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The federal government says that homicides declined 30% in 2025. But disappearances are up 16%. The discrepancy has raised alarm bells among security experts.


Reuters, in an exclusive report published Friday, wrote that Mexico’s “pivotal role in sending oil to Cuba” has put the country “in Washington’s crosshairs,” particularly as U.S. President Trump evalutes Mexico’s…

Mexican authorities said on Friday that Wedding, a 44-year-old former Olympic snowboarder, turned himself in at the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City last Thursday. That might not be the whole…

César Prieto, the mayor of Salamanca, Guanajuato, condemned the attack and said it was part of an ongoing “crime wave” in the Bajío city and appealed to President Claudia Sheinbaum…

Fractured pilings with visible signs of deterioration were documented by Selvame MX, which alleges that the Maya Train’s promoters knew these metal cylinders would corrode and contaminate their surroundings.

The percentage of the population feeling unsafe in their city rose 2.1 points compared to a year earlier, reflecting an increase in people’s perceptions of insecurity during Sheinbaum’s presidency.

More than 300 meetings were held with business leaders, international organizations and strategic partners during Mexico’s participation at the 46th edition of the International Tourism Fair (FITUR).

System crashes, stuck pages, error messages, price changes and other irregularities created so much frustration that even the presidents of Mexico and South Korea got involved.

A record 200,400 Mexicans visited the Asian destination in 2025, a 32% rise over 2024, driven by increased connectivity, aggressive marketing and a growing interest in Japanese culture.


In news that would shock the nation if it was real, 20% of Mexico tacos are now imported from China. At least they’re priced competitively.

Mexico has unveiled some of the most iconic kits in the history of the World Cup, as well as a few that were not so fondly remembered. Our fashion correspondent…

A touching look at Mexico’s myriad dying indigenous languages, we take a look at the books about Mexico that you should be reading!

Zona Maco is the crowning jewel of Mexico City Art Week. Here’s what to expect for the 2026 edition of the festival.

World-renowned Mexican wildlife photographer Alejandro Prieto discusses his new collection, Confluences, chronicling nature across Mexico.


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