The expansion of the port of Manzanillo threatens Colima’s largest wetland
From the roadside along the highway connecting Colima and Manzanillo in western Mexico, hundreds of cormorants can be seen feeding alongside pelicans and herons. They are among the more than 180 bird species recorded in the Cuyutlán Lagoon, the fourth largest wetland in the country and the fifth most important site worldwide for migratory birds. […]
Congressman Carlos Tafolla from Michoacán is offering a reward of 10,000 pesos for information leading to the arrest of criminal relatives.
The ongoing violence in Michoacán has prompted controversial proposals from various political sectors, including that of local congressman Carlos Alejandro Bautista Tafolla, a close associate of the late mayor of Uruapan, Carlos Manzo. The legislator shared an initiative on Facebook proposing financial incentives for those who report family members involved in criminal activities to the […]
The global far right is seeking its place in Mexico
The massive protests against Claudia Sheinbaum’s government last Saturday presented a rare sight in Mexico, a country that has historically served as a bulwark against the regional and global far right. Growing social unrest over the country’s insecurity, fueled by the assassination of Uruapan Mayor Carlos Manzo, and widespread frustration with seemingly endemic corruption, have […]
FROM 11,000 TO MORE THAN 24,000 ROBBERIES: THE NUMBERS NO ONE WANTS TO SEE
The numbers don’t lie. The highway security system has collapsed. And truckers are paying the highest price. This is an analysis of a policy that has utterly failed, regardless of party affiliation. THE BRUTAL NUMBERS OF THE INCREASE: Before 2020: 11,000 annual truck robberies2023: 13,000 robberies from August to December alone (5 months)2024: More than […]
CNTE threatens Sheinbaum with ‘boycotting’ her events and announces a 72-hour strike: ‘We are many in struggle’
The National Coordinator of Education Workers (CNTE) agreed at its national assembly to hold a 72-hour national strike in the first quarter of 2026, as well as to strengthen protests at events attended by President Claudia Sheinbaum to compel her to meet their demands: repeal of the Law of the Institute of Security and Social […]
Same-sex couples get married in San Cristóbal
The city of San Cristóbal de Las Casas is increasingly establishing itself as a wedding destination; this time, it was a same-sex marriage. “The couple decided to unite their lives and break the social stigma against a sector of society, because they are members of the LGBTQ+ community and have the right to marry,” said […]
Millions in debt and ghost employees detected at the Chiapas Ministry of Education
The Secretary of Education, Roger Mandujano Ayala, confirmed that the department has a debt of 500 million pesos owed to education sector workers. Many of these debts have been outstanding for more than six years, and although there are no documents formally supporting the liabilities, the institution decided to initiate a regularization process “in good […]
From natural paradise to economic engine: the unexpected boom of the Oaxaca coast that is transforming Mexico
Until recently, Oaxaca’s Costa Chica was remote and difficult to access. Known for its famous waves and a string of bohemian and countercultural enclaves, this stretch of wild coastline is defined by nature: migratory whales, endangered sea turtles, some 300 species of endemic birds, phosphorescent lagoons, and impressive Pacific waves. But the relative difficulty of […]
This is the “secret” beach in Oaxaca that you should know about
Salchi, a tranquil beach in southern Oaxaca, offers a semi-virgin beach, oceanfront hotels, and access to nearby beaches—ideal for getting away from it all. Photo: Frank Coronado. Salchi, also known as Playa Salchi or Bahía Salchi, is one of those places that looks like it came straight out of a tropical postcard, yet remains far […]