The Federal Consumer Protection Agency (Profeco) issued an important warning to customers of Bodega Aurrera, Sam’s Club and Walmart, urging them to be alert to possible irregularities in prices and commercial practices. Profeco has received several complaints from consumers who have noticed discrepancies between the prices advertised and those charged at the checkout. The authority […]
Rita Patiño, the Mexican indigenous woman who was locked up for 12 years in a US psychiatric hospital because her language was not understood
The police arrived at the church on June 8, 1983. The woman, with her dirty clothes, her feet battered and confused, uttered some words that the agents could not understand. They interrogated her in English, insisted, but communication was not possible. And since no one knew what she said, she lost her freedom for the […]
Is this how Oxxo stores are born? Consumer captures the ‘cloning’ of a store (VIDEO)
Do you know how Oxxo stores appear almost overnight and seemingly out of nowhere? A consumer captured on video the astonishing moment when an Oxxo store appears to have been cloned. This phenomenon has generated quite a stir on social media and has left many wondering about the authenticity and implications of this event. The […]
Maya Train suffers damage “due to excessive rainfall”
Permanent coordination has been established with state governments, the Mexican Army, the National Guard, Civil Protection and Conagua In light of the formation of tropical storm “Alberto,” which is expected to make landfall in the next few hours, the Tren Maya reported that a section of track requires maintenance due to damage caused by excessive […]
Puerto Vallarta among the 10 most inclusive destinations in the world for LGBTQ+ travelers, according to Airbnb guests
As we enter Pride Month, new data from Airbnb reveals that a new wave of travelers is shaping the landscape of global Pride celebrations. From spectators to pioneers, Gen Z travelers are creating new gathering spaces for the LGBTQ+ community. Over the past five years, the platform has identified an increase of approximately 300%1 in […]
A water war is looming between Mexico and the US. Neither side will win
As tensions simmer between the United States and Mexico, it’s not about migration, but water. A long-standing treaty, dating back to 1944, governs the sharing of waters from the Colorado River and the Rio Grande. However, severe drought and scorching temperatures have put Mexico behind in deliveries, raising concerns about its ability to meet its […]
Mexico and Russia discuss bilateral relations and war in Ukraine
The Russian Foreign Ministry reported a dialogue with the Mexican Foreign Ministry on bilateral relations and the situation around Ukraine The foreign ministers of Russia and Mexico, Sergey Lavrov and Alicia Bárcena, held a telephone conversation in which they discussed bilateral relations between the two countries and the situation in Ukraine, according to Russian diplomacy. […]
36 arrested in massive California drug trafficking bust with ties to Sinaloa cartel
In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, authorities arrested 36 individuals in California with ties to the Sinaloa cartel. The operation, which involved over 400 law enforcement officials, targeted a network that distributed fentanyl and methamphetamine across multiple locations. The investigation, led by the U.S. Department of Justice, uncovered a sprawling network of drug traffickers […]
“WHO confirms that the first death from avian flu worldwide was in Mexico
The WHO evaluates as low the current risk this virus poses to the general population. According to a report issued on Wednesday, June 5th by the global health organization, it involves a 59-year-old man who had no prior exposure to poultry or other animals of the type. First confirmed case of avian flu worldwide The […]
29 clandestine graves with 30 human remains found in the community of Tecuanillo, Tecomán, Colima
The prosecutor of Colima, Bryant Alejandro García Ramírez, reported the location of 29 clandestine graves with 30 human remains on a property in the community of Tecuanillo, in the municipality of Tecomán. This discovery was made during the electoral ban and was announced through an interview on a news program on the 90.5 FM station, […]