Mexico wants to revolutionize its economy with its own “Panama Canal”: crossing from the Pacific to the Atlantic in 7 hours
If you’re on the Atlantic coast and want to reach the Pacific (or vice versa), the only viable option in terms of time and distance is to pay the toll and cross the 80 kilometers of the Panama Canal. Options to circumnavigate the northern or southern parts of the continent are simply not feasible, whether […]
Discover the best beaches to vacation on during Holy Week in Mexico this 2026
Holy Week 2026 vacations begin in early April. During this season, Mexicans often attend processions, masses, and the traditional Passion of Christ reenactment. Others prefer to visit tourist destinations such as “Pueblos Mágicos” (Magical Towns), forests, or beaches. At AS Mexico, we’re sharing a list of paradisiacal beaches you should visit at least once in […]
California-Mexico military partnership strengthens with visit to the Golden State
As part of a new partnership between the California and Mexico military departments, Governor Gavin Newsom today thanked Mexico’s National Defense Secretariat (DEFENSA) for their visit to California earlier this week. Nearly a dozen military leaders from Mexico joined California National Guard officials in Sacramento for a multi-day hands-on understanding of the state’s leadership responding […]
Colombian man detained in a Mexican jail pleaded with President Petro for help: “Just one chance to return home.”
The 25-year-old, originally from Villavicencio and suffering from a degenerative genetic disease, addressed President Gustavo Petro from the Morelia prison in Michoacán. The Colombian man remains detained in Michoacán on charges of belonging to a cell of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. His defense maintains that he was a victim of human trafficking and kidnapping, […]
Ozempic: Alert issued in Mexico for counterfeit weight loss medication
The Federal Commission for Protection against Sanitary Risks (Cofepris) issued a health alert regarding the counterfeiting of the drug Ozempic (semaglutide), used to treat type 2 diabetes and widely used for weight loss. According to the authority, the counterfeit product, in a 1 mg pre-filled pen presentation, has already been detected in the national market […]
Easter 2026: What to do if your flight is delayed or cancelled and how much compensation you should receive
The high demand for travel during Holy Week increases the likelihood of flight delays, cancellations, or overbooking. Given this scenario, experts recommend acting immediately: go to the airline counter, request clear information about the cause of the problem, and keep all travel documents. In Mexico, the Federal Consumer Protection Agency (Profeco) establishes specific guidelines that […]
He likes chilaquiles: Who is Yohan Zetuna, the Iraqi soccer player who plays in Mexico?
Yohan Zetuna’s name doesn’t stand out like those of other figures in Mexican soccer; however, his story is remarkable since he arrived in the national league in 2019, and now we could see him among the spectators at the 2026 World Cup playoff, when Bolivia faces Iraq in Monterrey for a ticket to the tournament. […]
A new superfamily of deep-sea species has been discovered between Mexico and Hawaii
Amphipods resemble the sea fleas found on beaches, under seaweed. Except that those discovered by British researcher Tammy Horton and her Polish colleague Anna Jażdżewska have evolved for millions of years in total darkness, at a depth of 4,000 meters. Collectively, these 24 new species even form a superfamily whose existence was previously unknown: it’s […]
Masks removed in Mexico vs Portugal match
The ban on wrestling masks in Mexican stadiums ahead of the 2026 World Cup has generated surprise and anger among fans. The measure, implemented by FIFA, was evident yesterday during the Mexican National Team’s match against Portugal at Azteca Stadium, where security agents confiscated the masks of several fans who tried to enter wearing them. […]