On February 5th, Mexico observes Día de la Constitución, a national holiday marking the signing of the Constitución Política de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos in 1917. As Constitution Day is a public holiday, banks, government offices, schools, and many businesses will be closed on Monday.
Last week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit ruled in favor of Mexico, marking the first-ever foreign State lawsuit against U.S. gun manufacturers. The unanimous decision held that the companies were not immune to litigation for their negligent practices fueling illicit arms trafficking into Mexico.
Inflation in Mexico surged to 4.9% during the first half of January, marking a 0.49% increase compared to the same period in 2023, according to data released by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography on Wednesday. The rise, the fifth consecutive two-week period increase, surpassed the Bank of Mexico's 3% forecast.
After enduring a year of isolation in a dusty park in Ciudad Juarez, Benito the giraffe has finally arrived at his new home: a sprawling 7.5-acre savanna nestled within the Africam Safari animal park in Puebla. Now comes the hard part for the gangly 4-year-old: fitting in with the crowd of seven giraffes in his new neighborhood.
On Tuesday morning, Jalisco received its initial batch of 10,000 Spikevax vaccines against COVID-19 from Laboratorios Moderna. The vaccines, acquired through state resources, are to be administered free of charge to vulnerable groups without social security across all regions of the state.
Driscoll's, a global leader in the berry market, has unveiled a cutting-edge extension to its network of strawberry nurseries in Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco, Mexico. The new, approximately $7.1 million USD, state-of-the-art nursery promises delicious fruit, employment opportunities, and a sustainable future for local berries.
Mexico's auto industry roared back in 2023, producing 3.8 million vehicles, its best post-pandemic year. With electric vehicles doubling production, a booming export market, and a surging domestic demand, the industry anticipates an 8.5% production increase in 2024.
After a year-long suspension, bullfighting is set to return to Mexico City's Plaza de Toros on January 28, following a Supreme Court decision overturning a ban. The court's decision prompts renewed debates on the ethical and cultural aspects of bullfighting.
Jalisco Governor Enrique Alfaro Ramírez announced on Friday, January 5 the acquisition of 50,000 Moderna vaccines, becoming the first state in Mexico to prioritize the WHO-approved Spikevax booster for vulnerable populations. COVID-19 vaccinations begin January 16th and will be administered through state health services.
Archaeologists in Mexico have unearthed a fascinating discovery: the 2,500-year-old remains of three individuals buried within a cave. The find, in the state of Nuevo León, sheds light on the lives and funerary practices of the region's Preclassic inhabitants.
