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Sep 12, 2026Edomex reports 35.9% fewer homicides and 27% fewer high-impact crimes
Edomex reports 35.9% fewer intentional homicides and 27% fewer high-impact crimes between January and August 2026, ahead of its Third Government Report.
Sep 11, 2026Jalisco Prosecutor's Office Frees Eight People and Investigates Medical Care in Tecalitlán
The Jalisco Prosecutor's Office freed eight people at a property operating as a clandestine clinic in Tecalitlán and is investigating the specialized medical care provided there.
Sep 11, 2026Health Spending Rises in 2027, but the Quality Line Item Falls 43.8%
The PPEF 2027 proposes 542 million pesos for the National Health System quality line item, 43.8% less than in 2026; the Chamber of Deputies defines the federal line item in November.
Sep 10, 2026ASEA certifies 691 LP Gas truck operators and readies more evaluators
ASEA certified 691 LP Gas truck operators from January to date with CONOCER and is preparing more evaluators toward 80,000 certifications in Mexico.
Sep 8, 2026Matamoros Reports 33,884 Security Actions and Full Body-Camera Coverage in Traffic Police
Matamoros reports 33,884 security actions in its Second Government Report, with operations in 62 priority neighborhoods and body cameras on 100 percent of traffic officers.
Sep 8, 2026Guerrero Launches the 2026-2027 Electoral Process to Renew the Governorship, Legislature, and Municipalities
Guerrero's IEPC formally opened the 2026-2027 electoral process, which will renew the Governorship, the state Congress, and municipal governments. The road to the 2027 elections.
Sep 7, 2026Morebús Integrates Stormwater Network into Its Route to Mitigate Flooding in Morelia
Michoacán's Sedum is upgrading stormwater drainage along 15 kilometers of the Morebús route, with 3.1 kilometers already renovated to mitigate flooding in Morelia.
Sep 7, 2026Ecatepec Delivers 1,560 Hearing Aids, Surpassing Its Social Program Target
Ecatepec delivered 1,560 hearing aids, exceeding its target of 1,200. The municipal DIF expanded coverage in response to demand: 360 devices above the original projection.
Sep 6, 2026Federal Forces Dismantle Three Methamphetamine Labs in Guerrero
Three methamphetamine labs dismantled in Guerrero: 2,400 kilos of chemicals, nine reactors, and drums seized in Zirándaro and Coahuayutla.
Sep 6, 2026U.S. Consulate in Nogales Restricts Staff Movement to Daytime Hours
Security alert in Nogales: the U.S. restricts its staff to essential daytime movement following an unspecified threat; Sonora remains at Travel Level 3.
Sep 5, 2026Armed Attack in Veracruz Kills Two Federal Agents, Harfuch Confirms
An attack on SSPC agents in Veracruz leaves two federal officers dead and one wounded in Omealca, where a joint operation is underway to locate those responsible.
Sep 4, 2026Chiapas Approves 90-Day Separation Requirement for 2027 Office Seekers
Chiapas's electoral reform requires public officials to step down 90 days before the 2027 elections and sets the calendar toward election day.
Sep 4, 2026Nuevo León Expands Ayudamos a las Mujeres Program to Women Over 60
Nuevo León's Ayudamos a las Mujeres program now covers women over 60, with enrollment open at IEPAM, the Secretariat of Equality and Inclusion, or any of 49 Community Centers starting in September.
Sep 3, 2026State of Mexico Advances a Care Law That Will Require Its 125 Municipalities to Build Their Own Care Systems
Joint committees of the State of Mexico Congress approved the Dignified Care Law, which will require all 125 municipalities to build their own care systems; a full-chamber vote is still pending.
Sep 2, 2026Sonora Ranchers Resume Cattle Exports to the U.S. on September 8
Cattle exports from Sonora to the U.S. will resume on September 8 through Agua Prieta after the inspection chute is replaced. The corridor is reinstituting its appointment schedule.
Sep 2, 2026Mexico City Expands School Surveillance to More Than 45,000 C5 Cameras
Video surveillance near Mexico City schools reaches 45,000 C5 cameras, 29% more than in 2024, ahead of the 2026-2027 back-to-school season.
Sep 1, 2026CFE Attributes August 31 Southeastern Blackout to Vandalism
CFE attributed the August 31 blackout that left four southeastern states without power to vandalism; service was fully restored within seven hours.
