In Mexico, a new law requires people to do something simple: register their cell phone numbers with the government. By linking every phone number to a real person’s official ID, authorities hope to cut down on crimes like extortion, kidnappings, and scams that often start with an anonymous call or message. But as the June deadline approaches, just over 2% of cell phone … [Read more...] about Fewer than 3% of Mexicans Have Complied With Cumpulsory Cell Phone Registration
Mismanagement, Corruption, and Politics Keep Mexico’s CFE Power Grid Down
Families and businesses across Mexico face a frustrating and costly problem: the electricity grid is not reliable. Power outages, or "apagones," happen often. Sometimes they last for just a few minutes, and sometimes for hours. These blackouts are more than just an inconvenience. They disrupt daily life, force schools and hospitals to use expensive backup generators, … [Read more...] about Mismanagement, Corruption, and Politics Keep Mexico’s CFE Power Grid Down
Potential Merger of Viva and Volaris Faces Government Scrutiny
The plan to merge Mexico's two main low-cost airlines, Viva, formerly Viva Aerobus, and Volaris, is encountering a major regulatory hurdle. While the companies announced the deal last December, promising more low-cost flights and better connectivity, experts warn that creating a single budget airline giant could harm competition. This concern is amplified by the significant … [Read more...] about Potential Merger of Viva and Volaris Faces Government Scrutiny
Mexico Aims for Top 5 Global Tourism Spot
Mexico has set a clear goal for its tourism industry: to move from the world's sixth most-visited country to the fifth by 2030. This ambition comes at a time when global travel has fully recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic, reaching new records. The federal government's confidence is based on strong recent numbers. From January to November 2025, Mexico saw a 13.8% increase … [Read more...] about Mexico Aims for Top 5 Global Tourism Spot
The Discovery of an Ancient Zapotec Tomb in Huitzo, Oaxaca, is Changing Mesoamerican History
In the ruins of Huitzo, Oaxaca, Mexico, archaeologists have uncovered a secret that had been locked in stone for over thirteen centuries. The discovery christened Tomb 10 of Huitzo is not just another ancient burial. Leading experts from Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) are calling it the most important archaeological discovery in the country in … [Read more...] about The Discovery of an Ancient Zapotec Tomb in Huitzo, Oaxaca, is Changing Mesoamerican History