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Alleged extortion boss ‘El Botox’ arrested in central Michoacán
Armed civilians blockaded roads in response to the arrest of "El Botox," who the government accused of extorting lime growers and orchestrating a high-profile assassination.
Guanajuato’s unknown, quirky, historic museum you won’t want to miss
Set in a 18th century hacienda that was once home to a noted Canadian artist, the Casa Museo Gene Byron is now one of Guanajuato's best, if underrated, attractions.
MND Local: Guadalajara January news roundup
New air links, an improved water system and public transport price increases all feature in our Guadalajara local news coverage this month.
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Why Jalisco’s precious obsidian is vanishing
Mexico's obsidian has been used for everything from Mexica swords to polished jaguar statues, but its largest deposits in Jalisco are being depleted.
Remarkable Ice Age fossil find to remain in SLP for public display
Part of the collection will be housed locally in the Huasteco Regional Museum AC, located in Ciudad Valles, the Huasteca's major city. The rest will remain in the Institute of Geology of the UNAM, where specialized analyses will continue.
Jalisco becomes the first state in Mexico to offer a degree in mariachi music
Mariachi music can be heard anywhere in Mexico, but only one school offers a degree in it, and it just happens to be located in the birthplace of the tradition: Cocula, Jalisco.
Macario Martínez, the street sweeper-turned-songwriter, will give his first major solo show in León
The León State Fair is hosting the Mexican phenom's first large-scale, ticketed, festival-style show at the Guanajuato State Fairgrounds on Jan. 28.
MND Local: San Miguel de Allende community roundup
Art, blues, a Robert Burns supper and horticulture. It's a big month for the community of the ever-creative San Miguel de Allende.
Querétaro earns a spot on the New York Times’ list of ‘places to go...
Though residents may wonder about the Times' description of it as "sleepy" and "old-fashioned," Querétaro's inclusion on this year's list will undoubtedly boost tourism to one of Mexico's most-loved cities.
All the upgrades coming to Guadalajara ahead of the World Cup
Improvements are aimed not only at the influx of World Cup ticket holders but also at responding to the growing demand for services in the greater Guadalajara area, such as urban and road infrastructure.
Behind the Scenes Preparing for the 2026 SMA Writers Conference and Literary Festival
The annual literary extravaganza will be the culmination of 12 months of hard graft, getting ready for the biggest and best instalment of the festival yet.
10th suspect arrested in the murder of Uruapan Mayor Carlos Manzo
No information was forthcoming about the new suspect, but one of the previous detainees is thought to be the mastermind of the murder. Seven others were bodyguards of the mayor.
The top ‘México mágico’ moments of 2025: Rebounding jaguars, caiman brides and tabloid terror
As 2025 wraps up, we take a look back at the surreal, sweet and delightfully odd stories that captured readers' imaginations in 2025.
