New Pemex spill in Salina Cruz, Oaxaca; eight in a month (Nature Aristegui)
A new oil spill from Pemex pipelines—the eighth in a month—occurred on Tuesday in the port of Salina Cruz, Oaxaca, one of Mexico’s most important ports, according to reports from authorities and residents. The leak occurred in the Jardines neighborhood, where local authorities activated safety protocols to protect the population and assess the environmental impact. […]
The small town in Chiapas famous for its living indigenous traditions and for its artisanal pox, Tzeltal broth and chipilín tamales
The small town of Maravilla Tenejapa, located in the Highlands of Chiapas, is a destination of living culture. It preserves the Tseltal language, community rituals, and traditional textile craftsmanship, while maintaining a rich culinary heritage featuring artisanal pox, Tseltal broth, and chipilín tamales. This combination of intangible cultural heritage, mountainous landscapes, and homemade cuisine makes […]
Up to 8 hours without power! Residents block the Oaxaca-Chiapas highway and demand a response from the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE).
Residents of this community blocked the Pan-American Highway, which connects Oaxaca and Chiapas, for more than four hours to demand that the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) provide a solution to the constant power outages. The road closure caused long lines of stranded trucks and significant delays for motorists. Geographic Reference The protesters reported experiencing daily […]
Missing couple found dead in Escárcega, Campeche; Prosecutor’s Office investigates
Authorities found dead a couple who had been missing since June 29 in Escárcega, Campeche. The bodies were buried in a rural plot of land and, according to preliminary police and prosecutorial reports, are believed to be those of Francisco Rocha Suárez and Edith Ortega Bilbao. The initial lines of investigation indicate that members of […]
Tourism alarm in Quintana Roo after losing hundreds of thousands of airline seats
This year’s summer season will be complicated, even more so than the already difficult 2025 season, acknowledged Bernardo Cueto Riestra, Secretary of Tourism for Quintana Roo. He emphasized that a significant factor is the global reduction in airline seats due to the increase in jet fuel prices, which puts the leading Caribbean destination on alert, […]
Hoteliers in Yucatán seek to regulate lodging platforms
Noting that occupancy rates have fallen short of expectations so far this holiday season, the Mexican Hotel Association of Yucatán (AMHY) indicated that digital lodging platforms continue to severely impact the state’s tourism sector. As a result, they have initiated steps to regulate these platforms and create a level playing field. AMHY President Juan José […]
The 2026 edition of “Expo Mueble Baja California” in Rosarito has been announced.
From July 31 to August 2, the “Baja California Furniture Expo 2026” will be held at the Baja California Center in Playas de Rosarito, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Manufacturers, designers, suppliers, and industry specialists will present products, services, and trends related to the furniture industry. During the event announcement, it was reported that […]
WHY DO THEY NEVER TALK ABOUT ORGANIZED CRIME?
Have you noticed? If you’re very observant of your surroundings, you’ll have noticed two things—or more—regarding the Security Council and, especially, the authorities in charge of Public Safety and Investigations: they haven’t mentioned anything about organized crime and the cartels that dominate the state. Every Monday, these authorities come out with a pre-prepared script announcing […]
Sheinbaum spat on during tour in Tamaulipas; video goes viral
A video circulating on social media has sparked outrage after allegedly showing someone spitting in the direction of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum during a tour last Sunday in Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas. The footage, widely shared on various digital platforms, shows the president greeting citizens when the incident occurs. The event has ignited a heated debate […]