The US Embassy in Mexico issued a travel security alert on Friday due to several reports of disappearances on the highway connecting Monterrey, Nuevo León, with Reynosa, Tamaulipas. The two cities are located in states bordering the United States. CNN has contacted authorities in Nuevo León and Tamaulipas for their reaction to this statement and […]
From crustaceans to electronics: What products do Mexico and Iran trade?
In 2024, Mexico sold only $152,000 worth of goods to Iran, representing a 73 percent drop compared to the previous year. Last year alone, Mexican sales to Asia amounted to $30.4 billion; however, exports to Iran only contributed 0.0005 percent of this amount. The Asian countries that buy the most Mexican products are China, South […]
Mexico Weather June 24: Rainy season intensifies across much of the country; heavy rainfall warnings issued in 10 states
The interaction of several weather systems is generating a rainy season affecting most of Mexico. Among the factors responsible are an extended low-pressure trough over the Northern and Central Plateaus, a low-pressure center located aloft over the eastern and northeastern parts of the country, and the continued entry of humid air from the Gulf of […]
Sanctions against banned Twitter users and journalists: censorship complaints are on the rise in Mexico
On February 14, 2024, Karla Estrella, a woman from Hermosillo, Sonora, wrote on X: “This is how Sergio Gutiérrez Luna threw a tantrum to get his wife included. They had to mess up the ticket to give him a candidacy. Zero evidence and zero doubts.” The tweeter was referring to Diana Karina Barreras, who at […]
Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo arrive at the Porrúa Bookstore in a colorful exhibition.
The surrealism of Frida Kahlo and the detail of Diego Rivera’s murals come to a new immersive exhibition in Mexico City. They will also be housed at the iconic Porrúa Bookstore in República de Argentina in the Historic Center. Diego and Frida: A Universe will open on Saturday, June 7. Reserve your spot for this […]
A bearded dragon is seized by a courier company in San Luis Potosí.
During an inspection at a parcel delivery company’s National Distribution Center, personnel from the Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection (Profepa) seized a bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps) that was being transported without proof of legal origin. According to official information, the package was originating in the city of Monterrey, Nuevo León, and destined for the state […]
A stray bullet injures a father in Reynosa, Tamaulipas.
A man was wounded by a stray bullet while near a pursuit area between State Guard members and suspected criminals in Reynosa. The incident occurred this Sunday, June 22, in the Unidad Obrera neighborhood in the northern border municipality of Tamaulipas. The State Guard was conducting a patrol. According to preliminary reports, a group of […]
Former Governor Mariano González, selfless in the life of Tlaxcala
When questioned about Lorena Cuéllar Cisneros’s administration, former Tlaxcala governor Mariano González Zarur preferred to say that he hasn’t read news about the state for a long time, as he only looks for articles that “deeply interest” him. González Zarur stated that he only reads business articles from national newspapers and that’s the only way […]
Gray alert in northern Veracruz: communities under water after Hurricane Erick
Northern Veracruz is under a state of emergency following the intense rains caused by Hurricane Erik, which have caused severe flooding in several municipalities, primarily in Ozuluama, where a gray alert has been declared. In response to this situation, the Veracruz State Government, led by Governor Rocío Nahle, announced a series of civil protection measures […]
Sheinbaum’s fourth visit to Yucatán begins
President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo and the governor of Yucatán, Joaquín Díaz Mena, led the distribution of cards for the federal program “La Escuela es Nuestra” (School is Ours) this Saturday. The event took place in the municipality of Izamal. The activity seeks to strengthen the state’s education system through direct funding for school communities. The […]