Approximately 32 million pesos have been collected in fines levied against unlicensed taxis in the state, resulting from the impounding of 400 vehicles operating as illegal passenger transport services, reported Gerardo Cuanalo Santos, head of the agency. “These are for services that are not part of a platform, that lack a concession, and that do […]
The lie of poverty reduction and the rise of the middle class under the 4T in Mexico
If you earn 306 pesos (US$17) a day, you’re already considered middle class (9,100 pesos a month).President Claudia Sheinbaum revealed that, according to the World Bank, in Mexico, those who earn US$17 a day (306 pesos) are considered “middle class.”However, INEGI (the National Institute of Statistics and Geography) states that for a person to belong […]
Drugs linked to former Olympic athlete seized in Mexico
The Mexican government reported the seizure of 62 high-end motorcycles and drugs linked to a Canadian former Olympic athlete wanted by the FBI and allegedly connected to the Sinaloa Cartel (CDS). In a joint statement, Mexican security agencies indicated that agents carried out four raids on residences in Mexico City and the State of Mexico, […]
Canada and Mexico to Face Significant Changes in Cross-Border Travel to US Due to New Taxes, Fees and More: Everything You Need To Know
Canada and Mexico will face significant changes to cross-border travel to the U.S. due to new taxes, fees, and policies. These adjustments will impact both travel costs and trade dynamics, complicating the experience. Key changes include a substantial increase in the I-94 Land Border Fee, the introduction of a new Visa Integrity Fee, and higher […]
Judge acquits “El Mochaorejas” due to lack of evidence from the Attorney General’s Office
Daniel Arizmendi López, alias “El Mochaorejas” (The Ear Chopper), was acquitted in one of the criminal cases against him after Judge Raquel Ivette Duarte Cedillo, of the Second District Court for Criminal Matters in the State of Mexico, acquitted him of kidnapping charges. The judge ruled that the evidence presented by the Attorney General’s Office […]
Why do we hardly ever see US license plates in Mexico in December anymore?
Something many of us have already noticed this year Unlike previous years, today you hardly see any vehicles with US license plates on Mexican highways. It used to be very common to see our fellow countrymen traveling from the north of the country to their destinations, crossing several states by road to visit their families.Today, […]
Police officers from Castaños arrested and removed for extorting a civilian
A criminal court judge ordered the temporary suspension of two officers from the Castaños Municipal Police, accused of extorting a man traveling on Federal Highway 57. The incident occurred on December 16th, when Karen Anahí “N”, from Frontera, and Abraham Daniel “N”, from Monclova, who were on duty in patrol car number 08, stopped Ramiro […]
Profeco takes fraudulent gas stations to the Attorney General’s Office for selling incomplete liters
The Federal Consumer Protection Agency (Profeco) filed 43 complaints with the Attorney General’s Office (FGR) against gas stations that sold short liters of fuel, an illegal practice that harms the finances of millions of motorists in the country. These actions are part of the Extraordinary Verification Operation, implemented within the National Strategy to Promote Gasoline […]
Toll booths free, only for members of parliament! 100 million allocated for tolls
The Chamber of Deputies authorized an expenditure of nearly 100 million pesos to cover toll payments for its 500 legislators during the 2025–2027 term. According to contract LXVI-DGAJ-094/2024, the deputies of the LXVI Legislature will not pay out of pocket for tolls on the country’s highways during that period. The agreement was signed with the […]
Extortion demands spark shootout: $12 million demanded in Cuauhtémoc
An attempt to extort 12 million pesos from a parcel delivery company exposed the violence with which extortion rings operate in Mexico City (CDMX). A silent complaint to the authorities led to a shootout in the Cuauhtémoc borough, where officers from the Secretariat of Citizen Security (SSC) clashed with suspected criminals, resulting in six arrests […]