El muérdago, aka "Mexican mistletoe," is threatening to kill innumerable trees in the Guadalajara Metro Area, writes John Pint. But residents are determined to save them.

A hurricane warning is currently in effect from Punta San Telmo, Michoacán, to Punta Mita, Nayarit as the now Category 2 hurricane moves north for an expected landfall in Colima or Jalisco as early as Saturday.

Cultural competitions involving young mariachis and aspiring muralists have taken center stage in Puerto Vallarta, writes Gabriela Solís, while drainage and demolition work in the area continues.

The deadly violence included gunfire, and may have been incited by a planned murder of alleged Sinaloa Cartel figure Eduardo Jonathan Martínez Larios, alias “El Owen,” who is reportedly among the fatalities.

Authorities found charred remains and a makeshift burner at a property near Tepic, but have not said how many people were killed or which group is responsible.

Also honored by the magazine's famously discerning readers was Tulum, voted the second-best beach in the Americas, joining five other Mexican coastal destinations in the category, including Puerto Vallarta.

As Hurricane Isaias brings heavy rain to Mexico's Gulf states, Simon is expected to become the 11th Pacific hurricane of the 2026 sometime on Thursday.

The popular resort and port city has found itself on the receiving end of more cartel-related violence, prompting the federal government to increase its military support.

A swimming pool can never compete with the picturesque beauty of an outdoor swimming hole, writes John Pint, who shares several of his favorites within driving distance of Guadalajara.

Rachel strengthened to Category 3 early Thursday afternoon and is already bringing heavy rain to coastal states. At the same time, an advancing cold front is causing temperatures to drop and rain to fall in northern and central states.