This spring marks five years since the Grand LATAM team opened the doors to its flagship store in Mexico City the store is nestled in one of the busiest and most culturally vibrant areas of the city The stunning store resides in a 19th century neoclassical building protected by two federal institutions — the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) and the Ministry of Urban Development and Housing (SEDUVI) — and combines the rich history of Mexico with our Levi’s® brand DNA into one flagship store experience Although the team was required to adhere to strict color guidelines due to the federal protections the team received special permission to use the red Levi’s® logo in the design of the store nearly five years after it first welcomed consumers the store has been refreshed in line with our Indigo retail concept to infuse even more of the Levi’s® DNA and full lifestyle experience into the store consumers are greeted by a dynamic gallery space focused on sustainability customization and bimonthly product updates for new collaborations and collections Nearly 20 mannequins at the entrance of the store encourage consumers to shop for a complete head-to-toe look This update allows for new products to take center stage and creates more opportunities for our retail team to test and learn what is the most impactful product mix within the traditional men’s and women’s clothing spaces At the center of the Madero Street store is a typical Mexican patio creating space for visitors to admire the natural light and beauty of the building’s traditional Mexican architecture Previously an area for best-selling fits and key items the patio is now home to the Tailor Shop in the store’s refresh “The heart of the store is now the heart of the Levi’s® Tailor Shop,” said Adriana Flores director of brand experience in Latin America Consumers now flow through the store in multiple directions and don’t just shop the key sellers They learn about customizations and how to truly make a pair of Levi’s® their own canvas for self-expression.” The refresh focused on making the store even easier to shop for consumers it was more challenging to take consumers through the full head-to-toe experience of Levi’s® the team deep dived into product performance operational models and standards to bring together an elevated product mix that improved our assortment and expanded into new categories like tops and accessories mannequin runways with featured looks and an elevated product mix consumers shop the entire store to discover the brand These enhancements have resulted in an increase in traffic increased conversion and increased units sold per transaction the team will also introduce new digital features and host an activation on the third floor for the 150th anniversary of the 501® jean “Madero Street’s stunning architecture makes it the most beautiful flagship store welcoming you to Levi’s® as well as Mexico City,” said Rui Araujo Da Silva senior vice president and managing director of Latin America “It is the highest expression of the brand — bringing everything great about Levi’s® to life: customization an immersive experience — and shows the power of connecting with a consumer’s heart and needs There is always more to come in Grand LATAM and we cannot wait to celebrate even more milestones in the coming year.” the Satelite store in Mexico City was also recently updated to an Indigo store format the Satelite store has consistently been a top performer Levi’s® Satelite carries a premium Tier 2 assortment with a beautiful Tailor Shop that has driven sales growth increased traffic and increased conversion rates Gulf coast cities have little to fear from extreme weather thanks As communities on Mexico’s Gulf coast brace themselves for what is predicted to be a grueling hurricane season a group of stargazers in the north-eastern state of Tamaulipas are confident that a unique form of disaster preparation will keep their city safe Members of the Association of Scientific UFO Research of Tamaulipas believe that an inter-dimensional underwater base of extraterrestrial origin has protected the coastal cities of Ciudad Madero and Tampico from hurricanes for more than 50 years claims to have visited the base – known as Amupac – via astral projection which he says he induced through meditation and a pescatarian diet “It’s also recommendable to ascend ancestral constructions, like temples and pyramids, that have stairs at a 45-degree angle,” he says. (Hills sloping at such a gradient will also do, if one doesn’t live near pre-Columbian ruins.) Ciudad Madero suffered four direct landfalls in the 20th century, including Hurricane Inez in 1966 which killed 74 people in Mexico alone López and his allies believe that the base was established some time after that Explanations of exactly how and why the alien visitors are protecting Ciudad Madero vary but the esoteric power of Aicot members’ belief in the base “The collective mind is charged with