For foreign-plated vehicles in Mexico, the Retorno Seguro process is used when you need to notify Mexican authorities of the safe return of a foreign vehicle. The official process is done through VUCEM, Mexico’s Digital Window for Foreign Trade. This is not a replacement for official advice, but it should help travellers understand the basic […]
What is Trump’s vision for the American Continent?
Donald Trump’s vision for America, outlined in a recent El País video analysis, emphasizes a hardline approach to foreign policy in Latin America, with Venezuela and Cuba at the center of his agenda. Analysts warn that Mexico could face heightened pressure as Washington seeks to expand its influence in the region. Trump’s Desired America Venezuela […]
Querétaro reinforces free sterilization and adoption to prevent animal abandonment and abuse
The municipality of Querétaro has carried out more than 14 thousand sterilizations in the current administration and will launch itinerant fairs every 15 days. In addition, it keeps 50 animals for adoption and attends to seven daily reports of abuse The municipal president of Querétaro, Felipe Fernando Macías Olvera, reported that his administration will strengthen preventive […]
The Free Ride May Be Ending: What Permanent Residents Should Know About U.S.-Plated Cars in Los Cabos
For years, living in Baja meant enjoying a “Free Zone” where the usual Mexican vehicle laws didn’t seem to apply. But as we move through 2026, the landscape has shifted. If you hold Resident Permanente status and are still behind the wheel of a U.S.-plated vehicle, the rules of the game have changed, and the […]
After a visit by U.S. legislators, the mayor of San Miguel de Allende warns that the country has a clear idea of acting against governments linked to crime
U.S. legislators visit Guanajuato, and the mayor said that he asked them to withdraw the red alert in the state due to violence. The mayor of San Miguel Allende, Mauricio Trejo Pureco, hinted that the United States is considering taking action against governments infiltrated by organized crime. After the visit of a delegation of U.S. legislators to […]
Drop in hotel occupancy in Puerto Peñasco
At the same time, the offer of informal lodging has grown. In the last six years, hotel occupancy in Puerto Peñasco has registered a cumulative decrease of 22%, according to data from the Convention and Visitors Bureau (OCV). From 2024 to 2025, the formal accommodation sector went from having 1.9 million to 1.6 million tourists. […]
Diego Castañón’s Tulum: insecurity, opacity, fall in tourism, and a millionaire debt
Tulum has requested a debt of up to 79 million pesos. However, the administration of Diego Castañón had publicly spoken of only 50 million. The adjustment surprised everyone, including the municipal trustee, Rifka Queruel Nussbaum, who denounced that this lack of transparency made her refuse to support the proposal. It seems that Diego Castañón is trying to apply […]
U.S. citizen detained and deported in Chapala, Jalisco
He was homeless and represented a risk due to his behavior. A series of arrests for administrative offenses set off the alerts of the authorities in Chapala and Ajijic, and ended up revealing the irregular presence of a citizen of the United States, who, in just one month, was apprehended on at least seven occasions […]
Travelers in Mexico Face Disruptions as Cancun and Mexico City Airports Report 154 Delays and a New Flight Cancellation Affecting Major Airlines
According to Travel and Tour World Flight delays and cancellations are wreaking havoc at Cancun International and Lic. Benito Juárez International airports, leaving travelers frustrated as they try to get to their destinations. Over the past few days, both airports have seen 154 delays and 1 cancellation. These disruptions have significantly impacted international and domestic flights, causing long waits, missed connections, and […]
Mexico’s president disputes FBI Director Kash Patel’s account of pro‑snowboarder Ryan Wedding’s arrest
According to CNN Politics Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum pushed back during a press conference Thursday on suggestions that law enforcement in the country worked closely with the FBI to apprehend former Canadian Olympic snowboarder and alleged cocaine kingpin Ryan Wedding. Instead, Sheinbaum said Wedding had self-surrendered and was handed over to US authorities. “We are never […]