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A massive marijuana bust has left US cops stumped after they found $100 million worth of the drug, neatly bagged up, but without an owner in sight. Detectives were called to a property in Oak Hills, California, by neighbors who noted a strong smell coming from a newly built warehouse. Once they got inside, they […]
In a city that for decades was known for its horizontal and traditional architecture, the arrival of tall buildings and skyscrapers has transformed the urban landscape, but has also brought with it challenges for emergency services, particularly firefighters. As we reported, on Thursday, December 12, a fire occurred in an apartment on the eighth floor […]
Millions of faithful gathered to mark Mexico’s Virgin of Guadalupe Day, honoring the country’s patron saint. But calls by the Roman Catholic Church for a truce in Mexico’s ongoing cartel violence went unheeded as more dead bodies were found in the country on Thursday, December 12. Enormous crowds gathered early in the day, singing the traditional […]
In the first 12 days of this month, 17 people have died in Yucatan in traffic accidents that are preventable and have a cause, as revealed by René Flores Ayora, traffic engineer and road safety auditor, who added that, Overall, motorcyclists are the most affected. He pointed out that, of the 17 deaths in road […]
Trump said he plans to impose a 25% tariff on Mexican and Canadian imports, plus 10% on Chinese imports. Democrats have generally opposed Trump’s tariff plans — but at least one is offering him praise. Rep. Jared Golden, who previously introduced a 10% tariff bill, says Trump’s “off to a good start.” President-elect Donald Trump is winning […]
Mexico cracks down on drugs and migrants. Will it be enough to stop Trump tariffs? by Patrick J. McDonnell for the Los Angeles Times In recent days, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has touted her country’s largest-ever seizure of fentanyl and highlighted multiple crackdowns on migrants headed toward the United States. She spoke to the press, but her […]
Businessmen in the tourism sector ask that the 42 USD tax on visitors arriving via cruise ships to the country begin to be applied until 2026, and for this, they asked for the support of the Ministry of Tourism of the Government of Mexico to manage a possible agreement. The president of the Yucatán Tourism […]
On Wednesday, December 11, Cozumel broke a record. The jewel of the Mexican Caribbean starts the high season with an impressive record: 35 cruise ships arrived on the island during the first half of December, according to Vagner Elbiorn Vega, director of the Comprehensive Port Administration of Quintana Roo (APIQROO). This milestone consolidates Cozumel as […]
Friday the 13th has arrived in the final month of the year, but this one might bring a little extra magic. With the Geminids meteor shower illuminating the night sky, it’s a great opportunity to leave superstition behind and make a wish on a shooting star. And if you miss the meteors, don’t worry—you can still […]
Designer Marjorie Skouras launched her latest collection of caftans Thursday night at Casa T’ho in Mérida, marking the debut of her new pop-up store. The store was created not just as a showcase of her signature designs but also to support a cause close to her heart: the Kookix Music School. Located in the rural…