Starting January 1, 2025, workers in Mexico will experience an increase in the minimum wage, with a 12% increase across the country. However, the adjustment will be different depending on the region they are located in. How much will the minimum wage in Mexico increase by in 2025? The federal government has announced a 12% […]
UNESCO recognizes Querétaro with the Learning City Award
The UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities has awarded 10 cities with the Learning City Award, including the city of Querétaro. The 10 cities awarded with the UNESCO Learning City Award were: Benguerir, Morocco; Bouaké, Ivory Coast; Cork, Ireland; Cuenca, Ecuador; Doha, Qatar; Eunpyeong-gu, Republic of Korea; Glasgow, Northern Ireland; Querétaro, Mexico; Wuhan, China; Yanbu […]
Young Oaxacan woman will represent Mexico at the Stockholm International Youth Science Seminar 2024
After having participated in ExpoCiencias Nacional Sonora 2023 and obtaining the highest qualifying score, Aurelia Monserrat Santos Dolores, a graduate of Colegios Cruz Azul Oaxaca, obtained the accreditation to attend and present herself to international researchers at the Stockholm International Youth Science Seminar 2024 (SIYSS), in Stockholm, Sweden from December 4 to 11, being the […]
Oaxaca! Wins Greenhouse Accelerator: Together We Grow 2024
PepsiCo announced ¡Ya Oaxaca!, a company that makes artisanal mole sauces and marinades, as the winner of the ninth class of the Greenhouse Accelerator Program. This year marks the second year of the Greenhouse Accelerator Program: Juntos Crecemos Edition, which aims to elevate high-potential startups in the consumer packaged goods food and beverage industry that […]
Chiapas Fair 2024 starts off in a lackluster manner: without attendees and with empty shops
Empty shops, ticket offices without lines and a Mass Forum with practically no attendees on the first weekend of the Chiapas Fair 2024, which is held from November 29 to December 8. The start was far from the expectations that usually accompany this traditional event. This weekend, the lineup included the presentation of artists such […]
What is the typical food of Tolimán, Querétaro? This is its gastronomic treasure
In the community of San Pablo, in Tolimán, Querétaro, the typical food is governed by the consumption of beef and pork, an essential part of the local gastronomy. The inhabitants assure that these products, coming directly from the region, are the main ingredients in various typical dishes. “We prepare it with tamales, stewed with guajillo […]
Querétaro is considering the creation of three new municipalities
The state of Querétaro could add three new municipalities: Santa Rosa Jáuregui, Vizarrón and Santiago Mexquititlán, after the recent installation of the Municipal Affairs Commission in the LXI local Legislature. These initiatives seek to respond to historical, social and economic demands of communities that aspire to manage their own resources. The president of the commission, […]
Querétaro municipality rules out tolerance zone for sex work
Juan Carlos Arreguín, technical secretary of the municipality of Querétaro, clarified that, so far, a tolerance zone for sex work has not been established in the state capital. In this regard, he stressed that no sex worker has permission to operate permanently within the city. The municipal government continues to implement operations to inhibit the […]
Sectur Oaxaca works with hotel and motel associations to boost the tourism sector
The Oaxaca Tourism Secretariat (Sectur) held a working table with representatives of hotel and motel associations in the state to review the development plans in the sector and the actions that have been carried out during 2024. The head of the agency, Saymi Pineda Velasco, led this meeting, as part of the agreements made at […]
Bar service suspended due to irregularities and drug seizures in San Cristóbal
Last night, Tuesday, in a joint operation carried out by various agencies and security personnel, they closed the bars called “El Mezcal” and “El Agave”, located on the north-west periphery of San Cristóbal de las Casas, due to the lack of licenses and regulatory permits for their operation. They also arrested a male person who […]