, which left him seriously […]
‘Red Sunday’ in Cajeme: Drug violence spreads to Sonora
After several shootings that shocked Ciudad Obregón, Cajeme, in Sonora and forced the population to take refuge on Sunday morning, authorities from the three levels of government in Sonora confirmed the arrest of one person, as well as the seizure of firearms and vehicles. It was around 09:18 hours on September 22 that an emergency […]