The sailor kidnapped in Yemen returns to Veracruz after 14 months

Arturo Zacarías, a sailor from Misantla, Veracruz, returned to his homeland after being kidnapped for 14 months by Houthi militants in Yemen. Zacarías was one of the 25 crew members of the cargo ship “Galaxi Leader,” who were taken hostage while working in the conflict region. The sailor’s return was an emotional moment, as his […]

Coffee and banana crops at risk due to frost in the Huasteca

Given the low temperatures in the region, crops could be affected, which is a cause for concern for those who are dedicated to agricultural activities, mainly in the high parts of the mountains. It has even been reported that coffee plantations could be affected, since the fall of candelilla has been reported. Producers from towns […]

Saltillo-Nuevo Laredo Train: There is already a date for the start of operations; work tables begin

The Saltillo-Nuevo Laredo Train project, promoted by President Claudia Sheinbaum, seeks to transform connectivity between key regions of the country. The Secretary of Citizen Engagement, Social Innovation Projects and Public Productive Investment of Coahuila, María Bárbara Cepeda Boehringer, led a virtual meeting with representatives from the federal, state and municipal levels. Saltillo-Nuevo Laredo Train Under […]

Puebla or Sonora? The race for Olinia

Puebla has everything. It has plenty of human talent, technological resources and even the political will to host a project that promises to be a turning point in the national economy. The possible installation of the Olinia electric car assembly plant would not only put the state at the center of global automotive development, but […]

Designating cartels as terrorists would affect banking in Mexico: ‘It is a challenge never seen before’

Donald Trump’s designation of Mexican cartels as terrorist organizations risks creating a chilling effect on financial firms and other businesses amid fears that they could face severe penalties even for unwittingly serving or paying criminals. Mexico’s banking sector is particularly prone to taking a more conservative approach in providing loans and other services, given its […]