The director of the Querétaro State Mobility Agency (AMEQ), Gerardo Cuanalo Santos, acknowledged that the Mobility Law does not contemplate the regulation of Uber Moto in Querétaro. This is because the company has approached the state agency to seek regulation, but there is no possibility due to the lack of a law on the matter. […]
Cruise Ship Passengers Must Pay Fee Upon Arrival in Mexico Starting July 1
The Mexican government has announced that starting July 1, all cruise ship passengers arriving at any Mexican port will be required to pay a $5 visitor fee. This decision comes after months of negotiations between the Mexican government and the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA), which represents 95% of the cruise ships that make ports of […]
Mexico’s Judicial Reform: A Threat to Democracy and the Rule of Law
The Mexican government’s decision to hold direct elections for judges has been widely criticized as a threat to democracy and the rule of law. The reform, championed by former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, will allow all 7,500 judges in Mexico to be elected through popular vote. This move is seen as an attempt to […]
Noche UFC Moved from Guadalajara to San Antonio
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has made a last-minute change to its plans for the upcoming Noche UFC event, originally scheduled to take place in Guadalajara, Mexico. In a statement released on Saturday, the promotion announced that the Mexican Independence Day celebration had been moved to the Frost Bank Centre in San Antonio on September […]
She defended drug lord El Chapo – now, she’s running for office
In a historic move, Mexico is electing its entire judiciary through direct ballot, sparking controversy and debate among critics and supporters alike. The first vote in this unique election saw candidates vying for positions ranging from local magistrates to Supreme Court justices. Among the contenders is Silvia Delgado, a lawyer who has been making headlines […]
The Enigma of Fentanyl: A Mysterious Decline in U.S.-Mexico Border Seizures
In a puzzling development, fentanyl seizures at the U.S.-Mexico border have plummeted by more than half over the past year, sparking concern among antidrug agents and researchers. The opioid, which has fueled one of the deadliest drug epidemics in American history, remains widely available on U.S. streets despite the decline. According to Customs and Border […]
Homage Paid to Surfing Trio Killed in Baja: Monument Unveiled
A poignant tribute has been paid to three Australian and American surfers who lost their lives while camping in Northern Baja California last May. The victims, Callum and Jake Robinson from Australia and Carter Rhoad from San Diego, were robbed and murdered at a spot known as Punta San Jose. The memorial, unveiled on Wednesday […]
Protest Blockade on US-Border Highway Leaves Hundreds of Trucks Stranded
A protest blockade on the Transpeninsular Highway in Baja California has left hundreds of cargo trucks stranded for over 48 hours, disrupting the flow of merchandise and perishable goods to the US border. Residents of a small town about 200 miles south of the US-Mexico border had blocked all traffic, including tractor-trailers loaded with fresh […]
Campeche Grapples with Second Case of Myiasis Caused by Cattle Screwworm
The state of Campeche has confirmed its second case of myiasis caused by the cattle screwworm in humans, a development that has sparked concerns among authorities and ranchers. The new case was detected in a rural community of Ciudad del Carmen, where an individual with immunosuppression comorbidities is being treated. According to Josefa Castillo Avendaño, […]
Campeche Light Rail Nears Completion: Ready to Revolutionize Urban Mobility
With just one month to go before its inauguration, the Campeche Light Rail is nearing completion, with an impressive 98% of the project finished. According to Governor Layda Sansores and General Óscar David Lozano Águila, general director of the Tren Maya company, the light rail is on track to begin operations by July 1st. The […]