A new chapter of violence has shaken the peaceful city of San Miguel de Allende. Two young men, inseparable friends, were victims of an armed attack that has left the community in deep mourning. This tragic murder, which occurred on the night of Friday, May 23, in the Los Laureles neighborhood, has sparked fear and […]
Eleven National Guard members arrested for fuel theft in Guanajuato
The Apaseo El Alto Police arrested 11 National Guard (GN) members who were allegedly involved in fuel theft in the El Espejo community. On the Celaya-Palmillas bypass, near the El Espejo community, the Municipal Police found a fuel tanker connected to an illegal tap, apparently guarded by patrol cars and GN officers. The detained federal […]
A tunnel connecting businesses and used by a criminal group to escape has been discovered in Guanajuato.
The Guanajuato State Public Security Forces (FSPE) reported this Friday on the location and demolition of a property in the municipality of San Francisco del Rincón that housed a network of commercial premises connected by an underground tunnel, allegedly used to facilitate the escape of members of a criminal group. The operation, which generated strong […]
Hotels in Guanajuato and San Miguel de Allende close due to unfair competition from Airbnb.
At least five hotels have closed in Guanajuato and San Miguel de Allende due to low occupancy caused by unfair competition from accommodation platforms like Airbnb, warned Eduardo Bujaidar, president of the León Hotel and Motel Association. “There are already some hotels that have closed, and they are also legally binding… five or six that […]
San Miguel Vineyard honors Guanajuato at international wine competition
The winery earned four bronze medals for its Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Piedra de Oro 2022, Merlot 2021, and Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 labels, also ranking second in Mexico in this international competition. The IWSC, founded in 1969 by German chemist Anton Massel, is considered one of the world’s most influential competitions in the wine and spirits […]
It is safe to travel from Mexico City to San Miguel de Allende by road in 2025.
Traveling by road from Mexico City to San Miguel de Allende is a common experience for domestic and international tourists looking to enjoy the colonial landscapes, cuisine, and cultural offerings of this Pueblo Mágico (Magical Town). However, given the constant reports of insecurity in some areas of the country, the question arises as to whether […]
Guanajuato lifts Mexico to victory over Japan during the Hiroshima Flower Festival
Just as Japanese citizens have adopted Guanajuato as a second home, Guanajuato residents have earned their place in the Asian country at the recent Hiroshima Flower Festival. Guanajuato was the guest of honor, and at a booth that served as a window into our culture, Japanese visitors were able to learn about and acquire a […]
Man sentenced for posing as a real estate agent to murder and rob a foreign couple in San Miguel de Allende
The Guanajuato State Attorney General’s Office obtained a 33-year, 10-month prison sentence against José Antonio “N,” who was found guilty of the murder of a foreign couple in October 2022 in San Miguel de Allende. According to information provided by the Specialized Homicide Unit, the perpetrator posed as a real estate agent to gain the […]
The San Pascual Bailón Festival fills the streets of San Miguel de Allende with color.
This Sunday, May 18, San Miguel de Allende vibrated with the joy and color of the festivities in honor of Saint Pascual Bailón, patron saint of cooks and a symbol of gratitude for the region’s gardeners. The celebration marked the beginning of the season of festivities that will culminate in June with the highly anticipated […]
‘Huachicol’ Distribution Center Dismantled in León, Guanajuato
In a significant crackdown on fuel smuggling, Mexican authorities have dismantled a massive clandestine distribution center for stolen hydrocarbons in León, Guanajuato. The operation, carried out by state and federal agents, resulted in the seizure of over 23,700 liters of illicit fuel. Located in a building on the outskirts of León, the smuggling hub was […]