MÉRIDA, Mexico – The popular dining chain Sonora Grill has reportedly permanently closed its branch and franchise in Mérida, Yucatán, after filing a formal complaint regarding a suspected extortion attempt totaling more than 500,000 pesos (approximately $28,000 USD) by officials from the state’s Ministry of Health. The establishment, located in the Urban Center shopping mall […]
SONORA, Mexico – Guadalupe Taddei, the recently resigned president of Mexico’s National Electoral Institute (INE), has reportedly sought refuge in Arizona, USA, following a trip to her home state of Sonora under the escort of state police. Sources cited by La Silla Rota report that Taddei traveled to the Mexican-U.S. border following her resignation from […]
MEXICO CITY – Pet owners in Mexico City now have more budget-friendly options for their animals’ healthcare as the “Doctor Simi” chain continues to expand its SimiPet Care veterinary clinics. The network currently operates 22 facilities across the capital, highlighted by a highly accessible initial consultation fee of just 75 pesos (approximately $4 USD). The […]
LOS CABOS, Mexico – Heavy rains fueled by Tropical Storm Vance triggered flash floods in the Los Cabos region of Baja California Sur, sending several vehicles into the ocean and forcing the evacuation of hundreds of residents. Authorities in Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo reported that overflowing creeks swept cars and a […]
SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE, Mexico – The Human Rights Procuracy of the State of Guanajuato (PRODHEG) has issued a formal recommendation to the municipal police of San Miguel de Allende following an incident where officers used personal cell phones to photograph and share images of a citizen without consent. The investigation revealed that officers Ana […]
MEXICO CITY – The Mexican government has set a new goal to digitize another million micro and small enterprises (mipymes), an initiative aimed at expanding sales opportunities and reducing the economic disadvantage faced by small businesses that still rely exclusively on cash and traditional sales channels. Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard announced the plan on Tuesday, […]
MONTERREY, Mexico – Mexican industrial exporters are pushing for a comprehensive overhaul of the IMMEX program, proposing a “4.0” update to President Claudia Sheinbaum. The initiative aims to modernize the country’s manufacturing framework to meet the demands of a global market where speed and advanced technology have become the primary drivers of competition. Humberto Martínez, […]
MEXICO CITY – Experts and legislators are warning that a new government initiative aimed at regulating the rental market in Mexico City could severely impact students, workers, families, and migrants. The proposed “Law of Tenancy Relations and Fair, Reasonable, and Affordable Rents” could lead to a significant decrease in housing availability and a subsequent spike […]
MEXICO CITY – The fast-food landscape in Mexico is seeing a dramatic contrast in corporate success. While Taco Bell is remembered for a series of failed attempts to capture the local market, Chipotle is currently making significant strides with a promising debut in the country. The Taco Bell Failure Taco Bell first entered Mexico in […]
MEXICO CITY – The political relationship between Mexico and the United States is facing renewed public scrutiny following reports that former high-ranking officials Alfonso Durazo and Américo Villarreal may have crossed into the U.S. without visas to provide testimony against former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO). According to information shared by journalist Armando Guzmán, […]