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The southeastern Mexican state of Quintana Roo this week passed a ban on invasive cosmetic surgery for minors, joining Durango in approving reforms known as “Nicole’s Law.” The initiative takes its name from Paloma Nicole Arellano, a 14-year-old who died in Durango last September after cosmetic surgery. Her death exposed gaps in rules governing elective procedures for minors and intensified calls for state-level restrictions. Pedro Haces Lago, a member of the Mexico City Congress, presented the initiative that led to the adoption of the capital’s version of Nicole’s Law earlier this year, banning cosmetic surgery for minors. (Pedro Haces Lago / X). Two months later, Durango became the first Mexican state to enact a version of the law, with its legislators approving the measure 23-0.  The Durango law prohibits cosmetic surgery for minors except for reconstructive or medically necessary care It also strengthens penalties for people who practice medicine without proper cre...

Late September in Guadalajara brings an action-packed calendar. Upcoming events include a World Migrant Day celebration benefiting a local nonprofit organization, an international film festival and the 2026 Guadalajara Open , an important stop on the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) professional tour. Top female tennis players to compete at the Guadalajara Open this week Following hard on the heels of the U.S. Open in New York City, Zapopan welcomes a select group of the WTA’s brightest stars to the Guadalajara Open this week. The WTA 500 event welcomes some of the world’s best women’s tennis players to Guadalajara. (Guadalajara Open) The annual event , played at the Panamerican Tennis Center in Parque Metropolitano, attracts a diverse group of top female tennis players from around the globe. The field will compete in singles and doubles for a US $1.2 million purse and a top singles prize of US $185,500. Confirmed players for this year’s event include world number...

Almost three-quarters of Mexicans believe their state is an unsafe place to live due to crime, according to the results of the 2026 National Survey of Victimization and Perception of Public Safety (ENVIPE). The National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI) conducted the survey at more than 102,000 homes across Mexico between Feb. 16 and April 10. The results were published last Thursday. The survey found that 74% of adults believe their state is an unsafe place to live due to crime. That figure declined 1.6 percentage points compared to a year earlier. However, it remains very high at a time when the federal government is touting sharp reductions in homicides and high-impact crimes such as kidnappings, extortion and violent robberies. Among Mexico’s 32 federal entities, the northern border state of Coahuila stands out as a success story in terms of reducing violence and strengthening residents’ sense that it is a safe place to live. Where are perceptions of i...

Slowly but surely, the Riviera Maya has begun to regain the clear turquoise waters that underpin much of its tourist appeal, following several months of massive sargassum arrivals along the Quintana Roo coast.  In an interview with the news outlet Reportur , head of the Federal Maritime-Terrestrial Zone in Tulum David Buchanan García said that local beaches are returning to their natural colors following the removal of 5,600 tonnes of seaweed in recent months. Though influxes are down, Buchanan García insisted that his brigades will continue cleanup efforts in anticipation of potential new deposits of the macroalgae. 🌊 ¿Plan de sábado? El Caribe mexicano luce con playas limpias y poca presencia de sargazo en Playa del Carmen. ☀️ Con clima ideal para disfrutar el mar, solo recuerda estar atento a las condiciones. #NEXO #PlayaDelCarmen #QuintanaRoo #CaribeMexicano pic.twitter.com/Yv0uVU9FYd — Nexo Quintana Roo (@nexoquintanaroo) September 12, 2026 Arturo Quintero Díaz, head of...

The fourth round of trade talks between Mexico and the United States will take place next week, with officials from both sides expressing eagerness to hammer out a deal before the U.S. midterm elections in November, according to sources interviewed by Reuters. A framework for a deal would benefit both parties.  U.S. President Donald Trump is looking for a win on the economic front (a bilateral deal may bring down consumer prices in the U.S.) as he faces the possibility of losing control of Congress when ballots are cast on Nov. 3. Meanwhile, the Mexican government is struggling with investor unease and a cooling economy .  Mexico’s push to reach a deal comes after U.S.-Canada trade talks — the other half of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) review process — collapsed last month. The U.S.-Mexico talks are seen as an effort to reach an interim bilateral deal while issues with the USMCA on the whole are ironed out. President Sheinbaum chatted with U.S. Commerce Secretary ...

It’s Independence Week in Puerto Vallarta and Nayarit, Mexico, and there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate. From civic ceremonies and charro parades to mariachi, fireworks and the inevitable late-night Grito , the next few days will be about as Mexican as it gets. Even if you’re not planning to attend every event, it’s hard not to get caught up in the atmosphere. Flags appear on balconies and shopfronts, restaurants bring out special menus and the whole region seems to shift into a more festive mood.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Don Capellani (@doncapellani) Here’s what’s happening around the region this week: Puerto Vallarta Puerto Vallarta’s official Fiestas Patrias celebrations run Sept. 13-16, with the Plaza de Armas, Malecón and downtown area serving as the main stages. Monday, Sept. 14, brought the traditional charro parade at 10 a.m. The parade began on Ignacio L. Vallarta Street, traveled along...