The federal government’s security cabinet, led by President Claudia Sheinbaum, is keeping the Governor of Durango—PRI member Esteban Villegas—under strict investigation. According to information revealed by journalist Carlos Loret de Mola, federal authorities and U.S. agencies are investigating an alleged pact between the state governor and organized crime aimed at maintaining a stable criminal landscape […]
Between modernity and history: Campeche’s Independence Square, 19th and 20th centuries
Public buildings inevitably carry a symbolic weight and a political meaning. Such is the case with the constructions and transformations of the Plaza de la Independencia in the city of Campeche over two centuries—a topic I addressed in my columns from January to May. The socio-cultural importance—appropriation, belonging, identity—understood in its close link with political […]
Puebla welcomes passengers from 12 new air routes.
As part of the State Government’s efforts to boost tourism promotion, the Secretary of Tourism Development, Carla López-Malo Villalón, and the Undersecretary of Tourism Promotion, José Miguel Vélez Cortés, welcomed passengers arriving on 12 new routes operated by Volaris at Hermanos Serdán International Airport. During the welcome events, officials presented souvenirs featuring the “Puebla, The […]
Seconds from tragedy: Husky rescued after getting trapped in a crocodile-infested area in Tampico.
Moments of chaos and tension unfolded in Tampico, Tamaulipas, after a Siberian Husky fell into the Laguna del Carpintero—a body of water that is extremely dangerous due to the dozens of crocodiles inhabiting it. Footage shared on social media—which quickly went viral due to the alarming nature of the incident—shows the owner frantically struggling to […]
“Prostate cancer,” a silent threat: Yucatán accounts for 90% of cases on the peninsula.
In Mexico, there are illnesses that kill slowly and silently, taking advantage of the fact that men tend to postpone medical consultations and that health systems do not always prioritize timely detection. Prostate cancer is the most eloquent of these ailments. Data from Epidemiological Week 21 of 2026—which covers May 24 to 30—confirm it: Yucatán […]
Blockade at Chiapas airport grounds flights and highlights the direct cost of pressure from teachers’ unions.
The Teacher Conflict in Chiapas Impacts the Angel Albino Corzo International Airport The teacher conflict in Chiapas reached a much more delicate breaking point this Friday, June 12, than the usual highway blockades: the Angel Albino Corzo International Airport. The new angle of the day’s events was not just the protest itself, but its capacity […]
The small town in Chiapas famous for its church with pine flooring, the scent of copal, and its traditional cuisine featuring mole, pox, and Tzotzil broth.
San Juan Chamula is one of those small towns in Chiapas that you do not visit just to “see a pretty place,” but rather to understand a deeply different, proud, and living way of life. Just a few minutes from San Cristóbal de las Casas, this destination combines spirituality, Tzotzil tradition, a marketplace, mountainous landscapes, […]
Poverty in Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Chiapas, and its causes
Mexico has been able to reduce poverty starting from the second half of the 20th century in a historical trend, which was only interrupted during severe macroeconomic crises or shocks, such as those of 1983, 1994, and 2008. The variables with the highest explanatory power regarding the evolution of poverty are GDP per capita (in […]
Exhibition on cochineal and its biocultural impact in Oaxaca to open
With the aim of reflecting on the intersection of traditional knowledge, scientific research, and the state’s textile heritage, a photography and textile exhibition titled “Cochineal: Citizen Science and Education for Biocultural Diversity” opens to the public this Friday, June 12. The opening event is scheduled for 5:00 PM at the Alfonso Rivas Gallery. The exhibition […]
Today, the “Princesas” drag queen show at the La Mancha Cultural Center.
Oaxaca City’s nightlife and drag performance scene are set for a spectacular showcase with the presentation of the drag show titled “Princesas.” Produced and presented by the collective Las Serezas, this show promises an evening brimming with talent, music, professional characterizations, and artistic expression, offering an innovative experience for local audiences. The event is scheduled […]