With good reason, the capital’s residents who own real estate are concerned about the new ordinance that Martí Batres Guadarrama has just promulgated a few days before he leaves office as head of the Mexico City Government. While the new president and her closest team are building bridges with the private sector and national and […]
Chapultepec and Coyoacán: the best plans to rediscover Mexico City with your family
Chapultepec: a green lung full of historyChapultepec, known as the lung of Mexico City, is much more than just a park. This green area, which has witnessed countless episodes in the country’s history, is today a meeting point between nature and culture. Start your tour at Chapultepec Castle, a palace that was once the residence […]
The ultimate guide to the best restaurants in Roma
When it comes to seafood, Contramar takes the lead. Run by chef Gabriela Cámara, this restaurant has established itself as one of the favorites to enjoy fresh oysters, octopus carnitas tacos (our favorites) or the legendary zarandeado fish. 🦐 Save room for dessert and don’t miss out on trying the meringue pie with strawberries that […]
Presence of ‘Tren de Aragua’ group confirmed in Chihuahua and CdMx
The criminal group Tren de Aragua has been confirmed in Chihuahua and has operations in Mexico City, according to the latest investigations.
Watch: Six Flags Mexico riders stranded midair during storm, caught in heavy rain
The incident occurred at Six Flags Mexico on August 18. Rider Omar Hernández Medrano captured video footage from the Sky Screamer ride, also known as Supergirl Sky Flight, which stalled, leaving him and other passengers exposed to wind and rain. “We went up on Supergirl, and as it started, it began to rain and quickly […]
The invasion of the ‘ternurines’: how the popular dolls on social media took over a market in Mexico City
In the street markets that proliferate throughout Mexico City, especially on weekends, the capital’s residents buy food, household products, makeup and practically everything they need in their daily lives. Outside the Balderas metro station, in the city center, a market has been offering all kinds of toys for years, especially Hot Wheels cars from the […]
Mexico City Congress approves cap on housing rents
The plenary session of the Mexico City Congress approved this Thursday a reform in housing matters to impose a cap on rent increases in the capital. The modification to the Civil Code and the Housing Law stipulates that the rent will never be greater than the inflation reported by the Bank of Mexico the previous […]
“Regenerative” eco-park opens on site of cancelled Mexico City airport
Architect Iñaki Echeverria has completed the first phases of an eco-park three times the size of Manhattan in Mexico City, using some of the infrastructure from the abandoned Foster + Partners-designed airport. The Lake Texcoco Ecological Park project involves the regeneration and development of public infrastructure on a massive wetland environment on the eastern side […]
Afrodescendencias Festival in Mexico City: Historical Memory and Resistance
The Afrodescendencias Festival will take place on Saturday, August 31st at the Plaza de Santo Domingo in the Historic Centre of Mexico City from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. This event is a celebration of the cultural richness and resilience of Afro-descendant communities in Mexico City. In collaboration with various civil society organizations and Afro-descendant […]
Massive Ammo Smuggling Bust: 92,000 Bullets Seized on Bus Headed to Mexico
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers made a stunning discovery last Saturday at the Bridge of the Americas port of entry in El Paso, Texas. A charter bus carrying 16 passengers, dozens of pieces of luggage, and an astonishing 92,000 bullets was stopped for inspection. The bus, which had originated from Phoenix, Arizona, was flagged […]