Teotihuacan sees drop in foreign visitors after shooting
According to data from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH), Teotihuacan is registering its lowest number of foreign visitors since 2021, a decrease of more than 12% compared to last year. Experts warn that the deadly shooting perpetrated by a leftist will hinder the site’s recovery because it “tarnished the image of the […]
Sheinbaum accuses: Calderón allowed foreign agents to operate in Mexico
President Claudia Sheinbaum declared this Friday that former President Felipe Calderón “allowed foreign agents to operate in ground operations,” referring to the “Fast and Furious” operation. From the National Palace, Sheinbaum reiterated that her government is “very strict in defending sovereignty” and that this “is not negotiable.”She also indicated that state governments must request authorization […]
JIAPAZ announces water cut-off due to construction work in La Joya
Next Monday, the Zacatecas Intermunicipal Water and Sewerage Board (JIAPAZ) will suspend water service in more than 30 neighborhoods and areas in Zacatecas, Morelos, and Vetagrande to carry out four interconnections that will allow the commissioning of a renovated section of the La Joya Water Supply System, benefiting 45,000 homes with updated infrastructure. JIAPAZ will […]
Pablo arrested in Chiapas for attacking his partner with a machete
The capture of Pablo “N” brought an end to an intense search and the uncertainty surrounding a case that shocked the entire country. The man is accused of a brutal attack against his partner, Ana Luisa “N,” whom he allegedly assaulted with a machete in the municipality of Cintalapa, causing her serious injuries. The arrest […]
Clash between community members and suspected hitmen leaves at least six dead in Chiapas
An armed confrontation between alleged members of organized crime and members of the Emiliano Zapata Peasant Organization (OCEZ-Casa del Pueblo) left a preliminary, unconfirmed death toll of six people and several wounded, according to residents of the region. The events occurred between the municipalities of Venustiano Carranza and Nicolás Ruiz, where Tsotsil indigenous communities maintain […]
They are looking to rebuild the fire station in the Oaxaca ejido at a new location
They plan to raise funds to build a new fire station in the Oaxaca ejido in the Mexicali Valley, stated Susana Espinoza Velasquez, a member of the Mexicali Rotary Club. She indicated that the firefighters at that station respond to approximately 60 calls daily, serving a population of around 20,000 people in the Mexicali Valley. […]
Citizens of Tehuacán block the Cuacnopalan-Oaxaca highway due to rising water prices and lack of dialogue
A group of citizens from Tehuacán, who have previously protested to demand the repeal of the 2026 Revenue Law—which includes an increase in the water service rate—blocked the Cuacnopalan-Oaxaca highway this Friday after authorities failed to show up for a previously scheduled meeting. Since the morning, the protesters had gathered in front of the Metropolitan […]
Oaxaca, the second state with the most attacks against human rights defenders: DDHPO
Oaxaca is the second state in Mexico with the highest number of cases of aggression and attacks against human rights and environmental defenders; this year alone, 53 investigation files have been opened by the Oaxaca State Attorney General’s Office (FGJO), reported Elizabeth Lara Rodríguez, president of the Oaxaca State Human Rights Ombudsman’s Office (DDHPO). She […]
Happy 494th anniversary, Oaxaca de Juárez! Almost five centuries of being the cultural heart of Mexico
On April 25, 1532, a royal decree changed the destiny of the Central Valleys forever. Today, Oaxaca de Juárez awakens to the ringing of bells and the aroma of chocolate to celebrate the 494th anniversary of its elevation to city status, a title that not only granted it legal standing but also marked the beginning […]