Your source for recent news headlines impacting Mexico. Mexicanist covers tourism developments, cultural news, safety alerts, and key updates across the country.
United States
Trump praised Mexico's anti-drug/migration efforts, yet new tariffs loom (Apr 2). Ambassador nominee Johnson noted cooperation. Mexico's President Sheinbaum countered tariff justification with data showing reduced fentanyl flow. Mixed signals create uncertainty.
Crime
Ex-Gulf Cartel leader Mario Ramírez Treviño ("El Pelón") died in US prison March 13, before sentencing. Captured in 2013 & extradited, he became a US witness against rivals like "El Menchito." His cause of death wasn't stated.
Business
Mexico's Mayan Train fuels a SE real estate boom. Property values rise >10% yearly (Cancun +13.6%). It attracts long-term investment, spurs luxury/sustainable projects in Yucatan, and draws dedicated financial backing.
Tulum
Tulum's Lonitas recycles used ad banners from big brands (Coca-Cola, etc.) into backpacks and bags. This circular economy project gives waste a second life, reduces landfill plastic, employs local families, and pushes brands toward sustainability.
Business
Mexico's nearshoring gains are threatened by logistics woes. Poor roads, rising cargo theft, and severe customs bottlenecks at key hubs create costly delays. Urgent infrastructure, security, and customs improvements are needed to fully capitalize on the opportunity.
Business
Mexico's 2025 road plan invests 35bn pesos, but focuses on South/Central regions, neglecting key Bajío/Northern industrial hubs. Critics fear this will worsen road saturation, hinder competitiveness, and create a 'two-speed' economy, questioning the strategy's impact.
Aguascalientes
A guard claimed his lover killed herself after he found texts. He admitted butchering her, hiding remains in a drum. After confessing in a note and calling 911, he shot himself as cops arrived. Police investigate if he murdered her first.
Tijuana
David "N", driving a Tesla Cybertruck, fled police, hit 7 cars, ignored orders, and reversed into a patrol unit, injuring 2 people. He is now in preventive detention facing multiple charges.
Ensenada
Over 120 events (whales, wine, races) lure ~260k visitors (MX/US), driving huge economic gains (>332M pesos in Q1). Baja city bets on non-stop action to become a year-round party destination and economic powerhouse.
Nuevo Leon
Nuevo Leon launches major payroll tax (ISN) cuts & subsidies, targeting EV investment (up to 95% off), local sourcing and exporters. Includes significant debt relief on past ISN dues. Aims to attract nearshoring and boost economy.
Business
Mexico's annual inflation eased slightly to 3.67% in early March, down from 3.74%. Core inflation also moderated to 3.56%. Despite the dip, both figures remain above the central bank's 3% target, with year-end core inflation expectations rising.
Nuevo Leon
Chicken chain El Pollo Loco in Nuevo Leon is under attack! Five locations torched, 1 guard injured. Authorities investigate, downplaying extortion links.
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.