So far this year, 2,167 Mexicans have filed complaints with Canada’s Refugee Protection Division against companies that defrauded them by offering them work in the northern country. The number is more than double the number recorded in 2024, when 1,020 complaints were filed. One of the victims of fraud is Manuel, who worked as a […]
There are 780 missing Colombians in Mexico: Ambassador
The Colombian ambassador to Mexico, Carlos Fernando García Monosalvo, reported that the country has an official record of 780 missing Colombians. He indicated that, like the two murdered Colombian musicians found in the municipality of Cocotitlán in the State of Mexico, disappearances are a very complex phenomenon and are linked to mafia groups involved in […]
Mission Firewall: Mexico and the US establish an anti-huachicol group
Authorities from neighboring countries held the first meeting of the Binational Security Implementation Group. The Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs revealed that “the creation of a bilateral working group was announced to combat cross-border illicit finance, as well as to cooperate on civil asset forfeiture and improve coordination to prevent fuel theft. These actions are […]
The Mexican beach town that seems stuck in time and surprises with its calm and relaxing atmosphere.
The Mexican Caribbean, the stretch of the Yucatán Peninsula that borders the Caribbean Sea and includes resort cities like Cancún, Tulum, and Playa del Carmen, has experienced a tourism boom in recent decades, welcoming some 20 million visitors a year. Meanwhile, just over 100 miles south of Tulum, Bacalar offers a similar experience to the […]
Mexico asks the US for a platform to monitor air cargo
The United States created a platform that will facilitate the exchange of information on suspicious packages and air cargo with the goal of halting drug, arms, and fuel trafficking. In a statement, the State Department reported that the strategy will be implemented within the framework of the Border Security and Law Enforcement Cooperation Program, “an […]
San Cristobal closes the festivities of the Virgin of Mercy
With their colorful outfits and exaggerated costumes, the famous “panzudos” (big-bellied) people said goodbye this year, dancing for the last time in the church square, marking one of the most anticipated moments for those attending. Gunpowder lit up the night with the traditional burning of bulls, while the sky sparkled and the atmosphere filled with […]
Storm wreaks havoc in San Cristóbal: Dozens of homes damaged and more than 10 cars swept away
This Friday afternoon, San Cristóbal de Las Casas experienced heavy rains that caused significant damage in several areas of the city, primarily in the northern part. The Heroic Fire Department reported that 50 homes have been affected and 10 vehicles trapped in streets that have become rivers and streams. Civil Protection personnel joined the rescue […]
Querétaro inaugurates international tapas and pinchos competitions
The state’s Secretary of Tourism, Adriana Vega Vázquez Mellado, led the inauguration of the third National Pinchos and Tapas Competition in Mexico and the second edition of the Tapas Competition of the Americas, which bring together chefs from Mexico, the Americas, and Spain in a meeting of creativity, tradition, and culinary innovation. During the event, […]
Iberojet expands its long-haul network with the route between Madrid and Querétaro
Iberojet, the airline of Ávoris Corporación Empresarial, has announced the launch of a new direct and exclusive route between Madrid and Querétaro, operated with Airbus A350-900 aircraft. The service will begin on December 20th with two weekly flights, consolidating the company’s strategy in the long-haul segment. With this operation, Spain will have a direct link […]
They are one of the richest families in Guanajuato and they own a textile empire that has been conquering all of Mexico for years.
The León Meléndez Family: Pirma Company The story of this brand begins in 1987 with Rafael, the family patriarch, who opened a small shoe sole workshop. Just three years later, he founded his own shoe manufacturing company, named Maquiladora de Calzado Caribean. In 1992, he added the San Javier Manufacturing Company to his empire, and […]