The apparent discovery of Blanca Adriana Vázquez Montiel’s body in Tlaxcala this May 21 has sent shockwaves through both local and migrant communities, sparking renewed questions about safety, medical oversight, and social accountability in Mexico. **The Timeline and What Happened** According to
A sudden tragedy struck the streets of San Martín Texmelucan, Puebla, when a tree branch fell and changed three lives forever. On a windy day, a grandmother, a pregnant woman, and a 17-year-old boy were riding together on a motorcycle through the community of San Juan Tuxco. What began as a routine
A disturbing case of alleged animal cruelty at Instituto La Paz de Puebla A.C. is under investigation by authorities, following viral social media reports suggesting that high school students dissected live animals during a biology class. The incident, which has sparked outrage among animal rights a
On Thursday morning, President Claudia Sheinbaum announced a new electoral reform proposal: to prevent candidates with a “risk” of links to organized crime from running for office in Mexico. The proposal, if approved by Congress in an extraordinary session, could shape the 2027 electoral process
For the first time in the 125-year history of the Michelin Guide, Puebla has been included in the world’s most prestigious gastronomic selection—a milestone that signals both recognition and opportunity for the city’s culinary scene, as well as for Mexico’s broader identity as a food destina
A new type of scam is targeting drivers in Puebla, Mexico, using fake speeding ticket messages to steal personal and financial information. An anonymous tip reached our newsroom, raising concerns about the growing sophistication of digital extortion in the region. **What’s happening?** After the s
Puebla’s International Airport is about to get a long-overdue facelift, moving beyond its current bus-station vibe. Governor Alejandro Armenta has unveiled a sweeping billion-peso (approx. $58 million USD) investment plan to rehabilitate and expand the Hermanos Serdán International Airport in Hue
A small, unlicensed clinic in Puebla, Mexico, promised quick fixes for everything from body image to sexual vitality — and it operated in the shadows, until one woman disappeared. Detox, a so-called “aesthetic center” run by Diana Alejandra Palafox Romero, became infamous for offering high-ris
On May 19, 2026, President Donald Trump signed a new executive order: “Restoring Integrity to the U.S. Financial System.” While the document never uses the word “remittances,” its implications are clear for the millions of Mexican migrants in the United States whose monthly transfers home ar
If you’re a Millennial expat in Mexico—or a Mexican exploring life abroad—news about public transport may not always grab your attention. But the upcoming Cablebús in Puebla is about to change the cityscape in ways that echo transit innovations seen in cities like Copenhagen. The centerpiece?
