Mexico’s World Cup victory yields preliminary benefits of nearly $70 million.
The Confederation of National Chambers of Commerce, Services, and Tourism (Concanaco Servytur) estimated on Friday that Mexico’s 2-0 victory over South Africa at the start of the 2026 World Cup generated an economic benefit exceeding 1.2 billion pesos (approximately $69.6 million) in the Mexican capital and areas linked to the tournament. The organization attributed this […]
Shocking minibus accident on the Mexico-Pachuca highway leaves at least 15 injured.
A serious accident was reported this morning on the Mexico-Pachuca highway near San José Ixhuatepec, in the municipality of Tlalnepantla, State of Mexico. Images show a minibus completely overturned on the highway connecting Mexico City with the states of Mexico and Hidalgo. The incident has left 15 people injured so far; one lane is reported […]
Here is how the accident between a truck and a minibus on the Mexico-Pachuca highway unfolded; it left 14 people injured.
Video footage has been released showing the accident between a bus and a minibus on the Mexico-Pachuca highway, which left 14 people injured. According to the footage, the bus—operating the Villa de la Laguna-Indios Verdes route—struck the rear of a Route 18 minibus. The impact caused the minibus to overturn, while the bus came to […]
Student teachers block Mexico-Cuernavaca highway toll booth.
Hooded protesters, identified as members of the ‘Raúl Isidro Burgos’ Rural Teachers’ College in Ayotzinapa, Guerrero, blocked toll booths on a section of the Mexico-Cuernavaca highway. They displayed messages criticizing the Mexican government for its failure to act regarding the disappearance of the 43 student teachers. The Federal Roads and Bridges agency (CAPUFE) reported the […]
FIFA sparks controversy: Spanish is not always welcome at the World Cup in Mexico.
By preventing stars like Vinícius Jr., Achraf Hakimi, and Frenkie de Jong from answering in Spanish during press conferences, FIFA sparked a controversy regarding the 2026 World Cup: the exclusion of the official language of Mexico, one of the host nations. Before Brazil’s debut match against Morocco, a Spanish journalist asked Vinícius Jr. a question […]
Protests threaten to disrupt the World Cup ceremony in Mexico City.
Thousands of demonstrators are expected to arrive in Mexico City on Thursday with plans to disrupt the World Cup opening ceremony. Protest groups have threatened to block access to the stadium hosting the first match unless the Mexican government responds to their demands. Teachers’ unions, families of missing persons, judges, and other social groups are […]
BTS vs. Banda Tierra Sagrada: the best memes ahead of the Mexico vs. South Korea match at the 2026 World Cup.
Football fans—and even many non-fans—are already playing their own match on social media before the referee blows the whistle on June 18 in Guadalajara. Mexicans have been sharing creative memes comparing Banda Tierra Sagrada vs. BTS, Maruchan vs. ramen, and La Rosa de Guadalupe vs. K-dramas across X and TikTok ahead of the Mexico vs. […]
Against abuse on Highway 57: What to do if Immigration, the National Guard, or the Army wants to search your truck or sleeper cab.
Attention Drivers on Route 57: Quick Legal Guide Against Abuse at Checkpoints Fellow drivers on Route 57, I am opening this post because we already know how it goes: you pass through San Roberto, Matehuala, or San Luis Potosí, and the mixed checkpoints (Migration + National Guard or Army) pull you over at random. Sometimes […]