Chihuahua earned top tourism awards, including "Best Nature Destination for an Adventure Experience" for Grutas de Nombre de Dios and "Best Destination to Visit in 2025" for Creel and Copper Canyons, highlighting its diverse natural and cultural attractions.
The Palacio de Gobierno in Chihuahua City has a complex history, serving as a prison and military hospital, notably for independence leaders like Miguel Hidalgo who was executed there in 1811, before being rebuilt into the neoclassical architectural marvel it is today.
Mexican regional music groups Grupo Firme and Los Dos Carnales have had their U.S. visas revoked, leading to canceled concerts and sparking speculation about other artists facing similar issues.
Forget predictable beach trips; Mexico boasts 14 sizzling city escapes packed with culture, incredible food, and vibrant urban adventures that offer a far more authentic and exciting getaway.
Mexico's foreign policy embraces refuge and political asylum as fundamental legal and humanistic principles, constitutionally guaranteed and historically extended to those fleeing persecution, conflict, and crises, particularly from Latin America.
In Yucatan, traditional cockfighting and bullfighting events spark intense debate between proponents citing culture and economic benefits, and opponents highlighting animal cruelty and the negative psychological impact on children.
Despite its reputation as a paradise, Cancun and its surrounding natural areas harbor potentially deadly venomous snakes, spiders, and marine life that tourists should be aware of and take precautions against.
Beyond the typical beaches and bars, Cancun hides a bizarre and fascinating collection of attractions, from an underwater museum filled with sunken statues and eerie cave cenotes to vibrant pink lakes, iguana-infested ruins, and even a leaning lighthouse.
Once a perceived budget paradise, Cancun's cost of living, fueled by tourism and increasing demand, is rapidly rising, making it a far less affordable option for long-term residents in 2025.
Mexico's energy is dominated by fossil fuel consumption within its own production and transport sectors, requiring a national strategy focused on efficiency, displacing natural gas with cleaner sources like nuclear, and transitioning transportation to electric to achieve a sustainable future.
According to a psychology professor, an erotic kiss involves an unconscious comparison of immune systems that can determine attraction, alongside chemical and physiological factors like neurotransmitters, hormones, and pheromones, making it a complex social and biological interaction.
Ruthless criminal groups and "huachicoleros," including cartels, are exploiting Pemex pipelines in southeastern Mexico, near the Mayan Train route, through widespread fuel theft, creating a dangerous and costly black market operation.
Despite minimum wage increases and average income figures, a significant portion of the Mexican population faces economic precarity due to incomes insufficient to cover basic needs amidst rising costs of living, labour market informality, and stark regional and gender disparities.
For the discerning Mexicanist newsletter reader, this week's news confirms Mexico is still expertly blending five-star tourism dreams with the gritty reality of cartels, potholes, and melting glaciers.
Mexican states are increasingly banning or restricting the performance of narcocorridos, popular ballads glorifying drug traffickers and violence, in an effort to combat the promotion of criminal culture.
Mexican drug cartels are leveraging TikTok's popularity and visual nature to recruit young people and sell weapons, using enticing propaganda, coded messages, and fake job offers, according to a study by El Colegio de México.
Culiacan
Lingering fear from recent cartel violence is crippling Spring Break tourism and daily life across Sinaloa, overshadowing government promotions and drawing criticism of official priorities.
Mazatlan
While tourists party hard on Mazatlan's beaches for Semana Santa, the rest of Sinaloa is reeling from a brutal wave of cartel murders, disappearances, and military seizures highlighting the state's grim reality.
Mazatlan
Amidst a heavy security deployment following months of cartel violence, Mazatlan is experiencing a cautious but economically vital return of Holy Week tourists, testing the resort city's recovery efforts.
Quintana Roo
Quintana Roo is actively managing tourism growth and enhancing security while addressing key legal and governmental issues, including water rights and infrastructure development, alongside diplomatic exchanges like the Mexican President's call with Donald Trump.
Mahahual
An intense, collaborative sargassum cleanup involving the Navy, businesses, and the community began on Mahahual beaches ahead of the crucial Holy Week tourist season.
Sports
Guadalajara's historic Estadio Jalisco, which hosted games in the 1970 and 1986 World Cups, has been officially named a training site for national teams participating in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen has launched an intensive 12-hour daily sargassum cleanup operation for the Holy Week tourist season, having already removed over 2,500 tons since January to ensure clean beaches.
Cancun
Flagship 8.8km crossing reaches 76% completion, promising to alleviate chronic congestion and enhance access to vital Hotel Zone.
Politics
Proposed legislation seeks to bolster worker rights across multiple sectors, potentially raising operational costs and compliance burdens for businesses.
Politics
Mexican President Sheinbaum rejects reported US plans for drone strikes on cartels in Mexico, calling it intervention. She stresses sovereignty, asserting Mexico coordinates with the US but isn't subordinate, and says strikes don't solve root causes of crime.
Quintana Roo
Severe winds closed Quintana Roo ports (Cancun, Cozumel) for 5 days, causing a US$1.5mn loss to the nautical sector and halting 4,800 vessels. Ports partially reopened, but more restrictions feared.
News
Sweat beats the blues! Exercise boosts happy brain chemicals (dopamine/serotonin), fighting depression and memory fog. Stress shrinks brain parts like the hippocampus; workouts help it grow and rewire. Move your body, boost your mood and mind!
Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen received a historic security upgrade: 334 vehicles (including an armored unit) and a helicopter. Led by Gov. Lezama and Mayor Mercado, the 200M+ peso investment aims to enhance police capabilities, safety, and citizen tranquility. Plans include 100 new officers.
News
Dire water crisis grips nation. Less H2O per person, drought hits cities hard. Experts warn of economic disaster, soaring food prices. Mexico lags neighbors; urgent fixes needed now.
News
Mexico's last 3 glaciers face extinction within 5 years due to accelerated local warming and volcanic activity. Disappearance threatens vital water supplies for climate, agriculture and people. Urgent adaptation and improved water management are crucial.
Business
Academics warn Mexico must shed illusions and forge new strategy as Washington prioritizes domestic concerns and a potential return to ‘neo-imperialism’ looms.