Violence in the Isthmus of Oaxaca corridor and southern Veracruz shows two connected regional trajectories. In southern Veracruz, the most severe crisis came earlier and was massive and highly visible, especially between 2017 and 2019 in Coatzacoalcos, Minatitlán, and Acayucan. In the Isthmus of Oaxaca, however, violence intensified more clearly beginning in 2019 and became […]
Three of the six young people who disappeared in Jalisco have been found; the search continues for three other teenagers.
Three of the six young people who had been reported missing in separate cases in Jalisco have been found alive, the Jalisco State Prosecutor’s Office reported. They are three students who were last seen on June 25 in the community of El Zancudo, in the Ixtapa district of the municipality of Puerto Vallarta. Although the […]
Quintana Roo: Hotel summer in shambles and only Mexican tourists offer hope
Domestic tourism is shaping up to be the main support for the summer vacation season in the Mexican Caribbean, in a landscape marked by a reduction in international flights and moderate expectations for hotel occupancy. According to industry representatives, the domestic market and local travelers will be fundamental to maintaining the flow of visitors in […]
Tamaulipas participates in the national gastronomic showcase “Mexico of My Flavors”: Sectur
With their irresistible magic and captivating flavor, the authentic flour flautas of Tamaulipas join the “México de Mis Sabores” gastronomic festival, an explosion of traditions where the flavors, aromas, and colors of the entire country come together to enchant the palates of diners. Benjamín Hernández Rodríguez, Secretary of Tourism for Tamaulipas, reported that traditional cooks […]
Baja California government promotes state real estate licensing to strengthen housing market security
Buying, selling, or renting a home with greater certainty and security is the goal of the “Your Real Estate License Starts Here” program, through which the Baja California government is promoting the professionalization of real estate agents with free training and scholarships to obtain their first state license, Governor Marina del Pilar Avila Olmeda announced. […]
How to File a Retorno Seguro Notice for a Foreign-Plated Vehicle in Mexico
For foreign-plated vehicles in Mexico, the Retorno Seguro process is used when you need to notify Mexican authorities of the safe return of a foreign vehicle. The official process is done through VUCEM, Mexico’s Digital Window for Foreign Trade. This is not a replacement for official advice, but it should help travellers understand the basic […]
Road closures TODAY July 7: Highways closed in Mexico, road closures and alternate routes according to CAPUFE
Traffic accidents continue to disrupt travel on several highways and toll roads across Mexico this Tuesday, July 7, 2026. According to reports from the National Guard Highway Division and Federal Roads and Bridges (CAPUFE), partial road closures, lane reductions, and heavy traffic remain in various locations throughout Veracruz, Oaxaca, Querétaro, and Chiapas. Authorities urged motorists […]
Tropical wave 16 will bring heavy rains to southern Mexico this Tuesday, July 7.
Tropical Wave No. 16 will continue moving across Mexico on Tuesday, July 7, and, in combination with two upper-level cyclonic circulations, a trough, a low-pressure channel, and moisture from both coastlines, will generate heavy rainfall across southern and southeastern Mexico, along with strong to very heavy precipitation over much of the country, according to the […]
Chinese Ambassador to Mexico praises Chiapas during his visit to Congress
Congresswoman Alejandra Gómez Mendoza and Congressman Mario Guillén Guillén, presidents of the Board of Directors and the Political Coordination Board, respectively, of the Chiapas Congress, received His Excellency Mr. Chen Daojiang, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to Mexico, as part of the parliamentary outreach efforts promoted by the Legislative Branch. […]
Roads in San Cristóbal will be closed for 40 days due to construction work.
Starting this Monday, July 6, several roads in the western part of San Cristóbal de Las Casas will be temporarily closed due to road widening and paving work, the Municipal Transit Department reported. The disruptions are expected to last approximately 40 days, so authorities are urging residents to take precautions and use alternate routes. According […]