Arturo Millet Reyes, one of Yucatán’s major drug lords, is under investigation by U.S. authorities. The Yucatecan businessman, a member of a family influential in Yucatán’s economy and politics, is allegedly linked to organized crime, specifically the powerful Sinaloa Cartel. His name and his connection to this criminal group surfaced during the so-called “trial of […]
Querétaro ranks seventh in innovation and economy
Querétaro ranks seventh nationally in innovation and economy, according to the State Competitiveness Index of the Mexican Institute for Competitiveness (IMCO). The index highlights that the state is in the upper-middle range of competitiveness, just behind Mexico City, which ranked first, followed by Jalisco, Aguascalientes, Nuevo León, Chihuahua, Baja California Sur, and Querétaro. During the […]
Only 40% of real estate agents in Querétaro operate with a license.
It is estimated that only 40% of real estate agents operating in Querétaro have the required license, stated Guadalupe Zarazúa, president of the Querétaro Association of Real Estate Agencies. She explained that approximately 1,800 real estate agent licenses have been issued in the state this year. These licenses serve to identify individuals working in the […]
Take note! Road blockades in Guanajuato
The Agricultural and Peasant Movement (MAC) reported that the following highway sections could be blocked: Irapuato-León, Irapuato-Pénjamo, Irapuato-Salamanca, and León-Aguascalientes if their demands are not met by the authorities. According to the group, caravans of farmers from across the state have been called to gather on November 24th at Irrigation District 011 in the municipality […]
Parras, the origin of wine in America and the oasis where new Mexican wineries are born
Nestled among mountains and springs, Parras de la Fuente beats to the rhythm of wine. This oasis in the heart of the Coahuila desert not only safeguards the history of American winemaking but has also reinvented itself as a premier wine destination. Its semi-desert climate, calcareous soils, and the underground streams that nourish it create […]
This magical little town is a refuge from the intense winter cold, just over an hour from Oaxaca.
One of the most sought-after and visited tourist destinations in the Mixteca region of Oaxaca is the magical town of San Pedro y San Pablo Teposcolula, one of the eleven “Pueblitos Mágicos” (Magical Towns) in the city of Oaxaca (known as “Verde Antequera”). It’s a pivotal point for the Lázaro Cárdenas Plan, implemented by the […]
This is the “secret” beach in Oaxaca that you should know about
Salchi, a tranquil beach in southern Oaxaca, offers a semi-virgin beach, oceanfront hotels, and access to nearby beaches—ideal for getting away from it all. Photo: Frank Coronado. Salchi, also known as Playa Salchi or Bahía Salchi, is one of those places that looks like it came straight out of a tropical postcard, yet remains far […]
From natural paradise to economic engine: the unexpected boom of the Oaxaca coast that is transforming Mexico
Until recently, Oaxaca’s Costa Chica was remote and difficult to access. Known for its famous waves and a string of bohemian and countercultural enclaves, this stretch of wild coastline is defined by nature: migratory whales, endangered sea turtles, some 300 species of endemic birds, phosphorescent lagoons, and impressive Pacific waves. But the relative difficulty of […]
Millions in debt and ghost employees detected at the Chiapas Ministry of Education
The Secretary of Education, Roger Mandujano Ayala, confirmed that the department has a debt of 500 million pesos owed to education sector workers. Many of these debts have been outstanding for more than six years, and although there are no documents formally supporting the liabilities, the institution decided to initiate a regularization process “in good […]
Same-sex couples get married in San Cristóbal
The city of San Cristóbal de Las Casas is increasingly establishing itself as a wedding destination; this time, it was a same-sex marriage. “The couple decided to unite their lives and break the social stigma against a sector of society, because they are members of the LGBTQ+ community and have the right to marry,” said […]