Friday, May 30, 2025

MND_EL BAJIO

Classical musicians intently playing violins in an orchestra performance

What’s on in Guadalajara and around Lake Chapala in June?

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June in Guadalajara brings a diverse mix of events for the whole family, everything from food and film fests to wine fairs and renaissance fairs to world-class concerts.

8 members of Mexico’s National guard killed in landmine explosion

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The troops were operating in an armored car along the Michoacán-Jalisco border, where two rival cartels are reportedly vying for control of the territory.
A parade of Jalisco security vehicles including a Tesla Cybertruck

US congratulates Jalisco State Police on its new Tesla Cybertruck fleet

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The Jalisco state government bought the vehicles as part of a general security upgrade in advance of the 2026 World Cup, which will take place in Mexico, Canada and the U.S.
National Guard truck

National Guard troops caught running a fuel heist in Guanajuato state

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Eleven were arrested after police found some National Guard members standing guard while others siphoned fuel from a Pemex pipeline into a tanker truck.

State by Plate: The wines of Querétaro

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When it comes to the Bajío state, there's nothing finer than their sparkling wines, which have defined the region for centuries.
Mexican navy ship at dock with seized bricks of cocaine.

Mexican Navy seizes more than 1,200 kilograms of cocaine in Michoacán

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Federal authorities have now confiscated almost 40 metric tons of cocaine at sea since Sheinbaum took office last October.
passengers checking in at Querétaro airport

Passenger movement at Querétaro airport up by 25% in Q1

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Continuing its accelerated growth, QRO had its busiest March on record, with new nonstop routes to Madrid and Los Angeles coming soon.
Viridiana Álvarez

Mexican mountaineer sets Guinness Record after conquering world’s highest peaks and summits

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Viridiana Álvarez, 39, from the city of Aguascalientes, is the first woman to summit all of the world’s 14 peaks above 8,000 meters and the Seven Summits, the highest mountains on each continent.
Fingers covered in small pieces of plastic

Is Mexico leading the way in biodegradable plastics?

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Has a global effort helped a Guanajuato company created a biodegradable plastic cup using cutting-edge technology?
Victims Cesar Guzmán (R) and Carlos Amador (L) appeared in a photo last week with Jalisco Security Minister Juan Pablo Hernández (second to left)

2 security experts killed in armed attack at Guadalajara taquería

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The victims, who were both employed as police trainers, may have previously collaborated with the United States Embassy in Mexico.
Sunset in San Miguel de Allende

New report ranks Mexico as one of the best countries for retirees

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In this year's Global Retirement Index, Mexico won recognition for affordability, healthcare and vibrant expat communities.
A blond influencer with doll-like makeup

Influencer’s murder in Jalisco to be investigated as possible femicide

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The 23-year-old model was killed while livestreaming on TikTok from a Zapopan beauty salon.
A child at a skatepark in Zapopan

How a Jalisco city became a city of children

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One Guadalajara suburb is winning international plaudits for its work in providing a safe, engaging space for children across the state.