Don’t fall into traps! Crime in Mexico evolves along with technology, as in recent years, cybercriminals have found new ways to deceive people, stealing their personal and banking data, but how do online scams work in the country? This is known. The Cyber Police revealed that they receive more than 300 reports of online scams […]
VIDEOS of Hurricane Milton: This is How the Cyclone’s Force Was Felt in Yucatán, Quintana Roo, and Campeche
In less than 24 hours, Hurricane Milton reached Category 5, the highest on the Saffir-Simpson scale. Hurricane Milton, a Category 5 storm, wreaks havoc on the Yucatán Peninsula. At 00:01 on October 8, 2024, Hurricane Milton was downgraded to Category 4, as reported by the National Water Commission (Conagua). The cyclone, which had reached Category […]
Mexico’s president is already troubling Washington
The initial trouble began with the guest list for her inauguration. Sheinbaum invited Russian leader Vladimir Putin, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, and Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, which immediately drew criticism from the U.S. and European countries, including Ukraine. Additionally, she caused a significant diplomatic stir by not inviting Spain’s King Felipe VI, insisting he should […]
Don’t fall into traps! This is how you can identify ‘Montalikes’ on social networks: Condusef
Beware of online fraud! ‘Montalikes’ have become one of the most common types of scam in Mexico, and are carried out through social networks; the main objective is the theft of personal and banking data, but how can you identify if you are a victim of these criminals? How do ‘montalikes’ operate on social networks? […]
Why are Mexican cartels using Irish ports to smuggle drugs?
The Sinaloa cartel, one of Mexico’s most feared criminal organizations, is expanding its networks in Europe, using less obvious ports to funnel drugs. Recent violent clashes in Culiacan, Mexico, between cartel factions have resulted in at least 30 deaths, leaving the city with burnt-out cars and road blockages. The army has been deployed to protect […]
TOP 5! These Are the Most Violent States in Mexico in 2024
AMLO’s six-year term ended with nearly 200,000 homicides, despite his claims of a decrease in the perception of insecurity, leaving the issue for President Claudia Sheinbaum to address. According to the Executive Secretariat of the National Public Security System (SESNSP), in López Obrador’s last year (from January to August 2024), there were 28,962 homicides nationwide, […]
New Governorships Begin in Morelos, Yucatán, and Tabasco
This weekend, various governmental and municipal authorities were sworn in after being elected on June 2. Three of them are members of the Morena party who will occupy governorships. Upon taking office as the constitutional governor of Yucatán, Joaquín Díaz Mena committed to zero tolerance for corruption, an austere administration, and working for the most […]
This is the Million-Pesos Equipment Sedena Plans to Use to Combat Drug Trafficking in Chiapas, Jalisco, Oaxaca, Puebla, and Yucatán
An estimated 607.4 million pesos are expected to be allocated for the acquisition of this equipment, pending approval by the Chamber of Deputies. As a new six-year term begins, the Secretariat of National Defense (Sedena) aims to update part of its equipment used to combat organized crime, focusing on communication devices rather than attack equipment […]
U.S. to hand over pest inspections of Mexican avocados to Mexico
California avocado growers are upset this week due to a U.S. decision to transfer responsibility for pest inspections of Mexican orchards from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to the Mexican government. Inspectors employed by the USDA have protected against imports of avocados contaminated with pests and diseases since 1997. However, in recent years they […]
The Catholic Church has raised an alarm regarding the recent disappearances of children in Mexico
In a circular letter dated September 17, Bishop Ramón Castro of Cuernavaca highlighted reports of missing minors and confirmed the existence of a gang involved in child theft, as corroborated by authorities. One notable case involved Joshua, a baby abducted in Cuautla, Morelos, on July 2. According to La Jornada, Joshua and other minors were […]