Aug 30, 2026UAT and Tamaulipas ranchers sign alliance to modernize the livestock sector
The UAT and the Regional Livestock Union of Tamaulipas sign an agreement to modernize the livestock sector with research, nutrition, and commercialization.
Aug 30, 2026Coyoacán rehabilitates La Conchita Plaza with INAH authorization
Coyoacán rehabilitates Plaza de la Conchita with INAH backing, preserving its historic layout and creating a pollinator garden amid the debate over installing railings.
Aug 29, 2026Mexico City Receives the Ley Trasciende Bill After the Country's First March for the Right to Die
The Ley Trasciende initiative, backed by more than 200,000 signatures, enters Mexico City's Congress following the country's first march for the right to die with dignity.
Aug 28, 2026Alcaldes de México Awards 32 Local Governments; 20 Repeat the Honor
The 2026 Best Practices in Local Government Award recognized 32 municipalities across 17 states; continuity defines the local governance agenda heading into 2027.
Aug 27, 2026U.S. Visa Revocations Reshape Border Dynamics in Ciudad Juárez
The revocation of tourist visas at the border is reducing crossings in Ciudad Juárez, shifting school enrollments away from El Paso, and reshuffling binational commerce.
Aug 27, 2026Álvaro Obregón and Canaco CDMX Forge Alliance to Strengthen MSMEs
Álvaro Obregón Borough and Canaco CDMX sign a collaboration agreement with 100 training scholarships to strengthen MSMEs and grocery store owners in the district.
Aug 26, 2026IMSS-Bienestar Opens Digital Registration on September 14 for 12,750 Clinics
IMSS-Bienestar opens digital registration for physicians and nurses who will staff 12,750 primary care clinics across 24 states, from September 14 through October 31.
Aug 25, 2026Mexico City Metropolitan Area Incorporates Morelos, Reaching 84 Municipalities
The ZMVM takes effect this Wednesday with 84 municipalities and alcaldías after adding Morelos; the new boundary coordinates governance for nearly 23 million inhabitants.
Aug 25, 2026UNHCR Recognizes Oaxaca's Model Against Forced Internal Displacement
The UNHCR recognition positions Oaxaca as a regional benchmark against forced internal displacement; it is the fifth state in Mexico with specialized legislation on the matter.
Aug 24, 2026Chihuahua Trains SMEs in AI and Digitalization with SEP Endorsement
The Chihuahua government launches a partnership with a 2,240,000-peso fund to train SMEs in AI and digitalization, awarding SEP-endorsed certificates.
Aug 23, 2026Estado de México Turns the 2030 Agenda Into an Action Plan Against Poverty
The State of Mexico reported that 375,000 people exited extreme poverty and is preparing its third voluntary local report on the 2030 Agenda to the UN.
Aug 22, 2026All 32 States and Municipalities Sign the National Pact to Digitize Government Services
All 32 states and municipalities across the country signed the national pact to digitize government services, with a catalog standardizing 300 state-level and 100 municipal procedures.
Aug 22, 2026Nuevo León Converts Ponte Nuevo into Permanent Public Policy via Decree
Nuevo León's decree converts Ponte Nuevo, a partnership with 106 companies, into permanent public policy and offers a replicable model for other states.
Aug 21, 2026Nearly 800 Migrants Leave Tapachula Bound for Mexico City
Nearly 800 migrants depart in caravan from Tapachula toward Mexico City to regularize their status amid a backlog at COMAR and in search of employment.
Aug 20, 2026Aguascalientes and ISSSTE Agree to Expand Healthcare Coverage in the State
Governor Tere Jiménez and ISSSTE Director Martí Batres agree to expand healthcare services in Aguascalientes and extend coverage to beneficiaries.
Aug 20, 2026Lightning Storm Sparks Fire at Pemex's Pajaritos Terminal in Veracruz
A lightning storm triggered a fire at Pemex's Pajaritos terminal in Coatzacoalcos; the blaze was brought under control with no injuries reported as Pemex investigates the cause.
Aug 19, 2026Edomex Unifies Its 125 Municipalities in a Health Network for the First Time
The State of Mexico launches a health network connecting all 125 municipalities through four prevention priorities, with epidemiological data tailored to each local government.
Aug 19, 2026CDMX Finances Ecobici Expansion with Urban Street Furniture Advertising
Semovi awarded 5M2 the contract to expand Ecobici to 15,000 bicycles and three new boroughs, financed through urban advertising revenue. Here is how the model works and what the timeline looks like.
