A Guide to Indigenous Events and Celebrations in Mexico
To celebrate International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples on August 9th, we highlight vibrant Indigenous events and festivals in Mexico that showcase their rich cultures and traditions. Mexico is home to 68 indigenous groups, each with its own unique customs and rituals. The country’s diverse cultural landscape offers numerous ways for visitors to connect […]
Mexico Could Boost GDP by $391 Billion if Most Women Worked, Report Finds
Mexico could boost its annual economic activity by more than 25%, or $390.5 billion, if women worked at a rate comparable to men, a report found on Tuesday from the Milken Institute, a U.S.-based think tank. According to World Bank data cited in the study, about 45.6% of working-age Mexican women have jobs, compared to […]
Massive Ammo Smuggling Bust: 92,000 Bullets Seized on Bus Headed to Mexico
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers made a stunning discovery last Saturday at the Bridge of the Americas port of entry in El Paso, Texas. A charter bus carrying 16 passengers, dozens of pieces of luggage, and an astonishing 92,000 bullets was stopped for inspection. The bus, which had originated from Phoenix, Arizona, was flagged […]
Morgan Stanley Downgrades Mexican Stocks and Trims China Market Targets
Investment bank Morgan Stanley issued a warning on Wednesday, downgrading its assessment of Mexican stocks to “underweight” due to concerns over planned changes to Mexico’s judiciary and electoral systems. The bank also trimmed its forecasts for China’s main markets. The effective “sell” recommendation on Mexico comes as outgoing President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador seeks to […]
More Venezuelans Arrive in Veracruz: “As Long as Maduro is in Power, There is No Hope”
For the past week, the presence of families from Venezuela in migrant shelters has been increasing. As the train passes by the migrant shelter in Coatzacoalcos, in the south of Veracruz, Venezuelan migrants wait for the right moment and car to board. Reaching the United States is their only hope after Nicolás Maduro’s victory on […]
Veracruz Hosts a National Baseball Event Again After 18 Years
It took eighteen years for the state of Veracruz to host a National Baseball Championship again. This week, the 9-10 year-old category championship is taking place at the Beto Ávila Children’s League. The sports competition, which will end on August 24 and features teams from 17 states of the republic, was inaugurated last weekend at […]
Tourism in Campeche Reached 70% Occupancy
Surpassing the tourism occupancy of 2023, this year Campeche recorded 70% tourism occupancy. The influx of tourists during this summer vacation period resulted in a 70% occupancy rate in the capital city’s hotel rooms. This exceeded the sector’s expectations, which had projected a 65% occupancy rate. Héctor Eduardo Cámara Mijangos, president of the Mexican Association […]
Campeche Positions Itself as a Key Logistics Hub in Mexico
The state of Campeche is undergoing a transformation in its port sector, aiming to become a strategic logistics node at both national and international levels. Driven by nearshoring and the growing demand for port infrastructure, the government of Campeche is implementing a series of ambitious projects to modernize and expand its ports. Traditionally focused on […]
5 types of mosquitoes that exist in Tabasco
In the state of Tabasco there are 105 permanent species of mosquitoes throughout the year, although they often go unnoticed. Nationally, up to 234 different types of mosquitoes are found. Veracruz has more registered species, with 139, according to the Unit of Entomological and Bioassay Research of the Ministry of Health. Below are the 5 […]