The Federal Investigator Who Moonlit as a Drug Lord

Tijuana is dealing with unusual local crime stories involving an alleged occultist murderer and a police investigator, while Baja Beach Fest and Valle de Guadalupe's "Viñadas" festival are set to entertain visitors.

Cleaning Beaches Like It’s CrossFit: This Week in Nayarit

Puerto Vallarta advances infrastructure with the near-complete Puente Amado Nervo, Playa Destiladeras' public reopening, Amazon Bazaar's launch ahead of new SAT taxes, and weekly beach "gym" cleanups.

Policing from the Sky, Crime on the Ground, and a Pole That Just Won’t Fall

Quintana Roo's week: drone-equipped police, sargassum as a regulated resource, a teetering Telmex pole, and CFE workers detained over "suspicious vibes" amid digital crime reporting and looming storms.

Quintana Roo’s Seaweed Now a Regulated Resource (And Maybe Dinner)

Quintana Roo blends beach life, bureaucratic whimsy, and cultural flair—from sargassum regulations and planetarium bus routes to crocodile discoveries and a mayor-turned-uncle splashing in seaweed-free waves.

Mexico Just Declared Sargassum a “Fish”

Mexicanist dispatch: seaweed’s now a “fish,” crocs Airbnb the suburbs, free drinks where sargassum scares tourists, plus wrestling kids, tax-break hammocks and taco-flavored tennis.

Nayarit, Please: Where Micro-Empires Run the Economy

Nayarit heats up with ice art, boxing legend, a game-changing bridge, and happenings in health, transport, and micro-business, all while grappling with crime, corruption, and community resilience.

Why Mexico's Calm Exterior Hides a Shiver

Foreign firms dominate exports, banks increase reserves amid rising consumer debt, the peso faces speculative pressure despite stability, inflation persists in key sectors, agricultural self-sufficiency is hindered by past practices.

The Cancun Insider: What's Hot and What's Not!

This Cancun newsletter covers summer tourism booms, a Superman-themed plane, new bus routes to ancient ruins, massive security operations, bizarre local crimes like gym phone theft and a child support conviction, environmental efforts, and current weather warnings.

Why Your Ride Could Be Cartel's Next Getaway Car

Ex-Tabasco security chief linked to "La Barredora" cartel is fugitive. Authorities busted 6 Sinaloa meth labs and found explosives. Juárez crematorium held 386 bodies; owner charged with improper handling. Top stolen cars: Nissan NP300, Versa, Aveo.

How Mexico's Banks Thrive Domestically While Aiding Migrants Abroad

Mexican banks post record profits from consumer loans, up 9.2% YoY. Concurrently, Finabien launches 100K debit cards in the U.S. for migrants, offering lower remittance fees & avoiding a 2026 tax, plus safety from U.S. deportation policies.

Controversy Erupts as Mexico City Mayor Advocates for Statue Return

Mexico City's Mayor Clara Brugada suggests returning statues of Fidel Castro and Che Guevara to Plaza San Carlos after their controversial removal by the Cuauhtémoc borough. The removal sparked debate, with locals and visitors.

“Pre-Workout” Powder Turns Jalisco Fitness Freaks Into Corpses

Gym supplements turn deadly, Tlaquepaque's water privatization scandal, storm chaos kills baby, $200M highway fix, US migrants may pay $7K for status, and biker gangs rev up Guadalajara.