Mexico’s first lunar mission is about to begin. UNAM, through the COLMENA project, will seek to expand the knowledge that humanity has about the Moon with five robots inspired by insects. This is the launch date. In addition to Mexico, other nations participate in the COLMENA mission through different projects and payloads. Among them are […]
La Familia Michoacana Cartel does not allow Oxxo to sell beer in Taxco, México
Something as common as buying a beer in an Oxxo store is practically impossible in Taxco, Guerrero. In the city of Taxco, Guerrero, the Familia Michoacana cartel, in addition to extorting merchants, also decides who sells beer and at what price. Something as common as buying a beer in an Oxxo store is practically impossible […]
Criminal group kidnaps 31 migrants on the Tamaulipas border with the U.S.
A criminal group abducted 31 migrants from different South and Central American countries on the Tamaulipas-Texas border, literally, just a few feet away from US soil. López Obrador, president of Mexico, confirmed this Tuesday, January 2nd, that an armed group kidnapped 31 migrants on the Tamaulipas border with the United States. The migrants, mostly Venezuelans, […]
“The future is ours, we deserve it”: AMLO declared on January 1st
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador published a New Year’s message in a video from Palenque, Chiapas, where he wished that “all” Mexicans would do “well” in 2024, and asked to see things with optimism, as he predicted that “the future is going to be ours, we deserve it.” “From this mystical, sacred site, this political, […]
Migratory emergency in Mexico
Internal disputes in the United States continue to condition border agreements with their southern neighbor, crossed by a caravan of thousands of migrants Migration is, along with security and trade, a discussion that shapes the bilateral relationship between Mexico and the United States and, at the same time, the challenge that most determines the balances […]
Minimum wage Mexico 2024: How much did it increase in the northern border and in the rest of the country?
This is the fifth time during the six-year term of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador that an increase in the minimum wage of Mexicans is achieved. As of January 1, 2024, the minimum wage in Mexico will increase by 20 percent, which will benefit up to 6 million workers in the central and southern areas, […]
AMLO minimizes violent incidents in Tabasco, he says everything is under control now
According to Reuters, Tabasco is a state in southern Mexico that relies heavily on the oil industry, which has been hit hard by lower prices, troubled energy reform, and worsening gang violence. The state has seen a surge of kidnappings, extortion, murder, and other crimes, some of which target Pemex, the state-owned oil company, and […]
Crime in Texcaltitlán has raised concerns about the security situation in the State of Mexico
The recent criminal activity in Texcaltitlán refers to a violent confrontation that occurred on December 8, 2023, between residents and alleged members of a criminal group known as La Familia Michoacana. The clash resulted in 14 deaths, 11 of which were suspected criminals and three of which were civilians. The incident was triggered by the […]
The situation in Acapulco has exposed the vulnerability of the Mexican government
According to national media, the situation in Acapulco refers to two main events: the devastating impact of Hurricane Otis, which hit the city as a Category 5 storm on October 25, 2023, and the violent attacks by armed groups, which caused chaos and panic in the city on August 4, 2023. Both events have exposed […]
Is the rumor that Claudia Sheinbaum’s son is AMLO’s grandson false?
Claudia Sheinbaum is a politician, scientist, writer, and academic who was the head of government of Mexico City from 2018 to 2023. She is also the presidential candidate of the Morena party for the 2024 elections. She has been a close ally and supporter of Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO), the current president of Mexico, […]