Lead, aluminum, and zinc particles were detected in the air of southeastern Coahuila, primarily on the outskirts of Torreón, by Alejandro Lozano, a researcher at the Center for Research in Applied Chemistry. Although he noted that there are no specific regulations regarding these levels, some areas exceed international recommendations for soil concentrations. Municipal actions are […]
Drug use in public spaces increased by 46% in Coahuila, according to municipal police.
Drug use in public spaces increased by 46 percent in Coahuila over four years, according to municipal security agencies. Marijuana was the drug most frequently observed in these situations. According to the National Census of Municipal Governments, conducted by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI), with data from the end of 2024, local […]
What is vitamin serum and why can it be dangerous? Four deaths in Sonora put the issue under scrutiny.
The deaths of at least four people following the alleged administration of intravenous vitamin serums in Sonora have raised concerns about a practice that, while popular in wellness clinics, is not without serious health risks. According to the Sonora State Attorney General’s Office, Jesús Héctor and Sebastián allegedly died after receiving an intravenous solution at […]
Yucatán ecosystems under pressure: efforts to regulate fumigation and protect resources
The Secretariat of Sustainable Development (SDS) is prioritizing four major issues that are negatively impacting Yucatán’s ecosystems, with the aim of reversing their effects. According to Secretary Neyra Concepción Silva Rosado, in an interview, these issues are the mass die-off of bees due to fumigation, aquifer contamination from wastewater discharges from pig farms, the protection […]
Coatzacoalcos registers 56% hotel occupancy, the lowest in Veracruz after oil spill
The southern region of Veracruz, particularly Coatzacoalcos, is experiencing one of the lowest hotel occupancy rates at the start of Holy Week, in contrast to other destinations in the state that are reaching high levels of tourist influx. According to reports from tourism authorities, the Olmeca region, where Coatzacoalcos is located, has an average hotel […]
1,500 native trees delivered to boost reforestation in Nuevo Laredo
With the aim of strengthening reforestation efforts and promoting environmental conservation in the border region, the Secretariat of Rural Development, Fisheries, and Aquaculture donated 1,500 native forest trees to the Council of Institutions of Nuevo Laredo. The donation is part of the strategies implemented by the state agency to expand green areas and contribute to […]
Veracruz mobilizes this April 5th due to environmental damage in the Gulf
Social organizations and environmental groups have called for a series of demonstrations in the state of Veracruz to demand a broader response to the effects of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, which has impacted various communities for weeks. Under the slogan “Life yes, oil no,” the participating groups seek to highlight the […]
Thousands participate in the Procession of Silence in Querétaro, a tradition with viceregal roots
The Procession of Silence in Querétaro celebrated its 60th anniversary and is considered one of the state’s most important cultural and religious traditions. It is a manifestation of popular piety held on the afternoon of Good Friday, in which brotherhoods and confraternities participate, processing through the streets of the Historic Center. In this ritual, participants […]
Lines at International Bridge II remain under control; increased traffic back to Mexico is expected.
Vehicle lines to cross into the United States via the Juárez-Lincoln International Bridge II in Nuevo Laredo began to increase last Thursday, although traffic flow has remained controlled so far, according to transit authorities, who warned that the return traffic to Mexico could intensify starting next Monday. The Transit and Road Safety Department confirmed that […]