In Mexico, at least 40 million people lack decent work, lack sufficient wages, and lack access to health and social security services, the organizations Citizen Action Against Poverty and Data Cívica reported this Friday. At the presentation of the Decent Work Observatory (OTD), a website that displays indicators on evident, systematic, and structural violations of […]
How much does it cost to maintain drug trafficking in Mexico? A snapshot of organized crime
Drug trafficking continues to represent one of the most persistent and costly threats to security and stability in Mexico. July 25, 2024, marked a turning point. The arrest of Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada and Joaquín Guzmán López, son of “El Chapo,” sparked a violent power struggle within the Sinaloa Cartel. According to Sinaloa authorities, the […]
Coparmex urges the Mexican government to redirect its trade policy
The Employers’ Confederation of the Mexican Republic (Coparmex) warned that the protectionist repercussions imposed by the United States are forcing Mexico to redirect its trade policy and suggest strengthening ties with Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Edmundo Enciso, president of the Nearshoring and Foreign Trade Commission of Coparmex Mexico City, commented that the threatened tariffs […]
The reality of many young people in the LGBTQ community in Mexico: poor family acceptance and suicidal thoughts
Alex Lara, a non-binary person, grew up in a Christian family environment and experienced an adolescence in which she felt she had to conform to the gender role established by society and, above all, by the dictates of her religion. “I grew up with Christian values that were quite limiting regarding gender identity. There were […]
The Sinaloa Cartel hacked the FBI to assassinate its informants in Mexico.
The U.S. Department of Justice revealed this Friday that a hacker working for the Sinaloa Cartel was able to obtain information from the phone of an FBI agent and access Mexico City’s video surveillance system to track and assassinate FBI informants in 2018. The report indicates that the hacker worked for a cartel “run by […]
When Did the Xitle Volcano Erupt, Buried Southern Mexico City? Study Reveals the Date
The Cuicuilco pyramid is one of the most interesting archaeological sites in Mexico City. For decades, it was speculated that the depopulation of this pre-Hispanic city coincided with the eruption of the Xitle volcano, located south of Mexico City. Now, a new study has confirmed this hypothesis and correctly dated the eruption of this volcano […]
Google Addresses Delayed Payments for Some YouTube Creators in Mexico
Google has responded to concerns from some YouTubers who have not received payment for their content in Mexico and other Latin American countries. The issue was raised during a press conference by Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, which led to a statement from the company. According to Google, a limited number of creators are experiencing delayed […]
Flash Floods Devastate Juárez: Hundreds of Homes and Vehicles Damaged in Powerful Storm
A powerful flash flood struck Juárez, Mexico on Wednesday, June 25, causing widespread destruction and damage to hundreds of homes and vehicles. The storm, which occurred during a pre-dawn darkness, left some areas with water depths of nearly 5 feet, breaking down walls and roadways with powerful currents. The flooding, which was particularly severe in […]
Cancun’s Dirty Secret: How Environmental Regulations Could Have Halted Its Construction 20 Years Ago
The coastal city of Cancun in southeastern Mexico has been the country’s main development hub for over half a century, despite the significant environmental damage caused by its construction. However, according to Engineer Rafael Lara Lara, who served as mayor of Benito Juárez around the turn of the millennium, if an attempt had been made […]
Storm Alert Issued for Coasts of Campeche and Yucatán as Gusts and Waves Intensify
The National Meteorological Service (SMN) has issued a storm alert for the coasts of Campeche and Yucatán due to adverse weather conditions. Wind gusts of 50 to 70 kilometers per hour are expected, caused by the interaction of a high-altitude cyclonic circulation and the constant entry of moisture from the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf […]