Last night, residents of 62 communities in Santa María Colotepec reopened the Oaxaca–Puerto Escondido highway after blocking it for four consecutive days. They were demanding that the federal government complete the construction of alternative routes to the highway and provide free access for residents of these communities. The residents were demanding the construction of alternative […]
“We are desperate,” say Cubans deported and relocated in Tapachula
Cubans deported by the United States are being transported overland to Mexico’s southern border by the National Migration Institute (INM), the migrants themselves reported. William Herrera Roque, from Cuba, says he had been living in the United States for 32 years, but was detained during an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raid in Marathon, Key […]
Two men arrested in Oaxaca accused of drug-related roadblocks in Veracruz
Two men linked to drug-related roadblocks in the state of Veracruz were arrested on the border between Veracruz and Oaxaca, according to the Oaxaca State Attorney General’s Office. During the joint security operation between the two states, an operations center belonging to a criminal cell was located, and high-powered weapons were seized. In a statement […]
Tourism boosts Oaxaca with an economic impact of 293 million pesos during the holiday weekend
Oaxaca Tourism Secretariat (Sectur Oaxaca) anticipates high tourist influx and hotel occupancy exceeding 72 percent in three state destinations. During the holiday weekend commemorating the 220th anniversary of Benito Juárez’s birth, the Oaxaca Tourism Secretariat (Sectur Oaxaca) estimates a cumulative economic impact of 293 million pesos in three of the state’s main tourist destinations. The […]
In a style reminiscent of drug cartels: banners bearing the names of legislators appear after they vote against electoral reform in Oaxaca.
The city of Oaxaca awoke on March 12 to banners displaying the names of the state representatives who voted against Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum’s electoral reform. The banners, very similar to the drug cartel banners that frequently appear throughout the country, exposed the Oaxaca legislators belonging to the Labor Party (PT) and the Green Party of […]
Mazatlán restaurant sector asks federal Cabinet for more prevention
The restaurant sector in Mazatlán urged the federal Cabinet to prioritize preventative measures over corrective ones to strengthen confidence in the destination. They emphasized the need for improved security in the Golden Zone, the Malecón (boardwalk), and the Historic Center, as well as support for large-scale events and a federal promotional campaign for Mazatlán. Cecilia […]
Three cruise ships coincide in Mazatlán
More than 14,000 cruise passengers arrived in Mazatlán this Thursday aboard three cruise ships. During the off-season, the simultaneous arrival of three cruise ships comes at an opportune time, according to tourism service providers. The first cruise ship to arrive was the Ruby Princess, coming from La Paz. It carries 2,911 passengers and 1,147 crew […]
The National Guard is hunting down Ubers at the Mexico City International Airport (AICM) to protect the monopoly of taxi drivers who owe millions to the government.
Today, a deployment of federal officers began at the terminals of the capital’s airport to target ride-hailing drivers. The official instruction is to fine any vehicle from this platform up to 58,600 pesos for attempting to pick up a passenger in the federal zone. Travelers end up paying up to 60% more for their ride […]
Domestic tourism in the Mexican Caribbean falls by 7.3%; Holy Week is a challenge
Tourism industry leaders attributed the 7.3% drop in domestic travelers to the Mexican Caribbean to the destination’s rising cost, a lack of available seats due to aircraft maintenance, and repeat tourism, suggesting this trend could continue through Holy Week. Statistics from the Ministry of Tourism (Sectur) on domestic tourism trends show a downturn over the […]