Tamaulipas is nominated for Best of Mexico 2026 in four categories: Best Three Experiences to Have in Mexico Once in a Lifetime, El Cielo Biosphere Reserve; Best Experience Combining Nature and Spirituality, La Virgen de El Chorrito; Best Contemporary Cultural Festival, Jazz International Tampico Fest; and Best Beach to Discover, Barra del Tordo. Benjamín Hernández […]
Rains washed away construction material from the Mexico-Queretaro train station in San Juan del Rio
The mayor of San Juan del Río, Roberto Cabrera Valencia, commented that he will seek to meet with the personnel working on the Mexico-Querétaro train project regarding the runoff of materials that occurred last Saturday, April 11, in the area of Avenida Tecnológico. Following the heavy rains last weekend, construction materials used for the station’s […]
They organize folklore and diversity festivals in Zacatecas
After celebrating Holy Week in the capital, the Sexual Diversity Festival and the International Folklore Festival will continue the state’s cultural agenda, with events taking place from June 29 to July 4 and from July 26 to August 2, respectively. The director of the Zacatecas Institute of Culture (IZC), María de Jesús Muñoz Reyes, explained […]
Toll increase on the ‘Super’ highway in 2026 will impact tourism in Durango, experts warn.
Toll Increase on the ‘Super’ Highway in 2026 Impacts Tourism in Durango, Warns Industry Leaders The toll on the Durango-Mazatlán highway has increased by 4.6 percent, bringing the round-trip cost to 1,640 pesos. The hotel sector warned that this increase will directly impact tourism and hotel occupancy. New Toll Rates on the ‘Super’ Highway The […]
Mexico loses international arbitration and will have to pay $270 million to Oro Negro
The Mexican government will have to pay $270 million in compensation to a group of investors in Integradora de Servicios Petroleros Oro Negro, following a ruling by a Canadian court that overturned a decision issued by an arbitration panel in 2024. In August 2024, the Arbitration Tribunal established under the North American Free Trade Agreement […]
Preventive measures against the recruitment of young people are lacking in Zacatecas
Zacatecas, Aguascalientes, and Jalisco are known recruitment hotspots for young people by organized crime; however, prevention measures have not yet been implemented, acknowledged Javier Espinoza Granados, advisor to the National Search System (SNB). He explained that during these recruitment practices, young people are moved from one location to another, and many lose their lives during […]
Holy Week in Jalisco ends with 44 deaths and 200 traffic accidents
The 2026 Holy Week and Easter operation in Jalisco concluded with a toll of 44 deaths, 330 injuries, and 200 traffic accidents, reports the State Civil Protection Unit. According to the report, eight of the deaths were due to drowning in unsupervised rivers, dams, and reservoirs, while the leading cause of fatalities was traffic-related incidents, […]
LGBT+ groups demand justice for the transfemicide of Daniela Martínez in Michoacán
Members of LGBT+ groups mobilized in Michoacán to demand justice for the transfemicide of Daniela Martínez Silva, whose case has sparked outrage due to the violence and the way it was reported. The demonstration began in Plaza Villalongín, where protesters displayed a banner with Daniela’s image and carried trans community flags. They then marched along […]
Roberto Chávez, environmentalist and activist against illegal logging, was murdered in Michoacán.
Environmental activist Roberto Chávez was shot and killed Sunday night by suspected gunmen operating in the Sierra de Madero biosphere reserve. He was scheduled to file a criminal complaint against them with the State Attorney General’s Office (FGE). The Attorney General’s Office reported that the crime occurred around 10:30 p.m. near the town of El […]
Drug traffickers in Michoacán are using deception to recruit soldiers from South America
Through deception, organized crime in Michoacán recruits military personnel and security experts to join its ranks or serve as instructors in explosives handling and combat techniques. Milenio interviewed a former member of the Colombian armed forces who was lured by the Tepalcatepec Cartel. Initially, they offered him a job as a bodyguard for government officials. […]