this concept so it generates a large force field of repulsion,” he said There is also talk of magnetic fields and a series of meter-long bars of an aluminum iron and copper alloy secretly buried in the seafloor near Miramar Beach at the suggestion of the visitors over four decades ago Others claim that the aliens are only interested in protecting their base and Ciudad Madero is just lucky they took a liking to this small corner of the galaxy what threat a terrestrial weather event might pose to a structure with no form in our physical dimension Still others simply accept the apparently inexplicable, said Marco Flores, the former official historian of Tampico. “If science gives us no explanation we’ll get one from magic,” he said. “Fantasy is always more attractive than reality.” Workmen arrive to clean up González, a small town near Tampico wrecked by Hurricane Inez in 1966. Where are the aliens when you need them? Photograph: Ed Kolenovsky/APThe municipal government placed a bust of a green Martian at Miramar Beach in 2013 and officially dubbed the last Tuesday in October the Day of the Martian. The bust was promptly stolen. Jaime Maussan, Mexico’s leading chronicler of UFO sightings and other supernatural events allowed that southern Tamaulipas was a hotbed of extramundane activity, but said he and his team of researchers were previously unaware of Amupac. He did, however, remark that the theory was “curious”. Dr Rosario Romero, a climate scientist at the National Autonomous University of Mexico, agreed that Ciudad Madero’s streak of hurricane-free weather was interesting – but not that it was inexplicable. Read moreShe said that Tamaulipas is more likely to see less intense tropical storms while broader atmospheric conditions – such as subtropical high-pressure systems and the prevailing westerly winds – tend to push major hurricanes north toward the southern coast of the United States Furthermore, although Ciudad Madero has not been struck directly by a hurricane since 1966 it has not escaped damage from others that made landfall elsewhere. In 2013 the city declared a state of emergency after Hurricane Ingrid caused significant flooding A busy hurricane season does not necessarily portend a high number of landfalls but Romero cautioned that predictions often turn out to be inaccurate and storms take unexpected turns – so residents of Ciudad Madero and other Gulf coast communities should take practical hurricane precautions “We now have advanced monitoring systems and numerical models that allow us to predict a storm’s intensity and path – but trajectories still vary widely depending on those wider atmospheric conditions,” she said Despite the growing body of climate science to explain weather trends around Ciudad Madero many in the city still advance faith-based explanations Devout Catholics in the city trust in Our Lady of Mount Carmel the sailors who sound their horns at the mouth of the Pánuco River as they pass a statue of her As part of an effort to clean up one of Mexico City’s most iconic streets smoking has been prohibited on Madero Street in the historic center The city’s Historic Center Authority has installed no-smoking signage along the length of the street where smokers will be asked to put out their cigarettes and will not face fines if they comply smokers will face fines of 896 to 2688 pesos (US $45 to $134) or mandatory community service City authorities have also limited the number of flyer distributors allowed on the street to 51 and installed sanitary checkpoints for the distribution of hand gel and face masks They will also continue to promote the Open Air City program which encourages outdoor dining and food sales The general coordinator of the Historic Center Authority said the agency has been working to clean up the street since last year graffiti …  Since last year we have been working with the auxiliary police and [government departments] to provide better order,” Ludlow said director of health and wellbeing for the nonprofit Refleacciona con Responsabilidad said the goal of the smoking ban is to create a safe healthy environment in one of the most heavily used pedestrian corridors in the country through which up to 220,000 people pass daily With reports from El Sol de México ADVERTISE WITH MND COMMUNITY GUIDELINES Subscription FAQ's Privacy Policy Mexico News Daily - Property of Tavana LLC Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page If you are not a member or if you do not know your login/password The Puerto Madero Corporation (CPM) was created in 1989 to urbanise and manage 170 Ha belonging to the old port The many international prizes awarded in the last 30 years bear witness to the success of one of the largest waterfront transformation projects in Latin America Today the Puerto Madero Corporation is involved in different urban regeneration projects in several Latin American cities sharing the knowledge accumulated over these three decades and today mobility is