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Did you know? The odds of winning a significant prize on a physical scratch card are often less than hitting a jackpot on some slot machines. According to research, players lose about 70% of the money they spend on physical scratch cards. Ultimately, the states benefit the most, keeping about 30% of the total cash spent…
The Public Security Secretariat (SSP) attached to the State Investigation Police (PEI) seized the truck that struck members of a family on March 17th, outside their home in the municipality of Kanasín. Since the incident became known, SSP investigative agents, in coordination with the State Attorney General’s Office (FGE), activated the corresponding protocols to locate […]
In a bold move that signals a major shift in Mexico’s approach to environmental protection, the Federal Attorney’s Office for Environmental Protection (Profepa) has launched an aggressive campaign against unauthorized real estate developments along the picturesque Yucatán coast. “All works that aren’t authorized will have to be demolished,” declared Marina Boy Tamborrel, head of Profepa,…
When imagining the discovery of new species, the mind wanders to locations like the Amazon or Papua New Guinea — certainly not the likes of Mexico City. But according to ornithologists, this is exactly what has happened, as five species of hummingbirds have been discovered in Mexico City’s Chapultepec Park. The discovery of these new…
It is often said that “Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day,” but to Mexicans, this celebration has a special meaning of historical importance. PTLIA.- The St. Patrick’s Brigade, also known as the Saint Patrick’s Battalion or Los San Patricios, were Irishmen who fought and gave their lives for Mexico in the Mexican American War. The […]
The state of Quintana Roo has been hit by a massive arrival of sargassum on its beaches, with over 450 kilometers of coastline affected. The macroalgae washed ashore on Saturday, March 15th, affecting popular tourist destinations such as Tulum, Cancún, and Cozumel. The south of the state was particularly hard-hit, with Mahahual and Xcalak experiencing […]
Which was one of the safest and most peaceful states in Mexico a few years ago, now has high crime rates and a significant number of femicides. Campeche has seen a distressing rise in femicide cases in recent years, placing it among the top three states in Mexico with the highest rates of this crime, […]
Cancún is going through a surge in investment in vacation rental housing projects, driven by foreign investors seeking to capitalize on platforms like Airbnb. This boom has been fueled by economic uncertainty in the United States, following President Donald Trump’s tariff announcements. Marisol Becerra, regional partner at 4S Real Estate, notes that many investors are […]
A group of real estate companies in Yucatán has joined forces under a new civil association named “Vive Telchac” with the aim of promoting organized growth in the port area and the town of Telchac. This initiative seeks to improve road infrastructure, create employment opportunities, and foster a sustainable ecosystem within the region. The director […]
Cuba’s national power grid has collapsed once again, leaving millions of people without electricity. The grid failed on Friday, March 14th, around 8:15 pm (00:15 GMT) after a breakdown at Diezmero substation in the capital, Havana, kicked off a chain reaction that shut down power generation across the island, according to officials at operator Union Electrica […]