Through social media, the Taxco de Alarcón City Council announced the complete closure of vehicular traffic in Plaza Borda from February 23 to March 2, due to renovation work on the water infrastructure. The announcement aims to inform residents and visitors, who primarily arrive on weekends to enjoy the attractions of this Pueblo Mágico (Magic […]
MEGA WORKS AND MEGAPROJECTS IN TIJUANA, BAJA CALIFORNIA
The city of Tijuana, located in the state of Baja California, in the northwest region of Mexico, is not only the gateway to the country, but also the heart of one of the most active, busiest, and most economically integrated binational regions in the world. In the last decade, its growth has been explosive, with […]
Without sales outlets in Veracruz, artisans face migration and reselling of their works
Indigenous artisans in Veracruz face a lack of sales outlets in the state’s main municipalities, forcing them to seek permits in other areas and leading to the intervention of intermediaries who resell their pieces for more than double their original value. Ofelia Quintero Cárdenas, president of the Women’s Association of Micro-entrepreneurs and Artisans, reported the […]
“Reviving what was destroyed and applauding it: politics according to the 4T
The final nail in the coffin for FIDECINE was driven by former president Andrés Manuel López Obrador in 2020. But now Claudia Sheinbaum has arrived with a new plan: she’s introduced incentives to boost film production. It sounds familiar, as if no one had ever thought of having a FIDECINE… for film. To keep everyone […]
Blockades in Veracruz paralyze 6,000 transport workers; business owners demand security after operation against El Mencho
Following the road blockades in several areas of Veracruz, business owners and truckers urged the government to address the insecurity on the roads to prevent shortages of goods. They also asked the public to stay indoors, follow the instructions of the authorities, and rejected any form of violence. When asked about the violence that erupted […]
Flights are back on to Mexico.
Air Canada, WestJet, and Air Transat have started resuming service after earlier suspensions tied to violence and roadblocks in parts of Mexico, including Puerto Vallarta.Air Canada has restarted routes from Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver to Puerto Vallarta, says Guadalajara is next, and is using larger aircraft to get passengers home faster.WestJet and Air Transat say […]
State cabinet in Yucatán adrift: appointments based on personal connections, not experience
From the outset, it was clear that Governor Joaquín Díaz Mena’s cabinet would be a patchwork government, as it was formed with various politicians from the PRI and PAN parties. The top-level officials are not part of the Morena party’s political cadre, much less that of its leader, notes Dr. Othón Baños Ramírez, a sociologist, […]
OUTRAGE ON SOCIAL MEDIA: FOREIGNER CAUGHT STEALING AT OXXO IN PUERTO VALLARTA
A video circulating on social media shows a foreigner allegedly stealing items from an Oxxo convenience store in the Romantic Zone of Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, amidst the unrest and looting that has plagued the region. In the recording, the man is seen taking a water jug and other items, carrying a bag with the Canadian […]
Yucatán strengthens its regional connectivity with the reactivation of the Villahermosa-Mérida flight by Aerus
The route will begin on March 3 with three weekly flights, expanding opportunities for economic, tourism, and social integration. Yucatán is consolidating its strategic position in southeastern Mexico with the start of operations for the Villahermosa–Mérida flight, which will begin operating on March 3 with three weekly flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. The route, […]