The Trump administration’s efforts to enhance national security have led to increased anxiety among U.S. citizens and legal residents, who are experiencing heightened scrutiny when traveling abroad. Border control officers are being encouraged to conduct more thorough vetting, resulting in increased questioning and searches of travelers’ devices. High-profile cases of detention and deportations, even for […]
Michigan Couple Imprisoned in Mexico Over Timeshare Dispute
A Michigan couple, Paul and Christy Akeo, found themselves in a Mexican maximum-security prison after arriving at Cancun International Airport on March 4 for spring break. Their passports were flagged by customs due to outstanding criminal fraud charges linked to a payment dispute with Palace Resorts, a timeshare company. The couple had previously contested charges […]
Stray Dogs in Mérida: Wildlife and Public Safety at Risk
The Cuxtal Reserve, located near Mérida, Yucatán, has become a hotspot for aggressive packs of stray dogs that threaten local wildlife and pose serious risks to humans and other animals. Each month, approximately 60 of these dogs are euthanized due to incurable diseases or high levels of aggression, according to Raúl Escalante Aguilar, Director of […]
American arrested with nearly 2 million pesos worth of methamphetamine; he was trying to cross into the US through Mexicali.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) personnel detained a large shipment of methamphetamine attempting to enter the United States through the Mexican city of Mexicali, Baja California. The methamphetamine was hidden in secret compartments of a sedan that was inspected as it approached the immigration checkpoint on Highway 86, better known as the El Centro Sector, […]
Marijuana in Mexico: Permits are restricted and spaces are occupied
The distinctive smell appears as soon as you step onto the first steps of one of the exits of the Hidalgo station of the Mexico City metro. Outside, the music and noise resemble any other moment at a music festival; however, it is just one of the places where marijuana is tolerated in downtown Mexico […]
Christ the King of Kings in disrepair submerged on Zihuatanejo beach
The Christ the King statue, located at the bottom of the sea on Las Gatas beach in this municipality, shows noticeable deterioration, and even lacks hands. French diver Frederick Bouchet said that although the statue, which is more than three meters tall, no longer has hands anywhere, it remains a tourist attraction, an emblematic monument […]
Tourist saved from drowning in Acapulco
In the port of Acapulco, lifeguards Alejandro Martínez Rumbo and José Guadalupe Quezada Abarca, from the Acapulco Beach Promotion Agency, rescued a 32-year-old man at Dominguillo Beach. He was at risk of drowning, but thanks to the lifeguards’ prompt response, he is now out of danger. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon when a person […]
Tourism strengthens in Guerrero; Acapulco exceeds 70 percent hotel occupancy.
The tourism policy in Acapulco, promoted by Guerrero Governor Evelyn Salgado Pineda, has borne fruit. This weekend saw significant tourist activity, not only in the so-called home of the sun, but also in various destinations throughout the state. Visitors enjoy the state’s nature, gastronomy, and culture through a variety of activities. According to figures from […]
“Las Vígenes” is dying: 11% capacity; 15% capacity.
According to the March 23, 2025, report, La Boquilla Dam, the largest in the state, has a storage capacity of 15.06% of its total capacity, with a volume of 428.68 million cubic meters. Compared to the same period in 2024, a significant reduction is observed. Another dam with low levels is Francisco I. Madero, located […]
Federal Ban: Coahuila cannot license chocolate-colored cars.
Safety in Coahuila is being affected by a federal ban that prevents the issuance of license plates to more than 2,000 legalized vehicles, which puts motorists at risk and contradicts the state’s vehicle protection strategies. Since October 2024, the Federal Government has prevented legalized vehicles without litigation from obtaining license plates in Coahuila, generating uncertainty […]