The city of Mérida has launched an ambitious environmental project to combat urban heat by planting 8,500 trees over a period of 18 days. The initiative, known as the “2025 Forest Crusade,” is part of the comprehensive “Green Mérida” strategy aimed at making the city more livable. Mayor Cecilia Patrón Laviada announced the project during […]
Low voter turnout creates uncertainty about the future of justice in Mexico.
Mexico voted on Sunday, theoretically to improve its justice system, but the low turnout in these first judicial elections represents the latest challenge to a judicial reform process that relied on the election of judges as its cornerstone but has been fraught with criticism, complaints, and irregularities from the beginning. The result: much uncertainty both […]
Mexico leads the purchase of cars made in China
This year, Mexico became the world’s largest buyer of Chinese-made cars, according to figures from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA), importing 138,643 automobiles in the first quarter of the year. These exported cars range from Chinese brands to companies like GM, Ford, Chrysler, Kia, and Peugeot, which have plants in China. According to Jorge […]
Measles Outbreak Warrants Concern in Mexico as Mpox Cases See Rise
Mexico is grappling with a surge in cases of Mpox, also known as monkeypox, but health specialists are sounding a louder alarm over the spread of measles, which has caused more deaths and poses a greater public health risk. According to data from the Epidemiological Bulletin of the Ministry of Health (SSA), there have been […]
Why was turnout so low in Mexico’s judicial elections, given that it was the initiative of such a popular government?
This Sunday, the Mexican people were called to the polls to elect 2,681 national and local judges and magistrates in an unprecedented exercise, not only in the country but also in the world. Although similar systems exist in Bolivia, Japan, and the United States, the judicial reform promoted by the ruling Morena party is an […]
Father-Son Duo Indicted on Charges Of Supporting Mexican Cartel
A federal indictment has been returned against two Utah men, accused of providing material support to a designated terrorist group, as well as money laundering and smuggling crude oil through their Texas-based business. The case is the latest example of a growing trend in which U.S. businesses are allegedly collaborating with Mexican cartels. According to […]
Mexico and Argentina agree on a maximum export figure for automobiles; vehicles will be tariff-free until 2026.
The Mexican and Argentine governments published the maximum export figures for passenger and passenger cars, as well as ATVs, that can be exported duty-free from March 19, 2025, to March 18, 2026. The Ministry of Economy explained that Mexico will be able to export automobiles to Argentina for a maximum value of $773,125,000, and vice […]
Discovering Magic in Todos Santos: A 292-Year-Old Mexican Treasure
Located just an hour’s drive from Los Cabos, the picturesque desert oasis of Todos Santos has been awakening to new life for centuries. This enchanting town, nestled in the heart of Mexico, boasts a rich tapestry of culture, history, and folk art that awaits exploration. As morning sunlight peeks through vibrant bougainvillea formations, casting fuchsia, […]
Mexico wins the 2027 LGBTQ+ North American Rugby Cup hosting contract
Mexico has taken an important step in inclusive sports after it was officially announced that Mexico City won the title of host of the 2027 North America Rugby Cup (NORAM). After the 2025 edition concluded this weekend in Boston, United States, where Mexico City participated with the Spicy Rugby Querétaro team, it was announced that […]
Men’s Welfare Pension of 18,000 Pesos: When Will Registration and Requirements Reopen?
The Mexico City Secretariat of Welfare and Social Equality (Sebien-CDMX) launched the Men’s Welfare Pension program in 2025. This program aims to contribute to the income of the senior citizen population in the country’s capital through the gradual distribution of financial support of up to 18,000 pesos. In this way, Sebien-CDMX seeks to contribute to […]