The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE) has decided to classify the extradition request for Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, co-founding leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, submitted by the Mexican government to US authorities as confidential and reserved for a period of five years. According to the ministry, revealing the details of this request would violate due […]
Which cities are perceived as the safest in Mexico?
In the first six months of President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo’s administration, Mexicans’ perception of insecurity rose slightly to 61.9 percent from 61.7 percent previously, according to a report evaluating the first quarter of 2025. This means that more than six out of every 10 residents aged 18 and over consider their city unsafe. Furthermore, more […]
Requirements for carrying weapons in Mexico after the reform approved by the Chamber of Deputies
The Chamber of Deputies approved a reform that allows members of public agencies, such as the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE), the Tax Administration Service (SAT), and the Bank of Mexico (Banxico), to carry weapons. The reform also expands the range of weapons available to citizens and requires ejidatarios and community members to prove their identity […]
Calica appeals for the restoration of seven Quintana Roo port concessions, seeking Trump’s intervention.
Amid the ongoing conflict with the Mexican government and US President Donald Trump’s request for intervention, Calica sought to prevent the transfer of seven ports in Quintana Roo by the Navy to the state’s parastatal administrator, including two in Cozumel, which has the largest cruise ship passenger arrivals worldwide. The disputes being settled by the […]
Decapitated and mutilated man found in Acapulco
This Thursday, a man was found decapitated and mutilated at the feet and hands in the upper part of Acapulco’s La Laja neighborhood. The discovery was made at 8:30 a.m. when armed men threw the body from a moving car. Police officers arrived at the scene and found the naked body, decapitated and mutilated at […]
Criminal Investigation Commander Executed in Baja California Sur; Nephew of Former Governor Cota
The commander of the Ministerial Criminal Investigation Agency (AMIC), Ulises Omar Cota Montaño, was shot and killed this Tuesday in the El Progreso neighborhood of La Paz, Baja California Sur. The victim was the nephew of former state governor Leonel Cota Montaño. According to initial reports, the attack occurred in the afternoon, while the commander […]
For sale for 115 million: The mysterious online listing of a protected island in Baja California Sur
Cerralvo Island, also known as Jacques Cousteau Island, has returned to the center of public debate after appearing for sale on the Mercado Libre platform. The offer, reaching $115 million, promises sustainable development in a protected area, but raises serious legal and environmental concerns. The news has generated both enthusiasm and concern. Located off the […]
Why might the SAT not refund your money? 30% of applications have been rejected for these reasons.
A worrying fact is beginning to attract attention among Mexican taxpayers: more than 30% of tax refund applications are rejected by the Tax Administration Service (SAT). This figure, revealed by the specialized platform TaxDown, highlights a problem that goes beyond tax procedures: the growing distrust among those seeking to recover their money. For many citizens, […]
Easter Week: High influx surprises hoteliers in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo
Against all odds, Easter Week in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo has surprised visitors with a surprising influx of domestic visitors, particularly those with high purchasing power, at a time of the holiday season that usually sees a drop in hotel occupancy. Midway through this week, hotels are reporting occupancy rates above 85 percent. The manager of the Barceló […]
Venezuelan migrants demand humanitarian flights outside the INM (National Institute of Migration).
A group of migrants with banners and shouting “We want to return!” were asking for humanitarian flights. They commented that so far, three flights sent by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro have departed for that country. In an interview, Jesús Rafael Zavala commented that not having a passport, just an ID card, makes it more complicated. […]