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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Cancún
Cancun ramps up daily cleaning of its 7 Blue Flag beaches for Holy Week tourists. Mayor ordered pristine conditions, tackling sargassum and trash. Officials urge visitors to follow rules and keep shores clean.
Cuernavaca
Top chefs, food experts and cultural figures to descend on landmark Jardín Borda this November for 10th World Forum of Mexican Gastronomy, celebrating UNESCO-recognized traditions and aiming to boost regional prestige.
business
A glut of raw maguey sends prices tumbling 83%, pushing producers in Morelos to bet on distilling the spirit themselves amid market uncertainty.
Morelos
Escape the sizzle in Morelos: Tehuixtla river offers cool relief and cheap eats, but currents can be killer.
Newsletter
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.