The Mazatlán International Carnival has established itself as the perfect meeting place for tourists and locals who, year after year, come to the port to be part of this vibrant celebration full of color, music and tradition. During these days, those who visit Mazatlán not only enjoy a festive atmosphere, but also immerse themselves in […]
What is the Sinaloa Cartel’s bargaining chip with which it bought stolen vehicles from the US?
In Mexico, drug trafficking criminal organizations often use high-end vehicles and trucks that they modify with homemade armor. These units are used during armed confrontations with authorities or opposing groups. Such is the case of the Sinaloa Cartel, which maintained ties with a United States criminal network dedicated to car theft in the city of […]
San Miguel will welcome 30 producers at the First Artisanal Coffee Festival
More than 30 coffee and coffee derivatives producers will meet in San Miguel de Allende to celebrate the First Festival of Artisanal and Textile Coffee, which will take place from December 13 to 15 at the San Francisco Convent. The event, which seeks to gain the interest of locals and visitors, will feature the participation […]
‘El Vampi’, alleged boss of a plaza in San Miguel de Allende, is captured
The Guanajuato Prosecutor’s Office managed to capture Antonio de Jesús N. alias ‘El Vampi’, alleged boss of a plaza in San Miguel de Allende, who has been linked to criminal proceedings for the crime of qualified homicide. After an exhaustive investigative work in which intelligence work and information analysis were used to establish the identity […]
Zaandam Cruise Ship Arrives in Mazatlán: 109th of 2024
On Friday, December 13, the Zaandam cruise ship arrived in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, from Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, carrying 1,345 passengers and 559 crew members. This marks the 109th tourist ship to visit the port in 2024. Confidence in Mazatlán Mireya Sosa Osuna, Secretary of Tourism of the State, emphasized that the arrival of the Zaandam confirms […]
Strong Winds Strand 60 Trucks in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec
The State Coordination of Civil Protection and Risk Management (CEPCyGR) has issued a warning to the public and motorists traveling on the La Venta – La Ventosa highway in the eastern Isthmus of Tehuantepec region. Due to strong north winds, the area poses a significant safety risk. So far, the strong winds have caused three […]
Weekend Activities in Mexico City: December 12-16
If you’re looking for plans in Mexico City from December 12 to 16, The Weekend Guide has you covered. From a Poinsettia Flowers Festival to a posada with axolotls, there’s something for everyone. Poinsettia Flowers Festival Brighten up your home with poinsettias from the Poinsettia Flowers Festival on Reforma. Featuring 140 flower growers from Xochimilco, […]
Expansion of CJNG Could Intensify Violence in Mexico by 2025, Warns ACLED
The Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) may exploit the fragmentation of the Sinaloa Cartel to expand its operations in various territories of Mexico by 2025, leading to increased violence, according to a recent report by the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project (ACLED). Rising Violence ACLED’s annual report, which monitors global violence, highlights that […]
Mexico’s Gaming Sector Pushes for Legal Framework Modernization
Since 1997, fourteen attempts to reform the Federal Law of Games and Raffles have been made, but none have succeeded. Now, the Association of Permit Holders and Suppliers of the Entertainment and Gambling Industry (AIEJA) is backing a new reform proposed by the Ministry of the Interior (Segob) to update the outdated regulation. Need for […]
Mexico’s Strategy for Potential Deportations Under Trump
Mexico is preparing for a potential crisis at the U.S. border if Donald Trump follows through on his threat to carry out mass deportations. The country is implementing a “containment and exhaustion strategy,” according to Stephanie Brewer, WOLA’s Mexico director. Containment Measures President Claudia Sheinbaum has held two phone conversations with the president-elect, who has […]