Aug 18, 2026Guerrero's Montaña Master Plan: 264 of 316 Displaced Families Have Returned
Guerrero's Master Plan for the Alta and Baja Montaña reports the return of 264 of 316 displaced families, establishing a federal-state coordination model the rest of Mexico can replicate.
Aug 18, 2026Toluca Breaks Ground on Mexico's First Bachillerato Nacional School in San Pablo Autopan
Toluca breaks ground on the Margarita Maza National Baccalaureate School in San Pablo Autopan, which will serve more than 300 young people in the northern zone of the municipality.
Aug 17, 2026Puebla Joins the National Peace Festivals Circuit with Federal Backing
The National Peace Festivals Circuit arrives in Puebla with federal and state support, a music and performing arts festival, and expanded PACMYC resources.
Aug 17, 2026UNAM Detects Gas 50 Times Above Occupational Limit Among Sargassum Collectors
A UNAM study recorded hydrogen sulfide at 50 times the occupational limit from sargassum in Quintana Roo and measures exposure levels for residents and tourists.
Aug 16, 2026Chihuahua Accelerates Screwworm Control Days Before the Cattle Border Reopens
Chihuahua is reinforcing screwworm containment ahead of the Agua Prieta-Douglas crossing reopening on August 24, the first indicator on the cross-border livestock calendar.
Aug 16, 2026Coyoacán Reaches Nearly Nine Thousand Vehicle Removal Actions Across 65 Operations
Coyoacán borough has accumulated nearly nine thousand vehicle removal actions, with 1,412 vehicles towed and 65 street-recovery operations completed.
Aug 15, 2026Mexico State Committees Review Bill to Replace the Infoem
Mexico State's new transparency law replaces the Infoem with a decentralized body under the state comptroller's office and sets out the timeline for the committee ruling.
Aug 15, 2026Guerrero Inspects Housing and Water Ahead of Family Return to Tula
The Guerrero government verifies housing and basic services in Tula ahead of the return of displaced families, with CAPASEG expanding water supply and IGIFE rehabilitating classrooms.
Aug 14, 2026Nuevo Laredo and UNDP Sign Agreement on Gender-Responsive Public Policy
Nuevo Laredo and UNDP sign a memorandum on gender-responsive policy, establishing a cooperation model that other border municipalities can replicate.
Aug 14, 2026Visa Revocations Expand Border School Transportation: Up to $130 per Week
Tourist visa revocations are expanding border school transportation; families in Reynosa and Ciudad Juárez are spending up to $130 per week to cross for classes.
Aug 13, 2026Sonora Launches Río Sonora Remediation with 654 Million Pesos
The remediation of the Río Sonora basin gets underway with 654 million pesos, in three phases and with field work beginning in September, 12 years after the 2014 spill.
Aug 13, 2026U.S. Birth Tourism Visa Revocations Strain Ciudad Juárez
The revocation of birth tourism visas affects 94 residents of Ciudad Juárez and thins border crossing lines, while attorneys prepare a federal lawsuit to restore them.
Aug 12, 2026Michoacán Imposes Up to 15-Year License Suspension for Serious Traffic Accidents
License suspension of up to 15 years for road accidents in Michoacán. The state Penal Code amendment stands as a benchmark for traffic penalties.
Aug 12, 2026Edomex and Federal Government Complete the México-Pirámides Bridge Under Plan Oriente
Plan Oriente: the paving of the México-Pirámides Highway Bridge is complete, a key infrastructure project for mobility across ten municipalities in eastern Estado de México.
Aug 11, 2026Tijuana Uses an Urban Digital Twin to Simulate Development Before Building
What an urban digital twin is, how it works, and how Tijuana's IMPLAN uses more than 200 data layers to simulate the city's growth in Mexico.
Aug 11, 2026Guanajuato Presents Its Economic Policy Monday with 17 Projects Totaling 2,558 Million Dollars
Guanajuato Suma: the state's new economic policy presents 17 projects totaling 2,558 million dollars and 3,567 jobs, with 80% of the six-year investment target already met.
Aug 11, 2026Chihuahua Launches Soy México 2026, Free Nationality Process for Children of Migrants
Chihuahua is offering a free nationality process for children of migrants: Soy México 2026 waives fees and apostille requirements at ten Civil Registry offices.
Aug 10, 2026Guanajuato's Civil Registry completes 215 gender identity rectifications since 2025
Guanajuato has logged 215 gender identity procedures since 2025 at the Civil Registry, five non-binary cases, and an administrative route that avoids court proceedings.
