The 25-year-old, originally from Villavicencio and suffering from a degenerative genetic disease, addressed President Gustavo Petro from the Morelia prison in Michoacán. The Colombian man remains detained in Michoacán on charges of belonging to a cell of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. His defense maintains that he was a victim of human trafficking and kidnapping, […]
California-Mexico military partnership strengthens with visit to the Golden State
As part of a new partnership between the California and Mexico military departments, Governor Gavin Newsom today thanked Mexico’s National Defense Secretariat (DEFENSA) for their visit to California earlier this week. Nearly a dozen military leaders from Mexico joined California National Guard officials in Sacramento for a multi-day hands-on understanding of the state’s leadership responding […]
Mexico wants to revolutionize its economy with its own “Panama Canal”: crossing from the Pacific to the Atlantic in 7 hours
If you’re on the Atlantic coast and want to reach the Pacific (or vice versa), the only viable option in terms of time and distance is to pay the toll and cross the 80 kilometers of the Panama Canal. Options to circumnavigate the northern or southern parts of the continent are simply not feasible, whether […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Historic blow to fuel theft: Attorney General’s Office seizes more than 2 million liters in Reynosa
In a landmark operation in the fight against illicit fuel storage on the northern border, the Attorney General’s Office (FGR) dismantled a major hydrocarbon storage facility in Tamaulipas. What began as an anonymous tip ended up revealing an industrial-scale logistics infrastructure in the heart of Reynosa, highlighting the scale of energy resource trafficking in the […]
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 […]
Easter Holidays: These are the LONGEST roads in Mexico
Easter break is about to begin, and road trips are regaining popularity. Mexico boasts an extensive highway network, so here’s a look at some of the longest roads. According to the National Road Network, in 2025, Mexico’s road network reached 178,609 km of paved roads, including federal, state, municipal, private, and toll roads. But some […]
These shampoos are very popular in Mexico and contain ingredients that damage the scalp: Profeco says not to buy them
The Federal Consumer Protection Agency (Profeco) has intensified its oversight of the personal hygiene market in Mexico, scrutinizing products that, despite their enormous popularity, could be compromising the health of citizens. In an economic environment where spending on personal care represents a significant portion of the family budget, transparency regarding chemical components becomes vital. It […]