Sending money from the United States to Mexico remains a primary source of income for millions of families. However, fees, exchange rates, and intermediaries can result in less money arriving than expected. Here’s a guide to help you send money while paying lower fees, according to federal authorities. Take note of this information! Remittances are […]
They’re going to pollute the underground rivers in Mahahual and they don’t want us to know!
Did you know that approximately 407 underground river systems have been explored in the Yucatán Peninsula? That’s roughly 1,650 kilometers, and these could represent only 20% of the underground river systems in the region. On International Day of Action for Rivers, let’s focus on the underground waters that sustain, nourish, and support life… even though […]
Mexico is analyzing 198 initiatives to convert sargassum into raw material
Through the Sargassum Ecos Network, coordinated by the Secretariat of Science, Humanities, Technology and Innovation (Secihti), the sustainable and comprehensive use of sargassum is being promoted, along with the development of a national industry. Among the advances presented, national alternative uses for sargassum as a raw material were analyzed. At least 198 initiatives were identified […]
Mexico could come out on top: The country’s aerospace industry anticipates increased sales due to the war in Iran
The president of the Mexican Federation of the Aerospace Industry (FEMIA), Luiz Lizcano, stated that the current conflict in the Middle East will boost sales in the sector by generating greater demand for parts for military aircraft, and will aid in the recovery of civil and commercial aviation. In an interview with EFE, Lizcano explained […]
Mexico activates diesel subsidy amid price surge due to Middle East war
The Mexican government has activated a subsidy to control rising diesel prices due to the war in the Middle East. The Ministry of Finance and Public Credit activated the tax incentive, as the subsidy is officially known, of 35%, or MXN$2.5 per liter of diesel, bringing the tax down to MXN$4.7 per liter, according to […]
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 price has dropped on Amazon Mexico: it’s 37% off
If you’ve been waiting for a good opportunity to buy a foldable phone, Amazon Mexico has an interesting offer on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7. The 512GB model in Blue Shadow is currently 37% off, dropping from its list price of $28,499 pesos to $17,999 pesos. In addition, the store is offering up to 24 […]
Mexico becomes a new destination for migrants
Mexico has gone from being just a transit country to a refuge for thousands of migrants, who now seek to stay, apply for asylum, or integrate socially and professionally. The tightening of immigration policies in the United States and the increase in border operations have changed the course of thousands of stories. What for years […]
Semarnat rejects the “Uncle Checo Sanctuary” but activists warn: it’s a distraction
The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (Semarnat) has officially rejected the controversial tourism and real estate project “Santuario del Tío Checo,” located in the Cabo del Este area of the municipality of Los Cabos. Although the administrative ruling represents a legal setback for the developers’ plans in the short term, the Citizens’ Front in […]
Hybrid car sales in Mexico increase by 31.6%
According to information from the Mexican Association of Automotive Distributors (AMDA), 27,809 electrified vehicles were sold by the end of the first two months of the year, representing a 31.6% increase compared to 2015, with an 11.1% market share. Although an increase was achieved in the first two months, the percentage is much lower compared […]