Aug 6, 2026Sheinbaum Calls All 32 States to National Reforestation Day on August 9
Sheinbaum called all 32 states on August 9, 2026 to a simultaneous national reforestation effort. The Forest Restoration Strategy has planted 15.5M trees across 32,764 hectares since 2025.
Aug 6, 2026Metro Monterrey at 35: Lines 4 and 6 at 85 Percent Completion Ahead of the World Cup
Monterrey's Metro system turns 35 on August 6, 2026, with Lines 4 and 6 at 85% completion. The FIFA Segment is set to open between August and September for the World Cup.
Aug 4, 2026CONUEE to Make Energy Management Mandatory for Large Consumers Starting 2027
CONUEE will implement mandatory energy management from 2027 with new sanctioning powers. A company in Guadalajara has already been fined under NOM-019.
Aug 4, 2026Sedatu Adds Huitzilac to the ZMVM in the First Metropolitan Change in 30 Years
The municipality of Huitzilac (Morelos) joined the ZMVM on August 3 in the first expansion of the zone in 30 years. The metropolitan area now comprises 84 jurisdictions and contributes 28% of national
Aug 3, 2026Pemex Concludes Main Phase of Krem-1 Well Emergency in Veracruz
Pemex declared on August 3, 2026 the conclusion of the main phase of the contingency at the Krem-1 well in Las Choapas, Veracruz, and initiated environmental remediation.
Aug 3, 2026Tamaulipas Grows 5.2% in Q1 2026, INEGI Ranks It Second Nationally
Tamaulipas posted 5.2% real growth in Q1 2026, sixteen times the national average, driven by manufacturing and nearshoring along the northern border, according to INEGI.
Jul 18, 2026Interinstitutional Coordination Achieves Zero Casualties After 7.4 Chiapas Earthquake
The 7.4 earthquake in Chiapas on July 17 produced zero casualties through coordinated response by the CNPC, the state government, and municipalities. The tsunami alert was dismissed within three hours
Jul 18, 2026Guanajuato Trains 130 Officials in Artificial Intelligence for Public Administration
Guanajuato trained 130 officials in AI for public administration. The Gobierno en Cercanía forum showcased 20 artificial intelligence projects across state agencies.
Jul 17, 2026Michoacán Enshrines Free Student Internet in Its State Constitution
Michoacán has elevated free student internet to constitutional status. The D4TA program launches the 2026-2027 school year with CFE SIM cards and 4 GB of monthly data.
Jul 17, 2026Tulum Renace: Federal Plan Deploys 10 Actions to Open Beaches and Regulate Tourism
The federal government launches Plan Tulum Renace: 10 actions including free beach access, archaeological site fees of 80 pesos for Mexicans, and new transit in the Caribbean.
Jul 16, 2026San Pedro Garza García Puts New Urban E-Permitting Regulation to Public Consultation
San Pedro's City Council unanimously approved submitting to public consultation the reform that creates the Electronic System for online urban development procedures. The municipality already offers m
Jul 16, 2026Edomex Launches Digital Tools Cutting Investment Approval to 42 Days
Sedui unveiled EVIE 2.0 and Pulsar, digital platforms that automate state impact assessments and enable 24/7 investment tracking. Maximum response time drops to 42 days.
Jul 15, 2026Nafin and Hidalgo Sign a 700-Million-Peso Fund to Strengthen SMEs across 60 Municipalities
Nafin and Hidalgo have signed Impulso Nafin+Hidalgo 2026-2027: 700 million pesos for SMEs across 60 municipalities, with loans of up to 5 million pesos. Results and a replicable model.
Jul 15, 2026SAT Reports Record Revenue and Extends Services to 400 Municipalities in 2026
Mexico's SAT collected nearly 3 trillion pesos in the first half of 2026 and reached close to 400 municipalities through mobile offices. Local fiscal policy in numbers.
Jul 14, 2026Querétaro Launches OECD-Designed Digital Investment Portal, Targeting 80% Reduction in Processing Times
Querétaro unveiled its OECD-designed Digital Investment Portal, targeting an 80% reduction in administrative processing times for new business setup in the state, with a goal of 50 business days for t
Jul 14, 2026Puebla Assembles Semiconductors and Develops Public Software with the Yankuilotl Project
The Yankuilotl project in Puebla includes semiconductor assembly at 200,000 units per hour, a public software factory, and an electric bicycle platform. A model of state-level technological sovereignt
Jun 19, 2026Guadalajara Deploys FIFA Fan Fest in the Historic Center for 39 Days
Plaza de la Liberación operates as the official 2026 World Cup Fan Fest from June 11 to July 19, with four access points and all 104 matches on screen.
