Politics
Mexico's President Sheinbaum proposes reforms to enhance the search for missing persons. Key measures include a unified identity platform (CURP), national databases, and private sector involvement.
Guanajuato
Mexican "Big Mama," alleged cartel-linked truck thief, busted with 4 others after offering bribe to cops. Accused of running major auto theft ring and paying CJNG for protection. Ex-cop among those arrested.
State of Mexico
Mexico's morgues overflow with 5,348 unidentified corpses, a crisis fueled by drug violence and bureaucratic failures. Families struggle to identify loved ones in the macabre backlog. National database and DNA collection urged.
Crime
CJNG "kill ranch" exposed in Mexico. Recruits allegedly tortured, murdered if they resisted training. 1 Arrested recruiter confessed. Human remains found. Mothers of the disappeared discovered the site.
Crime
"El Lastra," CJNG recruiter, busted for luring teens with fake jobs and torturing resisters at a "training" ranch. Accused of drug crimes, gun possession and student kidnappings.
Cancun
Cancun's famed turquoise waters face threat from underground pollution (garbage, sewage) seeping into cenotes and lagoons. This endangers beaches and water supply.
Cancun
Cancun battles a sargassum seaweed invasion! Beaches are getting hit hard. Officials deploy brigades to clean up the mess, anticipating even more seaweed. Check official channels for updates!
Health
Mexico's hooked on soda! Experts blame "Coca-Colonization" for a health crisis, with 93% consuming sugary drinks. Transnational corporations push unhealthy habits, replacing traditional foods and even infiltrating ceremonies. Time for a change!
Health
Depression affects 280M+ globally, spiking among young women. Mexico sees a 16.3% rise in cases. Expert urges breaking stigma, seeking help and recognizing hormonal factors in women. COVID-19 worsened child/adolescent anxiety. It's not insanity, it's self-care.
Aguascalientes
Five alleged narco sicarios, including two women, were arrested in Pabellón de Arteaga after cops found three bodies hidden on the property. The suspects were allegedly found with drugs and weapons.
Business
Mexico broke ground on the Mexico-Pachuca train, aiming to benefit 1.2M people and create 40K jobs. The line will connect Mexico City and Pachuca, significantly reducing travel time. Construction is led by military engineers.
Mexico City
Mexican cartel "Commander" "El Lastra" nabbed in Mexico City after vanishing in 2020. Accused of recruiting for CJNG, linked to Izaguirre ranch. Partner also arrested.
Tulum
Tulum's security chief assassinated in cartel-linked attack. Violence escalates in Mexican tourist hotspot. Days prior, prosecutor's office also targeted.
Yucatan
Telchac, Mexico aims to become a regional hub with a new helipad and business center project by Grupo Vega Consultores. The initiative seeks to attract investment and boost tourism in the southeast.
Yucatan
Chichen Itza Airport eyes growth as a tourism and private aviation hub. It aims to boost operations, especially in medical tourism and cargo, and anticipates scheduled "Aerus" flights by 2025. Pilot training is also key.
Hurricanes
La Niña threatens Mexico with more frequent, intense hurricanes. The SMN urges aggressive preparedness, citing climate change's impact and the need for societal adaptation. Storms could form faster and outside typical season.