NEWS
Hurricanes? Above-average rainfall? They weren’t enough to prevent more drought in...
This year's El Niño leads to drought by increasing temperatures in Mexico's north and oceanic temperatures in the Pacific. Temporary hurricanes and low-pressure troughs haven't changed that.
MND Local San Miguel: Hotel fined, bypass safety concerns and more
From a hotel construction fine and bypass safety concerns to restaurant changes and a hotel reopening, here's the latest in San Miguel.
US Homeland Security gets go-ahead to test a heat ray for...
It's a non-lethal but debilitating weapon that shoots an invisible beam of electromagnetic waves up to half a mile and produces an intense burning sensation on human skin.
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Baja man takes his blender to the CFE offices and uses their electricity as...
La Paz has a history of frequent and often lengthy power cutoffs. The Man With the Blender's in-person protest was novel but yielded no immediate results. "They're good at cutting off the power,” he said, “but when it comes to turning it back on . . .”
Sheinbaum: 59 million liters seized in Guanajuato fuel bust were not stolen
President Sheinbaum confirmed this week that the fuel seized in Mexico's "largest-ever" bust was not huachicol — stolen or trafficked.
Lawmakers approve hotly contested bill targeting unauthorized use of official logos
Supporters of the bill, which was sent to the Chamber by the president, insist that the intent is not to stifle parody but to prevent fraudulent use of official symbols for financial gain. The opposition is not convinced.
Mexican Senate passes bill to limit, and sometimes prohibit, cash payments
The Digital Economy Law for Digital and Electronic Payments could conceivably become law this week, though it will probably take some time to iron out details. Gas stations and toll booths will likely be the first to stop accepting cash.
4 white rhinos from France and Germany find a home in Guadalajara
The three females and one male bring genetic diversity to Mexico's rhino population, but flying several tonnes of horned beasts on a cargo plane for 12 hours was no easy task.
MND Local Puerto Vallarta: Hurricanes keep coming, golf course disruption, free drinking water fountains
From illegal construction and controversial golf course tree culling to new drinking fountains and yet more hurricane impacts, life in Puerto Vallarta has not been dull lately, writes Debbie Slobe.
Mexico suspends chicken imports from Brazil over Newcastle disease outbreak
The avian respiratory infection poses no serious threat to humans, but a spreading infection can reduce egg production and cause a high mortality rate among fowl.
Mexico’s economy grew 3.7% last month, compared to September 2025
The annual growth rate is the highest of any month so far this year, exceeding July's 3.3% expansion and a 3.2% estimated increase in August.
