With the revelations emerging in the case of Hernán Bermúdez (Commander H), a loyal squire of Adán Augusto López, former governor of Tabasco, former head of the Ministry of the Interior (Segob), former presidential candidate for Morena (National Action Party), and now the newly appointed coordinator of the ruling party’s parliamentary group in the Senate, […]
How “huachicol” became a crime comparable to drug trafficking in Mexico (and why it’s central to Trump and Sheinbaum)
Huachicol, in its various forms, is an illegal industry deeply rooted in Mexico. Fuel theft is the origin of the phenomenon, but over time other crimes have been added, such as smuggling, corruption, and money laundering. Huachicol, like oil, has many derivatives. And now it’s on the lips of many Mexicans for several reasons: the […]
Mexico and the U.S. join forces to reduce wastewater flow between Tijuana and San Diego.
The governments of Mexico and the United States reached an agreement on Thursday aimed at finding a permanent solution to a crisis in which Mexican wastewater has flowed for decades into the Tijuana River and across the US border, emptying into the Pacific Ocean near San Diego. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin […]
US Work Visas: Requirements and Fees for Applying from Mexico in 2025
The United States government grants H-2 visas to workers with or without experience to work temporarily in the country. These visas include the H-2A visa for agricultural workers and the H-2B visa for non-agricultural work. These are the requirements to obtain a work visa in the United States. Those interested in obtaining work visas in […]
Iberdrola is preparing a complete exit from Mexico due to legal uncertainty, according to reports in Spain; he has reportedly hired Barclays to sell assets.
The Spanish transnational giant Iberdrola is already preparing its final exit from Mexico due to the legal uncertainty the current government has generated regarding its operation, revealed the Iberian media outlet El Confidencial. “Iberdrola continues its silent policy of exiting businesses or countries where it lacks the legal certainty that guarantees the profitability of its […]
350 cyclists expected on the Yucatan coast
With the Belize national cycling team participating and an estimated purse of 250,000 pesos, the fourth edition of the Yucatán Summer Classic, one of the largest events organized on the Peninsula, will be held with 350 cyclists in attendance. The race, on Sunday, August 3, will start at 6:00 a.m. and will feature a new […]
Playa del Carmen: Tourist poisoned and robbed after leaving nightclub
An underage foreign tourist was poisoned and robbed of her belongings last Sunday after purchasing a package to visit the Coco Bongo nightclub in Playa del Carmen. The incident occurred around 4:00 a.m., but the victim’s complaint began circulating last Sunday night. Private paramedics treated the tourist on 12 bis Street, between 20th and 25th […]
Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya adds all-inclusive deal — why that’s unusual
The Summer All-Inclusive package, which will be available for bookings made by Sept. 30 for stays through Oct. 31, marks a major departure from the luxury resort’s traditional a la carte model. The Summer All-Inclusive package requires a minimum three-night stay. The package includes unlimited food and beverages for registered adults and up to two […]
Tren Maya neighborhood evacuated in Tulum; protesters block traffic to Felipe Carrillo Puerto.
Various parts of Quintana Roo are experiencing roadblocks following a series of eviction operations carried out by state authorities. In Tulum, residents of the Tren Maya neighborhood are blocking federal highway 307 Tulum-Felipe Carrillo Puerto. The demonstration began after an early morning operation carried out by the State Attorney General’s Office, in which dozens of […]
Tulum: Wastewater contamination in cenotes revealed
A confidential scientific investigation by a leading oceanographic institute reveals the contamination of Tulum’s cenotes with wastewater from the area’s luxury hotels and real estate developments. The report, obtained by La Verdad Noticias, is dated within the last three months and details the results of sampling in the most popular and hydrologically connected cenotes in […]