However harmless it may seem, opening a vehicle door while driving can result in a hefty fine in Querétaro. The regulation is part of the Querétaro Municipal Traffic and Mobility Regulations and establishes penalties for actions that compromise the safety of pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists on public roads. What is prohibited when opening a vehicle? […]
Querétaro commemorates the 300th anniversary of its aqueduct amid complaints about water scarcity
The municipality of Querétaro celebrates this Saturday the 300th anniversary of the start of construction on the aqueduct that supplied the city with water until the mid-20th century, amidst strong criticism of the state government for promoting and authorizing the installation of transnational companies known as data centers, characterized by their high water consumption, in […]
Raising a child in Quintana Roo can cost up to 400,000 pesos a year
In the Mexican Caribbean, where tourist postcards portray an idyllic life, the reality for thousands of families is quite different: having a child has become one of their biggest financial challenges. On Children’s Day, the contrast is stark: while childhood is celebrated, more and more parents face expenses that begin to mount even before the […]
INAH discovers ancient Mayan city of monumental architecture in Quintana Roo
The National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) reported the discovery of an area identified as El Jefeciño, an ancient pre-Hispanic settlement of 80 buildings, located in the municipality of Othón P. Blanco, Quintana Roo. The area was brought to the attention of authorities by local residents during the Tren Maya Archaeological Salvage Project, coordinated […]
The Malecón Tajamar becomes the recreational heart of Cancun
Sunday in Cancún is no longer just about sand and sea. From the early hours of April 26, the urban landscape of Bonampak Avenue underwent a metamorphosis: the roar of engines was replaced by the sound of rollerblades on the asphalt and the laughter of children. The “Cancun Stroll” once again took to the streets, […]
Where is gasoline cheapest in Yucatán? Updated list from Profeco
Once again, gasoline prices in Yucatán are fluctuating. According to the Federal Consumer Protection Agency (Profeco), the state has both some of the lowest and some of the highest prices in the Southeast region. This was reported by César Iván Escalante Ruiz, head of Profeco, during the segment “Who’s Who in Gasoline Prices?”, where he […]
“They get cleaned and two days later they’re dirty again”: Trash in the drains causes flooding in downtown Mérida
The flooding that occurs in the streets of Mérida’s Historic Center after heavy rains, as happened a few weeks ago, is mainly due to the accumulation of trash in the drainage system, which obstructs it and causes water to pool, according to Carlos Estrella Escalante, former president of the College of Civil Engineers of Yucatán. […]
Oaxacan citizenship for daughters and sons of migrants born abroad
To strengthen cultural ties with the migrant community, Representative Javier Casique Zárate, a member of the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI), presented a Reform Initiative to the State Congress proposing to formally recognize as Oaxacan citizens those born abroad to Oaxacan parents. According to the Draft Decree, this amendment seeks to grant legal certainty and equality […]
Man arrested in Oaxaca for pretending to perform spiritual cleansings to abuse minors
In a coordinated operation, law enforcement officers arrested a man for his alleged involvement in aggravated sexual abuse and attempted rape. The arrest stemmed from reports on social media, where the man was accused of sexually abusing minors at an esoteric center located in the municipality of Ocotlán de Morelos. The accused lured his victims […]
Privatization threat to at least 3 beaches in Oaxaca
According to complaints filed by civil society groups and social organizations, at least three beaches along the Oaxaca coast are at risk of being privatized by various real estate and business projects. They warn that, given the increase in tourist demand, large real estate chains are seeking to establish themselves in the areas of Salchi […]