The Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office of the state of Baja California Sur announced that Fernanda Villarreal, former director of the Housing Institute (INVI) in the state and one of Adán Augusto López’s key operatives in the Morena party’s internal elections in 2023, has been formally charged. A judge imposed the measure on Fernanda and other former […]
Salinas Pliego proposes that those who receive social programs should not be allowed to vote.
Businessman Ricardo Salinas Pliego sparked controversy after proposing that people receiving social assistance should not have the right to vote, arguing that these programs could be used for electoral purposes. The president of Grupo Salinas posed a hypothetical scenario to his followers in a social media post: if he were president, he would consider expanding […]
The municipality closes eight brothels in the Historic Center of Querétaro, confirms ‘Felifer’ Macías
The mayor of Querétaro, Felipe Fernando Macías Olvera, confirmed the closure of eight establishments operating as brothels in the Historic Center district. The mayor indicated that these actions were concentrated in the areas surrounding the Alameda Hidalgo park, as part of the local administration’s urban planning strategies. “I am certain that at least eight brothels, […]
Mexico has favorable conditions, but it is not growing due to internal problems
Mexico possesses conditions that, in theory, should boost its economic growth; however, these factors have not translated into sustained economic dynamism, according to The Economist in its latest publication. Nearshoring, the relocation of supply chains resulting from tensions between the United States and China, has favored the establishment of new factories in North America, the […]
This was Mexico’s journey to reach its first World Cup in 1930
When people claim that Mexico has less of a football tradition than the major powers, it’s impossible to ignore the various aspects that make the Aztec nation one of the most football-mad. That’s why it’s worth remembering the first World Cup, when the Mexican national team traveled for nearly a month to participate in the […]
Mexico’s Long War: Drugs, Crime, and the Cartels
Mexican authorities have been waging a deadly battle against drug cartels for two decades, with limited success. Thousands of Mexicans—including politicians, students, and journalists—die in the conflict every year. Mexico has seen more than 463,000 homicides since 2006, when the government of President Felipe Calderón first declared war on the cartels. The United States has […]
Has it arrived in Mexico yet? What is known about the new variant of Covid-19, BA.3.2 or “Cicada”: these are the symptoms
The emergence of new COVID-19 variants continues to be monitored internationally, and one that has recently garnered the most attention is the BA.3.2 variant, also known as “Cicada.” This lineage, derived from Omicron, has generated interest among health authorities due to its rapid spread and genetic characteristics. Although it is not considered a more dangerous […]
Financial inclusion in Mexico is shifting from traditional banks to apps.
Financial inclusion in Mexico has faced the same fundamental problem for years: not everyone plays by the same rules. While one part of the country has access to credit, savings, and planning tools, another continues to operate in cash, without a credit history and without room for growth. This gap is not new, but it […]
Vesta Stock Real Estate Corporation: Key Insights for North American Investors in Mexico’s Industrial Real Estate Sector
Vesta’s business revolves around acquiring land, developing state-of-the-art industrial parks, and leasing them to blue-chip tenants under long-term operating leases. This model generates predictable rental income, insulated from construction market volatility once properties are stabilized. The portfolio spans 16 Mexican states, strategically positioned to serve key economic hubs like Monterrey, Mexico City, Tijuana, and Guadalajara. […]
Juan Carlos Valencia, the American heir to ‘El Mencho’, is the new leader of the CJNG
Juan Carlos Valencia González, a U.S. citizen and stepson of Nemesio Oseguera, alias “El Mencho,” now appears to be in charge of Mexico’s most powerful drug cartel, which could complicate U.S. efforts to eradicate drug trafficking in Mexican territory, The Wall Street Journal reported. In a lengthy report—the newspaper noted that El Mencho had just […]