one of the main issues explains the mobility-related initiatives that the Puerto Madero Corporation is carrying out Corporación Puerto Madero has been a member of AIVP since 2017 AIVP – Puerto Madero’s original Masterplan (PDF) is now practically 30 years old Over this period the way in which urban spaces and city life are conceived has evolved enormously Do the main urbanisation decisions taken all that time ago still work What have been the main changes in mobility that you have seen over these decades in Puerto Madero Technical Manager of Puerto Madero Corporation – The ideas expressed in the Masterplan have been developed and executed on the 170 hectares of Puerto Madero They are present in the large public works carried out by the Corporation and in the quality quantity and scale of the public space which has been integrated into the centre of Buenos Aires It must be considered that the spirit of the project as originally drafted has been respected over these three decades although other elements have been introduced consistent with policies that have been applied in the city In the last 5 years, CPM has carried out surface works at Paseo del Bajo which was the last large road and city-planning project This work has involved the inclusion of 10 new hectares of squares parks and promenades on the north-south axis structured by the urban highway combining two avenues: Madero-Huergo and Alicia Moreau de Justo it has connected the northern and southern parts of the city of Buenos Aires while also forming the definitive east-west connection between the Puerto Madero quarter and the city centre a further 10 hectares of parks and squares bordering the Puerto Madero quarter to the west have also been remodelled bringing the total public space of this unified city zone to 20 hectares “combis” (minibuses) are widely used for public transport as an alternative to private cars How have these vehicles been built into the Puerto Madero plan and how is the area connected with the rest of the city Puerto Madero Corporation – Just seven years ago an agreement between the CPM and the City Council led to the installation of a new combi terminal on land owned by the CPM at the corner of Av which has enabled us to organise and centralise the passenger transport activities of the combis is strategically located not only in the nerve-centre of central Buenos Aires but also 100 metres from a “Subte” (metro) station and a large number of bus stops we have seen that bicycles are being widely adopted as a more sustainable alternative for mobility The City Council of Buenos Aires has launched various programmes to support the urban use of bicycles What projects are being run in Puerto Madero to support the use of bicycles for urban mobility This development includes a different spatial and pedestrian organisation and links the whole area to the general bicycle lane circuit of the city the “BA Bici” programme is being implemented in Puerto Madero as in the rest of the city offering a free community network of bicycles for short journeys between different points The Puerto Madero quarter contains several stations for collecting or returning bicycles AIVP – The presence of water is a determining feature of Puerto Madero In many cases around the world we see that navigable waterways are also becoming a resource for sustainable mobility We would like to know whether projects are being developed in Puerto Madero to encourage the use of ferries or launches for passenger transport or last-mile delivery of goods Puerto Madero Corporation – This is a pending item Attempts have been made to start a tourist circuit up and down the river and public transport services along the whole coastline of the River Plate from Ciudad de La Plata to Tigre (Parana Delta) So far this exists only in a very incipient form; it is not yet consolidated Without doubt it is an opportunity for the future AIVP – Many Argentinean and international companies have offices in Puerto Madero We have seen that to create a more sustainable mobility that works it is essential to coordinate efforts between public institutions Are there any examples of this type of coordination in Puerto Madero What types of solution does the private sector propose to achieve more sustainable mobility Puerto Madero Corporation – The Paseo del Bajo works have delivered excellent urban articulation between the Puerto Madero quarter and the rest of Buenos Aires So although bus lines and other forms of public transport have not yet been introduced into the quarter wide coverage of the new public space has been achieved AIVP – One of the main features of Puerto Madero (PDF) is the variety of high quality public spaces that it offers When we talk about sustainable mobility we must never forget to include the creation of spaces that invite people to walk while ensuring safety and access What are the main characteristics or special care that must be taken in these spaces to attract the city’s inhabitants