This Monday marks the start of the license plate exchange program, which will run from January 5th to April 30th, 2026. For the first time, the process will be conducted online, with rewards for taxpayers who pay on time. All payments can now be made electronically, using credit or debit cards, CODI, or in cash […]
Baja California Sur continues its Embrace it program for foreign travelers
The goal is to ensure clarity for international travelers and guarantee compliance with the legal obligation to pay the tax that funds environmental protection, tourism infrastructure, and cultural projects in the state. Authorized by Article 129 Bis of the State Tax Law, Embrace it establishes a fee of $25 USD, applicable to visitors over 12 […]
Campeche is named in the U.S. indictment against Maduro and his inner circle.
The state of Campeche is explicitly mentioned in the indictment filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York in case S4 11 Cr. 205 (AKH), which indicts Nicolás Maduro Moros, Diosdado Cabello Rondón, Ramón Rodríguez Chacín, Cilia Adela Flores de Maduro, Nicolás Ernesto Maduro Guerra, and Héctor Rusthenford Guerrero […]
BCS closed 2025 with more than 1.2 million cruise passengers and high economic impact
Baja California Sur maintained high activity in the cruise tourism sector as 2025 drew to a close, with arrivals scheduled in the final days of the year and an annual total exceeding pre-pandemic figures. State and port authorities reported that the state ended the year with more than 1.2 million cruise passengers. The head of […]
Former UNACAR rector arrested in Campeche
The Campeche State Specialized Prosecutor’s Office for Combating Corruption executed an arrest warrant against the former rector of the Autonomous University of Carmen (UNACAR), José Antonio “N”. The operation took place at 8:37 p.m. on December 30 in the municipality of Calkiní, specifically in the Kilakán neighborhood. Following his arrest, authorities transferred the former official […]
The luxurious Aman brand lands in Mexico and chooses Baja California Sur.
The Mexican hotel industry is preparing to welcome one of the most prestigious names in luxury. Aman, the legendary brand founded by Adrian Zecha in 1988, has announced the opening this year of the Amanvari hotel, its first venture in Mexico, located in East Cape, Baja California Sur. The resort will be part of Costa […]
Goodbye to Cash: TAG Will Be Mandatory at Toll Booths in Baja California Starting This 2026
Starting at the first minute of 2026, the use of the TAG system became mandatory at most toll booths operated by Caminos y Puentes Federales (CAPUFE) in Mexico, including several located in Baja California, as part of a strategy to expedite traffic and strengthen safety on federal highways. You might be interested in: Baja California […]
Notaries under investigation in Nayarit for document forgery: one indicted and another arrested
A judge has formally charged Luis Miguel “N”, a notary public, with various crimes. According to court documents, Luis Miguel “N” is accused of forgery of documents in general, forgery of certifications, crimes related to the certification, formalization, registration, and recording of real estate, as well as money laundering. Notary Luis Miguel was arrested five […]
Abalone fishing season begins in Baja California
The abalone fishing season began on January 1st off the coast of Baja California, and tuna fishing began on January 20th, according to the National Aquaculture and Fisheries Commission (Conapesca). The measure is based on technical opinions issued by the Mexican Institute for Research in Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture (IMIPAS), with the aim of strengthening […]