General News

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum will send a representative to Friday’s inauguration of President Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela, despite the lingering concerns over the legitimacy of last July’s election.

While relatively good news for international tourists and expats living here on dollar incomes, the peso’s deprecation last year had less favorable consequences for many Mexicans.

Mexican citizens at risk of deportation from the United States due to Donald Trump’s aggressive immigration policies can rely on increased support and guidance from the 53 Mexican consulates across the country.

The contentious issue of genetically modified (GMO) corn is creating fresh tensions between Mexico and its northern neighbor, even as it takes a back seat to more immediate concerns.

Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States and winner of the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize, died peacefully Sunday, December 29, at his home in Plains, Georgia, surrounded by his family. He was 100, the longest-lived president in U.S. history.

Along with the national holidays observed during 2025, several noteworthy festivities and special events will take place in the Guadalajara metro area over the next 12 months.

If you think the Christmas season is over, think again. In Mexico, the holiday festivities continue for five weeks beyond December 25, with Día de los Santos Reyes (Three Kings Day) on January 6, and the grand finale on February 2, Día de la Candelaria.

Just before the Christmas holiday, Mexican authorities launched “Operación Limpieza” (Operation Cleanup), a massive crackdown on contraband Chinese imports.