For the people of Chiapas, the national holidays begin the day before the night of the Grito de Independencia (Cry of Independence), that is, on September 14th, the day on which the union of Chiapas with Mexico is celebrated. This week marks the 201st anniversary of the first recorded plebiscite in what is now Mexico. […]
Patients without food, babies without milk: the collapse of Oaxaca’s Civil Hospital
At the “Dr. Aurelio Valdivieso” Civil Hospital, the medical staff has nothing to eat, and neither do the patients. Babies don’t receive formula. The hospital is falling apart. Meanwhile, in the capital’s Zócalo, the Oaxaca government is deploying lights, screens, stages, and renowned artists, with expenses that starkly contrast with the hospital’s reality. Last Monday, […]
Measures recommended for safely enjoying the Fiestas Patrias in Querétaro
To ensure citizens enjoy the national celebrations safely, state authorities issued a series of recommendations for attending the festivities responsibly with family. Among the measures, they suggest establishing a meeting point in case of getting lost, carrying identification, identifying evacuation routes, avoiding large backpacks, staying hydrated, and wearing comfortable clothing. They also urge people to […]
Querétaro will recover its vocation as the country’s hub for passenger trains.
In addition to being a connection point for rail freight transport, Querétaro will regain its role as the country’s hub for passenger trains, declared Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo. With the train linking Mexico City with Querétaro, the central state will become a hub connecting states in the Bajío region and the north of the […]
4 holistic hotels offering cacao ceremonies in Mexico
Discover the 4 holistic hotels in Mexico that offer cacao ceremonies as part of their wellness experiences. You’ve probably heard about cacao ceremonies, but if not, it’s an ancient spiritual ritual of pre-Hispanic origin. In this type of ceremony, cacao is the star ingredient, which is transformed into a beverage that is ingested with relaxing […]
Generation Z in Mexico: Young people lose up to 18 points of job happiness after the first few months
In Mexico, young people from Generation Z (18 to 28 years old) start their first jobs with great enthusiasm, but that motivation quickly fades. The 2025 Organizational Happiness Report indicates that the country has recorded the sharpest decline in the region: up to 18 percentage points less in job happiness after the first year on […]
The Jensens, the US family that trafficked 2,900 shipments of crude oil from Mexico to Texas
Over the course of three years, a family from the United States—the Jensens—illegally smuggled 2,881 shipments of crude oil from Mexico, disguising it as other substances to avoid the corresponding taxes at border customs. To sustain their illegal enterprise, which earned them a profit of $300 million, the Jensens received assistance from the Jalisco New […]
Mexico aligns itself with Trump’s neo-protectionism
The 2026 economic package reflects the trend toward neo-protectionism in Trump’s administration, albeit with the distinctive stamp of Sheinbaum’s 4T. A budget that reflects the disappointment with the unrestricted market freedom of globalization and the new tendency to isolate itself within regional economic blocs like North America. The ABCs of the first budget drafted exclusively […]
Insecurity, violence, and polarization “make Mexico hurt,” says the Church
The Catholic Church called for unity to confront situations caused by insecurity, violence, corruption, or polarization that “make Mexico hurt.” In the editorial “From Faith,” the Archdiocese of Mexico stated that the country “knows how to rise up when it decides to work together.” It clarified that it is not speaking of uniformity, “which nullifies, […]
Fiestas 2025: Celebrations for the Cry of Independence in Mexico City
Mexico City’s mayoral offices are preparing their Independence Day celebrations. This year’s program includes dances and concerts open to the general public in the capital’s districts and the traditional Grito ceremony, led by President Claudia Sheinbaum from the capital’s Zócalo. Here’s what you need to know about the 2025 national celebrations and recommendations for attending […]