After the Tulum archaeological zone registered its worst year in visitor numbers in over a decade in 2025, the decline has continued to deepen during the first quarter of 2026. The statistical report from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) shows that in the first three months of the year, the site received […]
PAN senator warns of risk of “catastrophe” on the Cancun–Tulum section of the Maya Train
The debate surrounding the safety of the Maya Train has been reignited after PAN Senator Mayuli Latifa Martínez Simón warned of potential subsidence on Section 5 South, which connects Cancún, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum. The senator raised the need to evaluate operations on this segment as a preventative measure against potential risks. During a […]
Drug dealing on the rise in Chiapas; hotspots in Tapachula, Tuxtla and San Cristóbal
During the first quarter of 2026, 207 investigations into drug dealing were opened in Chiapas, representing a 17 percent increase compared to the same period in 2025, according to data from the State Attorney General’s Office. Official figures detail that 55 investigations were opened in January, 65 in February, and 87 in March, reflecting an […]
Textiles reflect the vision and tradition of the indigenous peoples of Chiapas
The textiles of the indigenous communities showcase the talent of the women of the Chiapas Highlands. The blouses for women, woven on a backstrap loom in Tenejapa, stand out. The colors reflect their roots, the feeling of the land, and each stitch highlights the unity of the people, their worldview, and their desire to live […]
Birdwatching makes the region more attractive in Chiapas
With a message of conservation for Chiapas’ natural areas, the seventh Chiapas Birding Festival 2026 kicked off, marking the beginning of birdwatching tourism’s rise in the state as an international attraction, competing alongside Oaxaca. From April 15th to 17th, the Chiapas Convention Center will host this event. Segundo Guillén Gordillo, the State Secretary of Tourism, […]
After death from myiasis, measures relaxed in the fight against the screwworm in Oaxaca
Following the confirmation of the first death from myiasis, prevention measures by the Oaxaca Ministry of Agri-Food Development and Rural Development appear to be lax. There is no containment operation in place at the Etla livestock market in the central region of the state. When the programs to combat the plague were announced last year, […]
Huatulco and Puerto Escondido received more than 132,000 tourists during Holy Week and Easter.
During the Easter holiday season, the main tourist destinations on the Oaxaca coast, Huatulco Bays and Puerto Escondido, reported a cumulative economic impact of over 700 million pesos. From March 30 to April 12, these destinations attracted a total of 132,631 visitors, solidifying their position as the most popular among tourists. Huatulco Bays reached a […]
Business associations reject toll increase on the Oaxaca-Puerto Escondido highway; “the cost is exorbitant,” they say.
Six chambers of commerce and business associations from the Oaxaca coast rejected the toll increase on the Barranca – Larga Ventanilla highway, which connects the state capital with the beach resort destination of Puerto Escondido. In a letter addressed to Governor Salomón Jara Cruz and the heads of the Federal Roads and Bridges Agency and […]
Drone overflights detected at Puerto Vallarta prison; investigation underway into possible drug smuggling
Security authorities in Jalisco reported an increase in drone overflights near the Puerto Vallarta prison, opening an investigation into the possible smuggling of drugs into the penitentiary. The state Secretary of Public Security, Juan Pablo Hernández, indicated that the possibility of these devices being used to drop illicit substances cannot be ruled out, given their […]
World Green Plan: drastic measures to avoid chaos in the capital
Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada dropped a bombshell that has the entire business sector reeling: she wants to bring back remote work! With the 2026 World Cup just around the corner this June, the mayor issued an urgent call to the private sector to send their employees to work from home. According to Brugada, the […]