Mexico at a glance.
Originals
Presidio's town square hides a chilling secret. A young soldier recounts hearing chains dragging and a woman's mournful cries, echoing through the night. This spectral disturbance is not an isolated incident, as the town square is rumored to be haunted.
Crime
Six Flags Mexico employee accused of sexual assault against two teenage girls during the Festival of Terror. Authorities are investigating the incident that occurred on November 1st. The park has expressed its commitment to cooperating with the investigation.
Business
AI and automation are reshaping the job market, with 47% of jobs at risk. From agriculture to automotive, no sector is safe. The digital divide widens as tech skills become crucial. While new opportunities emerge in healthcare and green jobs, adapting to this AI-driven future is inevitable.
Originals
A young boy witnesses a mysterious, shadowy figure walking across their family's property one night. Despite the family's disbelief, the boy insists on what he saw, describing the figure in detail. The figure vanishes as suddenly as it appeared, leaving the boy and his family with a haunting memory.
Sports
Nayarit, Mexico, has inaugurated a new state-of-the-art baseball stadium, the "Coloso del Pacífico." The opening ceremony featured an exhibition game between Mexico and Cuba, marking the start of the Premier 12 tournament.
History
Dení Prieto Stock, a young revolutionary, joined the National Liberation Forces (FLN) in Mexico. Raised in a privileged family, she chose to fight for social justice. Her life was tragically cut short at 18, when she was killed in a shootout with government forces.
Crime
On November 4, 2024, the Mexican Army seized a clandestine synthetic drug lab in Ensenada, confiscating over 7,320 liters of chemicals and various equipment. In a separate operation in Huajicori, Nayarit, seven suspects were arrested and high-powered firearms seized after a gunfight.
History
In 18th-century New Spain, prison management was a complex affair. The Acordada court regulated prisons, with cases lasting up to two years. A document from Guadalajara (1789-1807) reveals struggles in funding prisoner meals due to collection delays and officials shirking duties.
Originals
A mysterious, young girl haunts the grounds of San Juan Bautista church. She appears and vanishes, leaving behind a sense of unease. Some believe her to be a lost soul, while others see her as a guardian of the church's secrets.
Politics
During a press conference, President Claudia Sheinbaum addressed the U.S. election, expressing confidence in maintaining strong bilateral relations and assuring support for Mexicans in the U.S. amid potential changes.
Newsletter
In this week's Mexicanist newsletter, we uncover a Cancun taxi union torture chamber, Accor's resort scandal, a tourist held hostage over a fare, and cartel wars. Plus, a dive into Mexico's best hiking trails, haunted sites, and culinary journeys.
Originals
A local primary school harbors a spooky secret. Older students claim to have seen a ghostly figure, a woman in white, roaming the old, unused bathrooms and hallways at night.
Cancun
Police raid at Cancún's "Andrés Quintana Roo" Taxi Union reveals extensive criminal network involving union leaders and organized crime. Operation uncovers surveillance systems, stolen vehicles, and documents linking leadership to murders and illegal activities.
Cancun
Mexican authorities uncover horrific torture chamber in Cancun taxi union headquarters during dramatic raid. Two union leaders arrested, linked to three murders. Investigation reveals possible drug trafficking operation and clandestine grave.
Cancun
SLS Playa Mujeres, a luxury resort owned by Accor, has been seized by Mexican authorities due to allegations of corruption and illegal land grabbing. The hotel, scheduled to open on November 10th, lacked essential infrastructure like parking and emergency exits.
Cancun
A shocking video has emerged from Cancun showing taxi drivers brutally assaulting a man. The victim, possibly a tourist, was repeatedly kicked and stomped on by the assailants. Authorities have vowed to take strict action against the perpetrators, including revoking their taxi licenses.