to use them Puerto Madero Corporation – We believe that the architectural design of the public spaces in Puerto Madero has played a vital role in this This design was based on a cultural study of the possibilities for use the attractiveness of the whole and recognition of its urban nature We also believe that the quality of the constructions the materials used and the urban furniture are fundamental for the effective use of space that has been achieved landscaping studies were carried out to determine which plant species to use and how the Puerto Madero quarter was projected as a whole with a central idea around which the development was articulated Among the guiding lines of this idea were the quantity and quality of the public spaces which have resulted in the characteristic boulevards promenades and parks which beautify the urban experience and invite people to immerse themselves in the area Buenos Aires Can you briefly tell our international network’s members about your organisation Haiti National Port Authority (APN) is an independent public commercial undertaking with its own distinct legal personality It is the body responsible for operating all of the ports in the Republic of Haiti under the authority of the Ministry of Finance & Economy (MEF) Its official role is to: provide services to vessels and other port users and regulate the port sector general manager of Haiti National Port Authority The Port of Sète Sud de France joined the AIVP in 2023 and the City of Sète in 2024 The players in Sète have succeeded in establishing a new dynamic of cooperation Various projects have emerged to green the port and redevelop the city-port interface That's why we wanted to interview François Commeinhes Listen NowSaveShareDownloadTourists walk on Madero street in March in Mexico City.Manuel Velasquez/Getty ImagesBefore the pandemic the main square of Valle de Bravo would have plenty of visitors at dusk the square of this tourism-driven town in central Mexico is closed the government is allowing hotels to operate at just 30% of their capacity following strict sanitizing rules and hygiene protocols Juan García, who manages the Puesta del Sol hotel in Valle de Bravo said in Spanish that they worry about asymptomatic guests but the main concern all over town is the lack of visitors Tourists from the United States are the main source of foreign tourism in Mexico But the country’s tourism industry is struggling to lure foreign visitors as it adapts to the pandemic’s “new normal.” García said the state government has supported tourism businesses by temporarily eliminating the occupancy tax that’s usually charged to hotel guests Roberto Zapata, the tourism vice president of Mexico’s National Chamber of Commerce said he was expecting tourism to grow in 2020 Zapata said about 9% of Mexico’s gross domestic product comes from the tourism sector which he said has been losing around $180 million per day since the pandemic started in March “We have 10 million people that are employees of the tourism in the different areas,” he said Zapata said some local authorities have been supportive of business owners but he’s critical of the Mexican government we’re just doing everything by ourselves; that’s a fact,” he said the administration of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador disbanded ProMexico forecasting that things will get back to normal by the end of the year the pandemic is not the only thing that has hurt tourism as hurricanes have been hitting the Caribbean coasts workers had to use chain saws to clear the damage left by Hurricane Delta in early October Laura Orrostieta owns Cancún Transfers and Tours She said she has noticed a slight return of visitors particularly from the rest of Mexico and the U.S. Sign up for the Marketplace newsletter to get the day’s biggest business stories straight to your inbox every weekday evening Puerto Madero, a neighborhood in Argentinean capital Buenos Aires, is the most expensive residential enclave in all of Latin America, according to a study by regional real estate firm Properati Madero is followed by Ipanema in Rio de Janeiro and Vitacura in Santiago de Chile a square meter of land costs in excess of US$6,000 the same piece of land is worth around $3,500 Real estate prices were supposed to nosedive across the region because of the growing rate of joblessness and the trend to work from home thanks largely to the volatile forex market investing in properties is perceived as one of the safest a record number of properties were registered during 2021 is the second most expensive neighborhood in the Andean country property prices are declining in two other major Colombian cities property buyers perceive these neighborhoods as safe and privileged locations because they are located close to tourist sites and have access to shopping centers Ipanema has a great view of the beach and Vitacura has many expansive green parks nearby Narayan Ammachchi is a career journalist with a decade of experience in politics and international business He works out of his base in the Indian Silicon City of Bangalore and website in this browser for the next time I comment The Caribbean’s tourism industry roared back in 2024 welcoming an estimated 34.2 million foreign visitors — a 6.9% increase over pre-pandemic levels and a clear sign of a full recovery and wider Central and South America are experiencing a surge in interest from international students These institutions are attractingRead more Panamanian software vendor Izertis has acquired a 50% stake in regional competitor Coderland The deal strengthens Izertis’ presence in Central America Copyright © 2025 Nearshore Americas, a division of Next Coast Media and Marketing Services [gravityform id=”60″ title=”true” description=”false”] [gravityform id=”61″ title=”true” description=”false”] [contact-form-7 id=”7″ title=”Newsletter”] we rolled out the denim blue carpet to open the first Levi’s® flagship store in Latin America on Calle Madero in Mexico City the Madero location is not only on one of the busiest and most popular retail streets in the capital it is also one of the most architecturally stunning stores neo-classical building that is protected by two federal institutions: the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) and the Ministry of Urban Development and Housing (SEDUVI) The mission of both organizations is to preserve and protect the urban heritage and cultural history of the country including the various architectural styles of centuries past It’s exceptionally rare for a store to receive this acknowledgment The awards recognize projects and initiatives that honor and preserve the history of Mexico to strengthen the country’s identity and pay homage to its past these distinctions are reserved for cathedrals and monuments across wide-sweeping categories including archeology there is only one winner per category and one honorable mention I always believed this store had the potential to be recognized by INAH given its location historical context and beautiful interiors,” said Adriana Flores Senior Manager of Store Design & Brand Environment for Mexico and Latin America The Levi’s® store brings together two distinct styles: the front is neoclassical while the back is an older One fun fact: INAH restricts Madero Street to only using the colors blue black and burgundy; the use of the color red is not allowed in order to get the Levi’s® logo approved for visibility from the street the team met with INAH’s Project and Construction Direction Board to persuade city leaders to allow the logo display which was largely due to the great restoration and conservation work of the building each day of demolition would lead to some amazing finds Close to 70 percent of the wooden beams within the space dated back to the 18th century – all were eventually restored and incorporated into the main structure and aesthetic of the store’s interiors our goal was to find the perfect combination of Levi’s heritage married with Mexico’s rich history,” Adriana said counterfeit bills and weapons were among the items seized over the weekend in a major security operation conducted by Mexico City authorities arresting 61 people in the capital’s Gustavo A But perhaps the most surprising confiscation was that of a spider monkey found during the series of raids on various homes on Friday and Saturday The primate was taken into protective custody by the city’s Animal Vigilance Brigade (BVA) for later transfer to the Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection (Profepa) said Mexico City’s Ministry of Citizen Security (SSC) head Pablo Vázquez Camacho during a Monday press conference Vázquez also provided other details of the operation: officials seized 944 doses of cocaine powder and dozens of bags of crystal meth and methamphetamine Authorities also confiscated four short firearms seven cell phones and several stolen vehicles One major development was the arrest of three alleged members of the Los Arroyo criminal group At a residence in the neighborhood of CTM Atzacoalco authorities discovered a counterfeiting operation that included 42 sheets printed with 500-peso bills Investigators believe the gang put the fake bills — which were cut by hand using a utility knife and a school ruler — into circulation in local flea markets Also present in the home where the monkey was taken into custody were two altars and various objects related to Santa Muerte — a folk saint who represents death and is often associated with Mexico’s criminal subculture. Rain is predicted across Mexico this Friday with particularly heavy downpours forecast in the states of Chiapas According to a statement by the National Meteorological Service the wet weather is caused by two low-pressure channels in different regions of the country combined with moisture from the oceans and atmospheric instability the Mexican monsoon is moving across the northwest of the country strong