Colima News
14 politicians and candidates murdered in Mexico on the eve of the election
In just three months, 14 politicians have been murdered in Mexico, ahead of that country's elections to be held in June, according to the...
National
Mexican cartels are turning homes into ‘fentanyl factories’ in Colima
The sound of rapid gunfire drowns out the people's conversation in Colima, but not a single person pays attention.
This is day-to-day life in Colima,...
14 politicians and candidates murdered in Mexico on the eve of the election
In just three months, 14 politicians have been murdered in Mexico, ahead of that country's elections to be held in June, according to the...
Mexico recovers archaeological piece that was going to be auctioned in Portugal
An archaeological piece of the cultural tradition of Tumbas de Tiro, from the current state of Jalisco, manufactured between 300 BC and 600 AD. C., was recovered...
Economy
The Wall Street Journal highlights Mexican peso’s strength
Mexico’s Peso Surges to its Strongest Level Since 2015
High local interest rates, record remittances, and nearshoring prospects have boosted demand for pesos.
The peso was changing hands Thursday at 16.90 to the U.S. dollar, a...
AMLO calls to ‘stop’ China: more integration between Mexico, the US, and Canada
During the Trilateral Summit, the head of the executive branch assured that the union of the three nations will face the growth of the 'Asian giant'.
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador called for economic integration between the United...
Business
Female talent gains relevance in Mexico’s semi-truck transportation industry
Women not only seek to be drivers of these vehicles with salaries of up to 50,000 pesos but also fleet entrepreneurs.
The deficit of 60,000...
Financial Times experts explain how fentanyl changed the game for Mexico’s drug cartels
By Christine Murray | Manzanillo, Colima. July 24, 2023.
In less than a decade, traffickers have created a highly profitable business to feed the US...
Real Estate
Entertainment
Campana Lager Fest: discover the brewing tradition of Colima
The Campana Lager Fest will feature beer, music, gastronomy exhibitors, informative talks, and tours of the area.
In an event that promises to delight lovers...
Sabora Fest: Wine and Gastronomy Expo coming to Colima
COLIMA, Colima.- From March 23 to 26, the Sabora Fest 2023 wine and gastronomy expo will take place in the state capital.
It includes the...
$1,580,000,000 USD Powerball and Mega Millions attracts players from Mexico
This week, ticket sales for both lotteries have skyrocketed from Mexico. Why aspire to win ONE multi-million dollar prize, if you can win TWO?
This...
Food and Drinks
Canadian government issues Travel Advisory for thriteen Mexican states
Canadians heading to Mexico for the upcoming spring break can expect continued warnings from their government to “exercise a high degree of caution” in...
Expats Crime
American citizen ‘kidnapped from her residence’ in Colima, FBI offers 20,000 USD reward for...
The FBI says it is offering a $20,000 reward for information surrounding the disappearance of a 63-year-old American citizen who was "kidnapped from her...
Travel
Mexico History
AMLO should offer guarantees to Mexican journalists before granting asylum to Assange (NYT)
Journalist and editor Guillermo Osorno published the book: I Have to Die Every Night: A Chronicle of the Eighties, the Underground, and Gay Culture. Osorno wrote this collaboration for The New York Times.
The Mexican president's offer of political asylum to Julian Assange might seem like...
Mexico Living
There are several reasons why Colima is a Mexican state of relevant cultural wealth, one of them is due to its climate and orography where beaches such as Manzanillo and the Colima volcano are sheltered, facilitating tourism in this region. Moreover, the rich pre-Hispanic history signed on archaeological sites such as "El Chanal", "La Campana" and "Meseta de la Hierbabuena", as well as...
Heatlh
The first case of Lambda variant of coronavirus detected in Colima
Cases of the Alpha, Delta and Gamma variants have also been identified in the state; the Epidemiological and Health Intelligence Unit called on the population to avoid non-essential international travel.
The Secretary of Health and Social Welfare of Colima confirmed that a first case of the Lambda...
