Residents of the municipality of Amatenango de la Frontera, Chiapas, who in July decided to ask for refuge in Guatemala, in the face of increasing violence and forced recruitment by the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG) and the Sinaloa Cartel in their dispute over the territory of the Sierra, decided to return to their homes. […]
Cerro Hueco: witness to history and tradition with the event “Traditional Tuxtla Cuisine”
During the event of the Traditional Tuxtla Cuisine, held in Cerro Hueco, the municipal chronicler Jorge Alejandro Sánchez Flores highlighted the historical and cultural importance of this emblematic site, recalling its role in key moments of the history of the capital of Chiapas. Among the episodes mentioned, he highlighted the construction of a Casa de […]
Mexico-Guatemala border port reopens in Chiapas after two years of inactivity due to violence from organized crime
The Mexico-Guatemala border port was reopened on Saturday, February 1, after being closed for almost two years due to the wave of violence generated by criminal groups. Authorities from Chiapas participated in the reopening, which took place in the border municipality of Ciudad Cuauhtémoc. In recent years, the border port was the scene of violence […]
From cars to mezcal; these products will increase in price due to Trump’s tariffs on Mexico
US President Donald Trump has signed an order imposing tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, which will affect the price of some products, as they will now be subject to a fee to enter the US. Trump declared an economic emergency in order to impose tariffs of 10% on all imports from China and 25% […]
Trucks Jam Mariposa Gate in Nogales to Avoid Tariffs
Hundreds of trucks jammed the Mariposa Gate in Nogales, Sonora, attempting to avoid the 25% tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. Since dawn, cargo trucks began forming long lines, stretching up to 8 kilometers and causing several hours of waiting to enter Nogales, Arizona. On the Mexican side, there are only four lanes for […]
Portugal Offers Permanent Residency to Latin Americans: Requirements and Benefits
Portugal is making it easier for Latin Americans to emigrate, aiming to boost its population and economic growth. With a current expatriate community of half a million foreign residents, Portugal has become an attractive destination to live, offering a fascinating culture, low cost of living, and high quality of life. Why Emigrate to Portugal? Portugal […]
Veterans Seek Healing at Psychedelic Retreat in Mexico: A Year Later
Last year, the Veterans Administration announced it would begin funding clinical trials to treat PTSD, depression, and addiction using psilocybin and MDMA. However, it will be years before these treatments are available to patients. Desperate for help, thousands of veterans are attending psychedelic retreats in countries where these drugs are legal, often in indigenous ceremonies. […]
Tariffs Won’t Halt Growing Cross-Border Trade”
Despite President Donald Trump’s imposition of 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, trade among the three countries is expected to continue growing, experts say. Trump signed an executive order on Saturday to impose the tariffs on Mexico and Canada, along with an additional 10% tariff on goods from China. Canadian energy imports will […]
American mother and her six children disappear in Guanajuato: Here’s what we know
On January 31, the disappearance of Ashley Rose Torres, an American woman, was reported along with her six minor children in Guanajuato. The State Attorney General’s Office began an investigation to determine her whereabouts. According to information from Milenio, the authorities have already activated the corresponding search protocols. Who are the missing persons? Ashley Rose […]
Nahuales sightings in Mexico: myth or reality?
In the country, nahuales are mythical figures deeply connected to ancestral beliefs, described as people capable of transforming into animals. These anthropomorphic creatures are often associated with protection or the use of powers over others. According to Mesoamerican mythology, a nahual is a shaman or witch who maintains a spiritual bond with an animal, his […]