The Chamulas cartel consolidates its position in Chiapas
In the context of the country’s pacification, with military units from the Mexican Army and the nascent Pakal public security force, the Chamula Cartel is consolidating its position as the dominant regional group in Chiapas. Consumers of crystal meth, a “cheap” and easily available methamphetamine in the popular neighborhoods on the outskirts of Tuxtla Gutiérrez, […]
A stone shaped like the Virgin of Guadalupe appears in Chiapas, causing a stir among residents.
In the heart of Chenalhó, Chiapas, a stone is causing a sensation. It’s not just any stone. It seems to have sparked all kinds of speculation and even shaken the faith of dozens of Catholic faithful, who considered it a religious apparition. It all began after a neighbor claimed to have found a rock in […]
She was stripped of her home and land for being an Indigenous woman; now she demands justice.
Reynalda Martínez Porfirio, an Indigenous Mixe woman originally from Santiago Atitlán, Oaxaca, is facing a case of dispossession and violence following the death of her husband. Without speaking Spanish or having completed primary school, she was expelled from her home and stripped of her lands under the pretext of not having children, in accordance with […]
“Trapped and invisible”: Thousands of migrants stranded in Mexico by Trump’s measures
Thousands of migrants are “trapped” in Mexico, where they face an escalation of violence and criminalization since the return of US President Donald Trump to the White House, rendering them “invisible” and affecting their physical and mental health, according to a report by the civil organization Doctors Without Borders (MSF) presented this Tuesday. At the […]
The United States raises travel alert for Mexico due to risks of terrorism, crime, and kidnapping.
The U.S. State Department issued an updated travel advisory on Tuesday, August 12, for U.S. citizens planning to visit Mexico, emphasizing the risks of terrorism, crime, and kidnapping, Newsweek reported. This update incorporates the explicit risk of terrorism into the guidance for the first time, along with detailed recommendations and restrictions by state. The update […]
What is the dollar’s value in Mexico today, Wednesday, August 13, 2025?
The US dollar is trading this Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at an exchange rate of 18.58 Mexican pesos, according to information from the Bank of Mexico at the close of trading the previous business day. At CitiBanamex, the dollar is trading at 18.02 pesos for purchase and 19.05 pesos for sale. The dollar at Elektra […]
Another mega-transfer to the US: Mexico sends 26 drug prisoners, including “El Cuini.”
Mexican authorities transferred a group of 26 people held in Mexican prisons to the United States. The Attorney General’s Office (FGR), in conjunction with the Ministry of Security, stated that the individuals were wanted by the US and are linked to drug trafficking and criminal offenses. “This morning, 26 individuals were transferred to the United […]
Electronic visa for foreign tourists in Mexico: requirements and duration
This Saturday, August 9, the Electronic Visa system, designed to facilitate and modernize the entry of foreigners traveling to the country by air as visitors without permission to engage in paid activities, went into effect. This measure is part of an update to the General Guidelines for Visa Issuance, published on July 25 in the […]
Foreigner complains about Mexico’s rainy season; “I’m getting severe seasonal depression.”
User Crispis96 uploaded a nearly three-minute video to TikTok where she mentioned the things she “still can’t get used to” despite living in the country for four years. At the beginning of the video, she mentions that this isn’t a criticism: “I’ve adapted really well to the country, to its people, to the culture, to […]