“The law only works for those with money,” says Eulalia Chim y Pantí, as she reviews a copy of the complaint she filed with the State Attorney General’s Office (FGE). For several years, she has been unable to regain possession of her property, which she alleges was illegally occupied by the son of a former […]
Mexico City records more than 3,000 medical consultations during the World Cup; 93 fans required transport
Since the World Cup began in Mexico City on June 11th, and continuing until early Monday morning, health authorities have provided a total of 3,563 medical consultations and transported 93 people for various reasons, ranging from injuries to heart attacks, according to Mexico City Health Secretary Nadine Gasman Zylbermann. These consultations have been provided to […]
Mérida announces mega free sterilization day
The Mérida City Council announced a massive free spay and neuter clinic for dogs and cats on July 21st, as part of Animal Welfare Month activities and in commemoration of Municipal Sterilization and Animal Welfare Day. Mayor Cecilia Patrón Laviada reported that 600 surgeries will be performed free of charge during this campaign. The medical […]
Marches, blockades and demonstrations today in Mexico City: take precautions
The Mexico City Secretariat of Citizen Security reported a schedule of events for Tuesday, July 7, including six demonstrations, one scheduled meeting, two bike rides, and eleven recreational events in various boroughs of the capital. These events may cause traffic delays or road closures. The day’s events include social protests, activities organized by various groups, […]
How to File a Retorno Seguro Notice for a Foreign-Plated Vehicle in Mexico
For foreign-plated vehicles in Mexico, the Retorno Seguro process is used when you need to notify Mexican authorities of the safe return of a foreign vehicle. The official process is done through VUCEM, Mexico’s Digital Window for Foreign Trade. This is not a replacement for official advice, but it should help travellers understand the basic […]
Road closures TODAY July 7: Highways closed in Mexico, road closures and alternate routes according to CAPUFE
Traffic accidents continue to disrupt travel on several highways and toll roads across Mexico this Tuesday, July 7, 2026. According to reports from the National Guard Highway Division and Federal Roads and Bridges (CAPUFE), partial road closures, lane reductions, and heavy traffic remain in various locations throughout Veracruz, Oaxaca, Querétaro, and Chiapas. Authorities urged motorists […]
Tropical wave 16 will bring heavy rains to southern Mexico this Tuesday, July 7.
Tropical Wave No. 16 will continue moving across Mexico on Tuesday, July 7, and, in combination with two upper-level cyclonic circulations, a trough, a low-pressure channel, and moisture from both coastlines, will generate heavy rainfall across southern and southeastern Mexico, along with strong to very heavy precipitation over much of the country, according to the […]
Chinese Ambassador to Mexico praises Chiapas during his visit to Congress
Congresswoman Alejandra Gómez Mendoza and Congressman Mario Guillén Guillén, presidents of the Board of Directors and the Political Coordination Board, respectively, of the Chiapas Congress, received His Excellency Mr. Chen Daojiang, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to Mexico, as part of the parliamentary outreach efforts promoted by the Legislative Branch. […]
Roads in San Cristóbal will be closed for 40 days due to construction work.
Starting this Monday, July 6, several roads in the western part of San Cristóbal de Las Casas will be temporarily closed due to road widening and paving work, the Municipal Transit Department reported. The disruptions are expected to last approximately 40 days, so authorities are urging residents to take precautions and use alternate routes. According […]
San Cristóbal Cathedral: More than 450 years of history, faith, and architecture in Chiapas
Located on the north side of Plaza 31 de Marzo, the central square of San Cristóbal de Las Casas, the Cathedral of San Cristóbal is one of the principal historical, religious, and architectural symbols of the Highlands region of Chiapas, with more than 450 years of history. The church, which serves as the seat of […]