Following the reported cases of needle sticks on public transportation in Mexico City (CDMX), primarily on the Collective Transportation System (STC) Metro, the Mexico City Attorney General’s Office (FGJ) announced the main substances identified. So far, 78 complaints have been filed on the capital’s public transportation system: 56 occurred on the CDMX Metro10 on the […]
The Mexican town where you can eat the best chiles en nogada and is very close to Mexico City
Chile en nogada is one of the most iconic and traditional dishes of Mexican cuisine. It is characterized by its sophisticated preparation and symbolic richness, as it represents the colors of the national flag with the green of the poblano chile, the white of the nogada (walnut sauce), and the red of the pomegranate that […]
Trial to begin for man found working as police officer in Mexico charged in 2004 Hamilton murder
A highly publicized murder case from 15 years ago is set to go before a jury today at the Butler County Common Pleas Courthouse. Antonio Riano, also known as “The Devil,” is accused of shooting and killing Benjamin Becarra outside the Roundhouse Bar in Hamilton. Riano has been on the run since the shooting, and […]
Pennsylvania man who fled to Mexico with teen in 2018 now charged with raping child
A Pennsylvania man who sparked an international manhunt by fleeing to Mexico with an underage girl in 2018 is now facing new charges of raping a child. Kevin Esterly, 52, was taken into custody in West Virginia on Wednesday morning after two police pursuits. He is awaiting extradition to Pennsylvania where he faces felony charges […]
Tláloc, why does Mexico City flood so much?
Every rainy season, chilangos and chilangas surely ask Tláloc, why does Mexico City flood so much? Here at Sopitas.com, we look for the answers, which, mind you, are related to a host of factors, such as geography, infrastructure, and even civil issues like not littering the streets. We also found some alternatives to prevent Mexico […]
Crash gangs reveal how they target their victims in Mexico City; they use apps to detect uninsured cars.
An alleged car wrecker confessed in an interview how this criminal network operates on the streets of Mexico City: from the way they pretend to be ordinary drivers to the digital tools they use to select their victims. The goal is to locate uninsured cars to extract between 10,000 and 50,000 pesos from their owners […]
Floods in Mexico City cause millions in damage and show a lack of planning.
Floods in Mexico City (CDMX), such as those recorded on May 2, are a recurring phenomenon that leaves a considerable economic and social impact each year. According to data from the National Center for Disaster Prevention (Cenapred), in 2023, significant natural events caused damages and losses of 88.91 billion pesos nationwide; hydrometeorological disasters accounted for […]
Museum closures surprise chilangos: Why did several cultural venues in Mexico City suddenly close?
No one saw it coming: overnight, several museums in Mexico City closed their doors, leaving chilangos unable to visit them. This Wednesday, June 4, these museums announced that they will remain closed indefinitely. But what do we really know about this closure? The closure of museums, which hadn’t occurred since the COVID-19 pandemic, began on […]
This is the most beautiful Magical Town in Tlaxcala, one of the closest tourist destinations to Mexico City.
Mexico’s Magical Towns are destinations renowned for their cultural, historical, and natural richness. Each one reflects living traditions, distinctive architecture, cuisine, and local festivities that attract both domestic and international tourists. These towns offer travelers an authentic experience that connects with the country’s roots and diversity. In the state of Tlaxcala, you can discover some […]
Rains cause severe flooding in Mexico City today: Car rescue continues at Viaduct
On the morning of Tuesday, June 3, 2025, the effects continue in various parts of Mexico City (CDMX) due to the torrential rains that affected much of the capital last night. Members of the Secretariat of Citizen Security (SSC) are continuing to rescue vehicles trapped by floodwaters at the intersection of the Miguel Alemán Viaduct […]