San Miguel de Allende is all set for the traditional Candelaria Fair, which will take place in Zeferino Gutiérrez Park. This grand celebration will run from Friday, January 30th, until February 13th. The head of the Environment and Sustainability Department, Ernesto Berra, announced that the grand opening will be at 6:00 p.m. “More than 100 […]
It’s official: public transportation fares in San Miguel de Allende are increasing; here’s what you’ll have to pay
Following the publication of the agreement in the State Official Gazette and after more than a year of negotiations, the fare increase for urban and suburban public transportation in San Miguel de Allende is now a reality and will begin to be implemented. The agreement stipulates that concession holders commit to fulfilling four points, including […]
Four extortionists caught in San Miguel de Allende
The State Attorney General’s Office reported that three members of a criminal gang were sentenced for extortion, and another was formally charged with the same crime committed against business owners in San Miguel de Allende. Those sentenced to four years in prison are Luis Gerardo “N”, Alejandro “N”, and Perla María del Carmen “N”, who […]
Violence in Guanajuato: 11 dead and 12 injured in shooting during soccer match in Salamanca
A shooting targeting a group of people gathered for a soccer game in the state of Guanajuato (central Mexico) left at least 11 dead and 12 wounded, according to authorities. The incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. local time (11:30 p.m. GMT) in the community of Loma de Flores, in the municipality of Salamanca, Guanajuato, in […]
Historic ruling in animal abuse case involving a husky killed in San Miguel de Allende
After more than four and a half years of investigation, and following several appeals and legal challenges, the first conviction for animal cruelty in the state of Guanajuato was obtained. The ruling was issued against Miguel Ángel Araiza Reyna, accused of murdering a husky named Alpha. Although the sentence will not apply to the defendant, […]
Motorists report armed robberies on the Doctor Mora–San Miguel highway
Motorists traveling on the Doctor Mora-San Miguel de Allende state highway alerted the public to the constant robberies committed at any time of day by unidentified individuals. According to affected drivers, the most recent incident occurred near the community of El Salitre, in the municipality of Iturbide, where their vehicle was damaged by a gunshot. […]
Looking for a partner? Singles Fest 2026 is being advertised in Guanajuato City.
Street parties, themed celebrations, and a tour through the city’s 12 most emblematic alleyways, culminating in the famous Alley of the Kiss, provide the ideal setting for singles who will gather with the intention of having fun, meeting new friends, and, of course, finding a partner. It has been announced on social media that the […]
A society awakens: a citizen saves a life and confronts violence
José de Jesús Santoyo Aguilar, an Uber driver in León, Guanajuato, never imagined that the morning of January 14th would end with him saving a life. While on his way to his first ride, he found a 13-year-old girl, in her school uniform, seriously injured and covered in blood, after being attacked with a knife […]
The INAH takes full control of 700 hectares in the Cañada de la Virgen archaeological zone
The cultural heritage of the state of Guanajuato has received definitive legal and institutional protection. The Ministry of Culture of the Mexican government, acting through the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH), formally took possession of a strategic property encompassing more than 700 hectares within the boundaries of the Cañada de la Virgen Archaeological […]