The State of Querétaro Tourism Secretariat (SECTUR) will participate in the third edition of the International Tianguis of Magical Towns, to be held from June 28 to 30 in the city of San Antonio, Texas. The International Tianguis aims to promote the Magical Towns as a tourist alternative in Mexico, which preserve customs, traditions, cultural […]
Dogs attack grandmother in Querétaro; video goes viral
An elderly woman was attacked by three dogs on what appears to be a street in Pedro Escobedo, Querétaro. The events were recorded in a video that has gone viral. In the recording, it can be seen that the woman is standing on the sidewalk when, for no apparent reason, two dogs begin to attack […]
Los Cabos is the largest vacation rental market in Mexico
More and more vacationers are choosing to stay in homes operated by digital platforms instead of resorts, often due to the cheaper rates they offer. Mexico City, Los Cabos and Cancun have become the main markets for this sector. In Los Cabos alone, it is estimated that this market generates around one billion dollars a […]
They came out bellicose! Dolphins “dance” to the sound of band music in Mazatlán
It seems that the “gringos” are the only ones who don’t like banda music in Mazatlán. As proof of this, there are a couple of dolphins that approached a boat when they heard the rhythm of the drum and even started to “dance.” Dolphins enjoy banda music in Mazatlán In the video, a banda music […]
CIAD Mazatlán invites children to summer course
The Center for Food and Development Research (CIAD), through its branch office in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, has announced the holding of a summer course entitled “Science, art and nature.” This course, aimed at children between 8 and 12 years old, will take place from August 12 to 16 at the Environmental Education Laboratory of CIAD Mazatlán. […]
Border Report: Tijuana’s Tough Former Police Chief, Turned Fugitive, Will Return to Lead Cops
In the tumultuous landscape of Mexico’s drug wars, one personality stands out: Julián Leyzaola, a retired army lieutenant colonel who led Tijuana’s police department from 2008 to 2010. As Tijuana’s tough-talking police chief and later secretary of public safety, he faced death threats head-on, relentlessly targeting criminals, responding to crime scenes, and purging hundreds of […]
Tourist Found Deceased in a Mazatlán Hotel
A tourist from the state of Jalisco was discovered deceased inside a lodging facility located on Playa Gaviotas Avenue in Mazatlán. The incident was reported around 12:00 PM on Wednesday when information came in about an unconscious person in one of the hotel rooms. Emergency services were requested. Paramedics arrived at the well-known hotel and […]
Border Arrests Fall 40% After Biden’s Asylum Halt; Mexico Sees Increased Deportations
The number of border arrests has dropped by 40% since President Joe Biden’s executive order suspended asylum processing at the US-Mexico border when daily arrests reach 2,500. However, this policy shift is having a disproportionate impact on Mexican nationals, who are being deported in larger numbers. Mexicans accounted for 38% of border arrests in May, […]
Illegal Bike Ring in Mexico Peddles Denver Bikes: Tracking Down the Ringleader
Bryan Hance, a software engineer from Portland, dedicated years to uncovering an illicit bike ring that resold stolen bikes in Mexico, including those from cities in the Western United States, such as Denver. However, there’s a twist: While the ringleader continues to operate, the man whom Hance believes is responsible for the illegal ring denies […]
The Prospect of Low-Priced Chinese EVs Reaching the US from Mexico Poses a Threat to Automakers
The American auto industry faces a daunting scenario: Chinese carmakers establishing operations in Mexico to exploit North American trade rules, then flooding the United States with ultra-low-priced electric vehicles (EVs). As these Chinese EVs hit the US market, domestically produced EVs — which cost an average of $55,000, roughly double the price of their Chinese […]