A total of five people are being investigated for possible links to the embezzlement of more than 60 million pesos from the Sonora State Council for Public Works (CECOP), which was revealed a few weeks ago. The public servant identified as the main perpetrator had a property seized in Hermosillo. In an interview, the head […]
Armed attacks on bars in Veracruz leave four dead.
Armed attacks against three bars in different municipalities in the northern part of the state of Veracruz left at least four people dead and several more injured. During the night of September 22, two employees of the “La Brocheta” bar lost their lives after several gunshots were heard inside the building; another man was injured. […]
Sonora Rock Fest changes venue, with Element as headliner
Hermosillo’s rock and roll fans are about to celebrate one of the most anticipated events of this season, with the first edition of Sonora Rock Fest, which will take place next Saturday, October 4th. The open-air festival will feature a headline performance by Element and a lineup of other major bands from the scene such […]
Sargassum returns to the beaches of Tulum
The sargassum wash has returned to the shores of Tulum, where the beaches once again appear overcrowded by macroalgae. David Buchanan García, Director of Administration for the Federal Maritime Terrestrial Zone (Zofemat), acknowledged the cleanup efforts, although “it seems that when you leave, the beaches look as if you haven’t done anything.” As of last […]
Yucatán: Mayor of Mérida regrets Supreme Court ruling on property tax increase
Mérida Mayor Cecilia Patrón Laviada lamented the decision of the Supreme Court of Justice to not recognize municipal autonomy and prevent the increase in property taxes in 2025 and even 2026. “The Mérida City Council appealed to the Supreme Court of Justice because we feel our municipal autonomy has been violated. We will always defend […]
“Invest in Yucatán” positions Mérida as an investment destination
In the coming months, the Yucatan capital will intensify its range of attractions for the enjoyment of locals and visitors. Source: milenio
Profepa halts construction of police headquarters in Punta Colorada, Puerto Escondido
Following a series of complaints filed by citizens and environmental groups, the Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection (Profepa) partially suspended construction work on a state police station, which Oaxaca authorities planned to build on 22,797 square meters of low deciduous forest in the Punta Colorada reserve, located on the coast of Oaxaca. In a statement, […]
Landslides reported on the Oaxaca-Puerto Escondido highway
According to users, the tunnel area has been the most affected, and although vehicles are able to pass, this situation can take several minutes. The roadway is littered with rocks and mud, so cleanup has begun. The situation is expected to continue like this, so the relevant authorities have urged motorists to drive with caution. […]
Mexico ignores the UN: Claudia Sheinbaum’s government keeps the Cancuc Five (Chiapas) prisoners.
Despite strong international denunciations, the new government of Claudia Sheinbaum continues to imprison five Tseltal defenders from San Juan Cancuc, Chiapas, in a case that has been described as a serious human rights violation. On September 3, 2025, in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, human rights groups, family members, and Indigenous organizations held a press conference to denounce […]
San Cristóbal de Las Casas underwater, and abandonment
San Cristóbal de Las Casas, one of Chiapas’ most iconic tourist destinations, recently experienced a natural disaster that left destruction, property losses, and profound public outrage in its wake. The torrential rains severely affected local workers, who lost their street vendors, including traditional hot dog carts, as well as homes and even historic church facades. […]