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Acapulco recovers after hotels saw 80% occupancy over the long weekend

Acapulco is showing crucial signs of recovery after the heavy blow of Hurricane Otis in 2023. Photo: Carlos Alberto Carbajal / Cuartoscuro / MxPA

Acapulco seeks to maintain its position as a tourist stronghold in Mexico and is showing crucial signs of recovery after the heavy blow of Hurricane Otis in 2023, with the port reaching an 80.4% hotel occupancy rate over the recent long weekend. This was reported by the Undersecretary of Tourism and Head of the Economic, […]

Mexican government prioritizes the search for missing persons with two law reforms

The Mexican government will make changes to two laws in order to better connect Mexico and streamline the search process for missing persons. Photo: Dassaev Téllez Adame / Cuartoscuro / MxPA

The Mexican government will make changes to two laws in order to better connect Mexico through a shared system that allows the exchange of information in real time between authorities, institutions and individuals.  This was stated by the legal advisor to the Mexican presidency, Ernestina Godoy, who, during the morning press conference of President Claudia […]

The People’s Mañanera. Morning Presidential Press Conference, March 24

The People's Mañanera. Morning Presidential Press Conference March 24. Photo: Goverment of Mexico / MxPA

SUMMARY Who’s Who in Prices – PROFECOIván Escalante, head of the Federal Consumer Protection Agency (PROFECO), reported that, as of March 21, an estimated 74% of the country’s gas stations are complying with the National Strategy to Promote Gasoline Price Stabilization. In these stations, regular gasoline was sold below 24.00 pesos (US$1.19) per liter. In […]

The Security Cabinet of the Government of Mexico reports on the results obtained from “Operation Northern Border” on March 21, 22, and 23, 2025.

Among the seizures and arrests of the Operation Northern Border on March 21, 22 and 23, in Sonora two suspects were arrested and a rifle, a magazine, 30 rounds of ammunition, 1,730 doses of methamphetamine, and a property were seized. Photo: Goverment of Mexico / MxPA

Since the beginning of the operation on February 5, some 1,748 suspects have been arrested and 1,562 firearms, 233,212 rounds of ammunition of various calibers, 7,884 magazines, 23,346.26 kg of drugs, including 129.24 kg of fentanyl, 1,431 vehicles, and 195 properties have been seized, according to the Security Cabinet of the Government of Mexico.. These […]

Mexican government reports the arrest of José Gregorio ‘N’, alias ‘El Lastra’ or ‘Comandante Lastra’, linked to recruitment for the New Generation Jalisco Cartel (CJNG)

José Gregorio “N”, alias “El Lastra” or “Comandante Lastra”, leader of a criminal cell linked to recruitment for the New Generation-Jalisco Cartel (CJNG), was arrested in Mexico City on March 20. Photo: Goverment of Mexico

* These actions represent a significant advance in clarifying what occurred at the Izaguirre ranch in Teuchitlán, Jalisco. This arrest will provide key elements in the investigations.  Minister of Security and Citizen Protection Omar García Harfuch reported that in the framework of the National Security Strategy and as a result of cabinet and field investigations, […]

‘Mexican markets are a symbol of identity and traditions’: Sectur

Mexico's markets safeguard and enhance the value of its culinary culture through handicrafts, ingredients, beverages, utensils and a wide variety of recipes interpreted by craftsmen, traditional cooks and chefs. Photo: Ministry of Tourism

Mexican markets safeguard and enhance the value of its culinary culture through handicrafts, ingredients, beverages, utensils and a wide variety of recipes interpreted by craftsmen, traditional cooks and chefs. With the help of Ofelia Toledo Bacha, a traditional cook from Juchitán, Oaxaca, Lucero Soto, a chef from Michoacán,  and Jorge Córcega, a chef from Mexico […]

Mexico Develops Digital Database to Identify Missing Persons

The information in the missing persons registry is drawn from various sources, including investigative files from prosecutors' offices. Unfortunately, when the information does not come directly from these sources, it often arrives incomplete, making the search difficult. Photo: Galo Cañas Rodríguez / Cuartoscuro / MxPA

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum emphasized the need for a comprehensive digital database of information to help identify missing persons. The information in the missing persons registry is drawn from various sources, including investigative files from prosecutors’ offices. Unfortunately, when the information does not come directly from these sources, it often arrives incomplete, making the search […]