Venezuelans in Guanajuato celebrate the arrest of Nicolás Maduro; they claim it is the “end of the dictatorship”

Venezuelan families gathered at the Arco de la Calzada to celebrate the “freedom and peace” of their country, following the arrest of President Nicolás Maduro. They sang and shouted “Viva!” with their homeland’s flag at the forefront, for the end of the “Chavista regime,” which “repressed,” “impoverished, and denied freedom of expression” to their people. […]

Not just cobblestone streets and pretty terraces: The museums in San Miguel de Allende add culture to your visit

San Miguel de Allende is much more than cobblestone streets, pretty terraces, and photogenic sunsets. This enchanting destination in Guanajuato is also home to cultural spaces that tell stories, celebrate art, and preserve Mexico’s memory. From a viceregal house that belonged to one of the heroes of Independence, to a former convent converted into an […]

La Talega in San Miguel celebrates its grand annual Migrant Day

La Talega is the annual gathering place for hundreds of families, some of whose members have migrated to the United States in search of better opportunities. In this community, generations converge during the Christmas holidays and especially on Migrant Day. The community’s wide cobblestone and dirt roads, which appear deserted for most of the year, […]

Man shot dead inside butcher shop in San Miguel de Allende

The tranquility of the San Luis Rey neighborhood was shattered last night after residents reported several gunshots on Venustiano Carranza Street. Around 10 p.m., municipal police units responded to the scene to investigate the report, accompanied by an ambulance from the Mexican Red Cross. Upon arrival, paramedics entered a butcher shop where they found a […]

San Miguel de Allende 2025: A celebration guide for an unforgettable Christmas and New Year

This year, San Miguel de Allende, the jewel of Mexico’s Bajío region, combines its deep-rooted traditions with top-tier culinary and entertainment offerings, providing a menu of experiences to celebrate Christmas Eve and welcome the New Year. From December 16 to 24, the Directorate of Culture and Traditions organizes the emblematic Posadas at various venues throughout […]

“Low-class, low-class, low-class”: Mayor of San Miguel de Allende points the finger at businessmen from San Luis Potosí after brawl

The mayor of San Miguel de Allende, Mauricio Trejo, sparked controversy after referring to a group of business owners from San Luis Potosí as “nacos, nacos, nacos” (a derogatory term for lower-class people) after they were involved in a brawl with municipal police over the weekend. The mayor stated that the confrontation began at a […]