Mexico’s economy posted the first quarterly contraction since 2021, shrinking much more than expected on weaker domestic demand and uncertainty over tariffs by the US, the country’s top trade partner. Gross domestic product fell 0.6% in the fourth quarter, more than all forecasts in a Bloomberg survey of economists that had a -0.2% median estimate. […]
According to the Quintana Roo Tourism Secretariat (Sedetur), carnivals in the Mexican Caribbean generate an economic impact, benefiting multiple sectors such as hotels, transportation, gastronomy, and local commerce, by attracting thousands of visitors, national and international. Although they are not yet among the favorites of the Caribbean region, they are already beginning to be among […]
Photography gives us the possibility of knowing more about the world around us, whether capturing architectural structures, animals, landscapes, or people who become protagonists, bringing us closer to a moment impregnated with an aesthetic sense. In the midst of routine, the image of a corner of Mexico can serve as entertainment, to relieve the eyes […]
Tired of the insecurity and lack of response from the authorities, residents of Dzoyolá decided to take measures on their own. The residents kicked out two individuals who had invaded a home and carried out several suspicious episodes in the community. The incident, which quickly went viral on social media through videos, showed residents of […]
After viral videos of verbal assaults and even attacks on tourists, Cancún airport authorities are cracking down on taxi drivers.  Confrontations at the airport have become so bad they have made domestic and international headlines.  The root problem relates to exclusivity rights granted to Cancún’s taxi union, which have allowed for price gouging and a…
The Congress of Quintana Roo approved, unanimously with 20 votes in favor, a series of reforms to the Penal Code and the Mobility Law that impose criminal sanctions – and toughen administrative sanctions – against transportation service providers (transporters and taxi drivers). Who commit crimes during the exercise of their duties. One of the most […]
When Google announced it was complying with US President Donald Trump’s executive order to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, many Mexicans responded with a laugh and a long, exhausted sigh. At her daily press briefing on Tuesday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum largely shrugged off Google’s move, noting that Trump’s order only applies […]
VALLADOLID, YUCATAN.- The “Casa Maya” continues to be one of the main attractions of this town, even though it is a house belonging to the well-known painter José Abraham May Chimal who has maintained it for 30 years. Since its construction and to date, tourists have confused it with a hotel or restaurant, because it […]
When people think of the most prestigious universities in the United States, names like Harvard, MIT, Stanford, or Yale often come to mind. These schools have earned a level of recognition that makes them household names and attracts students from all over the world. But what exactly makes them stand out? Is it their history? […]