Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum made her fourth visit to Baja California Sur this Sunday, July 13, to address health-related issues. Sheinbaum was greeted with protests from IMSS-Bienestar workers and transportation workers. Personnel from the Decentralized Public Agency (OPD) continue to protest over unpaid salaries, holidays, transfers, and the lack of supplies such as medications at […]
Confusion in Baja California Sur over new tourist tax: the state activates it, Los Cabos denies it
The implementation of the new mandatory tourist tax in Baja California Sur has generated confusion among visitors and industry operators. While the state government and the Travelkore Inc. platform assure that the measure is already in place, representatives of the Los Cabos destination state that there are no operational changes and that the charge has […]
La Paz, the Sinaloa Cartel’s preferred clandestine cemetery in Baja California Sur
The highway from La Paz to San Juan de la Costa is famous for being the route to beaches like El Quelele, Cajete, and Mogote in Baja California Sur. However, the road has also become the Sinaloa Cartel’s favorite burial ground, as human remains have been found in this area. Since 2024, authorities and groups […]
What happened to Aldo Miranda? The popular TikTok creator was found dead in Baja California Sur.
Aldo Miranda, one of Mexico’s most renowned content creators, was found dead this Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at the age of 32. Originally from La Paz, Baja California Sur, where he currently resided, his death was confirmed by family members and close sources. According to a report by the Center for Control, Communication, Command, and […]
New Tourist Tax Takes Effect in Mexico’s Baja California Sur
Travelers heading to popular vacation destinations in Baja California Sur—such as Los Cabos, La Paz, Loreto and Mulegé—will now be required to pay a new tourist tax aimed at supporting local communities and sustainability efforts. As of July 1, 2025, the Mexican state has introduced a mandatory tourism levy for international travelers staying more than […]
Preventive operation carried out on Cabo San Lucas beaches in anticipation of Hurricane Flossie.
During the patrols, beachgoers, visitors, and street vendors were removed from the coastline as a preventative measure against the effects of the weather phenomenon. “Following instructions, we implemented this operation to protect people’s lives. Everyone has been asked to leave in a peaceful and orderly manner. Safety is paramount; these types of actions are part […]
Flossie remains a Category 3 storm; rain and waves are expected in Baja California Sur.
Hurricane Flossie remains a Category 3 storm on the Saffir-Simpson scale, moving west-northwestward as it gradually weakens. Its broad circulation continues to cause indirect effects in the west and northwest of the country, including Baja California Sur. At 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 2, Flossie was located 360 km west-southwest of Cabo Corrientes, Jalisco, and […]
Four clandestine graves have been found in La Paz, Baja California Sur; the site is now under the protection of authorities.
During the search for missing persons in Baja California Sur this Sunday, four clandestine graves containing human remains and clothing were located in the municipality of La Paz. According to the report, family members who are members of the Search for La Paz Collective reported that an operation was carried out after determining the search […]
Mexico releases 40,000 totoaba hatchlings in Baja California Sur
Some 40,000 totoaba hatchlings, measuring approximately 25 centimeters in length, were released on Santispac beach in the municipality of Mulegé, Baja California Sur state, Gulf of California, the Mexican Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (Semarnat) reported this Monday. In a statement, Semarnat said that, together with the regenerative aquaculture company Santomar and civil society, […]
Construction begins on a four-lane bike path in Los Cabos.
Paving work has begun on the Camino Viejo to San José section, covering a total of 2.1 kilometers with the construction of four lanes, sidewalks, green areas, and a bike path. The first phase will cover 637 meters and is expected to be completed in approximately 150 days, with alternate routes enabled to facilitate mobility […]