Spring Break 2026 Alert: US Embassy Warns of Risks in Mexico

With the arrival of Spring Break 2026, the U.S. Embassy in Mexico issued an advisory for U.S. citizens planning to travel to tourist destinations in the country, especially beach areas like Cancún, where thousands of students arrive each year between late February and early April. Every year, thousands of U.S. citizens visit Mexico during spring […]

Residents halt Mexico-Querétaro train studies in a town in Cuautitlán; they accuse the authorities of lacking information about mitigation works.

Considering the lack of accurate information regarding the mitigation projects for the Mexico-Querétaro train construction, residents of San Mateo Ixtacalco prevented workers from conducting soil mechanics studies last night. They stated that they have only been verbally informed that bridges will be built and fear that this will affect the community’s identity. Apolonio Urban, head […]

Drug trafficking, money laundering, tourism, extortion, mining and fuel theft: the financial muscles of the CJNG

Drug trafficking and territorial control were the seeds, but the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) is far from being a criminal organization solely dedicated to drug trafficking, extortion, and contract killings. With a franchise model, the empire of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias El Mencho, extends to activities ranging from mineral trading to entertainment services that […]

BREAKING NEWS. Authorities hand over the body of ‘El Mencho’, leader of the CJNG cartel killed by the Army

This Saturday, the Attorney General’s Office (FGR) reported that the body of Rubén Nemesio Oseguera, alias “El Mencho,” was released to his family after genetic testing confirmed his identity and following the completion of the corresponding legal protocols. The FGR issued a statement, which was disseminated through the agency’s official social media accounts. Around midday, […]

Where to call if you are Mexican and in Iran? This is the Embassy’s phone number and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ recommendations.

Mexico’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE) activated consular protection protocols for Mexicans in the Middle East following the escalating tensions after the attacks between Iran, Israel, and the United States, and recommended against travel to the region. The ministry reported that its embassies and consulates in Iran, Israel, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, […]