Mexican officials and aides are gearing up for a potential shift in U.S. relations if Donald Trump wins in November. As Mexico approaches its presidential election next month, government officials and campaign aides are also bracing for a different vote: the possibility of Donald Trump returning to the presidency in the United States. The last […]
Organic Product Sale at La Plancha Park in Mérida World Fair Trade Day Celebration
This Saturday, May 11th, educational organizations and civil society invite you to the celebration of World Fair Trade Day, which will take place at the flagpole of La Plancha Park in Mérida. At the event, scheduled from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, there will be an exhibition and sale of local products such as tilapia […]
As Oaxaca experiences a tourism boom, residents are pushing back against the ‘Disneylandization’ of their city.
The influx of tourists has driven up housing costs and strained public resources, making life increasingly difficult for the local population. The city’s vibrant calendas, featuring brass bands, dancers, and giant puppets, have become a major attraction. However, a recent protest highlighted the negative effects of overtourism and gentrification, with demonstrators voicing concerns over the […]
Mexico’s Deadly Violence Continues: 18 Bodies Found in Zacatecas State
Zacatecas, Mexico – In a chilling reminder of the country’s violent drug cartel-related violence, authorities have discovered nine bodies in the city of Morelos, just one day after nine more were found in Fresnillo, also in Zacatecas state. The latest discovery comes as the region is reeling from a wave of attacks and retaliation between […]
Spanish falls into a coma during honeymoon in Cancun; hospital charges 145 thousand a day to his family.
A man fell into a coma after suffering cardiac arrest at the hotel where he was staying with his family. A family lives days of anguish in Cancun, where they traveled to enjoy their vacation, because a hospital charges 8 thousand euros a day (145 thousand pesos) to care for the father who is in a […]
Iconic Beauties with Mexican Roots: The Shared Heritage of Lynda Carter and Marilyn Monroe
Did you know that Lynda Carter Córdova, who was Wonder Woman and Miss World USA 1972, and the actress Marilyn Monroe have something in common? They are of Mexican descent. Lynda’s mother is from Chihuahua, Chihuahua, and Marilyn Monroe’s mother is from Piedras Negras, Coahuila. Both are northern border states.
Houston man stole 25 Jeeps worth over $1M and sold them to Mexican drug cartels, feds say
A man from Houston has found himself in legal hot water as federal authorities allege he orchestrated a plan to purloin a fleet of Jeeps, subsequently selling them across the border in Mexico to drug cartels. The individual, identified as 29-year-old Kenneth Dwayne Westbrook, is accused of appropriating 25 vehicles, collectively valued at over $1 […]
‘Why is it so hard to make it in America?’ Here’s the true cost of the American Dream
The pursuit of the American Dream, a concept deeply rooted in the ethos of the United States, has become an increasingly costly endeavor. Recent analyses suggest that for a majority of households, the financial requirements to achieve this dream far exceed their means. Research by GOBankingRates reveals that in nearly 60% of states, annual expenditures […]
Celaya, León, San Miguel de Allende, and Other Places in Mexico, in Total Darkness
Since 7:40 PM on Tuesday, citizens of León, Celaya, Irapuato, and San Miguel de Allende in Guanajuato and other 14 states of the country have reported power outages associated with an emergency in the National Interconnected System during a heatwave with temperatures exceeding 35 degrees. León.- Citizens from at least four municipalities in Guanajuato, along […]
These are the events that will take place during Mérida’s White Night
MÉRIDA, Yuc. – With the presentation of artists such as The Runaway, Fosfeno, Meen Green, and the aerial theater: Muaré Experience, the 17th White Night in Mérida will take place next Friday 24th and Saturday 25th. This Wednesday, the event was introduced by the Mérida City Council, explaining that two nights of events will be […]