Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada indefinitely postponed the presentation of the Fair, Reasonable, and Affordable Rent Law initiative, which she proposed eight months ago with the creation of Decree 1. Instead, the Morena party member presented a set of constitutional reforms that stipulate that rent prices cannot rise above inflation. In a press conference, Brugada […]
With 50 days until the World Cup, the remodeling works in Mexico City are a nightmare for the city’s residents.
“We’re racing against the clock, but we’re going to finish on time”: with that phrase, the Mexico City government pledged to deliver all the mobility projects they promised more than a year ago. Fifty days before the start of the World Cup, the renovations to Line 2 of the Metro system, the construction of the […]
Mexico City boroughs must expand pollinator gardens
To contribute to the conservation of biodiversity in Mexico City, the 16 boroughs—in coordination with the Ministry of the Environment (SEDEMA)—must expand the pollinator gardens within their jurisdictions, as well as strengthen awareness among the city’s residents about the protection of ecosystems. In its Ordinary Session on April 8, the Mexico City Congress approved a […]
TamalZote, tamales shaped like Zote soap bars, conquer Mexico City and social media
Mexican ingenuity is at its peak, and all it takes is a simple spark to transform an everyday object into something special, even edible. Now, the classic and humble Zote soap—that pink bar that reminds us of the clothesline at Grandma’s house and that can remove even the toughest stains from clothes—is emerging with a […]
Rent law in Mexico City: What is expected from this new regulation?
On the eve of the Mexico City government’s presentation of its Fair, Reasonable, and Affordable Rent Law initiative, real estate sector stakeholders and analysts have already weighed in on the potential scope of the regulations. The proposal aims to limit rent increases to annual inflation, establish rules for the residential rental market, and create a […]
Outrage in Mexico City: Edith Guadalupe found dead after the Prosecutor’s Office failed to act
How outrageous! The family pointed out the exact location: the Prosecutor’s Office did nothing, and two days later, she was found dead in that same spot.Edith Guadalupe, 21, left full of hope for a job interview in the Benito Juárez borough of Mexico City.She didn’t vanish without a trace; before entering the building, she did […]
Nichupté Bridge, about to open… and Kukulcán is still to come
The head of the Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation (SICT), Jesús Esteva, announced this Thursday that the Nichupté Bridge is nearing completion in Cancún. The project is considered strategic for improving traffic flow to the hotel zone, one of the areas with the highest traffic volume in the Mexican Caribbean. During the President’s daily […]
Why is gasoline more expensive in Quintana Roo? Unions denounce market concentration and price gouging on the Peninsula
The rising cost of gasoline in Quintana Roo has become a source of pressure on the local economy. Labor unions announced they will appeal to the Federal Consumer Protection Agency (Profeco) to request its intervention regarding what they identify as a concentration of the fuel market in the state. The unions maintain that a distribution […]
Tension at the Mexico City Congress: Protesters storm in and suspend session
This Thursday, members of the Assembly of Neighborhoods stormed the Mexico City Congress building, forcing their way into the legislative complex. The group of protesters’ entry disrupted the day’s scheduled activities. In response to the intrusion, the Board of Directors declared an immediate recess to ensure the safety of those present. The legislators remain inside […]
Confirmed. These neighborhoods in Mexico City will have water service interruptions until April 10th for this reason.
The high temperatures in Mexico City are already being felt in April, and water, despite being a basic resource, becomes indispensable, especially during these hot months. However, city authorities have announced that the water supply will be reduced for some days this month. This means that some neighborhoods in certain boroughs of the capital could […]