A strong downpour caused a roof arch at the El Chamizal Sports Complex in Zamora, Michoacán, to collapse. The structure fell on people sheltering from the rain. Fortunately, no injuries or fatalities have been reported so far. Source: monitorexpresso
Violence in Michoacán: CJNG burns Civil Guard patrol car and a tow truck on Tepalcatepec highway; delivery man shot
An armed group from the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) intercepted a tow truck transporting a Civil Guard patrol car, got out the driver, and set fire to both vehicles on the Tepalcatepec-Coalcomán highway. The incident occurred near the town of Obregón, located on the border of both municipalities, at the intersection of the Tierra […]
Organized crime mars elections in Veracruz
Fear is the hallmark of organized crime in the Veracruz elections. Morena had two mayoral candidates executed. The PRI failed to secure candidates in four municipalities due to threats from criminals; while the PAN, in two municipalities, is only campaigning on social media to prevent crime. Added to this is the fact that at least […]
A social leader linked to dispossession and extortion in the State of Mexico is arrested in Veracruz.
The Attorney General’s Office (FGJ) of the State of Mexico reported that Hugo Francisco “N,” leader of the social group “Emiliano Zapata Popular Management and Organization” (GOPEZ), was arrested and is being investigated for the crimes of dispossession and extortion. Authorities indicated that as part of Operation Restitution, Hugo Francisco “N” was apprehended in Veracruz […]
Third case of screwworm detected in humans in Chiapas
A new case of screwworm in a human has been reported in the Altamira 2 Ejido, in the municipality of Mapastepec, located in the coastal region of Chiapas, as confirmed by sources close to the patient. The person involved is a man in his 40s, who was admitted to the Ciudad Salud Regional High Specialty […]
Chiapas has recorded 12 femicides so far in 2025; the gender alert persists.
During the first five months of 2025, Chiapas has recorded a total of 12 homicides of women, according to figures provided by the State Commission for Women’s Access to a Life Free of Violence (CEAMVLV). Source: milenio
Chiapas creates Commission to bring order to urban chaos
In Chiapas, you only need to walk 15 minutes from the center of any city to discover the other side of urbanism: neighborhoods without drainage, subdivisions without water, dirt roads that turn into mud pits, and promises of paving that never arrive. This is the scenario experienced on the outskirts of Tuxtla, Tapachula, San Cristóbal, […]
The best adults-only hotels in Puerto Escondido
Enjoy the Oaxacan beaches!The temperature is rising, and with it, the excuse to travel to Puerto Escondido. And since we want you to enjoy the waves, get a glowing tan, and experience this heavenly destination at your own pace, we’re sharing some of the best hotels for adults, designed to help you relax, pamper yourself, […]
Mérida will host the 14th Forum of the Mexican Institute of Finance Executives
The 14th IMEF Forum will be held in this city next Wednesday, June 25th. This year, the forum will be titled “Financial Opportunities and Challenges, Strategy for Growth in a Transformative Mexico.” It will feature keynote addresses and panel discussions to address topics of financial interest with national speakers and local business leaders, announced Laura […]
Confusing road signs, a hazard in downtown Mérida
Merida residents and national and international tourists still face daily risks on the streets of downtown Mérida due to the lack of synchronization of several pedestrian traffic lights, as pedestrians are allowed to cross even when the traffic light is green. A tour of the first section revealed that some of these traffic lights are […]