Taxi drivers block downtown Tuxtla Gutiérrez to demand regulation of digital platforms
Taxi drivers blocked Avenida Central in downtown Tuxtla Gutiérrez, the capital of Chiapas, to demand that authorities clarify the operation of ride-hailing platforms in the city. The demonstration was led by members of the Fidel Velázquez union, who gathered at a major intersection, causing traffic disruptions for several hours. According to the drivers themselves, the […]
The Burning of Judas 2026 now has a date in San Cristóbal
The board of directors of the San Cristóbal de Las Casas Lions Club and the coordinator of the 156th annual Spring and Peace Fair, 2026, announced that registration is now open for the traditional Judas effigy making and burning contest, held every Holy Saturday in the colonial city of San Cristóbal de Las Casas, in […]
Migrants in Tapachula recreate a Stations of the Cross to highlight the crisis in Chiapas
Migrants deported from the United States, along with activists and religious leaders, staged the “Migrant Way of the Cross” on Monday, reenacting the Passion of Christ to raise awareness of the migration phenomenon in southern Mexico. The protesters demonstrated against the policies of U.S. President Donald Trump, which led to their deportation to Tapachula, Chiapas, […]
Green light for the Cablebús in Puebla, definitive suspension denied
The construction of the Cablebús (cable car) in the city of Puebla received the green light after a District Court of the Federal Judiciary denied the definitive suspension of the project. Judge Jorge Arroyo Martínez, of the Seventh District Court for Amparo (constitutional protection) matters in Puebla, determined that the actions complained of, including the […]
Flix reinforces its expansion with a new route between Puebla and Mexico City
The German company Flix, renowned for its technological model applied to ground passenger transportation, announced its arrival in the state of Puebla with the launch of a new route connecting directly to Mexico City. This move represents another step in the company’s expansion strategy in the country, less than a year after beginning operations in […]
History of the Arab taco, the dish that combines the best of the Middle East with the flavors of Puebla
This Tuesday marks National Taco Day, and Puebla boasts one that originated in its Historic Center. Due to its context and roots, it was initially called the “Arab taco” because of its resemblance to dishes from the Middle East, though it has now become a classic and an icon of the state’s gastronomy. The Arab […]
This is how Cold Front 44 will impact Mexico and Puebla: it will cover the volcanoes in white
From the early hours of March 30, 2026, Cold Front 44 entered Mexico from the northwest, driven by a polar trough and a jet stream that extended its reach as far south as the state of Puebla. This phenomenon, interacting with moisture from the Pacific Ocean, caused a sharp drop in temperature across various regions […]
70% of handicrafts are sold informally; Oaxaca Congress urges protection of sales spaces during Holy Week
Seventy percent of handicrafts in Mexico are sold through informal channels, making them especially vulnerable to unfair competition, according to estimates from the Ministry of Economy. Based on this assessment, the Oaxaca State Congress approved, with 29 votes, a resolution urging state and municipal authorities to reserve public sales spaces exclusively for authentic, local handicrafts […]
Oaxaca and Puebla implement interstate security strategy to protect highways
Through criminal intelligence work, the Oaxaca State Attorney General’s Office (FGEO) has identified the routes, schedules, and modus operandi of seven criminal cells operating along the border between the two states. Coordination with the Ministry of Defense, the Navy, the National Guard, the State Police, and the Government of Puebla will allow for the deployment […]