Guadalajara archbishop to Pope Francis on Latin Mass ban: ‘Do not allow this to happen’
Cardinal Juan Sandoval Iñiguez, archbishop emeritus of Guadalajara, Mexico, has written an impassioned letter to Pope Francis urging him not to ban the Traditional Latin Mass amid rumors that the Vatican is planning to further restrict its use. In his letter dated July 6, Cardinal Sandoval reminded the Pope of the importance of preserving the […]
Mexico’s costly Maya Train draws few passengers in its first six months of partial operation
The pet project of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s administration, known as the Maya Train tourist line, has been plagued by numerous issues since its inception. The massive project, which was initially estimated to cost $8.5 billion, has now ballooned to an estimated $30 billion, with only half of it being completed. The project aims […]
Girl kidnapped in Cancun, found without clothes and tied; captor identified in Video
On Sunday morning, July 14, residents of the Corales de Cancún neighborhood mobilized after the kidnapping of a minor aged between 10 and 11 years old. The girl was found naked and tied with her hands behind her back in an area with dense vegetation, and the perpetrator had already been identified. The incident occurred […]
U.S sanctions accountants, firms linked to notorious Mexico cartel for timeshare scams that target Americans
The United States has imposed sanctions on three Mexican accountants and four real estate and accounting firms allegedly linked to a timeshare scam ring operated by the Jalisco New Generation drug cartel. The scheme, which targets American victims, results in tens of millions of dollars in losses annually. The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center received […]
Global liners flock to Mexico
South Korean flagship carrier HMM has joined other liner companies such as Ocean Network Express (ONE), COSCO, OOCL, and Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) in announcing a new service connecting China with emerging manufacturing powerhouse Mexico. This move reflects the rapid growth in container shipping volumes between China and Mexico, which set a record of 563,829 […]
Mexico averages 5 cargo theft incidents a day in June
Mexico experiences a significant problem with cargo theft, with an average of five incidents reported daily in June. According to data from the National Association of Vehicle Tracking and Protection Companies (ANERPV), a total of 150 reported incidents were recorded across the country’s roadways during that month. The main targets for thieves were trucks transporting […]
Mexico to employ 2,700 Cuban doctors but faces opposition
Mexico has announced that it will accept 2,700 Cuban doctors to help alleviate a shortage of specialists in the country. This decision comes despite criticism from opponents who claim that it will support Cuba’s communist government at the expense of local medical professionals. Mexico has already received hundreds of Cuban doctors during the COVID-19 pandemic, […]
The town divided between Sonora and Baja California with different schedules and names
Attached to the border in the northwestern part of Mexico, there is a town that has unique characteristics, probably in the world, it is divided by a train track, but this division implies many things, on each side you are in a different state, in a part of the year, the time zone also changes […]
Los Cabos airport rated better than Cancun and Mexico City
International consulting firm AirHelp has ranked three Mexican airports among the best in the world in its 2024 ranking, reaffirming the country’s position as a top-tier travel destination. AirHelp evaluates airports based on punctuality in arrivals and departures and the opinions of passengers from 64 countries on the quality of services, food options and shopping. […]