The hacienda built by Hernán Cortés is now known as Hacienda San Gabriel de las Palmas, a luxurious hotel with 20 rooms, some featuring private pools, hot tubs, and terraces. The property has been used for various film and television productions, including ‘Marimar’, a Mexican telenovela produced by Televisa in 1994. The story of the […]
Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta’s Gourmet All-Inclusive Culinary Program
If you have traveled through Mexico’s touristy destinations, chances are you’ve experienced some disappointment at an all-inclusive resort at one point or another. You check into a beautiful all-inclusive resort, wowed by the opulence of infinity pools, ocean-facing views, and lavishly outfitted accommodations, only to finally sit down to what you anticipate to be an […]
Volcanic Activity at Popocatépetl Continues with Increased Emissions and Warning for Residents
In the past 24 hours, Mexico’s Popocatépetl volcano has experienced two volcanic-tectonic earthquakes of magnitudes 1.4 and 1.9, as well as 12 emissions of water vapor, gases, and ash, according to a recent report by the National Center for Disaster Prevention (Cenapred) in conjunction with the University of Mexico’s Institute of Geophysics. The volcano is […]
Guadalajara archbishop to Pope Francis on Latin Mass ban: ‘Do not allow this to happen’
Cardinal Juan Sandoval Iñiguez, archbishop emeritus of Guadalajara, Mexico, has written an impassioned letter to Pope Francis urging him not to ban the Traditional Latin Mass amid rumors that the Vatican is planning to further restrict its use. In his letter dated July 6, Cardinal Sandoval reminded the Pope of the importance of preserving the […]
Mexico’s costly Maya Train draws few passengers in its first six months of partial operation
The pet project of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s administration, known as the Maya Train tourist line, has been plagued by numerous issues since its inception. The massive project, which was initially estimated to cost $8.5 billion, has now ballooned to an estimated $30 billion, with only half of it being completed. The project aims […]
Girl kidnapped in Cancun, found without clothes and tied; captor identified in Video
On Sunday morning, July 14, residents of the Corales de Cancún neighborhood mobilized after the kidnapping of a minor aged between 10 and 11 years old. The girl was found naked and tied with her hands behind her back in an area with dense vegetation, and the perpetrator had already been identified. The incident occurred […]
U.S sanctions accountants, firms linked to notorious Mexico cartel for timeshare scams that target Americans
The United States has imposed sanctions on three Mexican accountants and four real estate and accounting firms allegedly linked to a timeshare scam ring operated by the Jalisco New Generation drug cartel. The scheme, which targets American victims, results in tens of millions of dollars in losses annually. The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center received […]
Global liners flock to Mexico
South Korean flagship carrier HMM has joined other liner companies such as Ocean Network Express (ONE), COSCO, OOCL, and Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) in announcing a new service connecting China with emerging manufacturing powerhouse Mexico. This move reflects the rapid growth in container shipping volumes between China and Mexico, which set a record of 563,829 […]
Mexico averages 5 cargo theft incidents a day in June
Mexico experiences a significant problem with cargo theft, with an average of five incidents reported daily in June. According to data from the National Association of Vehicle Tracking and Protection Companies (ANERPV), a total of 150 reported incidents were recorded across the country’s roadways during that month. The main targets for thieves were trucks transporting […]
Mexico to employ 2,700 Cuban doctors but faces opposition
Mexico has announced that it will accept 2,700 Cuban doctors to help alleviate a shortage of specialists in the country. This decision comes despite criticism from opponents who claim that it will support Cuba’s communist government at the expense of local medical professionals. Mexico has already received hundreds of Cuban doctors during the COVID-19 pandemic, […]