Pedestrian mobility in the Zacatecas and Guadalupe metropolitan area is facing increasing obstacles due to the encroachment of sidewalks and public spaces by private buildings, residents of both municipalities reported. Tours of various neighborhoods reveal a growing problem, from exterior staircases projecting over sidewalks to access second floors, garages that completely cover sidewalks, to steps […]
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake shakes Cihuatlán, Puerto Vallarta, and Cabo Corrientes in Jalisco.
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake shook Cihuatlán, Puerto Vallarta, and Cabo Corrientes in the state of Jalisco, according to state Civil Protection. Mexico is a highly seismic country due to its geographic location, and as a result, low-magnitude tremors and others that trigger seismic alerts are recorded every day. Here’s the time of the last earthquake […]
Cruise ship arrivals increase in Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta is consolidating its position as an important tourist destination nationwide, as evidenced by the growth in cruise ship arrivals. According to the State Government’s Ministry of Tourism, in the first four months of 2025, Puerto Vallarta welcomed 76 cruise ships, transporting more than 237,000 cruise passengers, with an estimated economic impact exceeding 412,687,000 […]
This is the cartel with which Marina del Pilar is linked.
The controversy surrounding Baja California Governor Marina del Pilar continues after the United States government revoked her and her husband’s visas. In response to the controversy, the governor has said she doesn’t know the reasons. The governor asserted that it is an administrative process and there are no charges or investigations against her. But journalist […]
The U.S. has been investigating organized crime’s relationship with Mexican politicians for four years.
What’s happening in Mexico with officials co-opted or complicit in organized crime is a disaster, as revealed by Operation Swarm, the mayor of Puebla who fled, the arrest of the mayor of Teuchitlán for the events at Rancho Izaguirre, and the murder of a candidate in Veracruz, among others. This panorama includes the recent revocation […]
Tensions Rise in Culiacán as Banners Accusing Military Commanders Emerge Overnight
The city of Culiacán woke up today with a surprise: banners hung from the Álvaro Obregón bridge, accusing high-ranking military commanders of various transgressions. According to eyewitnesses, the banners were spotted by early morning commuters traveling along Álvaro Obregón Avenue. After receiving a 911 call, authorities responded promptly to remove the banners, which have been […]
Utah Oil Tycoon and Family Face Decades Behind Bars in $300M Mexican Oil Smuggling Scheme
Federal authorities have arrested Utah oil magnate James Lael Jensen, his wife Kelly Anne Jensen, and their two sons, Maxwell Sterling Jensen (also known as “Max”) and Zachary Golden Jensen, in connection with a massive smuggling and money laundering conspiracy linked to Mexican organized crime groups. According to court records, all four members of the […]
Maya Cargo Train Set to Devastate Hundreds of Hectares of Jungle on Its Route to Cancún and Progreso
A shocking revelation has emerged regarding the Maya Cargo Train’s branch line, which will destroy hundreds of hectares of jungle on its way to Cancún and Progreso. According to Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) for both terminals, 360 hectares of Mayan jungle vegetation will be cleared to build intermodal terminals in Quintana Roo and Yucatán. The […]
Is a hurricane coming? Why is Baja California Sur already activating the DNIII-A plan?
As the 2025 hurricane season gets underway on May 15th, authorities in Baja California Sur are taking proactive measures to prepare for potential disasters. The state government has activated the DNIII-A plan, a civilian disaster relief plan that involves the participation of 3,000 military personnel. While there is no indication yet that a hurricane has […]
Coastal Area of Campeche Braces for Environmental Fallout from Akal Charly Platform Spill
A recent leak on the Akal-C pipeline in Dos Bocas has spilled hydrocarbons into the Gulf of Mexico, with far-reaching consequences for the entire coastal area, according to Jacqueline May Díaz, a spokesperson for the Campeche-based organization Desarrollo y Medio Ambiente, A.C. Although the spill’s immediate effects are being felt in Tabasco, where hydrocarbon clumps […]