Environmental crisis warned in southern Tamaulipas: wetlands disappearing amid institutional neglect
Southern Tamaulipas is home to some of the state’s most valuable wetlands, essential resources for biodiversity, water regulation, and flood protection. But today these ecosystems are at risk: accelerated loss, pollution, and institutional neglect are advancing unchecked, warn environmentalists. Despite meeting ecological criteria, the wetlands in the metropolitan area have not been promoted to obtain […]
Costco bets on Mexico: what its new store will bring is surprising
Costco continues to expand its presence in Mexico and plans to open a new store, reflecting its continued commitment to the Mexican market. The new Costco store is being prepared in Querétaro with an estimated investment of $100 million and an innovative format. This will be the second Costco store in the state and will […]
Who is Zaira “A”, former beauty queen in Puebla arrested for million-dollar fraud?
Zaira “A”, former Apple Queen of Zacatlán in 2000, was arrested on March 31 by ministerial police officers from the Puebla State Attorney General’s Office. The arrest was made pursuant to an arrest warrant issued by a judge of the state’s judicial branch following a complaint alleging her involvement in a real estate fraud. According […]
Holy Week 2026: These are the places with a dry law, including Yucatán?
Palm Sunday marked the beginning of Holy Week, one of the most important commemorations for millions of Catholics in Mexico and around the world, with its most significant days taking place this weekend. Today, April 2nd, these days of devotion begin, celebrated annually over a weekend: Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday. […]
A study argues that these mysterious circular structures discovered in Yucatán may have been the key to Mayan economic prosperity.
The dense vegetation of the Maya Lowlands has concealed countless secrets for centuries. Beneath the apparent uniformity and verdant landscape, modern technologies like LiDAR have gradually revealed the presence of structures invisible to the naked eye and urban patterns that challenge traditional interpretations of Mesoamerican archaeology. In this context, the recent identification of a set […]
Following pit bull attack in La Plancha, the City Council seeks to regulate dog ownership in Mérida
Many pet owners are not complying with responsible pet ownership regulations, so the Mérida City Council will update and improve the regulations for these animals, says biologist Raúl Escalante Aguilar, director of the Environment and Animal Welfare Unit. Interviewed about the pit bull attack on a small dog and a U.S. citizen in Gran Parque […]
Authorities warn of a lack of signage on the Tuxtla-San Cristóbal highway
The Tuxtla Gutiérrez–San Cristóbal de Las Casas highway has inadequate signage, posing a risk to those traveling on this road, warned Rodulfo Gálvez Gómez, president of the Board of Trustees of the Heroic Fire Department of Tuxtla. The representative pointed out that, although some signs exist, they are insufficient to guarantee the safety of motorists. […]
Tourism is not recovering in San Cristóbal; hoteliers report low occupancy
Despite official pronouncements suggesting high tourist numbers, hoteliers in the city center are reporting low occupancy rates, painting a different picture for the sector. According to a survey conducted in various hotels in the city center, most are not even reaching 50% occupancy, and some are registering much lower figures. Cases like the Hotel El […]
5 places to experience nature in San Cristóbal
In recent years, ecotourism has gained significant traction among a population tired of the city routine, seeking recreation and contact with nature. In this regard, San Cristóbal offers a wide variety of ecotourism parks to enjoy during these days off. Cuarto Poder presents five of these destinations for you to explore. Arcotete Located eight kilometers […]