State of siege in Guatemala generates concern in Tapachula, Chiapas

On the border between Mexico and Guatemala, citizens, business owners, and activists acknowledged a climate of unease and concern on Wednesday following the 30-day state of siege declared by the Guatemalan government to combat gangs and the risk of criminals crossing the border. Walter Orozco, a businessman from Tapachula, called on Mexican authorities to reinforce […]

President of the National Anti-Corruption System asks Marina del Pilar to resign from her position

The president of the National Anti-Corruption System (SNA), Vania Pérez Morales, urged Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda this Wednesday to step down as governor of Baja California for reasons of “public integrity,” after the Morena party politician acknowledged that the Attorney General’s Office (FGR) has an open investigation against her ex-husband, Carlos Torres Torres, for […]

War breaks out over tourist transportation in Baja California Sur

A new conflict has erupted in the tourist transportation sector in Baja California Sur, where transportation companies with federal permits and state-licensed taxi drivers are engaged in a dispute that has escalated into legal and political action, particularly at airports and high-traffic tourist areas in the municipality of Los Cabos. The so-called tourist transportation companies—vans […]

Profepa promotes safe whale watching in Baja California Sur

The Federal Attorney General’s Office for Environmental Protection (Profepa) conducted training workshops for tour operators on best practices for whale watching in the municipalities of Los Cabos and Loreto, Baja California Sur. The workshops took place in Loreto Bay National Park and lasted three months. Key topics covered included minimum distances, permitted viewing times, speed […]

The cultural richness of Nayarit reaches Madrid through Wixárika art

Madrid was adorned with color thanks to a work that unites two culturally significant symbols. In the Puerta del Sol, the heart of the Spanish capital, a creation was unveiled that unites both destinations. The iconic Bear and the Strawberry Tree sculpture now has a ‘twin’: a replica entirely transformed with Wixárika art that has […]

Hoteliers report good bookings for Mazatlán Carnival; they request increased security

With 22 days to go until the start of the Mazatlán International Carnival, hoteliers in the port city are reporting strong reservations and positive expectations for the days of the city’s biggest celebration, considered one of Sinaloa’s main tourist attractions. Good Hotel Occupancy Expectations for Mazatlán CarnivalThe president of the Tres Islas Hotel Association, José […]

Shrimp boat catches fire in Bonfil Park, Mazatlán

A shrimp boat caught fire Monday afternoon at the dock near the Gabriel Leyva neighborhood of Mazatlán. According to reports from the scene, the fire and subsequent explosion occurred while welding work was being carried out on the boat when a spark fell onto the diesel tank. You can also read: Fire on tuna boat […]