During the ceremony, Joaquín Díaz Mena, governor of the state, emphasized that these works will benefit the mobility of more than 29,000 residents of southern Yucatán. The governor explained that the roadworks consist of the complete reconstruction of 14.6 kilometers, the installation of horizontal and vertical signage, reflective road markings, and other road safety features. […]
Yucatán seeks national and international tourism with the “Mayan Sanctuary” campaign
With a new approach targeting key locations in Mexico and the southern United States, the state of Yucatán, led by Morena party member Joaquín Díaz Mena, launched the “Mayan Sanctuary” campaign, which seeks to highlight the cultural, culinary, and environmental riches of its mid-Island. This is intended to compete with national and even international destinations, […]
Profepa closes illegal subdivision in Corregidora, Querétaro
The Querétaro branch of the Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection (Profepa) has closed the construction of a subdivision for lack of land use and environmental impact change authorizations from the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (Semarnat) in the municipality of Corregidora. According to the federal agency, the subdivision is being built in the town […]
Querétaro dams at almost 90% capacity
Querétaro state’s dams are at almost 90 percent of their storage capacity, a result of the rainy season. A total of 13 dams in the state are already at 100 percent capacity and are releasing water as a preventative measure to avoid any risks. Likewise, 11 more dams are above 50 percent of their storage […]
Puebla will implement mandatory driver’s license exams starting August 25.
Starting August 25, the practical exam will be mandatory in the state of Puebla for all individuals wishing to renew or apply for a new driver’s license for private vehicles, the Ministry of Mobility and Transportation (SMT) announced. Mandatory exam to obtain a license in Puebla During a press conference led by Governor Alejandro Armenta, […]
At night and in the cold, a family had to walk for miles in search of help after being robbed on the Puebla-Orizaba highway.
A family was forced to walk several kilometers in the cold and night after being robbed on the Puebla-Orizaba highway near the Cumbres de Maltrata, one of the coldest areas in the country. According to the Atzitzintla City Council, located on the slopes of Citlaltépetl Mountain, members of the Municipal Police and Civil Protection provided […]
San Miguel de Allende vibrates with the 2025 Arts Festival
“The Best City in the World” vibrates more strongly than ever with the San Miguel de Allende 2025 Arts Festival (FASMA). The third edition of FASMA will take place from August 1st to 17th, featuring an artistic program that stands out for being ambitious, inclusive, and vibrant for attendees. More than 25 cultural organizations joined […]
In San Cristóbal there is touristification, not gentrification.
More than gentrification, what we’re seeing in San Cristóbal de Las Casas is touristification, said Biaani Cantú Luna, a sociologist from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) and a master’s degree holder in Urban Studies from the Latin American Faculty of Social Sciences (FLACSO). “In San Cristóbal, there isn’t gentrification, but rather touristification, which […]
Adidas responds to cultural appropriation of Oaxacan huaraches; this is what it said.
After being at the center of controversy, Adidas responded to the cultural misappropriation charges with its “Oaxaca Slip On” shoe model, inspired by the traditional huaraches of the Villa Hidalgo Yalálag municipality in Oaxaca. The German company expressed its willingness to engage in dialogue with Oaxaca authorities to repair the damage caused to the Villa […]
With Matamoros, Tamaulipas will be the second state with the most deep-sea ports.
Maritime activity in Tamaulipas will consolidate its position as the state with the second largest number of deep-sea ports in Mexico in the future, thanks to the terminals in Matamoros, which will begin operations this Saturday. The project led by the Comprehensive Port Administration (API) aims to compete with Veracruz, the only region on the […]