The National Service for Agrifood Health, Safety, and Quality (Senasica) confirmed the first case of screwworm in Mexico City. The affected dog is a 12-year-old Doberman Pinscher with an ear wound, which is currently receiving treatment. In a press release, the agency, which reports to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (Sader), stated that […]
License plates, driver’s license, and helmet: Mexico City’s Secretary of Mobility explains new rules for electric scooters and mopeds
Héctor Ulises García, Mexico City’s Secretary of Mobility, explained the new guidelines for electric scooters, mopeds, and bicycles. In an interview with Joaquín López-Dóriga on Radio Fórmula, the official emphasized the importance of regulating these modes of transportation “before they overwhelm us,” given that they are used by residents of both Mexico City and the […]
Mexico City is sinking up to 2 cm per month: these are the most affected boroughs according to NASA
NASA has released new information on the accelerated subsidence affecting various areas of Mexico City, a phenomenon linked to the excessive extraction of groundwater that is already causing visible damage to infrastructure, roads, and historical buildings. The data was obtained through the NISAR mission, developed jointly by NASA and the Indian Space Research Organisation, using […]
National Migration Institute raids denounced in Mexico City; arbitrary arrests alleged
Migrants and residents of Mexico City have reported raids by personnel from the National Migration Institute (INM) at various locations, according to the specialized news outlet Conexión Migrante, based on firsthand accounts and videos circulating on social media. A Mexico City resident contacted the outlet’s assistance center to report that his Cuban wife was taken […]
Will bribery finally end? Mexico City police officers will wear body cameras.
The installation of cameras on Mexico City police uniforms will begin with traffic officers, Mayor Clara Brugada announced. With the goal of “guaranteeing transparent law enforcement,” Mexico City police officers will wear cameras on their uniforms, Mayor Clara Brugada announced. On Tuesday, May 5, at a press conference, the mayor announced the implementation of this […]
Reports of raids against migrants in Mexico City
Mexican security forces have conducted immigration raids in several areas of Mexico City over the past week, with reported operations taking place in the boroughs of Cuauhtémoc and Miguel Hidalgo. Alexis, a Mexican citizen, contacted our Migrant Assistance Center to report that on the night of May 4, police officers detained a group of eleven […]
The Magical Town near Mexico City that has a cool climate even in the hot season: everyone wants to live there
Huasca de Ocampo is a Pueblo Mágico (Magical Town) with a pleasant climate even during the hottest months, as temperatures rarely exceed 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) on the most intense days. Best of all, it’s very close to Mexico City, making it a popular getaway for those seeking respite from the concrete jungle […]
Mexico City repurposes buildings in response to industrial shortages and peak logistics demand
Mexico City (CDMX) faces a limited availability of industrial space in an environment where logistics demand continues to grow. With a vacancy rate of between 3% and 4% in the metropolitan market, the lack of available land has led companies and developers to convert existing buildings into urban distribution centers, according to data from Spot2.mx. […]
The neighborhoods in Mexico City with the most taco stands per square meter
Have you ever wondered which neighborhoods in Mexico City have the most taco stands? At Food & Pleasure, we investigated which neighborhoods have a taco stand on almost every corner. The result surprised us quite a bit: the Cuauhtémoc neighborhood tops the list. But do you know which other neighborhoods appear? Here are all the […]