Yucatán strengthens its regional connectivity with the reactivation of the Villahermosa-Mérida flight by Aerus
The route will begin on March 3 with three weekly flights, expanding opportunities for economic, tourism, and social integration. Yucatán is consolidating its strategic position in southeastern Mexico with the start of operations for the Villahermosa–Mérida flight, which will begin operating on March 3 with three weekly flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. The route, […]
State cabinet in Yucatán adrift: appointments based on personal connections, not experience
From the outset, it was clear that Governor Joaquín Díaz Mena’s cabinet would be a patchwork government, as it was formed with various politicians from the PRI and PAN parties. The top-level officials are not part of the Morena party’s political cadre, much less that of its leader, notes Dr. Othón Baños Ramírez, a sociologist, […]
Blockades in Veracruz paralyze 6,000 transport workers; business owners demand security after operation against El Mencho
Following the road blockades in several areas of Veracruz, business owners and truckers urged the government to address the insecurity on the roads to prevent shortages of goods. They also asked the public to stay indoors, follow the instructions of the authorities, and rejected any form of violence. When asked about the violence that erupted […]
Without sales outlets in Veracruz, artisans face migration and reselling of their works
Indigenous artisans in Veracruz face a lack of sales outlets in the state’s main municipalities, forcing them to seek permits in other areas and leading to the intervention of intermediaries who resell their pieces for more than double their original value. Ofelia Quintero Cárdenas, president of the Women’s Association of Micro-entrepreneurs and Artisans, reported the […]
Bus route suspensions and changes due to blockades in Veracruz
Bus lines in the state of Veracruz reported service suspensions, delays, and cancellations as a result of the various road blockades occurring throughout the state. Following the closure of several road sections and the burning of at least eight vehicles in the state, transportation companies made changes to their routes. In the state capital, the […]
Was he silenced during his transfer?
In Tamaulipas, as in about twenty other states, the arrest and presumed “death during transport” of “El Mencho” also provoked reactions from criminal groups. During the crucial hours following the news, 36 criminal incidents occurred in five municipalities, including Miguel Alemán, Díaz Ordaz, and Reynosa, according to a tally released Monday morning by Governor Américo […]
Hidalgo, Tamaulipas, sees a 40% increase in tourism
This success is driven by the construction of the monumental image of the Virgin of Chorrito and the consolidation of a comprehensive strategy that includes infrastructure, historical promotion, and security coordination. According to the mayor of Hidalgo, economic activity and the arrival of visitors have shown sustained growth since the start of the second phase […]
They recommend avoiding Baja California highways
Authorities are coordinating with federal forces and recommending that the public avoid road travel unless absolutely necessary, while land and air patrols continue. Following the violence that erupted after the killing of a criminal leader in Jalisco, Baja California’s Special Security Forces deployed operations in various municipalities and along several sections of highways throughout the […]
Drug traffickers extorting doctors
Organized crime and cells affiliated with the Sinaloa and Jalisco New Generation (CJNG) cartels are employing an unprecedented strategy of attacks against doctors in Baja California Norte, which has gone unnoticed by state and federal authorities. As happened in that state during the most brutal periods of the Arellano Félix Cartel’s reign during Felipe Calderón’s […]