Floods, puddles, and all-out chaos have been caused by the intense rains that have hit several states in the country. But, putting the disaster aside, we must talk about dogs, who, during the rainy season, also require special care to protect them from the cold and wet. Through social media, the Mexico City Secretariat of […]
A State of Trance is taking over Mexico City!
After conquering stages around the world, A State of Trance returns to Mexico City with a new edition that promises to make history. On November 8th, the legendary Olympic Velodrome will be transformed into the epicenter of trance music, bringing together thousands of fans for a unique experience filled with immersive beats, striking visuals, and […]
The Supreme Court of Justice (SCJN) halts the 2% charge on delivery apps in Mexico City. Here’s why.
The Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN) in Mexico has issued a key ruling on the constitutionality of Article 307 TER of the Mexico City Tax Code. This article establishes a tax on individuals and legal entities that engage in intermediation, promotion, or facilitation activities through the use of digital applications or platforms, […]
What Are Benzodiazepines? This Substance Is Injected in the Mexico City Subway
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 […]