The Government of Mexico, through the National Lottery (Lotería Nacional), unveiled this Friday the Commemorative Ticket for the Grand Special Draw on September 15, a special edition dedicated to honoring the effort, resilience, and legacy of millions of Mexican men and women living in the United States. “Today, we are not just presenting a draw. […]
In a development described as “historic” by environmental authorities, Mexico and the United States signed a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding to address the clean-up of the Tijuana River—a long-standing issue, nearly a century old, that has severely impacted border communities. During President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo’s morning press conference on July 25, the head of Mexico’s […]
Since the operation began on February 5, some 5,620 suspects have been arrested and 4,547 firearms, 736,320 rounds of ammunition of various calibers, 21,405 magazines, 52,681 kg of drugs, including 310.89 kg of fentanyl, 4,065 vehicles, and 712 properties have been seized, according to the Security Cabinet of the Government of Mexico. These actions were […]
Tequila, the iconic elixir that soothes heartbreaks and fuels festive celebrations alike, is being honored this July 24 on International Tequila Day. The Mexican government is using the occasion to call for recognition of the drink’s rich history, cultural and economic importance, and the need for responsible production. Described by the Ministry of Agriculture and […]
SUMMARY First Online Auction to Return Stolen Goods to the People Begins July 25 Mónica Fernández Balboa, head of the Institute to Return Stolen Goods to the People (INDEP), announced that the first electronic auction will begin on July 25. More than 145,000 movable goods and 218 properties confiscated from criminals and former officials—all in […]
Mexico will begin exporting Hass avocados to Brazil after both countries signed an Operational Work Plan (PTO) outlining the phytosanitary rules for the trade, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development announced. “Good news! The Ministry of Agriculture of Brazil has informed me that the protocol allowing the importation of Mexican avocado —the best in […]
Since the operation began on February 5, some 5,580 suspects have been arrested and 4,522 firearms, 729,487 rounds of ammunition of various calibers, 21,307 magazines, 52,169 15 kg of drugs, including 310.89 kg of fentanyl, 4,043 vehicles, and 707 properties have been seized, according to the Security Cabinet of the Government of Mexico. The actions […]
SUMMARY Ministry of the Navy’s Plan for Port Modernization Minister of the Navy Admiral Raymundo Morales reported that of the 103 ports and 15 terminals that comprise the National Port System, 36 fall under the responsibility of the Navy. As part of a strategy to strengthen maritime infrastructure, six of these ports will be modernized: […]
The Government of Mexico is evaluating sanctions against the U.S. company SpaceX after determining that debris from the Starship rocket caused environmental damage in Mexican territorial waters, specifically along the coast of Tamaulipas. President Claudia Sheinbaum made the announcement during her morning press conference on Wednesday, stating that the results of the investigation would be […]
As part of the celebrations marking 700 years since the founding of Mexico-Tenochtitlan, federal and Mexico City authorities have announced the release of a commemorative postage stamp paying tribute to one of the most iconic civilizations in Mexican history. During President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo’s morning press conference, Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada described the stamp […]
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