More than 160,000 people and no incidents: that’s how the La Paz Carnival 2026 ended
With an estimated attendance of over 160,000 people throughout its duration, the La Paz Carnival concluded without incident and generated an economic impact exceeding 200 million pesos, according to figures released at the end of the festivities. For six days, the Malecón (boardwalk) became the meeting point for local families, national and international visitors who […]
Blow to organized crime in Baja California Sur: weapons and more than 79 million doses of drugs seized
The Mexican Navy (SEMAR) reported a successful operation against organized crime in Baja California Sur, in which naval personnel seized a significant quantity of weapons, tactical equipment, and narcotics as part of the ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking and crime in the state. According to the official statement, the operations were carried out within […]
Everything is under control in Mazatlán, and security will be reinforced on the highways.
Following the road blockade in the Villa Unión district on Sunday afternoon, Mayor Estrella Palacios Domínguez assured the public that the situation is under control and that authorities have decided to reinforce checkpoints on the highways leading to the port. She stated that National Guard troops will be reinforcing security on the Mazatlán-Culiacán, Mazatlán-Durango, and […]
Everyone wants a piece of beach to do business in Mazatlán
The official emphasized that the beach is a highly coveted space. “Everyone wants a piece” of the Federal Maritime Terrestrial Zone to generate income through furniture rentals, product sales, or tourist services. It is a space that is “highly sought after and, in many cases, invaded,” noted the environmentalist, who urged the need for reforms […]
The CaSa 2026 Awards, an initiative by Francisco Toledo to preserve 8 indigenous languages, were presented in Oaxaca.
This Saturday, the call for entries for the 2026 CaSa Awards was presented. The awards, which are published in eight indigenous languages, were created by the visual artist Francisco Toledo (1940-2019) in 2010 with the intention of encouraging their use. However, this was not the beginning of the philanthropist’s crusade, according to Sara López Ellitsgaard, […]
Bodega Aurrerá stores close in the Central Valleys of Oaxaca; customer access restricted
On Sunday night, several branches of the Bodega Aurrerá supermarket chain began closing their doors to the public in municipalities of the Central Valleys of Oaxaca, generating uncertainty among the population. According to citizen reports, stores located in Plaza Bella, in Santa María Atzompa, as well as branches in Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán, suspended customer entry […]
Classes and bus services suspended in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec
The suspension of classes until further notice was announced by the State Government, through the Oaxaca State Institute of Public Education (IEEPO) and Section 22 of the CNTE teachers’ union, due to acts of violence such as the burning of vehicles in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec region. The Oaxaca teachers’ union reported that, as a […]
Young man arrested for graffitiing a house in San Cristóbal
A 22-year-old man was arrested by municipal police officers after being caught spray-painting graffiti on a private property and allegedly disturbing the peace in the San Ramón neighborhood of San Cristóbal de Las Casas. According to the official report, the detainee was identified as Ángel Leonel “N,” who was apprehended on Baja California Street, near […]
Hotel owners in San Cristóbal demand an end to blockades in Chiapas after closure in Ocosingo
The San Cristóbal de Las Casas Hotel Association affirms that security and the rule of law are key to protecting tourism and the regional economy following the events in Río Florido, Ocosingo. In light of the recent events in the town of Río Florido, in the municipality of Ocosingo, in the Selva region of Chiapas, […]