Potholes, cracks, and the risk of accidents on some sections of the Navojoa-Huatabampo highway were reported by drivers, who explained that there is evident deterioration in certain areas, making it necessary to rehabilitate them. Those affected, who chose to remain anonymous, noted that no rehabilitation, restoration, or maintenance work has been observed on this highway […]
Protests will take place in Los Cabos over the closure of beaches and coastal roads during Sheinbaum’s visit.
Citizen groups have called for a demonstration this Saturday, May 17, in San José del Cabo, in conjunction with the visit of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo. The protest is scheduled for 4 p.m. at the Fonatur roundabout, one of the locations where the president is expected to lead public events. According to the call, […]
Guanajuato lifts Mexico to victory over Japan during the Hiroshima Flower Festival
Just as Japanese citizens have adopted Guanajuato as a second home, Guanajuato residents have earned their place in the Asian country at the recent Hiroshima Flower Festival. Guanajuato was the guest of honor, and at a booth that served as a window into our culture, Japanese visitors were able to learn about and acquire a […]
Man sentenced for posing as a real estate agent to murder and rob a foreign couple in San Miguel de Allende
The Guanajuato State Attorney General’s Office obtained a 33-year, 10-month prison sentence against José Antonio “N,” who was found guilty of the murder of a foreign couple in October 2022 in San Miguel de Allende. According to information provided by the Specialized Homicide Unit, the perpetrator posed as a real estate agent to gain the […]
The San Pascual Bailón Festival fills the streets of San Miguel de Allende with color.
This Sunday, May 18, San Miguel de Allende vibrated with the joy and color of the festivities in honor of Saint Pascual Bailón, patron saint of cooks and a symbol of gratitude for the region’s gardeners. The celebration marked the beginning of the season of festivities that will culminate in June with the highly anticipated […]
The mayor of San Cristóbal has her Chapo Guzmán-style exit.
From Chiapas, we’re told that, in true El Chapo Guzmán fashion, the mayor of San Cristóbal de las Casas, Fabiola Ricci Diestel (Morena), ordered the construction of a hidden passageway in her city hall office, leading to the basement. They explain that this “emergency exit” is intended for high-risk situations, although in the halls of […]
Chaos returns: street vendors take over streets and sidewalks in San Cristóbal.
Although local authorities have evicted the street vendors, they reoccupy them the following day. Currently, an increased presence of street vendors is observed on the streets, sidewalks, and markets of San Cristóbal de las Casas. Meanwhile, formal establishments, which pay their fees year after year to the federal, state, and municipal treasuries, report that in […]
The muxes and their Zapotec legacy receive public support from Oaxaca Cultural
Oaxaca Cultural has issued a statement expressing its support for sexual and gender diversity, highlighting their contribution to the human and cultural richness of communities. The organization emphasizes that its position goes beyond tolerance, advocating for justice, dignity, and the creation of spaces where all people can live freely, respectfully, and without fear. In its […]
Three Oaxaca viewpoints that will leave you breathless: enjoy “seas of clouds” and unique natural landscapes.
In Mexico, Oaxaca stands out for its cultural richness, its world-renowned cuisine, and, above all, for its mountainous landscapes that look like something out of a postcard, ideal for a getaway. The mountain ranges that run through its territory hide corners where the mist creates visual spectacles known as “seas of clouds,” a natural experience […]
500 people arrested during Operation Fisherman in Oaxaca
Activists announced that 500 people were arrested this weekend during Operation Pescador, which the Oaxaca government carried out near the capital’s central water supply center. State and federal security forces participated in the operation. The police action began on Friday and concluded yesterday. Human rights defenders considered it a discriminatory and violative act, as those […]