Political brazenness knows no bounds. Despite serving a three-year prison sentence for cattle rustling and electoral crimes, former mayor Warnel May Escobar continues to operate from the shadows, now selling ejido land parcels he allegedly seized illegally during his administration. According to disgruntled ejido members, Warnel May—taking advantage of his power as mayor—appropriated several hectares […]
They strengthen their alliance for security
The Governor of Yucatán, Joaquín Díaz Mena, and the Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection of the Mexican Government, Omar García Harfuch, reaffirmed a strategic alliance to strengthen security in the state. The high-level meeting was held to reinforce collaboration between the state and federal governments, focusing on public safety, crime prevention, and police professionalization. […]
Uber cannot operate in airports, including the one in Cancun, clarifies the SICT
After Uber announced it had obtained an injunction preventing the National Guard from arbitrarily detaining its driver-partners at Mexican airports, which sparked negative reactions from transportation groups, the Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation (SICT) explained that this does not mean they have permission to operate in these federal zones. In response, representatives from the […]
Fourteen women, allegedly victims of human trafficking, were found in Quintana Roo, Mexico.
Mexican security authorities found 14 women, allegedly victims of human trafficking, at a bar in the municipality of Benito Juárez, which includes the resort city of Cancún, the Quintana Roo Attorney General’s Office in the Mexican Caribbean reported Sunday. The women, all Mexican nationals, were taken to the Attorney General’s Office for protection, the institution […]
Mazatlán will receive 18 cruise ships in November
November will bring a tourism boom to Mazatlán, as 18 cruise ships are scheduled to arrive simultaneously at the port. According to the National Port System Administration’s calendar, Mazatlán will receive three ships per day on Wednesday, November 12 and 26, and two will dock simultaneously on Thursday, November 27. Cruise tourism is solidifying Mazatlán’s […]
Lifeguards rescue 9 tourists in the sea off Mazatlán
Members of the Municipal Public Security Secretariat’s Aquatic Rescue Squad brought nine Mexican tourists to safety on various beaches in the port. On this occasion, their places of origin were not specified. The Squadron’s commander, Gustavo Espinoza Bastidas, reported that the strong waves were the main factor that prompted the activation of rescue protocols on […]
Flights from Houston to Oaxaca increase
International connectivity to Oaxaca has been strengthened with the increased frequency of flights on the direct route from Houston, Texas, which will now operate more weekly flights to Oaxaca International Airport. The Oaxaca Tourism Secretariat reported that, starting October 26, the airline added flights on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, in addition to its […]
Zapotec families in Oaxaca celebrate Xandú’yaa, one of their deepest traditions
In Oaxaca, Zapotec families celebrate Xandú’yaa, an ancestral tradition that honors the departed with altars, offerings, and music. This festival reflects the Zapotec people’s spiritual and cultural connection to their ancestors. Source: milenio
Violence escalates in the Mixteca region of Oaxaca; one dead
Two days after violence reignited between Santiago Yosondúa and Santa María Yolotepec, located in the Mixteca region of Oaxaca, authorities reported one person killed and another wounded by gunfire. Two people were also arrested in connection with the wave of violence. The crossfire between residents of the two communities left two people wounded. Among them […]
20 abandoned places in Mexico
Although we might not think so, the truth is that almost every day some place is abandoned in Mexico. Whether it’s a shopping mall, a memorial site, an archaeological site, or even an entire town. Let’s look at some examples. San Juan Parangaricutiro The town of San Juan Parangaricutiro in Michoacán is perhaps the most […]