In recent hours, the Public Security Secretariat (SSP), with support from the Mexican Navy (SEMAR) and the State Attorney General’s Office, arrested four men linked to “La Blanca” and/or “La Güera” and/or “La Jefota,” an alleged operator for the criminal group known as “La Familia Michoacana.” The detainees are: Jesús Alberto N., 19 years old; […]
Alleged drug cartel banners hung in area to be visited by Hidalgo governor; event canceled due to wind
The appearance of banners with threatening messages, possibly signed by a criminal group, mobilized security forces this Thursday morning in Ciudad Sahagún, Tepeapulco, a municipality in the Hidalgo highlands. This morning, Governor Julio Menchaca Salazar was scheduled to visit the region to preside over the Apan Services Fair—15 kilometers away—but canceled his visit. The governor […]
Mexico City unveils its official image for the 2026 World Cup; a logo featuring an axolotl and Quetzalcoatl will represent the city
With a vibrant palette of magenta, purple, green, yellow, and orange, and a logo featuring an axolotl and Quetzalcoatl, the Mexico City government unveiled the official image for the city’s hosting of the World Cup this June. Announcing that Campo Marte will serve as the official press center for media outlets from around the world […]
Woman arrested in Piedras Negras linked to child exploitation and drug trafficking ring with international connections
After a meticulous ten-month investigation, agents from the Criminal Investigation Agency, in conjunction with the Coahuila Police, executed an arrest warrant against Verónica “N,” alias “La Vero,” identified as the main leader of a criminal organization involved in illicit activities and human trafficking in the northern region of the state. The arrest is the result […]
Business owners seek opportunities in Coahuila and Nuevo León given the economic outlook
Business owners in Durango have begun investing in or seeking growth opportunities in Coahuila and Nuevo León due to the economic conditions facing the state, stated Mauricio Holguín Herrera, president of the Mexican Business Council (CEM). The leader explained that the state’s economic outlook is going through a difficult period, reflected in business closures and […]
Criticism of the appointment of an official who discriminated against a minor with Down syndrome in Hidalgo
The family of Daniel, a seven-year-old boy who was discriminated against when he was expelled from a swimming class he regularly attended because he has Down syndrome, condemned the appointment of Fátima Lorena Baños Pérez as head of the Institute of Professionalization and Legal Research of the Judicial Branch of the State of Hidalgo. Baños […]
Traditional Stations of the Cross procession in Torreón boosts religious tourism in Coahuila
During the Easter holiday period, Coahuila expects significant tourist activity, driven primarily by religious tourism and the arrival of visitors from neighboring states. Therefore, Martha Elena Moncada Zertuche, acting head of the Coahuila Tourism Secretariat, highlighted that one of the most representative religious events takes place in Torreón on Good Friday, where the traditional Stations […]
Anti-Corruption Secretariat publishes list of former public servants receiving million-dollar pensions
The Anti-Corruption and Good Governance Secretariat published a list of former public officials who received million-dollar pensions, also known as “golden pensions.” “In accordance with Article 65 of the General Law on Transparency and Access to Public Information, government agencies and entities must make available to the public the list of retired and pensioned individuals, […]
The route was from Mexico City to Ciudad Juárez: Guatemalan migrant trafficking network to the US uncovered
A network trafficking Guatemalan migrants to the United States was detected by Mexican authorities after its centers of operation were identified in Chihuahua and Mexico City. Ulises Lara López, spokesperson for the Attorney General’s Office (FGR), reported that intelligence work carried out by agencies within the Security Cabinet and the Criminal Investigation Agency (AIC), in […]
For this long weekend, 5 attractive experiences in Mexico City
There will be a long weekend thanks to Benito Juárez’s birthday, which is commemorated on March 21st, although the holiday is observed on Monday, March 16th. If you’re planning to take advantage of these days off in Mexico City, but you’re still not sure what to do, here are 5 suggestions. How can you combine […]