Since the beginning of the 20th century, Guerrero’s coast has positioned itself as Mexico’s tourism icon. For decades, Hollywood stars, international personalities, and a large segment of the Mexican population have been able to enjoy its magnificent beaches and incomparable experiences. And although its development has been affected by the passage of Hurricanes Otis and […]
Decapitated and mutilated man found in Acapulco
This Thursday, a man was found decapitated and mutilated at the feet and hands in the upper part of Acapulco’s La Laja neighborhood. The discovery was made at 8:30 a.m. when armed men threw the body from a moving car. Police officers arrived at the scene and found the naked body, decapitated and mutilated at […]
Easter Week: High influx surprises hoteliers in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo
Against all odds, Easter Week in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo has surprised visitors with a surprising influx of domestic visitors, particularly those with high purchasing power, at a time of the holiday season that usually sees a drop in hotel occupancy. Midway through this week, hotels are reporting occupancy rates above 85 percent. The manager of the Barceló […]
This is how drug traffickers train hitmen in the Sierra de Guerrero: “I had to kill my brother.”
The state of Guerrero is among the most marginalized in the country. According to the 2025 Annual Report on Poverty and Social Backwardness, prepared by the Ministry of Welfare, 60.4% of Guerrero’s population lives in poverty. Of that total, 38.1% live in moderate poverty and 22.2% live in extreme poverty. Nationally, only Chiapas and Oaxaca […]
Violent Friday in Acapulco: van burned and opposition leader shot; Holy Week homicides total 17
Violence in the Port of Acapulco, Guerrero, continues unabated even during the Easter holidays. A public transport van was set on fire Friday morning, and a peasant leader was shot that evening. According to local media, armed individuals stole and burned an Urvan van on the San Isidro-Centro de Acapulco route. Organized crime attacks against […]
Acapulco seeks to promote Mexican music without violence at the Mariachi Summit
The Mariachi Summit, a gathering of musicians of this genre that will take place from April 17 to 19 in the resort town of Acapulco, Guerrero, seeks to be part of President Claudia Sheinbaum’s administration’s strategy to promote Mexican music abroad, including in the United States, but without addressing the issue of violence. The musical […]
Ventura Beach, Guerrero’s paradise on the new tourist route
Pristine open-ocean beaches for enjoying the sun, sand, and good food are what you’ll find at Playa Ventura, an alternative to Guerrero’s new tourist route, ideal for a weekend getaway away from the hustle and bustle. Located two and a half hours from Acapulco, in this community belonging to the municipality of Copala, in Guerrero’s […]
General hotel occupancy rate reported at 73.6 percent in Guerrero.
Ahead of the Easter holiday season, the state of Guerrero is experiencing a surge in tourist activity, thanks to Governor Evelyn Salgado Pineda’s efforts to strengthen the state’s tourism agenda and promote destinations. This Sunday, the state’s hotel occupancy rate reached 73.6 percent. A bulletin reported that the port of Acapulco recorded a hotel occupancy […]
After 120 years, the Omiltemi rabbit reappears in Guerrero
After being considered extinct for more than a century, the Omiltemi rabbit reappeared in the Sierra Madre del Sur, in Guerrero. The species was captured on video using camera traps implemented by Dr. Fernando Ruiz. The Secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMAREN) of Guerrero shared information about this historic discovery, which was also accompanied […]
Guerrero state police officers are caught attacking merchants in Chilpancingo.
Police officers from the Centauro Immediate Reaction Tactical Group of the Guerrero State Police were captured on video beating merchants, raiding a tortilla factory, and threatening civilians with weapons in Chilpancingo. The attack, which occurred in the San José neighborhood, north of the capital, has sparked outrage after going viral on social media. The state […]