As summer approaches, firefly enthusiasts are in for a treat as these elusive creatures begin their annual glow. If you’re looking for a unique and enchanting experience near Mexico City, we’ve got you covered with our top picks for firefly sanctuaries. 1. Emerald Forest Sanctuary, Amecameca Located just an hour outside of Mexico City, the […]
Traffic Flow Restored on Durango-Mazatlán Highway After Fatal Truck Rollover
A devastating tractor-trailer rollover involving a tanker carrying ammonia has been cleared from the Durango-Mazatlán Highway, allowing traffic to flow freely once again. According to reports, counterflow maneuvers were implemented at the scene of the accident near the El Carrizo Bridge to facilitate the smooth movement of vehicles on the highway. The Federal Roads and […]
Border Factories Slump: Thousands Lose Jobs as Tariffs Take Toll
A stark contrast exists between job growth on the US side of the border and decline in Mexico’s maquiladora sector. Economists at the University of Texas at El Paso report that El Paso and Las Cruces, New Mexico generated a significant 7,200 new jobs during the first four months of 2025 due to a strong […]
English Proficiency Tests Hit Mexican Truckers: 40 Lose US Commercial Licenses
A new executive order issued by President Trump has led to a crackdown on Mexican truckers driving on U.S. highways without sufficient English proficiency. According to industry officials, forty truckers have lost their privileges to drive in the United States due to their lack of English skills. The order, which took effect on June 26, […]
Cliffside Luxury: $4.5 Million Abode Overlooks Mexico’s Pacific Coast
A breathtaking Mexican estate, nestled in the coastal town of Zihuatanejo, has hit the market with a price tag of $4.5 million. This dramatic abode is built into the rugged cliffside, offering stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and a unique experience for those who dare to take on this thrilling real estate adventure. Located […]
New Tourist Tax Takes Effect in Mexico’s Baja California Sur
Travelers heading to popular vacation destinations in Baja California Sur—such as Los Cabos, La Paz, Loreto and Mulegé—will now be required to pay a new tourist tax aimed at supporting local communities and sustainability efforts. As of July 1, 2025, the Mexican state has introduced a mandatory tourism levy for international travelers staying more than […]
10 Classic Beef Dishes From Mexico You Need To Try
Among world’s cuisines, Mexico’s has an interesting trichotomy. There are traditional Mexican dishes steeped in indigenous traditions, ingredients, and culture. Then, there are dishes that have evolved from colonization and the introduction of post-Columbian components. (Most Mexican beef dishes fit in this category.) Then, there is an evolved Mexican cuisine, bordering on haute, that is being […]
California lawmakers ask Trump to address sewage pollution from Mexico
Several California state assembly members are asking President Trump to declare a state of emergency as a way to quickly mitigate sewage pollution that for decades has been tainting the Tijuana River Valley just north of the border. On Tuesday morning, legislation known as AJR 16, received unanimous support in the Assembly’s Environmental Safety and […]
A passenger bus falls into a river in Alpoyeca, Guerrero; eight dead and 16 injured reported.
Eight people died and 16 others were injured when a passenger bus overturned while traveling on the Puebla-Tlapa federal highway near the community of Ixcateopan, in the municipality of Alpoyeca. According to the state Civil Protection Secretariat, the accident occurred during the early morning hours when the bus belonging to the “Línea de Oro” transportation […]
Non-resident rights for cruise passengers begin with a $5 fee this July
The Mexican Ministry of Tourism formalized the cooperation agreement with the shipping industry, confirming the introduction of the Non-Resident Right for cruise passengers arriving in Quintana Roo and other Mexican ports this summer. The gradual charge began at $5 per passenger starting July 1, 2025, as Governor Mara Lezama had announced last May. Federal Tourism […]