Business
Agave Price Crash Forces Mexican Farmers into Mezcal Production
A glut of raw maguey sends prices tumbling 83%, pushing producers in Morelos to bet on distilling the spirit themselves amid market uncertainty.
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Morelos
Forget Pricey Pools, Locals Swarm FREE River Haven – But Danger Lurks
Escape the sizzle in Morelos: Tehuixtla river offers cool relief and cheap eats, but currents can be killer.
Newsletter
Mexicanist Newsletter: Troops Train, Cartels Strike, Economy Swings - The Latest Inside
Mexico faces cartel violence and US pressure (drugs, death penalty). Walmart invests amid export dips and infrastructure woes. Mayan Train boosts property. US troops train, spy sats watch border. Oaxaca violence contrasts with culture events and recycling efforts.
Cancun
High-Tech Crooks Target Tourist Hotspot Businesses with Nasty 'Prilex' Scam
Cyber crooks use "Prilex" malware to hack POS terminals, cloning cards and bypassing PINs. Businesses warned! Meanwhile, Mexico targets Canadian tourists cancelling US trips amid tensions.
Isla Mujeres
Swanky Mexican Eatery Nabs Coveted Forbes Nod – First EVER in Latin America
Mexico's María Dolores (Isla Mujeres) is Latin America's FIRST Forbes 5-Star restaurant. Chef Edgar Núñez elevates Mexican cuisine w/ Euro techniques. Huge win for the region & gastronomy's global image.
Culture
Shakira Adds FOUR More Mexico Dates After Record-Shattering Run Has Fans Howling for More
Superstar sells 600K+ tickets, forces promoters to add shows in Mexico City, Querétaro, Guadalajara, and Puebla as demand hits fever pitch.
Culture
Trap Star Duki Bringing "AMERI WORLD TOUR" to Mexico for Six Shows
Trap icon Duki brings his record-breaking "AMERI WORLD TOUR" to Mexico for 6 dates this September. The Argentine sensation, whose latest album smashed streaming records, promises high-energy shows across major cities. Tickets available now.
Mexico City
Top MJ Lookalike Throws EPIC Birthday Bash – Promises a Night You Can't BEAT IT!
HEE-HEE! Top MJ impersonator Victor Jackson throws an epic 43rd birthday bash & tribute show Apr 27 @ Silvia Pinal Theater. Expect hits, zombies & smooth moves as he keeps the King of Pop's legacy alive. Come dressed as MJ!
Mexico City
Mexico City Ballet Reimagines Swan Lake for All Ages
Mexico City Ballet presents "Báilame un cuento: Swan Lake," a narrated version for families. Features international stars & live orchestra. Sun, May 18, 5 PM at Auditorio Nacional.
United States
U.S. Navy Deploys Second Destroyer to Bolster Maritime Fight Against Drugs and Illegal Migration
The US deployed a second destroyer, USS Spruance, to the Pacific off Mexico to bolster efforts against drug trafficking and illegal migration, joining the USS Gravely in the Gulf. This supports a Trump directive using Navy assets for NORTHCOM/DHS/CBP border operations.
United States
U.S. Weighs Death Penalty for Mexican Drug Lord Caro Quintero Decades After DEA Agent's Murder
Prosecutors given 90 days to seek capital punishment for Rafael Caro Quintero following extradition and Brooklyn court appearance; Case holds deep symbolic weight for U.S. law enforcement after 1985 killing of Enrique 'Kiki' Camarena.
Tabasco
Crooked Cop Turned Cartel Big Shot Busted for Reign of Terror
A former Tabasco state cop, Francisco Javier Custodio Lima, aka "Guason," was arrested for drug trafficking, murder, and extortion. He was a key figure in the "La Barredora" cartel and had ties to corrupt cops.
Business
Walmart Targets Growth and Local Production in Mexico
Walmart invests $6bn in Mexico by 2025, expanding stores, adding 2 tech-driven distribution hubs (Bajío/Tlaxcala), boosting local sourcing ('Hecho en México'), and creating 5.5k jobs. Supports gov't 'Plan México'.
Crime
Highway Goon Gets 50 Years For Kidnapping Trucker, Snatching Shoe Loot
Carlos Rocha Moreno, convicted of kidnapping and robbery, was sentenced to 50 years in prison for hijacking a truck carrying shoes. His accomplice, Martín Díaz Martínez, received the same sentence.
Politics
Senate Vote Allows US Army Personnel into Mexico for Special Ops Training
Mexico's Senate unanimously approved US military entry for joint counter-narcotics training (JCET). Aimed at boosting special ops skills against cartels, the move navigates sovereignty concerns, emphasizing cooperation without subordination amid historical sensitivities.
United States
Cartels Unleash Bombs, Fuel Deadly US Drug Crisis, Report Reveals
US intel: Cartels escalate IED violence in Mexico, fuel US fentanyl deaths (>52k) w/ Chinese supplies. Migrants exploited. Independent fentanyl producers grow. Border encounters down, but threat persists.