Mexico’s President Rebukes Governor and U.S. Ambassador Over Unauthorized Training Center

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has voiced sharp criticism over the launch of a U.S.-funded police academy in the state of Querétaro, accusing local and international officials of bypassing federal authority. The controversy erupted following a ceremony held on Friday, where U.S. Ambassador Ronald Johnson and Querétaro Governor Mauricio Kuri laid the cornerstone for the International […]

Authorities Uncover “Extermination Center” and Gruesome Incineration Site in Nayarit

Authorities in the Mexican state of Nayarit have uncovered a site used for the systematic disposal of human remains in the municipality of Xalisco. State officials described the location as an “extermination center,” revealing a gruesome method of incineration designed to destroy evidence. State Prosecutor Ludmila Heredia Verdugo confirmed that the site featured an artisanal […]

Oaxacan Experts Accuse U.S. Liquor Brands of Cultural Appropriation and “Commercial Fraud”

OAXACA, MEXICO — Oaxacan cultural advocates and agricultural experts are sounding the alarm over what they describe as a coordinated effort by three U.S. liquor companies to profit from the region’s cultural heritage through misinformation and the misappropriation of its indigenous identity. The companies in question—Whiskey Acres, Green Door, and Still Austin—have faced public condemnation […]

Violence Erupts in Oaxaca as Attacks Target Local Government and Police

SANTA MARÍA MIXTEQUILLA, MEXICO — A wave of violence swept through the municipality of Santa María Mixtequilla, Oaxaca, late Monday night, as unidentified gunmen opened fire on the municipal palace and a police patrol, while also setting a motorcycle ablaze at a main access point to the town. The Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection […]

Chiapas Mayor and Judge Among 21 Detained in Corruption Sweep

SAN CRISTÓBAL DE LAS CASAS, MEXICO — A massive anti-corruption and anti-drug operation in the municipality of Suchiapa has resulted in the arrest of 21 individuals, including the current mayor, a former mayor, and a high-ranking judge, amid allegations of systematic narco-retail and institutional corruption. The State Attorney General’s Office (FGE) confirmed that the arrests […]

Heritage vs. Convenience: Understanding the Difference Between Chiapas Coffee and Instant Coffee

For many, a morning cup of coffee is a non-negotiable ritual. However, as the global coffee market expands, consumers often find themselves navigating a sea of labels, specifically regarding the distinction between “Café Chiapas”—a regional specialty—and “café soluble,” commonly known as instant coffee. While both products share a common origin in the coffee bean, they […]