President Claudia Sheinbaum used her Monday morning news conference to tell the public to stop watching a major television network. Asked about a group that has been posting banners around Mexico City accusing government officials of ties to drug cartels, Sheinbaum pointed the finger at TV Azteca owner Ricardo Salinas Pliego and offered a blunt recommendation: change the … [Read more...] about Sheinbaum Tells Mexicans to Stop Watching TV Azteca
Cartels Are Forcing Corner Stores to Run Slot Machines
Walk into a corner store in parts of Michoacán, Guerrero, or Tamaulipas, and you might spot something unexpected next to the candy rack: a blinking slot machine. Chances are, the owner didn't put it there by choice. Criminal organizations across at least 10 Mexican states are forcing small shop owners — corner stores, bakeries, stationery shops, taco stands — to accept and … [Read more...] about Cartels Are Forcing Corner Stores to Run Slot Machines
Mexico’s Air Traffic Controllers Threaten Strike Weeks Before World Cup Kickoff
Mexico's air traffic controllers have filed a formal strike notice against the federal government, citing what they describe as unsustainable working conditions — and the timing could not be more fraught. With the FIFA World Cup opening match set for June 11 in Mexico City, the nation's airports are about to face the highest passenger volumes in years. The Sindicato Nacional … [Read more...] about Mexico’s Air Traffic Controllers Threaten Strike Weeks Before World Cup Kickoff
After Dropping New Single, Bloody Benders is Heading to Japan and England
Mexico City's all-female horror punk band Bloody Benders is releasing softer sounds and bigger plans. Their new single, "Strangers in the Night," arrived this week as the lead track from the group's fifth studio album — and it marks a notable shift for a band built on raw, distortion-heavy punk. The song is a tribute to anyone who has ever felt like they don't quite fit in. … [Read more...] about After Dropping New Single, Bloody Benders is Heading to Japan and England
Mexico Is Shortening Tourist Stays, and Politics May Be Why
Reports from travelers and immigration attorneys are raising flags for anyone planning a trip to Mexico: airport officers are increasingly granting tourist permits for far fewer than the standard 180 days, and some say U.S.-Mexico tensions are feeding into that dynamic. Sonia Diaz, a licensed immigration attorney who practices in San Miguel de Allende, Puerto Vallarta, and … [Read more...] about Mexico Is Shortening Tourist Stays, and Politics May Be Why