Several communities located between Zontecomatlán and Ilamatlán were once again cut off after last night’s rains washed away a temporary bridge installed by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Public Works (SIOP) following the October 10 floods. According to the National Water Commission (Conagua), the rainfall recorded last night exceeded 160 liters per square meter in […]
Oil spill affects the Cazones River in Veracruz
The appearance of the product in the waters of this tributary led to the suspension of water pumping to the city of Poza Rica and forced Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) to deploy oil booms and containment booms. The source of the hydrocarbon that reached the Cazones River remains officially unknown. The Veracruz State Water Commission was […]
Campeche City Council closes Maya Train hotel after visit from Secretary of Tourism
Following a visit by the federal Secretary of Tourism, Josefina Rodríguez Zamora, the Campeche City Council closed the Hotel Edzná, part of the Maya Train project, located one kilometer from the archaeological site of the same name. The state Secretary of Tourism, Adda Solís Peniche, had announced the federal official’s arrival to oversee private activities. […]
The story of the Mexican deaf soccer team that captivated social media and made it to Tokyo
The Mexican National Deaf Football Team qualified for the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics through sheer merit: discipline, preparation, and results. However, despite earning their place in the competition, the team did not receive support from CONADE (the National Commission for Physical Culture and Sport) to cover travel expenses, jeopardizing their participation. Everything changed when Lizzie Rodríguez, […]
Coepriso conducts water quality monitoring at 17 beaches in Oaxaca ahead of the December holiday period
The Oaxaca State Commission for Protection Against Sanitary Risks (Coepriso), in coordination with the Clean Beaches Committees, reported that prior to the end-of-year holiday period, it is monitoring the microbiological quality of seawater at the state’s main tourist destinations. For six days, specialized personnel from the Oaxaca Health Services (SSO) are taking samples at 17 […]
“Tabasco displaces Oaxaca as the chocolate-making benchmark
In an interview with Tabasco HOY Radio, Vicente Gutiérrez Cacep, CEO of Grupo Industrial Cacep, founder of Chocolates Cacep and the Jesús María hacienda, shared his analysis of the current situation and the cultural and commercial renaissance of Tabasco cacao. The businessman highlighted a change in the sector, namely Tabasco’s repositioning on the international stage. […]
The Oaxaca government is accused of ecocide in the “Punta Colorada” ecological reserve.
The Punta Colorada area in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, declared an ecological reserve, faces a serious threat. Organizations such as the Palmarito Turtle Camp and the Salvemos Colorada collective denounced the state government’s plans to develop high-impact real estate projects in the area. This reserve is crucial for regional biodiversity, home to four species of sea […]
Women march in Chiapas and Morelos; they demand an end to gender violence and femicides
“Today, November 25th, with hope and strength in our hearts, we take to the streets of San Cristóbal de Las Casas to say enough to the violence against women who want and desire to live a life free from all forms of violence,” they said in a statement. They thanked Codimuj “for calling us to […]
Mérida prepares to attract tourists for the 2026 World Cup
Mérida is aiming to become an attractive destination for international fans traveling to Mexico during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Although the Yucatecan capital will not be an official host city, the City Council is working on a comprehensive strategy to attract a portion of the estimated 5.5 million tourists who, according to the Ministry […]
A lifeless body was found in an alley near the Palace of Music in Mérida.
Officers from the Mérida Municipal Police were notified of a deceased person near the Palace of Music in the city center. The body was reportedly discovered around 4:00 a.m., as people began walking through the corridors between the Palace of Music, the Peón Contreras Theater, and a Catholic bookstore. Municipal police paramedics assessed the individual […]