When is the Michoacán Festival at Los Pinos? Come and try the carnitas, Tacámbaro ice cream, and uchepos!
Here’s Michoacán-style carnitas with pickled chiles! The Michoacán Festival at Los Pinos brings together traditional cuisine, crafts, and music from the western Mexican state of Michoacán for a weekend in Mexico City. The program also includes the sale of regional products made by artisans from different regions of Michoacán at the cultural center located in […]
Alert in Michoacán: Blue dragon detected on beaches; warning issued for risks to tourists during Holy Week
During the Easter holiday, Michoacán Civil Protection issued an alert to residents and tourists planning to visit the beaches due to the presence of the blue dragon mollusk. Authorities reported the presence of the blue dragon on the beaches of Maruata and Boca Apiza, prompting the activation of the purple flag, which indicates the presence […]
Foreigner reports kidnapping, extortion, and threats by taxi driver in Playa del Carmen
A foreign tourist reported being the victim of alleged kidnapping, extortion, and threats by a taxi driver in Playa del Carmen, in a new case that has once again raised concerns about abuses in transportation in this tourist destination. The victim managed to capture the moment he was allegedly intimidated on video, footage that quickly […]
Coatzacoalcos registers 56% hotel occupancy, the lowest in Veracruz after oil spill
The southern region of Veracruz, particularly Coatzacoalcos, is experiencing one of the lowest hotel occupancy rates at the start of Holy Week, in contrast to other destinations in the state that are reaching high levels of tourist influx. According to reports from tourism authorities, the Olmeca region, where Coatzacoalcos is located, has an average hotel […]
Veracruz mobilizes this April 5th due to environmental damage in the Gulf
Social organizations and environmental groups have called for a series of demonstrations in the state of Veracruz to demand a broader response to the effects of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, which has impacted various communities for weeks. Under the slogan “Life yes, oil no,” the participating groups seek to highlight the […]
Lines at International Bridge II remain under control; increased traffic back to Mexico is expected.
Vehicle lines to cross into the United States via the Juárez-Lincoln International Bridge II in Nuevo Laredo began to increase last Thursday, although traffic flow has remained controlled so far, according to transit authorities, who warned that the return traffic to Mexico could intensify starting next Monday. The Transit and Road Safety Department confirmed that […]
1,500 native trees delivered to boost reforestation in Nuevo Laredo
With the aim of strengthening reforestation efforts and promoting environmental conservation in the border region, the Secretariat of Rural Development, Fisheries, and Aquaculture donated 1,500 native forest trees to the Council of Institutions of Nuevo Laredo. The donation is part of the strategies implemented by the state agency to expand green areas and contribute to […]
What is vitamin serum and why can it be dangerous? Four deaths in Sonora put the issue under scrutiny.
The deaths of at least four people following the alleged administration of intravenous vitamin serums in Sonora have raised concerns about a practice that, while popular in wellness clinics, is not without serious health risks. According to the Sonora State Attorney General’s Office, Jesús Héctor and Sebastián allegedly died after receiving an intravenous solution at […]