Canacar identifies 10 states at risk for transportation: national map reveals hotspots for truck robbery and extortion
The National Chamber of Freight Transportation (Canacar) released a national highway risk map identifying ten states as the most critical hotspots for truck theft and extortion of truckers, according to El Heraldo de México. The map, presented as a prevention tool for the sector, complements data released by the chamber itself weeks earlier regarding losses […]
TAIWAN JUST BET $450 MILLION ON MEXICO — AND THE REASON IS PURE MEXICAN TALENT
While the world debates where the future of artificial intelligence will be built, a global tech giant just gave its answer: Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua. 🏜️⚙️ Taiwanese company Inventec Corporation — one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-performance AI servers — officially announced a $450 million dollar investment (around 7,899 million pesos) to expand its […]
Otomí people file complaint with the CNDH regarding pollution from the CFE’s Los Azufres geothermal power plant in Michoacán.
Citing environmental damage to air, land, and water, residents of the Otomí community of San Matías el Grande (in the municipality of Hidalgo) filed a complaint this Tuesday with the National Human Rights Commission. They are seeking to hold the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) accountable for the consequences resulting from the Los Azufres geothermal power […]
Cartel led by the “Sierras”—extortionists targeting mezcal producers—dismantled: Michoacán Prosecutor’s Office.
The Michoacán Attorney General’s Office stated that the cartel led by “Sierra 1” and “Sierra 2” has been dismantled, while investigations continue to apprehend the political figures who allegedly provided them with protection and facilitated their operations. Israel Vega Rodríguez, the official in charge of the office, highlighted that the capture of brothers Ernesto Rafael […]
Extortion rackets show no let-up in Michoacán; a blow to lime growers and merchants.
“The government protects criminals, not the people,” said the brother of Hipólito Mora, speaking on the third anniversary of the death of the man who founded the self-defense groups in Michoacán.According to Lupe Mora, who serves as the local authority leader (jefe de tenencia) in La Ruana, the criminal group known as Los Viagra continues […]
Recession slows business openings in Baja California
Economic recession and local tax burdens are acting as a brake on businesses in Baja California; data from the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) shows a 9.2% year-over-year contraction in the opening of formal businesses between January and May 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. Specifically, IMSS regional figures record a total of […]
Brawls on the rise in Baja California Sur; authorities urge public to report incidents.
Brawls recorded in Baja California Sur over the past week have resulted in at least four documented incidents in public spaces in La Paz and Los Cabos, several of which were circulated on social media. Municipal authorities reported that some of these cases led to arrests and reiterated their call for the public to immediately […]
Signatures are being collected against the Península de los Sueños megaproject in La Ventana.
Coastal communities in Baja California Sur (BCS) are escalating their opposition to the “Península de los Sueños” (Peninsula of Dreams) megaproject, demanding that environmental authorities revoke permits that—they warn—threaten key marine ecosystems and local economic activities. Fisherfolk, residents, scientists, and tourism service providers in Baja California Sur have launched a petition on Change.org demanding the […]
Three earthquakes alert Sinaloa and Baja California Sur; Civil Protection rules out structural damage.
The National Seismological Service has recorded three earthquakes off the coast of Sinaloa; while they occurred near the municipality of Guasave, they were felt in other municipalities, including Culiacán. The strongest quake measured 6.1 in magnitude and struck at 12:45 PM, while another, measuring 4.9, was recorded at 1:29 PM. Authorities detected them at distances […]