The Mexico City government will continue its Permanent Driver’s License program in 2026, after Mayor Clara Brugada Molina confirmed its extension due to high demand since its reopening. More than 1.3 million citizens have obtained this document in the last year, reflecting the public’s interest in accessing this benefit. According to the mayor, between November […]
Is it more expensive to live in Monterrey or Mexico City? The 2025 rankings reveal this.
The question of whether it’s more expensive to live in Monterrey or Mexico City (CDMX) now has a clear answer for 2025. According to recent cost-of-living rankings, Monterrey is currently the most expensive city in Mexico, surpassing even the nation’s capital, which historically topped this list. Studies indicate that Monterrey ranks first nationally, followed by […]
Bike path in Tlalpan, Mexico City: how the work is progressing and when the “La Gran Tenochtitlan” route will be finished
The construction of the bike path in Tlalpan, named “La Gran Tenochtitlán,” along Calzada de Tlalpan, faces several challenges just days before its 2025 deadline, as authorities aim to complete it before the 2026 World Cup. The Mexico City Ministry of Public Works and Services (Sobse) estimated that the project could be finished by November. […]
Puebla de los Ángeles at 500 years: memory, coloniality and living heritage
Heading towards the historic commemoration of the fifth centenary of the founding of Puebla de los Ángeles (1531-2031), the government and various academic institutions are promoting a profound exercise in historical memory. More than a mere anniversary, the city’s 500 years present an opportunity to analyze its origins as a strategic political and cultural project […]
Money laundering and terrorism charges against two journalists call into question the promise of freedom of expression in Mexico
When the National Regeneration Movement (Morena) party came to power in 2018, its members, primarily former president Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO), asserted that they would change many things where previous governments had failed, including freedom of expression. In November 2018, as president-elect, AMLO affirmed that he would respect freedom of expression in all its […]
A foreign tourist was rescued on the beaches of Tulum after being swept away by the waves.
A foreign tourist was rescued by lifeguards from the General Directorate of Civil Protection and Firefighters after being caught in strong waves at Playa del Pueblo, which was crowded due to the Christmas holiday. The incident occurred around noon, when the beach was packed despite red flag warnings. According to the lifeguards’ report, the woman […]
Canadian woman found with signs of violence in Playa del Carmen
A Canadian woman was found this morning with visible signs of violence and suspected abuse, after being abandoned on the street at the intersection of Avenida Universidades and Paseo del Mayab, outside the Playa del Carmen campus of the Autonomous University of the State of Quintana Roo (UQROO). According to information gathered at the scene, […]
Foreigner arrested for destroying fast food restaurant in Playa del Carmen
An episode of violence and chaos involving an American citizen at a fast-food restaurant in Playa del Carmen has become one of the most viral videos of this Christmas season. The incident occurred at a Taco Bell branch located inside the Centro Maya shopping center and was captured by several witnesses, reaching over 10 million […]
Texas and Nuevo León strengthen connection with new Flix routes
With more than 560 monthly flights, Flix Mexico has begun operations from Nuevo León to Texas, connecting Monterrey with Laredo, San Antonio, Dallas, and Houston. The Nuevo León Ministry of Economy highlighted the importance of the new route for boosting economic and tourism integration. The company, Flix, backed by Greyhound, will also connect to more […]
What is the fine for exceeding noise levels in the municipalities of Nuevo León?
Excessive noise in neighborhoods of Nuevo León has become one of the main reasons for citizen complaints, especially during the holiday season, when gatherings and celebrations increase. In response, some municipalities have reinforced operations and established economic and administrative sanctions for those who exceed permitted noise levels. In the municipality of Guadalupe, authorities set limits […]