Your source for recent news headlines impacting Mexico. Mexicanist covers tourism developments, cultural news, safety alerts, and key updates across the country.
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.
Cancun
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.
Cancun
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
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
Superstar sells 600K+ tickets, forces promoters to add shows in Mexico City, Querétaro, Guadalajara, and Puebla as demand hits fever pitch.
Culture
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
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 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
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
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
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 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'.