State and federal authorities, along with organizers of the Mexican Aerospace Fair (FAMEX), held a coordination meeting at the C5 facilities to advance preparations for the Tulum Air Show 2026, the aeronautical event scheduled to take place from April 23 to 26, 2026, at the Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport in Tulum. The meeting is […]
Tardan, the store where Porfirio Díaz, Zapata, and Villa bought their hats, still exists.
The Historic Center of Mexico City is one of the areas richest in cultural treasures, some of which go unnoticed. This is the case of the hat shop Tardan, whose history dates back to the 19th century. It was a favorite tailor shop of important historical figures, undoubtedly influencing the creation of its imposing character. […]
Ballena Fest 2025: What to do at the Puerto Ángel fair
Get ready for Ballena Fest 2025, an event in the beautiful and paradisiacal bay of Puerto Ángel, on the coast of Oaxaca. This festival pays homage to nature, culture, and tourism, celebrating the spectacular arrival of humpback whales to these crystal-clear waters. It will take place from December 5th to 7th, 2025, in the municipality […]
Independent organizations in Chiapas suspend march in San Cristóbal and reschedule it for Tuxtla Gutiérrez
More than 15 organizations affiliated with the Coordination of Independent Organizations of Chiapas (OPEZ), following a statewide meeting where they discussed various issues such as justice, indigenous rights, high electricity rates, and the release of political prisoners, announced this Monday that the march scheduled for that same date in San Cristóbal de las Casas has […]
Residents block highway to the Isthmus of Oaxaca to demand the execution of works
Dozens of residents of Llano Grande blocked the Pan-American Highway, halting all vehicular traffic from the Isthmus region to the city of Oaxaca. Authorities confirmed there are no alternative routes. The residents of Llano Grande demanded that the mayor of Santa María Jalapa del Marqués, Leticia Sibaja Mendoza (Morena party), release funds from Fund III […]
The Government Palace in Oaxaca is fenced off this morning
Early this morning, barricades were put in place in case of any violence. A march by Section 22 of the CNTE teachers’ union, as well as by some feminist groups, is expected in Oaxaca. Both marches are expected to converge on the city’s main square, the Zócalo. Given this situation, and to prevent any violence […]
Up to 90 assaults per month on truckers in Cuacnopalan-Oaxaca; Operation Escalón is being implemented to counteract them.
Since September 15, assaults on truck, passenger, and tourism transport drivers on the Cuacnopalan-Oaxaca highway have been reduced to zero reported cases thanks to the implementation of Operation Escalón along an 84-kilometer stretch. Previously, up to three assaults were reported daily, totaling nearly 90 robberies per month, which resulted in the deaths of two drivers. […]
Mexican and foreign women rescued from prostitution ring in Playa del Carmen
At least ten Mexican and foreign women were rescued from a human trafficking and prostitution ring in Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, the State Attorney General’s Office reported. The rescue took place at a bar located on the Cancún-Tulum federal highway, between Avenida Juárez and Calle Sur. The women, including eight Mexicans, one Cuban, and […]
The Russian disinformation campaign in Mexico that seeks to alienate the U.S.
Russia’s disinformation efforts in Latin America have intensified over the past two years, in part to sow discord between the United States and its allies in the region, according to a U.S. diplomatic cable and a new report by a watchdog group. The campaign is spearheaded by Kremlin-owned media outlets such as Sputnik and RT, […]
They’re trying to curb growth in Cancun and Tulum
Cancun and Tulum will be classified as priority zones for sustainable tourism management, with the aim of limiting or halting the growth both cities are currently experiencing. This new designation is already established in the Quintana Roo General Tourism Law and is binding, meaning that municipalities are obligated to consider its principles within management instruments […]