Journalist Carlos Loret de Mola revealed that the federal government obtained an arrest warrant against Raúl Rocha Cantú, co-owner of Miss Universe, for alleged crimes related to fuel theft (known as huachicol) and arms trafficking for criminal organizations. According to the information released, Rocha agreed with the Attorney General’s Office (FGR) to become a cooperating […]
Sheinbaum reacts to highway blockades; “you can’t promise what you can’t deliver”
After truckers and farmers reported that another round of negotiations with the federal government had failed, Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo affirmed that her administration will continue the dialogue, but warned that authorities can only commit to what they can truly deliver. “When there are legitimate demands, they are addressed, but you can’t promise what you […]
Low border duty-free allowance: $150 per person and $300 per family
In the midst of the holiday season, recent changes to the duty-free allowance are generating uncertainty among border residents, warned Aldo Rafael Rodríguez, president of the Tijuana Binational Commission of Coparmex (Employers’ Confederation of the Mexican Republic). He noted that although the general duty-free allowance increased from $300 to $500, the benefit does not apply […]
Proposal for “bodycams” in BCS
Representative Omar Torres Orozco, from the Labor Party, proposed adding a third paragraph to Article 102 of the state public security law, which would regulate the mandatory use of body cameras by police officers in the state. If the reform is approved, the Baja California Sur Public Security Secretariat would have 90 days to issue […]
San Miguel de Allende ignites its December spirit with thousands of handcrafted stars
The streets of San Miguel de Allende have begun to transform in preparation for the holiday season, and, as is tradition, the iconic brass stars have once again become the stars of the nighttime landscape. This year, thousands of handcrafted pieces made by San Miguel artisans have been installed throughout the municipality, restoring to the […]
Tourism diversification, Guanajuato’s economic strategy
In order to decentralize tourism and extend it to more municipalities, the state of Guanajuato is promoting a strategy in towns like Tierra Blanca, Santa Catarina, and San José Iturbide—located in the northwest of the state—which offer attractions such as religious tourism, patron saint festivals, traditional cuisine, and more. With a population of just over […]
Cold front 16 causes heavy rains and flooding in Reynosa and Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas
Cold front number 16 brought heavy rains and flooding to the cities of Reynosa and Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, yesterday. Meanwhile, in Chihuahua, the polar air mass associated with the weather phenomenon caused temperatures between -2 and -7 degrees Celsius in towns in the mountainous region, Civil Protection authorities reported. In Reynosa, the rainfall, which began […]
Blockades in Tamaulipas continue after failed meeting with the Interior Ministry
Without agreements with the Ministry of the Interior (Segob) and with the warning that this is “the last fight to defend the countryside,” producers’ organizations confirmed that they will continue their sit-ins and blockades on highways and international bridges in Tamaulipas, which have already seen three days of partial and total closures at strategic points. […]
CJNG threatens to attack rivals in Michoacán in banners
Amidst operations under the federal “Plan Michoacán,” aimed at pacifying the state, alleged members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) hung banners on Tuesday with threats against rivals in the municipality of Buenavista, prompting a police and military deployment. The messages, displayed on various streets and on the “March 18th” sign in the town […]
CJNG threatens lemon-growing region despite the ‘Michoacán Plan’
Amidst the operations of “Plan Michoacán,” which aim to pacify the state, alleged members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) yesterday displayed banners threatening their rivals, including Juan José Farías Álvarez, “El Abuelo,” and the local population. The messages, directed at the residents of the “18 de Marzo” neighborhood in the Tierra Caliente region, […]