PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico – Authorities in Puerto Vallarta are on high alert as Hurricane Trudy, currently a Category 1 storm, approaches the coast of Jalisco. While emergency protocols have not yet been activated, officials warned of significant impacts on sea swells, tides, winds, and rainfall, leading to the closure of local beaches for the upcoming […]
Mazatlán’s Cancelled Trade Fair Highlights Rift Between Official Rhetoric and Reality of Insecurity MAZATLÁN, Sinaloa – The cancellation of the Expoferia Canaco Mazatlán 2026 due to escalating violence has opened a new front of criticism against local and state authorities. Political leaders from the PAN and PRI parties have backed the organizers’ decision, warning that […]
CAMPECHE, Mexico – Federal and military security forces have apprehended Noemí “N,” known by the alias “La Patrona,” in the state of Campeche. Authorities identify her as a primary figure in the violence plaguing the region of Jalpa de Méndez, Tabasco, where she allegedly led a criminal cell involved in drug trafficking, extortion, homicide, kidnapping, […]
QUINTANA ROO, Mexico – The Secretary of Tourism of Quintana Roo, Bernardo Cueto Riestra, recently faced questioning regarding a perceived downturn in the state’s tourism industry, offering a defense of the current administration’s performance while grappling with inconsistent figures and external economic pressures. During a session before the state legislature, Cueto Riestra addressed criticisms regarding […]
CANCÚN, Mexico – Residents of Cancún are struggling with a double burden: soaring water costs and unreliable service. Recent economic data reveals that the state of Quintana Roo holds the third-highest water rate in Mexico, a situation that has sparked growing frustration among the local population. According to data from the National Institute of Statistics […]
MÉRIDA, Mexico – Leading tourism and business organizations in Yucatán have issued a formal statement rejecting a proposed 17.8% increase to the Non-Resident Fee (DNR) for 2027. The groups argue that the hike would significantly drive up travel costs to Mexico and undermine the competitiveness of national destinations compared to international markets. In a joint […]
MÉRIDA, Mexico – The government of Yucatán has issued a new public bidding call to secure a loan aimed at refinancing the state’s current public debt. The state executive is seeking a loan of 306.9 million pesos to address a balance owed to the National Bank of Works and Services (BANOBRAS). The Secretariat of Administration […]
MÉRIDA, Mexico – A woman over 70 years old, known as Doña Josefina, has spent nearly 48 hours protesting in front of the Yucatán State Government Palace, calling Governor Joaquín Díaz Mena a “coward” and a “liar” due to what she describes as a lack of justice and government neglect. Despite the harsh weather conditions, […]
MÉRIDA, Mexico – Health authorities in the state of Yucatán have ordered the closure of six artificial lakes in Mérida following the discovery of Naegleria fowleri, a rare and nearly always fatal parasite commonly known as the “brain-eating amoeba.” The move follows a tragic incident where a 33-year-old water ski instructor, who worked at one […]
OAXACA, Mexico – As the world celebrates International Bread Day on October 16, the state of Oaxaca showcases its rich heritage of baking, where bread serves as a cornerstone of regional identity and culinary tradition. Designated by the International Union of Bakers and Pastry Chefs (UIBC) in 2006, International Bread Day was established to honor […]
