Taxco experiences a night of terror due to a clash between police and hitmen
The residents of Taxco experienced a night of violence and panic after police and gunmen from a criminal cell clashed in a shootout at midnight on Tuesday in various parts of the city. “Psychosis has returned, and the public remains frightened,” said workers in the silver-mining city consulted on Wednesday. Security sources reported that gunmen […]
Hotels in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo are offering extended stays due to the preventative situation
The Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Hotel Association announced that, given the current situation on some routes in the region, a support and assistance program has been activated for guests experiencing difficulties continuing their travel. In an official statement dated February 22, the association announced that, in coordination with the general managers of the destination’s hotels, they are […]
Cars set on fire in Zihuatanejo and La Unión, and businesses closed there and in Petatlán
In the municipalities of Zihuatanejo and La Unión, armed men set fire to public and private vehicles. Businesses closed, and public transportation was gradually suspended until, after 3:00 p.m., no more Urvan vans were operating in the port city. Meanwhile, in Petatlán, it was reported that most businesses closed for fear of being burned. Yesterday, […]
Is Cancun airport open? Flights canceled or delayed because hundreds of travelers are stranded.
Operations continue at Cancún International Airport, but widespread delays and cancellations have left hundreds of travelers stranded and struggling to rearrange their plans. The disruptions also affected Benito Juárez International Airport, amplifying the travel chaos at two of Mexico’s busiest air hubs. A Boeing 737 Magni taxis on a runway at Cancún Airport in Quintana […]
Security Alert from the United States Embassy in Mexico
Updated U.S. Embassy Security Alert: Ongoing Security Operations – U.S. Diplomatic Mission in Mexico (February 22, 2026) Locations: Large areas, including the state of Jalisco (including Puerto Vallarta, Chapala, and Guadalajara), the state of Baja California (including Tijuana, Tecate, and Ensenada), the state of Quintana Roo (including Cancún, Cozumel, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum), and […]
Nichupté Bridge in Cancún. Another mega-project by AMLO with irregularities and overpricing.
Conceived by the López Obrador administration to connect Cancún’s hotel zone with the airport, the Nichupté vehicular bridge has accumulated delays, cost overruns, and findings from the Federal Auditor’s Office (ASF). Furthermore, specialists warn that the bridge will have a limited lifespan. The Nichupté vehicular bridge project, conceived by the government of Andrés Manuel López […]
US citizen runs over motorcyclist in Playa del Carmen
A motorcyclist suffered minor injuries this morning after being struck by a car driven by a U.S. citizen on Playa del Carmen Boulevard. The accident occurred when the driver failed to stop at a stop sign at the intersection with 34th Avenue. Witnesses indicated that the motorcyclist had the right of way at the time […]
Drug cartel roadblocks in Mexico: Campeche increases inspections on the Periférico and Gulf Coast Highway
In response to the wave of violence affecting various regions of the country and the reported criminal activity in neighboring states like Quintana Roo, the Campeche government confirmed the reinforcement of security measures in coordination with federal, state, and municipal authorities. This is part of the commitment to the “National Strategy to Strengthen Peace and […]
Children in Yucatán don’t learn either Mayan or Spanish well.
The fact that education is designed for Spanish, even when taught bilingually, and the economic situation of families, which doesn’t always allow them to support their children’s education, are among the challenges faced in Mayan-speaking communities on the Yucatán Peninsula, explain two educators interviewed on the topic. “Education is designed monolingually. So it’s difficult to […]