ENTERING MEXICO: WHAT ARE THOSE DRIVE-THROUGH X-RAY SCANNERS?

Many people have asked about the large machines you sometimes drive through when entering Mexico at San Ysidro / Tijuana. Here’s a clear, factual explanation.These are vehicle inspection scanners operated by Customs of Mexico under the Tax Administration Service (SAT). They are used to detect undeclared goods, contraband, weapons, or hidden compartments — without needing […]

Hector recreates the historical events of Zacatecas

Through his Facebook account, photographer Héctor Eduardo Baltazar Blanco offers a re-creation of historical events in Zacatecas, employing editing skills and a touch of literary creativity. Like a thriller, he recounts historical facts and events compiled from prominent historians and chroniclers of the state. His posts begin with “Did you know…?” and the story unfolds […]

Nuevo Laredo will generate 5,000 jobs; new businesses will open

This year, between new openings, expansions, and the city’s overall commercial growth, at least 5,000 jobs are projected to be created in Nuevo Laredo during the first half of the year. This rapid growth is supported by the synergy between the state and municipal governments and the private sector. The state Secretary of Economy, Ninfa […]

Tamaulipas aims for a tourism coup with Football Fan Routes

With an emphasis on natural, gastronomic, cultural, and adventure experiences, the Government of Tamaulipas is already preparing the first nine tourist routes for attendees of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Benjamín Hernández Rodríguez, Secretary of Tourism in Tamaulipas, pointed out that the focus is on the proximity to Monterrey, one of the tournament’s main venues, […]

SEPHORA and Tabasco launch a spicy “gloss”

Available in four shades of intensity inspired by the legendary Tabasco sauces, SEPHORA’s new lip gloss collection invites you to choose your level of heat. SEPHORA’s new collaboration with Tabasco results in a gloss infused with hot chili extract and hyaluronic acid for hydrated, sculpted, and visibly fuller lips. From green to black, and through […]

He was born in Mexico City, the son of immigrants, and left UNAM to dedicate himself to the small family store: he transformed it into one of the most powerful empires in Mexico.

From a modest business to the world’s largest bakery, the journey of this Mexican entrepreneur remains a benchmark for generations. He was once one of the richest men in Mexico and passed away among the wealthiest. At a time when bread was just beginning to establish itself as a mass-consumption product in Mexico, a family […]