With the aim of reactivating the economy of the state of Sinaloa, the government of the district has delivered more than 135 million pesos seeking the benefit of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MiPyME), especially in the center and south of the state. The governor of Sinaloa, Rubén Rocha Moya, said that the commitment of […]
Tropical glaciers are disappearing in Mexico, warns Monica Nepote
“Many people don’t know that glaciers are disappearing in Mexico, or that there are tropical glaciers that are dying,” worries the writer, editor and manager, Monica Nepote. In recent years, her topics have been about hydrography and relief, “there is not a day when I don’t think about water: I teach classes and my students […]
What was life like for ‘El Mayo’ Zambada before he was captured?
2025 has already begun and with it a new stage in the legal process that the United States maintains against Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada, who will have to appear once again in the Federal Court of the Eastern District of New York on January 15. As the date approaches, journalist Anabel Hernández has decided to […]
When is Emilia Pérez released in Mexico? Film that has accumulated 10 Golden Globe nominations
The narco-musical “Emilia Perez,” directed by French filmmaker Jacques Audiard, is emerging as one of the favorites for the upcoming Golden Globes ceremony, which will be held tomorrow in Los Angeles, where it competes in the category of best comedy or musical film along with “Wicked,” “Anora,” “Challengers,” “The Substance” and “A Real Pain,” accumulating […]
Mexico will have a difficult year in terms of security, says specialist; “homicidal violence in the states will not change,” he warns
David Saucedo, a Public Security specialist, said that Mexico will have a “very complicated” 2025 due to the civil war within the Sinaloa Cartel, pressure from Washington on the issue of security, narco politics, the penetration of organized crime in governments and narcoterrorism. These are the main issues that will occupy the Security agenda, he […]
Increase in the minimum wage in Mexico: how much will it cost with the 12% increase for 2025?
The minimum wage in force in Mexico until 2024 has increased by 12% as of January 1, 2025. This was announced by President Claudia Sheinbaum in her morning press conference on December 5. “With this increase, we send a boost to the rest of the salaries, it is a salary income policy from below,” said […]
Mexico imposes a 19% tariff on imported products from Shein, Temu and Amazon
The Mexican government has just made effective the entry into force of new taxes for products imported through digital platforms. The Tax Administration Service (SAT) published the general rules for Foreign Trade that increase by 19%, as of January 1, the taxes on products arriving from countries without a trade agreement, including China. Among the […]
Mexico closes 2024 with 70 murders per day
Mexico closed 2024 with 26,715 people murdered, according to preliminary figures from state prosecutors’ offices shown in the Government Security Report. The figure represents a slight increase in crime compared to the same period in 2023, with an average of about 70 murders per day. However, it is very likely that the number of homicides […]
Do you like writing? Take part in the “Magical Mexico” short story contest
Do you have a narrative that captures the true essence of Mexico? This is your chance to turn your words into a work published worldwide, available on Amazon. Participate in the “México Mágico” short story contest, organized by Factor Literario, and you will tell stories about customs that represent your identity, legends, emblematic landscapes, everyday […]
Pedro Lascuráin: the Mexican president who lasted only 45 minutes in office, why?
The history of Mexico has many curious episodes that make it unique in the world. One example is the ephemeral presidency of Pedro Lascurain, which is even said to have been the shortest in the world. During the Mexican Revolution there were all kinds of betrayals and assassinations, with that of Francisco I. Madero being […]