Popocatépetl, one of Mexico’s most active volcanoes, released a large plume or fumarole on Saturday, Feb. 24 around 6:00 a.m.; civil protection authorities have maintained a Phase 2 Yellow Alert. A column of steam and volcanic ash, which rose over 1.5 km above the crater, was visible from the Valley of Mexico and surrounding regions. […]
Cuernavaca, Morelos where the sun shines all year round (VIDEO)
The city of Cuernavaca, in the Central state of Morelos, is characterized by two very important features: the first for its hot climate all year round and the second for its proximity to Mexico City. Also known as ‘the city of eternal spring’, it fluctuates between 20° or more daily, becoming one of the destinations […]
Activists block traffic on Federal Highway 115D near Tepoztlan, Morelos
Protesters disrupting transport on Federal Highway Highway 115D near Tepoztlan, Morelos State, Jan. 24 Protesters have blocked traffic on Highway 115D near the Santiago Tepetlapa area of Tepoztlan, Morelos State, as of Jan. 24. Activists are demanding authorities provide residents with access to new roads. Organizers have indicated that the action could last indefinitely if […]
Is the Tepoztlán 2024 carnival at risk?
Abdiel Guerrero Rojas, from the Ministry of Tourism and Culture, warns about the possible cancellation of the 2024 Carnival in Tepoztlán The coordinator of Tourism Development of the Ministry of Tourism and Culture (STyC), headed by Abdiel Guerrero Rojas, urged the authorities of Tepoztlán to regulate the sale of alcohol in the municipality, in response […]
The Aztec Death Whistle is a fascinating pre-Hispanic artifact involved in intrigue
The Aztec Death Whistle, a fascinating artifact from the ancient Mexica civilization, was first discovered during the excavation of a temple in Mexico City in the 1990s. This small ceramic skull-shaped whistle has been the subject of much speculation and intrigue. Contrary to popular belief, the whistle does not produce a sharp shriek-like sound. Instead, […]
Meet Eduardo Verástegui, the Christian conservative who wants to run for President
The morning after Mexico’s Supreme Court decriminalized abortion, right-wing activist and film producer Eduardo Verástegui dressed up in a black suit to register as an independent candidate for the 2024 presidential campaign. “Mourning is a reminder for me to recall why I’m doing this,” the former telenovela actor recently told supporters. Rallying all over the […]
Eight suicides in 4 months inside a Morelos women’s prison
A women’s prison in Morelos, Mexico plagued by food poisoning and poor medical care has now been hit by a wave of eight suicides in the last 4 1/2 months, local authorities confirmed on Thursday, November 9th. The Federal Prisons Bureau confirmed the suicides in a statement and said it was taking steps to improve […]