Senator Cynthia López Castro, a member of the Morena parliamentary group, presented a proposal to the Permanent Commission of the Congress of the Union to reform various laws to punish foreigners who engage in acts of discrimination in Mexico. The initiative seeks to modify the Federal Law to Prevent and Eliminate Discrimination, as well as […]
Citizen victory in Sayulita, Nayarit! A 35-meter wall is demolished, restoring beach access.
A 35-meter-long wall made of stone and cement was demolished by authorities. This construction blocked access to one of the most popular areas of Sayulita, in the state of Nayarit. Residents of the area reported at the time that the project had been built without the proper permit. It also generated anger and indignation among […]
The first three arrested using the new extortion scheme | Michoacán
Three people were arrested in the municipality of Apatzingán, Michoacán, for involvement in the crime of extortion, in response to the national strategy against this crime promoted by the Federal Government. Last Sunday, Claudia Sheinbaum’s administration announced the National Strategy against Extortion, with the goal of preventing and combating this crime that affects the population. […]
Supreme Court approves seizure of Afores to pay child support
The Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN) authorized the exceptional seizure of Afore funds to guarantee the payment of child support, in the event that the beneficiary is unemployed and has no other resources available. What does this SCJN ruling mean? In simple terms, it allows for the seizure of: The retirement subaccount […]
Nayarit judge sentenced for Infonavit looting
The Attorney General’s Office (FGR) reported that it obtained a conviction in an abbreviated proceeding against Mario Alberto Cerbera López, a judge in the state of Nayarit, for his responsibility in the crime committed by a public servant who submitted false reports in amparo proceedings. According to the statement, the judge submitted false reports to […]
Rescue dogs from Michoacán assist in search efforts after floods in Texas.
Following floods in Texas that left more than 80 dead and dozens missing, rescue dogs “Erik” and “Bata” from Michoacán are participating in the search efforts. Source: milenio
The House of Crafts opens in San Cristóbal de Las Casas with works from Amatenango and Oxchuc
This Monday afternoon, the Casa de las Artesanías (House of Crafts) was inaugurated at the Regional DIF (National Institute of Cultural Heritage) facilities, located in the heart of the historic center of San Cristóbal de Las Casas, at the intersection of Niños Héroes and Miguel Hidalgo streets. This space aims to promote and highlight the […]
How Edgar Veytia, “El Diablo,” turned the Nayarit Prosecutor’s Office into an arm of drug trafficking
Over the course of a decade, Edgar Veytia, former attorney general of the Mexican state of Nayarit, went from being a public official with a reputation for vigilantism to becoming a symbol of collusion between state power and organized crime. During his tenure, Veytia—known as El Diablo—not only protected cartels, but also built a network […]
Childhood pregnancies: Chiapas and Guerrero are twice the national average.
During 2024, 7,975 births to girls and adolescents between the ages of 10 and 14 were documented in Mexico, according to figures from the Ministry of Health. This figure means that, on average, 22 minors gave birth every day. An independent analysis conducted by researcher Montserrat Mora using official databases shows that Chiapas, the State […]
Citizens complain about new tip collection practices in San Cristóbal
Several restaurants and bars in the historic center of San Cristóbal de Las Casas have implemented a new method for collecting tips from all customers, which has generated anger among the public. Owners, managers, and servers have taken it upon themselves to collect tips directly, a situation that many consider obligatory, when previously they left […]