Gentrification caused by the increase in tourists has intensified in San Cristóbal de Las Casas, causing the gradual, almost silent displacement of residents from the historic center and the “uncontrolled” rise in the price of houses and land, warned architecture and urban planning specialists. They warned that authorities need to recognize the problem, study it, […]
Cancún records first monkeypox death in Quintana Roo; these are the symptoms
A 24-year-old woman died this Wednesday at the “Dr. Jesús Kumate Rodríguez” General Hospital in Cancún, Quintana Roo, following medical complications associated with monkeypox, also known as monkeypox. According to the state Ministry of Health, the positive result for Mpox was confirmed after the State Public Health Laboratory analyzed clinical samples from the patient, who […]
Only one in 10 new hotels in Mexico opens outside of Cancun and the Riviera Maya.
From January to May, 2,280 new hotel rooms opened in Mexico, of which 1,715 were in Cancun, or 75%, while 16% (355) were opened in the Riviera Maya. These two destinations account for 91%. The report also indicates that 6% (140) were opened in the Riviera Nayarit, according to data from the “Hotel Investor Intentions […]
Feminist groups protest after the murder of a girl in Cancun
At least 30 women members of feminist collectives and human rights activists blocked the main avenues of the city’s main square on Thursday, protesting the murder of a 10-year-old girl on Wednesday, in addition to other femicides that have occurred in recent months. The rally took place on the esplanade of Cancún’s municipal palace, where […]
Puebla Government and Google Alliance: Towards the Capital of Technology
The Secretariat of Science, Humanities, Technology, and Innovation of the State of Puebla (SECIHTI) and Google Mexico led the event “Google, Ally in the Digital Transformation of Puebla,” with training for state and municipal public servants. The goal is to build an agile, transparent, and innovative public management model that positions Puebla as Mexico’s technological […]
Extortions in Puebla?
The promotional video for Vessel House is barely 90 seconds long. The image doesn’t allow us to determine how many bricklayers are joining the prefabricated structures, which are arranged—like steel Legos—with a telescopic crane, but it does capture the 28 minutes it takes to erect the 10 floors of apartments. The modules are manufactured by […]
Zacatecas has unique experiences to enjoy with family, as a couple, or with friends.
Vacations always provide an opportunity to disconnect from routine and be amazed by new destinations. A place that combines history, adventure, spectacular landscapes, and authentic flavors, Zacatecas has everything for an unforgettable vacation. From its impressive cultural heritage to its natural landscapes and exquisite cuisine, Zacatecas is the ideal destination. Adventure for the whole family […]
Gentrification impacts Mérida: these are the risks
The phenomenon of gentrification, already present in several areas of Mérida, was the topic of the Lignum Center’s most recent reflection session. Residents, cultural managers, and researchers gathered the day before yesterday to analyze the urban changes that are altering the social and economic fabric of traditional neighborhoods. “Gentrification is a process that a city […]
Public transport concessionaires in Mérida announce a strike; they demand payment.
Concessionaires of the public transportation system known as “Va y Ven” (Va and Ven) will gradually remove dozens of units from circulation in the coming days, as long as the Yucatán Transportation Agency (ATY), a subsidiary of the Yucatán government, fails to make a series of late payments. This is despite the fact that the […]
Zacatecas and Tamaulipas, guest states of FENAPO 2025
The 2025 edition of the San Luis Potosí National Fair (Fenapo) will diversify its cultural offerings with the special participation of Zacatecas and Tamaulipas as guest states. This initiative seeks to strengthen tourism and cultural ties between states, offering attendees an experience rich in traditions and artistic expressions. With the coordination of the President of […]