Did you know that tobacco is of American origin? Centuries before the arrival of the Spanish, it already had countless uses among indigenous peoples. From Argentina to southern Canada, the use of tobacco spread throughout the American continent several centuries before the Conquest. This plant was smoked, inhaled, prepared into medicines, used in ceremonies, and […]
Blackout in the Yucatan Peninsula: Mérida businesses lost thousands of pesos
“What happened (on Friday) was particularly complex, as two situations coincided that, individually, usually impact the population.” This was stated by Claudia González Góngora, president of the Business Coordinating Council (CCE), when speaking about the blackout that affected the entire peninsula. “On the one hand, there was a failure in the electricity supply; on the […]
Bee attack in Mérida leaves one dead and four injured
A tragic incident occurred this Saturday afternoon in the Emiliano Zapata Oriente neighborhood of Mérida, where a swarm of bees attacked a group of people gathered on the street. The incident left one person dead and four injured. Tragic bee attack in Mérida: one dead and several injuredAccording to initial reports, the incident occurred on […]
Panuchos, pizzas and pizzanuchos
Jardines Miraflores Subdivision 1974 At eight years old, no one is aware of the socio-anthropological importance of what they eat. Dishes are enjoyed naturally. In my case, the family’s evening outings often ended at the Santiago market with some good panuchos and a hearty turkey broth from “La Reina Itzalana,” or at the “Lechería San […]
Day of the Dead in Chiapas: syncretism and tradition in the jungle
Learn about the mysticism, rituals, and cemeteries of Chiapas What is the Day of the Dead like in Chiapas? In southeastern Mexico, where the mists of the jungle intertwine with ancient history, Chiapas holds one of the most authentic and moving encounters with death in the entire country. The Day of the Dead, known in […]
LGBTIQ+ mayor of Suchiate, Chiapas, reports extortion attempt
The mayor of Suchiate, Chiapas, Elmer Vázquez Gallardo, a member of the LGBTIQ+ community, reported that he was the victim of an extortion attempt over a private video that was recently shared on social media. In a statement, the mayor explained that he was asked for a large sum of money to keep the recording […]
Landslide reported on the Huajuapan de León-Oaxaca Federal Highway: Which section is affected?
The Oaxaca Center of the Secretariat of Infrastructure, Communications, and Transportation (SICT) reported that a landslide occurred on the afternoon of Saturday, September 27, 2025, on Federal Highway 190: Huajuapan de León – Oaxaca. Therefore, it urged extreme caution when traveling through the area. The landslide occurred on the Huajuapan – Llano Verde section, kilometer […]
More than 4 million people visited Oaxaca from January to August 2025: Sectur Oaxaca
As a result of tourism promotion efforts, Oaxaca recorded the arrival of 4,070,986 tourists from January to August of that year, generating an economic impact of more than 15,765 million pesos. The State Tourism Secretariat (Sectur Oaxaca) reported that, according to data from the DataTur monitoring program and the Comprehensive State Tourism Information System, during […]
An ‘eruption’ of experimental cinema reaches Querétaro
With the goal of positioning Querétaro as a showcase for Mexican experimental cinema, Nuria González Pimentel, Ariana Ibáñez Barrera, and Caro Águila Mejía have joined forces to promote an Experimental Film Festival, which will screen the works of filmmakers from different parts of the country. Their platform, called “Destruir dice ellx,” is a traveling project […]
Do you like the biker scene? The fifth edition of the Infernal Fest is announced in Mazatlán.
The fifth edition of the Infernal Fest will be held on October 10th and 11th, with the expected participation of nearly 3,000 motorcyclists from around the country, reported Sergio Zambrano. The president of the Séptimo Infierno club and organizer of the event said that the opening ceremony will take place on Friday the 10th at […]