The US Attorney’s Office is negotiating with Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada’s defense team to avoid a trial—while the death penalty remains on the table—and obtain a plea deal. Zambada’s legal team stated that, for now, they are focused on withdrawing the death penalty by getting their client to accept the 17 charges against him; therefore, […]
Less and less water available in Mexico
The Environmental Economics professor explained that one of the components of the security index is water pressure, which is reflected in the volume of water per inhabitant relative to the national average for water management, which is declining. During his participation in the roundtable “Glaciers and the Volumes of Water Available for Humanity and Nature,” […]
The “Mexican Cuisine and Tradition” program is presented in the Senate to strengthen small entrepreneurs.
The “Cuisine and Tradition of Mexico” program was presented in the Senate of the Republic. This program provides development opportunities to micro and small entrepreneurs in various states through a model of solidarity economy and community tourism. Senator Luisa Cortés García explained that the initiative is carried out through a strategy of training, community coordination, […]
Winds of up to 100 km/h and temperatures of over 40 °C will continue to hit several states in Mexico.
Throughout Thursday, stationary front number 37, interacting with an upper-level trough, will bring rain to the north and northwest of the country. In addition, the entry of humid air from the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea will favor scattered rainfall in the southeast of the country and the Yucatan Peninsula. On the other hand, […]
Recognition of the millennial history of corn in Mexico, reform of articles 4 and 27 of the Constitution: Julio Berdegué
On March 17, 2025, the Political Constitution of the United Mexican States (CPEUM), through a decree, established the conservation and protection of native corn in Mexico. This is undoubtedly a very significant achievement, as our national and cultural identity is closely linked to this ancient food. In this regard, the Secretary of Agriculture and Rural […]
They’re off the hook… for now: Donald Trump excludes Mexico and Canada from tariffs
The United States maintains its tariff exemption for Canada and Mexico under the USMCA, and they will not be subject to the reciprocal tariffs announced by President Donald Trump, according to a White House official. During the unveiling of the reciprocal tariffs, Donald Trump said the US cannot continue to pay for Canada and Mexico’s […]
Mayan communities file for protection and reject construction of the Palenque-San Cristóbal highway.
Due to repeated human rights violations, 13 Mayan municipalities filed two injunctions against the guidelines for conducting public consultations and demanding information on the environmental, cultural, and social impacts related to the construction of the Palenque-San Cristóbal de Las Casas highway. On February 17, 2025, Eduardo Ramírez, governor of Chiapas, published guidelines for public consultation […]
The Women’s Justice Center in Cabo San Lucas has been on hold for months. What’s happening?
Construction of the Cabo San Lucas Women’s Justice Center, a project that was scheduled to be completed by March 15, 2025, remains unfinished. Although the project was announced with great anticipation, there is still no set date for its opening. Why has the construction of the Cabo San Lucas Women’s Justice Center been delayed? Apparently, […]
Japanese people are asking for federal security support; they have been assaulted on Guanajuato highways.
Japanese people in Mexico have suffered from assaults. The Japanese ambassador to Mexico, Kozo Honsei, emphasized that the cases he has seen occur on highways like Highway 45-D. He emphasized that while they have always received security support from the Guanajuato state government, they also seek federal support. He mentioned that 2,000 Japanese currently live […]
Querétaro’s commerce and services sector expects 1.5 billion pesos in Holy Week revenue.
The commerce sector and service providers will focus on strengthening local tourism, especially during the upcoming Holy Week and Easter holiday periods. The president of the Querétaro Chamber of Commerce, Lorena Muñoz Altamira, predicted that the sector will generate an economic impact of 1.5 billion pesos during this holiday season, from April 14 to 27. […]