Durango becomes the heart of Mexican chronicle writing after being declared the National Capital at the start of the 47th National Congress of Chroniclers of Mexican Communities and Cities (ANACCIM). At the opening ceremony, Mayor Bonifacio Herrera presented the “Israel Cavazos Garza” and “Renan Irigoyen Rosado” awards to renowned chroniclers José Román and Armando Fuentes […]
Biometric CURP: We tell you whether it applies or not in Coahuila and Durango
The Unique Population Registry Code (CURP) remains the traditionally known code composed of numbers and letters. However, as its name suggests, it will include biometric data such as fingerprints of both hands; an iris scan; a digital photograph of the holder; and an electronic signature. This data will be stored in the National Population Registry […]
Rosarito: memories, sea and flavors that remain in the soul
I think of Rosarito with great nostalgia. Rosarito nestled in my soul one Sunday morning over a breakfast of “machaca” in a cozy restaurant, where the wood and trophies tell stories of the countryside, and a cold wind whispered memories only understood by those who once left with a full heart. A Sunday in the […]
52.7 degrees; Mexicali breaks record for maximum temperature
The city of Mexicali, known for being one of the hottest areas in Mexico, has recorded temperatures throughout its history that defy human limits, establishing itself as an epicenter of extreme heat in the country. Located in the north of the country, the capital of Baja California has exceeded temperatures above 50 degrees Celsius on […]
Swimming with orcas is now legal for tourism… in Baja California Sur
What you need to know: Although this new activity is already legal… you do have to comply with some rules and obtain permits to do it. Tourism in Mexico is about to change… or at least in Baja California Sur, as in an unprecedented move, SEMARNAT (Secretary of the Environment and Natural Resources) approved swimming […]
Former officials arrested for illegal land grabs in Playa del Carmen
Agents from the State Attorney General’s Office (FGE) arrested Ariadne Vázquez Canul, former private secretary to former mayor Lili Campos Miranda, and Jorge Zavaleta, former director of contentious affairs in that administration, for misuse of power and abuse of authority. A judge issued arrest warrants against both former officials for their alleged role in the […]
Tulum Airport loses another airline: changes route to Cancun
Lufthansa’s subsidiary, Discover, will change its route from Frankfurt to Tulum Airport to Cancún Airport starting next winter. “The airport (in Tulum) has a lot of potential, but it’s always a combination of many factors. For now, we’re focusing on Cancún,” the airline reported. Apparently, one of the drawbacks for passengers at Tulum Airport is […]
Workers at the Parnassus Hotel in Cancun have called for a strike.
In his first act as head of the Revolutionary Confederation of Workers and Peasants (CROC) in Benito Juárez, Cancún, the secretary of the National Executive Committee (CEN), Isaías González Cuevas, called for a strike at the Parnassus Hotel on August 18, following constant violations of workers’ rights and benefits. The national leader, in a statement, […]
What do we know about José Ramón López, AMLO’s son, on vacation in Cancún?
The vacation of José Ramón López Beltrán, son of former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, has been criticized after various Morena officials were caught vacationing in Tokyo and Europe in recent weeks. According to the media outlet E-ntorno, José Ramón López Beltrán and his wife have been staying at the Vidanta Riviera Maya complex in […]
Emiliano Zapata-Xu highway is being rebuilt in Yucatán
During the ceremony, Joaquín Díaz Mena, governor of the state, emphasized that these works will benefit the mobility of more than 29,000 residents of southern Yucatán. The governor explained that the roadworks consist of the complete reconstruction of 14.6 kilometers, the installation of horizontal and vertical signage, reflective road markings, and other road safety features. […]