Early Friday morning, the Mexico-Querétaro Highway was once again the scene of violence and impunity after criminals placed rocks on the asphalt to force motorists to stop so they could rob them. In total, nearly half a dozen vehicles were damaged at different points along the highway, with no arrests or active presence of the […]
MAJA® SPORTSWEAR opens its 58th store in Querétaro
On Saturday, May 3rd, MAJA® SPORTSWEAR opened its 58th store in Paseo Querétaro, one of the city’s most dynamic shopping areas. With this opening, the brand continues to advance its physical expansion strategy in the Bajío region, a region that has shown a growing affinity with the MAJA® spirit: garments made for adventure, movement, and […]
Japanese companies will invest $31 million in the municipalities of León and Abasolo, Guanajuato.
Japanese companies Senyo and ATECS will invest $31 million to build plants in the municipalities of Abasolo and León. The investment announcement was made during Guanajuato Governor Libia García Muñoz Ledo’s working visit to Japan. “The project includes the installation of cutting-edge technology, such as CNC lathes and automated inspection systems, which will allow us […]
The Guanajuato cultural community is concerned about the integration of horse racing as part of the state’s culture.
At the end of April, Lizeth Galván Cortéz, Secretary of Culture for the state of Guanajuato, promised a State Plan that will surely be controversial when it changes the axes of the state’s cultural policy, which, during the era of the State Institute of Culture, was channeled toward promoting reading. Understanding cultural policies as government […]
A massive operation against auto parts theft has been launched in Mexico City and Edomex.
Federal and local authorities carried out a massive operation against auto parts theft in municipalities of Mexico City and the State of Mexico. The State of Mexico Attorney General’s Office (FGJEM) reported that, as part of Operation Fortaleza, 80 search and seizure investigations were carried out simultaneously in two municipalities in Mexico City and 17 […]
Free Historical Tours in Mexico City: Dates, locations, and everything you need to know
Every Sunday in May, the Mexico City Ministry of Culture’s (CDMX) Historical Walks program will offer free guided tours of various iconic landmarks in the capital. The routes include archaeological sites, cultural spaces, and representative sites of pre-Hispanic and colonial history. What is known about the free tours in Mexico City? In commemoration of the […]
Extortion rackets? In Puebla’s impound lots, they charge up to 200,000 pesos to get your car out.
Vehicle impound lots, better known as corralones, are these large lots where vehicles with traffic violations, abandoned vehicles, or vehicles involved in accidents are taken. Although their function should be regulated and supervised, a worrying reality has been detected in the state of Puebla: many of these sites operate outside the law and charge excessive […]
Maya Train Project Criticized as ‘Environmental Horror’ by German TV Station: VIDEO
A recent report by German television station NTV has sparked controversy over the Maya Train project, a flagship initiative of Mexico’s President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. The 4T’s megaproject, designed to promote tourism through the Mexican jungle, has been criticized for its environmental impact. In a scathing report, NTV describes the Maya Train as an […]
Celebrate Mother’s Day in Style: Top Picks for Mexico City This Weekend
Mexico City, May 9-11 – As Mother’s Day approaches, the city comes alive with festivities and events celebrating this special occasion. Residents and visitors alike can enjoy a variety of activities, from free concerts to delicious food festivals. A highlight of the weekend is the free concert by renowned singer Lupita D’Alessio at the Zócalo […]
The Shadow of Narco-Politics: Sinaloa and Sonora Under the Grip of Organized Crime
Ties between the governors of Mexico’s states, Rubén Rocha Moya (Sinaloa) and Alfonso Durazo (Sonora), and some of the country’s most powerful criminal gangs have become increasingly apparent. Rocha Moya has faced criticism for issuing a veiled warning to education sector employees in Sinaloa, urging them not to inform parents about the dangers their children […]