The Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection (Profepa) announced the seizure of 11,175 Olive Ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) eggs that were being illegally transported in the state of Colima. The discovery took place at a security checkpoint set up by the Secretariat of National Defense in the town of Estapilla; a man was detained there […]
Puebla sees four reports of auto part theft daily; the city center is a hotspot.
Between January and May 2026, the Secretariat of Public Security (SSP) recorded 553 emergency calls related to the theft of auto parts or accessories in the municipality of Puebla, averaging four reports per day for this crime. According to information obtained through transparency channels, January saw the highest incidence with 138 calls—representing 25 percent of […]
Three earthquakes alert Sinaloa and Baja California Sur; Civil Protection rules out structural damage.
The National Seismological Service has recorded three earthquakes off the coast of Sinaloa; while they occurred near the municipality of Guasave, they were felt in other municipalities, including Culiacán. The strongest quake measured 6.1 in magnitude and struck at 12:45 PM, while another, measuring 4.9, was recorded at 1:29 PM. Authorities detected them at distances […]
Cartel led by the “Sierras”—extortionists targeting mezcal producers—dismantled: Michoacán Prosecutor’s Office.
The Michoacán Attorney General’s Office stated that the cartel led by “Sierra 1” and “Sierra 2” has been dismantled, while investigations continue to apprehend the political figures who allegedly provided them with protection and facilitated their operations. Israel Vega Rodríguez, the official in charge of the office, highlighted that the capture of brothers Ernesto Rafael […]
Driver involved in hit-and-run during Mexico celebrations in Los Cabos dies; what was the cause?
Driver Involved in Accident That Injured 17 People During World Cup Celebrations Dies After Being Assaulted The driver involved in the incident in which 17 people were struck during celebrations following Mexico’s victory over the Czech Republic in the 2026 World Cup died on Tuesday after spending several days hospitalized due to injuries he sustained […]
Signatures are being collected against the Península de los Sueños megaproject in La Ventana.
Coastal communities in Baja California Sur (BCS) are escalating their opposition to the “Península de los Sueños” (Peninsula of Dreams) megaproject, demanding that environmental authorities revoke permits that—they warn—threaten key marine ecosystems and local economic activities. Fisherfolk, residents, scientists, and tourism service providers in Baja California Sur have launched a petition on Change.org demanding the […]
Brawls on the rise in Baja California Sur; authorities urge public to report incidents.
Brawls recorded in Baja California Sur over the past week have resulted in at least four documented incidents in public spaces in La Paz and Los Cabos, several of which were circulated on social media. Municipal authorities reported that some of these cases led to arrests and reiterated their call for the public to immediately […]
Otomí people file complaint with the CNDH regarding pollution from the CFE’s Los Azufres geothermal power plant in Michoacán.
Citing environmental damage to air, land, and water, residents of the Otomí community of San Matías el Grande (in the municipality of Hidalgo) filed a complaint this Tuesday with the National Human Rights Commission. They are seeking to hold the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) accountable for the consequences resulting from the Los Azufres geothermal power […]
Recession slows business openings in Baja California
Economic recession and local tax burdens are acting as a brake on businesses in Baja California; data from the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) shows a 9.2% year-over-year contraction in the opening of formal businesses between January and May 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. Specifically, IMSS regional figures record a total of […]
Puebla hoteliers call for using the lodging tax to boost tourism promotion.
Hotel sector reports drop in occupancy and proposes redirecting lodging tax to promotional campaigns With high-profile events scheduled for the coming year and a backdrop of slowing hotel occupancy rates, Puebla’s lodging sector has proposed rethinking the use of the Lodging Tax (ISH). The goal is to allocate a larger share of these funds to […]