Sonora will once again have a passenger train, as well as port infrastructure works, roads and buildings that represent progress for the region, this as part of the projects promoted by the federal government and announced by President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo during the report of her first 100 days of work. “With the construction of […]
To ‘stay alive’, Mazatlán restaurants are reinventing themselves, but how do they do it?
Faced with the decline in sales, Mazatlán restaurants have had to reinvent themselves to stay afloat in this crisis that they have been experiencing for four months as a side effect of the violence. The president of the Mazatlán Gastronomic Council, Roberto Osuna Valdez, said that many businesses, as in the pandemic, implement “home delivery” […]
Extortion Call Center Dismantled in Guadalajara; 12 Arrested
On the night of January 14, authorities dismantled a call center allegedly used for extortion in the Magaña neighborhood of Guadalajara, resulting in the arrest of 12 individuals. Members of the Metropolitan Interinstitutional Force were patrolling the streets of Federico Medrano and José María Lafragua when they were verbally assaulted by people entering a building. […]
Civil Association Demands Demolition of Unauthorized Real Estate Development in Tulum
Antonella Vázquez, director of the civil association Defending the Right to a Healthy Environment (DMAS), has called for the demolition of the Adamar-Bahías de Solimán subdivision in Tulum, citing the lack of federal, state, and municipal permits for its construction. DMAS successfully petitioned the Second District Court to order the Public Property Registry of Solidaridad […]
Tourist Outraged by 1,800 Pesos Taxi Fare for 9-Minute Trip at Cancun Airport
A Mexican tourist has taken to social media to denounce a taxi driver at Cancun International Airport who attempted to charge him 1,800 pesos for a nine-minute trip. The tourist, identified as Roberto Hermilo, shared his experience in a video on his TikTok account (@roberto.hermilo). Hermilo compared the exorbitant fare to the rates he paid […]
Half of Rejected Tourists in Yucatán Are Colombian
In 2024, the International Airports of Cancun, Cozumel, and Mérida rejected over 32,000 foreign travelers, with the majority hailing from South America. Official data from the Migration Policy Unit of the Ministry of the Interior (Segob) revealed that 17,012 of these rejected travelers were from Colombia. At Cancun International Airport alone, 31,981 foreigners were denied […]
The municipalities of Yucatan that stand out for being safe according to artificial intelligence
Yucatán is a top destination in Mexico, renowned for its rich history, culture, traditions, gastronomy, architecture, and natural beauty. However, security has become an increasingly important factor for both residents and visitors. Security is highly valued, and while it can vary, certain municipalities in Yucatán are recognized for their safety. Here are the five safest […]
Ghost Company Scandal: 150 Million Pesos Diverted in Yucatán
Former Yucatán governor and current PAN senator, Mauricio Vila Dosal, is accused of using ghost companies to divert millions from the state budget, similar to his actions in the Mérida City Council. Investigations by Sol Yucatán reveal that one such company, “Planisur,” received 21 contracts through direct awards or rigged tenders during Vila Dosal’s administration, […]
Escalating Legal Battle Over Mayaland Hotel in Mérida
The legal conflict over the Mayaland hotel in Chichén Itzá is intensifying, with new accusations against businessman Fernando Barbachano Herrero for alleged fraud and dispossession. The courts have consistently ruled in favor of the R4 Real Estate Agency. According to R4’s legal representatives, Mario Antonio Matos López and Alicia Maldonado Peniche, federal courts have dismissed […]
Canadian Kitesurfer Dies in El Sargento, Baja California Sur
A 75-year-old Canadian man tragically lost his life while kitesurfing on the beach of El Sargento, Baja California Sur, on the afternoon of January 14, near the Casa Tara hotel. A witness, a man of Cuban origin, reported that the victim became entangled in the ropes of his parachute while kitesurfing. Despite the witness’s efforts […]