The machinist and conductor operating a Tren Interoceánico locomotive that collided with a trailer truck on Dec. 7 did not have valid railroad operating licenses at the time of the accident, according to local media. The accident left 14 people dead and 98 injured. The Federal Railroad Transportation Agency (AFTF) confirmed that neither worker possessed the required … [Read more...] about 2 Train Workers Lacked Valid Railroad Licenses in Fatal Crash
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Nearly 2 in 3 Mexicans Feel Unsafe in Their Cities, New Government Survey Shows
More than 63% of Mexicans living in urban areas said they felt unsafe in their cities at the end of 2025, according to a quarterly government survey that tracks public perception across the country's 91 largest metropolitan areas.= The National Urban Public Security Survey, released Jan. 23 by Mexico's statistics agency INEGI, found women reported feeling significantly more … [Read more...] about Nearly 2 in 3 Mexicans Feel Unsafe in Their Cities, New Government Survey Shows
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
New Mexico Minimum Wage Increase Takes Effect: What Expats Need to Know
Photo: Yucatán Magazine As 2026 kicked off, some 8.5 million Mexican workers saw their paychecks grow following the country's ninth consecutive year of double-digit minimum wage increases. The National Minimum Wage Commission (CONASAMI) approved a 13% hike to the general daily minimum wage, raising it from 278.80 pesos to 315.04 pesos per day. For expats and … [Read more...] about New Mexico Minimum Wage Increase Takes Effect: What Expats Need to Know
Mexico to Use Own Aircraft for U.S. Training After Toluca Controversy
A U.S. military transport aircraft landing at a civilian airport sparked a national debate about sovereignty and bilateral security protocols. President Claudia Sheinbaum announced Tuesday that Mexico will use its own aircraft to transport personnel for training in the United States, ending a practice that allowed U.S. military planes to land in Mexico for pickup … [Read more...] about Mexico to Use Own Aircraft for U.S. Training After Toluca Controversy