The arrival of seven tons of sargassum seaweed on Cancún’s beaches is not an unusual phenomenon, but rather a result of current weather conditions. These flows of macroalgae will continue until February due to the cold fronts. The Director of Public Services in Benito Juárez, Antonio de la Torre Chambé, indicated that, despite the increase […]
Anthropological findings identify solar calendar in the Sonoran Desert
Based on its location, position, engraving, and geometric shape, an ancient stone containing “the movement of the Universe,” discovered in the Sonoran Desert by experts from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), could be a horizon calendar that records the Sun’s path in its annual cycle. The area is one of the most enigmatic […]
Zofemat is making progress in the installation and expansion of the sargassum barrier in Playa del Carmen.
The Federal Maritime Land Zone Directorate (Zofemat) has been working since the beginning of the year on the installation and expansion of the sargassum barrier as part of a preventative strategy to address the 2026 season, reported its director, Irving Lili Madrigal. The official explained that the work is being carried out in constant coordination […]
Authorities warn of forced recruitment through fake job offers in Sonora
Marco Paz, spokesperson for the Sonora Citizens’ Committee for Public Safety, warned of the increase in a phenomenon that for years was mostly concentrated in central and southern Mexico, but which is now appearing in Sonora: forced recruitment. “We are concerned about the forced recruitment of children and young people. Lured by promises of attractive […]
Maya Train Cancun-Tulum: track in danger of collapse due to porous soil
Experts have warned of the potential collapse of the elevated Maya Train line between Cancún and Tulum, as it is supported by seven thousand piles driven into the porous karst soil of the cenotes. They also criticize the idea of using freight trains given this risk. “A single pile sinking by just 5 or 10 […]
Federal projects boost development and connectivity in Tamaulipas
In the lead-up to Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo’s visit to Tamaulipas, several significant projects are transforming the region’s infrastructure. Description: This project, through which 70,000 tractor-trailers and 240,000 passenger vehicles pass daily, has generated 1,149 direct and 3,446 indirect jobs. Features: It includes administrative and sports facilities, a bank branch, medical services, commercial spaces, […]
Tulum: where crime pays off and the State remains silent
Tulum is no longer a picture-postcard tourist destination but a contested territory. Behind the official narrative of pristine beaches, spirituality, and luxury tourism, Tulum has become one of the most violent municipalities in Mexico relative to its population. This isn’t just a perception: it’s the numbers, the bodies, and the executions. With just over 55,000 […]
Tamaulipas wins Tourism Excellence Award at Fitur 2026
Tampico received the Tourism Excellence Award for the Tampico International Jazz Fest 2025 at the 2026 International Tourism Fair (FITUR) in Madrid, Spain, further solidifying the destination’s position as a global cultural and tourism leader. On behalf of the Governor of Tamaulipas, Américo Villarreal Anaya, the Secretary of Tourism, Benjamín Hernández Rodríguez, accepted the award. […]
Devotion by Live Aqua conquers the Zamna festival in Tulum
Amidst international beats, jungle nature, and ritual energy, the Zamna 2026 Festival in Tulum became the perfect setting for a unique experience: relaxation also took center stage. At one of the world’s most important electronic music festivals, Devossion by Live Aqua made its mark by bringing wellness and luxury hospitality to the heart of the […]
Is it mandatory? The Biometric CURP arrives in Nuevo León; here’s what you need to know.
The implementation of the Biometric CURP (Unique Population Registry Code) is progressing in Nuevo León as part of a new digital identity model that aims to strengthen security and prevent identity theft in official procedures. According to Alberto Cantú Sánchez, legal advisor to the General Directorate of the Civil Registry, the process is not currently […]