Earthquake ‘scares’ Oaxaca: Tremor surprises governor in the middle of a conference
Following a magnitude 4.5 earthquake with its epicenter in Santa María Atzompa, Oaxaca Governor Salomón Jara suspended his press conference today. “We were at the press conference and all the media stood up, but eventually calm returned,” said the local leader. According to reports from the National Seismological Service, the earthquake occurred at 9:58 a.m. […]
Waves up to 2 meters high and rain in Oaxaca, weather forecast for this Wednesday, July 30
The National Meteorological Service (SMN) forecasts heavy rains, high waves, and temperatures of up to 40 degrees Celsius in the state of Oaxaca for Wednesday, July 30, due to various weather conditions affecting the Mexican territory. Very heavy rains are expected, with intense rainfall accumulations of between 75 and 150 millimeters over 24 hours in […]
Reyna Belén, 23, was killed in Oaxaca.
Reyna Belén, 23, was found dead and suffering from gunshot wounds near the banks of the Río de los Perros, in the eighth section of Cheguigo, Juchitán, Oaxaca. Authorities arrived at the scene and cordoned off the area; however, her relatives took her body. This femicide occurs less than a week after the femicide of […]
First human death in Mexico from screwworm confirmed; 86-year-old woman, the victim
The Federal Ministry of Health confirmed the death of an 86-year-old woman in Campeche, who suffered from advanced cancer and a cattle screwworm infection, a rare condition in humans known as myiasis. According to the information released by the General Directorate of Social Communication, the patient had invasive squamous cell carcinoma that had been present […]
8.8 magnitude earthquake and tsunami in Russia
An 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Russia yesterday, triggering a tsunami in the North Pacific, prompting alerts for Alaska, Hawaii, Japan, Ecuador, Mexico, and New Zealand. The wave triggered by the earthquake partially flooded the Russian city of Severo-Kurilsk, the Russian Emergencies Ministry reported, urging residents to remain on high ground until the tsunami threat […]
Trump announces 25% tariffs on Indian imports starting August 1
US President Donald Trump announced that Indian imports will face a 25 percent tariff starting August 1, and that there will also be a “penalty” for purchasing military equipment and oil from Russia. “We have little trade with them because their tariffs are among the highest in the world and their non-tariff barriers are the […]
People with disabilities in Mexico: another target of criminal networks through trafficking for forced begging
In the context of the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, commemorated every July 30th, millions of people walk through streets and avenues every day, paying no attention to those who stand at intersections or street corners, begging for financial support. Behind those outstretched hands, especially when they belong to people with disabilities, lies a […]
Profeco warns that it is illegal to charge a fee for card payments in establishments; urges people to report it.
Iván Escalante, head of the Federal Consumer Protection Agency (Profeco), warned that it is illegal for establishments to charge a fee for card payments. During President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo’s morning press conference this Monday, April 28, at the National Palace, Escalante called on consumers to report these practices. “It is indeed illegal to charge these […]
Closures on the Mexico-Querétaro Highway Today: Capufe Reports Traffic on the Highway
Traffic on the Mexico-Querétaro Highway was affected today, July 30, 2025, as according to information from the Federal Highways and Bridges Authority (Capufe), there are partial closures. Therefore, if you are traveling through the area, we’ll keep you updated on traffic conditions. The Mexico-Querétaro Highway is used daily by thousands of public and private transporters, […]