The Mexico City government reported that five people died during activities related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a figure higher than the four deaths previously reported by authorities. Local Health Secretary Nadine Gasman stated at a press conference that five deaths had been recorded in the capital since the start of the World Cup […]
Mexicana de Aviación launches new route from AIFA to Chiapas
The Chiapas Tourism Secretariat announced a new route by Mexicana de Aviación connecting Ángel Albino Corzo International Airport with Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA). The main objective is to boost the state’s economic development and generate jobs. The new route will begin operating this Monday, July 6, with five flights per week starting at 949 […]
“Do not try to stop them!”: ICE offers $10 million for “Los Chapitos”; warns they are armed and dangerous
The hunt for “Los Chapitos” has intensified; U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) confirmed the search for Iván Archivaldo Guzmán Salazar and Jesús Alfredo Guzmán Salazar, two of Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán’s sons, reiterating that it is offering up to $10 million for information leading to their location, arrest, and conviction. The U.S. federal agency […]
Navigator of the Seas arrives in Mazatlán with more than 5,000 visitors on board
The port of Mazatlán began the week with the arrival of the Navigator of the Seas cruise ship, part of the Cabo San Lucas–Mazatlán–Puerto Vallarta route, solidifying the destination as one of the leading cruise tourism ports on the Mexican Pacific coast. According to official information, the cruise ship arrived with 3,886 passengers and 1,260 […]
Anti-extortion strategy results in 1,468 arrests, but victims reach record numbers
Neither a Constitutional Reform, an Agreement with the 32 States, nor a National Strategy Has Managed to Contain Extortion in Mexico Extortion has become one of the most persistent crimes in Mexico. During President Claudia Sheinbaum’s administration, the offense reached historic levels and, for the first time, exceeded 1,000 victims in a single month. This […]
Live road blockades today: What’s happening on Mexico’s highways this July 6th?
The start of the week could be complicated due to the forecasted rainfall, which is directly affecting motorists traveling on Mexico’s highways today, July 6. In addition to the rain, traffic accidents and maintenance work are also causing slower traffic on several highways across the country. Highway Closures Today: What’s Happening on Mexico’s Highways This […]
T’S OFFICIAL: MEXICO HAS BEEN NAMED THE 2ND MOST BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY IN THE ENTIRE WORLD. 🌎
And this isn’t just an opinion — it comes from Condé Nast Traveler, one of the most respected travel publications on the planet, followed by millions of readers worldwide. Out of every nation on Earth, Mexico earned #2. 🏆 The ranking was based on three powerful pillars: 🌿 Natural Beauty🏛️ Cultural Heritage🗿 Iconic Monuments And […]
While Texas is already moving cargo without drivers 24 hours a day, Mexico doesn’t even have the regulations to begin discussing the issue.
Aurora Innovation has surpassed 100,000 driverless kilometers on public highways and plans to deploy hundreds of autonomous trucks in 2026. Kodiak, Waabi, and PlusAI are competing for the same freight corridors. Less than 500 kilometers from the Mexican border, the trucking industry is undergoing its most significant technological transformation in a century, while a regulatory […]
They warn of a loss of tourism competitiveness and an economic slowdown in Quintana Roo
Jorge Escudero Buerva, leader of the Citizens’ Council in Quintana Roo, warned that the state is facing a loss of tourism competitiveness compared to destinations like the Dominican Republic and Jamaica, stemming from increased taxes, a lack of international promotion, and infrastructure problems that are damaging the image of the Mexican Caribbean. The citizens’ representative […]
ZERO TOLERANCE OR SCAPEGOATS: THEY RUNE 9, BUT WHO SENT THEM?
Tulum family, Mayor Diego Castañón has announced with great fanfare that he fired nine officials for “malpractice.” Two from Civil Protection, seven from the Auditing Department. He claims there is “zero tolerance for corruption.” It sounds nice… but here at Con El Firme, we ask the questions that make the Governor’s office uncomfortable: Firing nine […]