Located on the north side of Plaza 31 de Marzo, the central square of San Cristóbal de Las Casas, the Cathedral of San Cristóbal is one of the principal historical, religious, and architectural symbols of the Highlands region of Chiapas, with more than 450 years of history. The church, which serves as the seat of […]
Six suspected members of the Chiapas and Guatemala Cartel captured with weapons used by the Mexican Army
Six people—five men and one woman—were arrested in the municipality of Jiquipilas, Chiapas, while allegedly carrying military-grade weapons and narcotics. The Secretariat of Public Security reported that the detainees claimed to belong to the Chiapas and Guatemala Cartel (CCyG), a criminal organization engaged in an ongoing conflict with the Sinaloa Cartel, particularly in the state’s […]
MULT marches in Oaxaca for the disappearances and murders of its members
In Oaxaca, members of the Triqui Unified Struggle Movement (MULT) marched this Monday, July 6, 2026, from the Fountain of the Eight Regions to the city’s Zócalo (main square) to demand justice for members of their organization who have disappeared or been murdered, and to denounce the lack of progress in the investigations of these […]
The Pochutla-Huatulco highway is now more than 59% complete.
The modernization of the San Pedro Pochutla-Santa María Huatulco section of the Salina Cruz-Zihuatanejo highway, being carried out by the Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation (SICT), has reached 59.84 percent completion, with 15.32 kilometers of its total 25.6-kilometer target completed. The Oaxaca Center reported that the project involves widening the road from 7.0 to […]
Identity and tradition were experienced at the Guelaguetza for Older People “Toz Nakchho” 2026
In an atmosphere of joy, identity, and tradition, the “Guelaguetza for Seniors Toz Nakchho 2026” was celebrated for the third consecutive year, organized by the Oaxaca State System for Integral Family Development (DIF). The event brought together 1,500 attendees at the Plaza de la Danza in the state capital. Twelve delegations, comprised of seniors from […]
Taxi drivers march against the reorganization of transportation in downtown Oaxaca
Taxi drivers and owners of intercity taxi services marched in Oaxaca City to protest the reorganization of public transportation in the city center. The drivers marched to Primavera Park, where Governor Salomón Jara Cruz was holding his morning press conference. They then commandeered a Binni Bus and blocked the highway to Monte Albán. A month […]
Mazatlán begins the week with the arrival of more than 5,000 international visitors
The port of Mazatlán began the week with the arrival of the Navigator of the Seas cruise ship, as part of its Cabo San Lucas–Mazatlán–Puerto Vallarta route, strengthening the destination’s tourism activity. On board the ship were 3,886 passengers and 1,260 crew members, who during their stay will be able to explore various iconic landmarks […]
The 29th edition of the Guanajuato International Film Festival is presented; it will feature 203 films from 55 countries.
A total of 203 films from 55 countries will be featured at the 29th Guanajuato International Film Festival (GIFF), which will run from July 24 to August 2 in Guanajuato City and San Miguel de Allende. Details of the festival were presented on Monday, July 6, with a program that includes national and international productions, […]
Attack in San Miguel de Allende leaves one woman dead and two men injured
A woman was killed and two men were injured in an armed attack early Sunday morning in the Guanajuatito neighborhood of San Miguel de Allende. The attack in San Miguel occurred on Salamanca Street, where neighbors reported hearing multiple gunshots to the emergency services. In response to the report, officers from the Secretariat of Citizen […]
New road corridor will connect ZI and Querétaro without using Highway 57: Gallardo
Construction has begun simultaneously on a new road corridor and the third phase of the Alternative Route to the Industrial Zone, with the goal of improving mobility, strengthening logistics, and creating a new connection to Querétaro without relying on Federal Highway 57. Governor Ricardo Gallardo Cardona announced that the new section is being developed by […]