Governor Eduardo Ramírez Aguilar asked the mayors of Chiapas, many of them from Morena, who own thoroughbred horses, Arabian, Andalusian and Friesian, which can cost more than a million pesos, to avoid promoting horse races and cockfights in the traditional festivities of their municipalities, as a measure to pacify the entity hit for more than […]
14 people disappear during trip to Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca; this is what is known
The disappearance of 14 people who were traveling from the city of Oaxaca to Puerto Escondido, in the Costa region of the state, has caused concern among their families and local authorities. Since January 7, there has been no news of the group, made up mostly of young people between 17 and 19 years old, […]
Entrepreneurs from Los Cabos, targets of extortion on social media
Concern is growing among local entrepreneurs who use social media, such as Facebook, to promote their products and services, as cases of extortion calls have recently been reported. The modus operandi of criminals consists of identifying themselves as members of a criminal group to demand “payments” from vendors who advertise their businesses in neighborhood groups. […]
Nudist activist arrested in La Paz also stripped naked in Cabo San Lucas
This weekend, a woman from Mexico City became a trending topic on social media after being arrested for taking nude photos on the La Paz boardwalk. The young woman, identified as Olga “N,” also walked around naked in other parts of Baja California Sur, including the famous arch of Cabo San Lucas. According to her […]
Escaping to Mazatlán will be more expensive this year
The Federal Roads and Bridges Administration (Capufe) announced the increase in its tolls starting in January 2025, having an impact on the price that the people of La Laguna will spend when looking for a “getaway” to the Pearl of the Pacific. How much will it cost to go from Torreón to Mazatlán in 2025? […]
Jet set to Mexico City: WestJet’s new non-stop Calgary route set to take off in summer 2025
WestJet today announced non-stop service between Calgary and Mexico City International Airport (MEX). Beginning May 14, 2025, WestJet will operate five weekly flights, reaffirming its leadership as the top carrier connecting Canada and Mexico, while reinforcing Calgary’s position as a key hub for the airline’s global network. “WestJet’s continued investment in popular sun destinations had […]
Nu Mexico will expand its network of cash deposits and withdrawals with OXXO
Nu Mexico, a digital, transparent, clear and human finance company, has signed an agreement with the OXXO retail chain to expand its network of cash deposits and withdrawals starting in 2025. This partnership will allow more than 9 million Nu customers in Mexico to have access to the network of more than 22,000 OXXO stores. […]
US Congress prepares to approve the first deportation law during Trump’s term
The Republican-majority US Senate is preparing this week to approve, with the support of some Democrats, what would be Donald Trump’s first immigration bill in his second term and which, according to his critics, paves the way for indiscriminate detentions of undocumented immigrants. The law named after Laken Riley, a university student murdered on a […]
Funds in Mexico make biggest gains of a decade: assets grow 25% last year
Investment funds in Mexico had a “round year” in 2024, recording their largest growth of the decade in assets under management, both in terms of percentage and absolute variation in resources. According to statistics published on the website of the Mexican Association of Stock Market Intermediaries (AMIB), the total assets of Mexican funds closed last […]
CAPUFE Confirms Toll Rate Increases, Including Baja California Sur
On Friday, January 10, 2025, the Federal Roads and Bridges Directorate (CAPUFE) announced an increase in toll road rates across Mexico, with variations depending on the region. This increase aims to fund the maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation of the country’s roads. On average, toll rates rose by 10 pesos. In Baja California Sur, the new […]