The International Cervantino Festival (FIC) of Guanajuato presented its 52nd edition on Tuesday at an event held at the Palace of Fine Arts in Mexico City, where it was announced that Brazil and the Mexican state of Oaxaca will be this year’s guests of honor. The presentation of the festival’s program, which will be held […]
Querétaro is one of the most competitive cities according to Imco
Querétaro is considered one of the most competitive cities according to the Mexican Institute for Competitiveness (IMCO). The city appears in third place with high competitiveness, in the category of more than one million inhabitants. The IMCO evaluates the capacity of cities to generate, attract and retain talent and investment. Monterrey is the most competitive […]
Mexico hires another 2,700 Cuban doctors, in addition to the 1,200 previously agreed upon
The Mexican government announced on Tuesday what the “strengthening of health cooperation” agreed with Cuba last May means: in the coming months it will import another 2,700 doctors from the Island. With this hiring, said the official in the daily presidential press conference, “small hospitals and centers” in rural areas will be able to count […]
CNBC: American couple moved from the US to Mexico and lives on $3000 a month: what they say is cheaper
When Jen Barnett and Brett Andrews began seriously thinking about leaving the United States, they had some parameters for their new home. The Birmingham, Alabama, couple wanted to live somewhere not too far from the beach, that had a strong middle class, where politics leaned toward progress and, perhaps most importantly, where people enjoyed a […]
Gentrification? High rents in California ‘send’ residents to look for houses in Tijuana
The high cost of housing in San Diego County (California), the most expensive region to live in the United States today, forces a growing number of Americans to look for alternatives in the border city of Tijuana. In Tijuana, the majority of potential buyers and renters of housing are foreigners from California, Luis Bustamante, a […]
Mexican Peso hurt by Banxico’s Deputy Mejia’s dovish stance
The Mexican Peso (MXN) has been negatively impacted by Banxico’s Deputy Governor Omar Mejia Castelazo’s dovish stance, resulting in a decline of over 1% in its value against the US Dollar (USD). The USD/ MXN exchange rate has risen to 17.80, with the US Dollar Index (DXY) reaching 104.18 as investors seek safe-haven assets following […]
Estudio Carroll’s Casa Toro in Mexico is a “modern ruin” in pigmented blue concrete
In a world rapidly evolving with climate change, environmental consciousness is continuously shaping innovative architecture. Casa Toro, located along Mexico’s picturesque Oaxacan coast, exemplifies this fusion of modern aesthetics and eco-friendly principles. The 250-square-metre residence seamlessly blends into its natural surroundings while offering unparalleled views of the sea and mountains. The genesis of Casa Toro […]
Borderlands Mexico: Ambitious billion-dollar Tehuantepec rail corridor aims to grab more international trade
Mexico’s ambitious Tehuantepec rail corridor aims to boost international trade by connecting the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific Ocean through the shortest distance in the country, spanning 188 miles. The project, which has received funding from the government, will transform the Isthmus of Tehuantepec into a new trade hub, promoting investments in commercial, corporate, […]
Huimilpan celebrates its 495th anniversary
Huimilpan, one of the oldest towns in Querétaro, celebrated its 495th anniversary of its founding, led by the mayor, Juan Guzmán Cabrera, in the Garden of Lovers. The event began with mariachi music and the participation of the state’s Music Band. The mayor presided over the formal ceremony, which consisted of honoring the flag, singing […]
Old building in Tampico gives in to rain and collapses: more structures are in danger
One of the oldest buildings in the port, located on the corner of Héroes del Cañonero and Isauro Alfaro in the eastern part of downtown Tampico, gave way to the rain and a part of its facade collapsed, with several pieces of its structure falling onto the sidewalk. It was during the morning of Thursday, […]