The U.S. Embassy in Mexico has issued a warning about the possible cancellation of visas for certain Mexicans in 2025. This news has raised concerns among those planning to travel, study, or work in the U.S., as losing their visa would affect their mobility and opportunities. If you plan to travel soon, it is important […]
The Mexican peso appreciates against the dollar after comments from the Fed governor.
The Mexican peso is gaining ground against the dollar this Friday morning. The local currency is gaining ground after Federal Reserve (Fed) Governor Christopher Waller said yesterday that he continues to believe the central bank should cut rates this month. The spot exchange rate is at 18.7178 per dollar. Compared to yesterday’s close of 18.7569, […]
Mexico imposes administrative purposes on US-sanctioned financial institutions
A Mexican regulator on Tuesday slapped three financial institutions with administrative purposes but the government reiterated that despite U.S. sanctions on them for alleged money laundering, there was inconclusive evidence of wrongdoing. Last month, the U.S. prohibited certain transactions with Mexico’s CIBanco, Intercam Banco and Vector Casa de Bolsa as part of its fentanyl sanctions. […]
Two accused of smuggling cash for cartel to be re-rooted next week
A motion hearing was held Wednesday for a man and a woman accused of aiding and abetting a scheme to smuggle large amounts of cash across the U.S.-Mexico border. Trinidad Conde Vela appeared before a judge Tuesday in connection with the money smuggling case that occurred in early May. An affidavit obtained by ValleyCentral reveals […]
Vehicle theft in Sinaloa increases by 170%.
Almost a year after the arrest of Ismael el Mayo Zambada, which unleashed a wave of violence in Sinaloa, vehicle theft in the state has skyrocketed 170% in the last year. According to figures from the Mexican Association of Insurance Institutions (AMIS), from June 2024 to June 2025, 3,757 insured vehicles were stolen in Sinaloa, […]
Man clings to a tree as a canal overflows following heavy rains in Jalisco.
An intense afternoon storm caused severe flooding in several parts of Jalisco, including Guadalajara and Zapopan, on Tuesday, July 15, causing traffic chaos, road closures, and even the rescue of people trapped by the heavy rains. In the La Martinica neighborhood, a man had to climb a tree to avoid being swept away by the […]
Clandestine factory of counterfeit products found in Guanajuato
Federal security forces conducted two raids in Guanajuato, where they found a clandestine maquila factory and a counterfeit product assembly plant, as well as a warehouse of counterfeit merchandise. The operation, led by agents of the Mexican Navy and the Attorney General’s Office (FGR), resulted in the discovery of “counterfeit footwear of various brands; raw […]
Third case of measles reported in Guanajuato; it is a 2-year-old baby.
The municipality of León reported the third case of measles in Guanajuato, according to the state Health Secretariat. The case is now under epidemiological surveillance and has not presented any complications so far. Gabriel Cortés Alcalá, Guanajuato’s Secretary of Health, revealed that the case is a 2-year-old baby who has not yet completed the booster […]
Police officers threatened in Sinaloa receive support under measures defined by their superiors.
Following the murder of Commander David Cristóbal Barraza Sainz, alias “Nitro,” on July 15, unofficial information has emerged indicating that the commander was allegedly threatened. In response, the Sinaloa Public Security Secretariat (SSPE) reported that support and security measures for police officers facing threats are handled directly between the affected officers and their superiors, who […]
The Picachos Dam in Mazatlán has reached 77% storage capacity; it is the highest in Sinaloa.
The Picachos Dam, located in Mazatlán and Concordia, is the infrastructure with the highest water intake in the entire state of Sinaloa, currently reaching 71% of its total storage capacity. During the last week, the dam registered a 20% increase in water levels, attributable to recent rains in the mountainous region and the good performance […]