Jun 19, 2026Monterrey Accelerates Metro Line 6 and Comprehensive Mobility Plan Ahead of the World Cup
Metrorrey is running operational tests on the FIFA Segment (Citadel-Y Griega) of Line 6, with a partial commercial opening expected between August and September 2026 as part of a comprehensive metropo
Jun 19, 2026Querétaro Adds Modules to Ciudad Qro App with Unified Digital Dossier
The Ciudad Qro app advances with a unified digital dossier, Protección Civil and Cuidémonos modules in June, and a target to fully digitalize all municipal procedures by 2026.
Jun 18, 2026Guadalajara Opens Fan Fest for 20,000 Fans at Mexico's Home World Cup Debut
Plaza Liberación opened its FIFA Fan Fest for 20,000 fans ahead of Mexico vs. South Korea at the 2026 World Cup; SITEUR extended service hours and activated Special Route 01 to Estadio Guadalajara.
Jun 18, 2026Jalisco Activates Cultural Agenda with Maná at La Minerva and a World Cup Tourism Plan
Maná opened Jalisco's World Cup cultural calendar with the first free concert of their career at La Minerva; the state tourism plan projects 2.5 million visitors and more than 90,000 available rooms.
Jun 18, 2026Michoacán Modernizes Leona Vicario Boulevard in Maravatío with Regional Connectivity Vision
Michoacán launches a 39.5 million peso modernization of Maravatío's Leona Vicario Boulevard, adding a bike lane, universal accessibility features, and connections to the Bajío corridor and Mexico City
Jun 17, 2026CDMX Deploys 11,000 Officers for Colombia vs. Uzbekistan at Estadio CDMX
More than 11,000 officers and 923 vehicles secure the June 17 Colombia-Uzbekistan match at Estadio CDMX, with a 1.6 km perimeter cordon and security filters at the Fan Festival.
Jun 17, 2026García Harfuch Reports Positive First Week for Operation Kukulcán at the World Cup
García Harfuch reported a positive first week for Operation Kukulcán in Mexico City, Jalisco, and Nuevo León, as the 2026 World Cup's trinational security framework held without major incidents.
Jun 17, 2026Guadalajara Moves 28,000 Fans to First World Cup Match at Akron
Setran reported more than 28,000 fans reached Estadio Guadalajara by public transport on the first matchday of the 2026 World Cup; the Loop service carried 5,612 passengers across 75 trips.
Jun 16, 2026CDMX Activates 18 Free Fan Fests and Mobility Operation for World Cup 2026
Mexico City has enabled 18 free Fan Fest venues for the 2026 World Cup, backed by a security operation with 3,411 personnel. The Zócalo holds 60,000; public transport is reinforced.
Jun 16, 2026Estadio BBVA Makes Its 2026 World Cup Debut with Sweden's 5-1 Win over Tunisia
Estadio BBVA Monterrey launched its World Cup role before 50,987 official spectators. Sweden defeated Tunisia 5-1. The venue will host four matches in total during the 2026 tournament.
Jun 16, 2026Querétaro Tops IMCO's 2026 Urban Competitiveness Index
Querétaro leads the IMCO ICU 2026 among major metropolitan areas, topping Innovation and Economy and rising in Society and Environment. Average schooling: 11.77 years.
Jun 15, 2026CDMX Launches Comprehensive Mobility Plan and Xoli Chatbot for World Cup Fans
Mexico City is deploying its Light Rail, a pedestrian ring, and the Xoli chatbot to move up to 87,000 fans per match during the 2026 World Cup, with pilots set to become permanent infrastructure.
Jun 15, 2026Jalisco Places Three Cities at the Top of the IMCO 2026 Urban Competitiveness Index
Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta, and Ocotlán rank at the top of the IMCO 2026 Index; Jalisco positions itself as a triple hub for nearshoring, tourism, and industry.
Jun 15, 2026Smart City Expo LATAM 2026 Closes in Puebla with Citizens and Technology at the Center
Smart City Expo LATAM Congress 2026 convenes 300 cities and 40 countries in Puebla; the central message: urban technology in service of people and equity.