Workers at the Sombrerete Community Hospital in Zacatecas, administered by IMSS Bienestar, began a partial work stoppage due to a lack of medicines, medical equipment, hospital supplies, and a shortage of medical staff. Norma Castorena Berrelleza, leader of Section 39 of the National Union of Health Workers (SNTSA), announced that the Sombrerete hospital will only […]
Proof of weeks contributed to the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS): what it is and how to apply for it
The proof of contribution weeks is a key document for any worker affiliated with the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS). With it, you can find out how many weeks of work have been recorded in your name, verify that your employers have made the corresponding contributions, and verify your registered salary. This proof is not […]
Concern continues over US border closure to livestock
“We are concerned about the closure of live cattle exports to the United States, for up to one million head, and about the entry of live cattle and processed meat into Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and Brazil. In recent months of this year, there have been reports of processed meat imports, which pose a […]
Gasoline is cheaper in Mexico today: This state surprises with 18.50 pesos per liter on Thursday.
Nacional Gasolinero and PetroIntelligence released gasoline prices in Mexico this Thursday, August 28. The average price of Magna is 23.61 pesos per liter, while Premium is 25.67 pesos per liter, and Diesel is 26.24 pesos per liter. The cheapest gasoline prices nationwide The cheapest gasoline is sold in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, at 18.50 pesos per liter; […]
INEGI: Women in Mexico spend 66.8% of their time on unpaid work.
The National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI) presented the results of the 2024 National Survey on Time Use (ENUT), which confirm the persistence of a wide gender gap in the distribution of labor in Mexico. According to the report, women spend 66.8% of their working time on unpaid activities, while men spend only 33.2%. […]
Heavy rains in areas of Oaxaca, Tabasco and Chiapas
Today, the Mexican monsoon, interacting with a mid-level cyclonic circulation over Baja California Sur, will bring heavy to very heavy rainfall to Baja California Sur, Sonora, Chihuahua, Sinaloa, Durango, and Nayarit. Meanwhile, the subtropical jet stream over northwestern Mexico and the remnants of Juliette will bring heavy rainfall to Baja California. In turn, a low-pressure […]
What is known so far about the possible creation of the sixth municipality in Baja California Sur?
The creation of a sixth municipality in Baja California Sur, proposed in early July through a citizen consultation to separate Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo, has shown recent progress. Legislators and authorities are analyzing the feasibility of the project, assessing social, economic, and technical aspects to consider transforming the district into an […]
Tourism in Baja California Sur remains strong despite recent criminal acts in the state.
Despite the recent criminal acts reported in Baja California Sur, the tourism sector has not been affected, according to statements by Agustín Olachea, president of the Association of Hotel and Tourism Companies (Emprhotur). In an interview, Olachea assured that tourism activity in the state continues normally and without negative impacts. “I would like to add […]
Baja California Sur launches discount program on licenses and fines
The Baja California Sur government announced a decree that seeks to facilitate vehicle regularization through discounts on licenses, registration, and debt forgiveness. With this measure, the state administration aims to alleviate family finances and promote timely completion of procedures. It is estimated that more than 500,000 car owners in the state will be able to […]
667 Oaxaca bureaucrats have their jobs restored; they return with full rights.
State Governor Salomón Jara Cruz announced that the remaining 667 bureaucrats dismissed by Decree 24, approved by the state Congress on December 11, 2024, which initially eliminated 1,344 positions, will return to their jobs in the state administration with all their rights and prerogatives. This reverses a measure that sparked various protests and demonstrations in […]