During the Easter holiday, Michoacán Civil Protection issued an alert to residents and tourists planning to visit the beaches due to the presence of the blue dragon mollusk. Authorities reported the presence of the blue dragon on the beaches of Maruata and Boca Apiza, prompting the activation of the purple flag, which indicates the presence […]
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 […]
The little shop in Mexico City where you can find a world of baking molds and utensils at a good price
For all of us who have a “baking soul” and love to make all sorts of baked goods—cakes, gelatin desserts, ice cream, cookies, and much more (yes, I include myself!)—we love having a bunch of molds and utensils on hand in the kitchen to create beautiful shapes that are eye-catching, not only for their flavors […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
When is the Michoacán Festival at Los Pinos? Come and try the carnitas, Tacámbaro ice cream, and uchepos!
Here’s Michoacán-style carnitas with pickled chiles! The Michoacán Festival at Los Pinos brings together traditional cuisine, crafts, and music from the western Mexican state of Michoacán for a weekend in Mexico City. The program also includes the sale of regional products made by artisans from different regions of Michoacán at the cultural center located in […]
‘Los Viagras’ and the CJNG announce alliance; they arrived in Piedras Blancas, Michoacán
This Thursday, the town of Piedras Blancas in Buenavista, Michoacán, witnessed the announcement of the arrival of criminal groups through three banners signed by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). The announcement was disseminated via a video detailing that the CJNG would be collaborating with ‘Los Viagras,’ a criminal group led by Nicolás Sierra Santana, […]