San Cristóbal showed the world its new face with the progress of the aerial cable car project
Last Friday, during the celebration of World Cities Day, Bogotá was recognized as one of the five winners of the prestigious Shanghai Prize, which highlights urban initiatives that contribute to the implementation of the New Urban Agenda (NUA) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities. International relations experts, architects, […]
Chiapas, second place in resource diversions during the last year of Rutilio Escandón’s government
In 2024, when the current Mexican consul in Miami finished his term as governor of Chiapas, the handling of federal funds was marred by irregularities, while the state once again sank among the poorest. The use of federal funds in 2024 placed Chiapas second among states with irregularities due to alleged misappropriation of millions of […]
There were four earthquakes in less than an hour in Chiapas, Veracruz, and Oaxaca
Two earthquakes of magnitude 5.3, one of 4.1, and another of 4.0 were detected by the National Seismological Service in various locations in Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz. Four moderate earthquakes were detected by the sensors of the National Seismological Service in different states located in southern Mexico, with no injuries reported so far. The first […]
Mexico requests the extradition of former prosecutor Edgar Veytia following a case in the US
Rodrigo González Barrios, director of the Nayarit Truth Commission, has requested the extradition from the Attorney General’s Office (FGR) of former Attorney General Edgar Veytia, known as “El Diablo” (The Devil), who is currently detained in the United States, where he is wanted to comply with outstanding arrest warrants against him. According to a social […]
35 people arrested and more than 130 motorcycles impounded during “Terror Rides” in Jalisco
During a special operation implemented to prevent risks associated with so-called “Ride of Terror,” authorities in Jalisco arrested 35 people and seized 135 motorcycles, as well as a UTV (Ultra-Highway Razer). The operation took place in various municipalities within the Guadalajara Metropolitan Area with the support of state, federal, and military agencies. The operation involved […]
Thousands enjoy the Day of the Dead parade in Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta was filled with life and joy to commemorate the Day of the Dead with a grand parade and the unveiling of the world’s largest Catrina, an emblematic figure of the 2025 Recuérdame Festival. Thousands of people gathered to pay homage to death and celebrate the memory of those who have passed on, in […]
Puebla City pays tribute to Chavela Vargas at the closing of the Festival “Death is a Dream”
The City Government, headed by Mayor Pepe Chedraui, through the Municipal Institute of Art and Culture of Puebla (IMACP), directed by Anel Nochebuena, invites all residents of Puebla to enjoy the concert “Chavela and Her Women: A Tribute to Chavela Vargas,” this Sunday, November 2nd, at 6:30 p.m. in the city’s Zócalo. Admission is free. […]
Catrinerías received more than 150,000 visitors at Ex Hacienda de Chautla, Puebla
The Ex Hacienda de Chautla, a tourist site in Puebla, welcomed over 100,000 visitors during the Day of the Dead season and the Catrinerías Festival. In this iconic location, the 2025 Catrinas Contest was held on Saturday afternoon, with over 60 local artists participating. A Puebla-based company has captured the essence of the festivities in […]
Former mayor in jail continues doing business with communal lands
Political brazenness knows no bounds. Despite serving a three-year prison sentence for cattle rustling and electoral crimes, former mayor Warnel May Escobar continues to operate from the shadows, now selling ejido land parcels he allegedly seized illegally during his administration. According to disgruntled ejido members, Warnel May—taking advantage of his power as mayor—appropriated several hectares […]