A serious accident occurred Saturday morning, causing the complete closure of the northbound Mexico-Querétaro Highway for more than four hours. The accident occurred at kilometer 49 in the municipality of Coyotepec, State of Mexico. According to initial reports, the driver of a semi-truck lost control of the vehicle after apparently falling asleep at the wheel. […]
Querétaro, among the cities with the most expensive housing in the country
Querétaro ranked third in the nation for the most expensive homes, reaching an average price of 2,204,678 pesos in 2024. According to real estate sector figures, the state saw a 9.2 percent increase in home values compared to the previous year. Nationwide, the average home price stood at 1.7 million pesos, reflecting an upward trend […]
“Ajenjo,” alleged ringleader of the Nuevo Imperio Cartel, arrested in Querétaro
In San Juan del Río, Querétaro, federal security forces arrested Armando Rueda Rivera, alias “Ajenjo,” the alleged boss of the “Nuevo Imperio Cartel” in the Azcapotzalco district of Mexico City, under the command of an individual known as “General Milton.” According to federal sources, Rueda Rivera operated in several municipalities in the State of Mexico […]
Kuri rejects the placement of the Mexico-Querétaro train station in downtown Querétaro.
Governor Mauricio Kuri González rejected the possibility of installing the Mexico City–Querétaro train station in the city center, specifically in the area where the old train station is located. In his opinion, such an option would create serious mobility problems for the capital of Querétaro. The governor noted that his administration has already proposed an […]
Mexico-Querétaro Train: stations, route map, and everything you need to know about the upcoming passenger line.
President Claudia Sheinbaum has inaugurated construction on the passenger train that will connect Querétaro with Mexico City, a flagship project of the current administration that aims to reduce travel time between the two cities and benefit six million passengers annually. The president has said that the project is part of the more than 3,000 kilometers […]
Querétaro announces its first direct flight to Madrid
As part of the 2025 Tourism Fair, Querétaro Governor Mauricio Kuri González announced the launch of a direct flight connecting the state capital with Madrid, Spain. The governor told El Universal that Spain is the state’s second-largest trading partner, “with more than 200 companies established in the territory.” The governor explained that this flight responds […]
Queretaro winemakers make a toast
In an emotional toast held at Punto Cero’s offices, winemakers, industry allies, academics, and tourism representatives gathered to celebrate the first Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) for Querétaro wine, granted by the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI), an unprecedented recognition in Mexico. This distinction not only protects the authenticity of Querétaro wine against imitations, but […]
Bernardo Quintana side road closure announced for construction
Starting April 27, there will be partial lane closures on Bernardo Quintana, toward Paseo 5 de Febrero, due to the start of work to expand the sewer system near the HEB department store. The municipality of Querétaro announced that the work will be carried out in two phases: the first from April 27 to May […]
Crime rates in Querétaro fell by 11% in two years.
Querétaro has managed to reduce its crime rate by 11.2% over the last two years, according to the most recent data from the Executive Secretariat of the National Public Security System (SESNSP). In the first quarter of 2023, the state reported a total of 16,191 alleged crimes. For the same period in 2025, the figure […]
Real estate sector growth forecast
The real estate sector in Querétaro maintains its expectations of sustained growth despite the uncertainty, while activity in 2024 closed at a 9.7% increase, said Alicia Rodríguez, president of the Mexican Association of Real Estate Professionals (AMPI) in Querétaro. “All this uncertainty also exists with the United States, and well, even with all these issues, […]