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 and address longstanding concerns about criminal infiltration in politics. Sheinbaum’s […]
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 destination. At the Michelin Guide Mexico 2026 Ceremony, held recently […]
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 state government announced that even out-of-state drivers can now check their […]
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 Huejotzingo. The goal: to modernize Puebla’s gateway and create a dignified, efficient experience for all […]
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-risk surgeries and gynecological procedures at a fraction of normal costs. […]
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 are a lifeline for families and communities across Mexico. **What’s […]
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? Parque Juárez Station, set to become the beating heart […]
The case of Blanca Adriana Vázquez Montiel, missing since May 18 after an aesthetic procedure at the “Detox” clinic in Puebla, continues to raise urgent questions about safety, responsibility, and oversight in private health services in Mexico. Here’s what we know so far: – **Vehicle Found, But No Trace of Blanca** The Puebla State Attorney […]
Chihuahua Governor Maru Campos has firmly denied that she authorized the presence of US agents, specifically from the CIA, in a recent law enforcement operation targeting a narco-lab in the state. “I never managed their presence,” Campos stated to the press, pushing back against rumors and speculation about her role. Campos clarified that her relationship […]
A cyclist was injured on Wednesday, May 20, after being struck by a public transport vehicle on 24 Sur, right in front of Little Caesars Xilotzingo in Puebla. At the time of writing, the cyclist’s condition remains unknown. This isn’t an isolated incident—it’s part of a troubling pattern that underscores a deeper problem in Puebla’s […]