winds and possible hail in Sonora and Sinaloa Strong winds with gusts of up to 60 kilometers per hour are predicted across the north of the country and the Yucatán Peninsula The rains come on the back of storms that swept central Mexico on Thursday several vehicles were submerged in floodwaters of up to one and a half meters Services were suspended on Line 1 of the Light Rail system and the Macrobus serious flooding was reported on the Periférico Local media shows cars submerged in water on the Toluca-Tenango highway The overflow of a canal also caused flooding of up to a foot of water in the Gustavo A Madero and Tláhuac districts of Mexico City According to the National Water Commission (Conagua) rains will continue throughout much of the Valley of México on Friday Residents are advised to stay alert to instructions from Civil Protection Conagua has also issued an Orange flood alert for the municipalities of Cuajimalpa and Gustavo A On the other hand, rains were greeted with celebration in some northern states which has seen severe droughts in recent years temperatures will remain high in much of the country particularly in the north andPacific regions Yucatán and northern Veracruz are all expected to see highs of 30 to 40 degrees Celsius With reports from Reforma, Informador and El Universal Levi’s® has officially come to epicenter of Mexico via a new flagship store – the first in Latin America Located in the heart of the Mexico City’s historic district along Madero Street the new location sprawls across 10,000 square feet of space offering the very best in store design and product assortment alongside a world-class consumer shopping experience The store is stocked with the very best from the brand, including Levi’s® Made & Crafted and Levi’s® Authorized Vintage collections a complete line of accessories and footwear and both a Print Bar and Tailor Shop offering unlimited customization and personalization possibilities “Opening this new store on one of Mexico City’s most iconic streets sets the Levi’s® brand at the center of culture in Latin America,” said Roy Bagattini executive vice president and president of Levi Strauss Americas “We’re excited to be part of the Madero revitalization effort and to provide consumers with a one-of-a-kind personalized shopping experience that they can’t get anywhere else in the world.” the store officially opened its doors to much fanfare which included a “denim blue carpet,” throngs of media and several VIP celebrity guests such as actor Diego Luna supermodel Alexis Ren and actress/singer Eiza Gonzalez The flagship opening builds on the momentum of the Levi’s® brand in the Latin America Our direct-to-consumer channel now represents one-third of LS&Co.’s total global business Company-owned-and-operated retail is a key component of Levi Strauss & Co.’s strategy to continue to grow the business here The new store also comes on the heels of the revitalization of the latest Levi’s® store in New York City’s SoHo district along with plans to open another Levi’s® flagship store in Times Square There are almost 80 retail locations throughout Mexico where consumers can shop LS&Co both the Levi’s® and Dockers® brands can be found in department stores operated by LS&Co wholesale partners that include El Palacio de Hierro The tragedy occurred in the mid-afternoon during Mass at the Santa Cruz church in the Unidad Nacional neighborhood of Ciudad Madero a city on the Gulf of Mexico in southern Tamaulipas Three children were among those killed when the roof caved in trapping some 30 parishioners beneath rubble Tamaulipas police said that approximately 100 people were in the church A structural failure is believed to have caused the collapse of the roof according to the office of the state security spokesperson Footage from a nearby security camera showed the gabled roof and at least one wall of the brick church collapsing The church was reportedly built about 50 years ago The injured were transferred to several local hospitals for treatment Twenty-three people remained in hospital early Monday morning three children aged five and two 9-year-olds were among the injured according to a list posted online by the Ciudad Madero municipal government rushed to the aid of those trapped beneath rubble and emergency services personnel arrived at the church shortly after the roof collapsed The newspaper Milenio reported an initial scene of “chaos” due to the large number of people trying to help Parts of the concrete roof slab came to a rest on top of pews a situation that may have allowed spaces of air where some people were trapped Assisted by police dogs and infrared cameras the search for victims and survivors continued into the night until all the missing were accounted for the Red Cross and Civil Protection personnel all contributed to the efforts Tampico Bishop José Armando Álvarez Cano mourned “the painful loss” of parishioners celebrating the baptism of their children “We pray to the Lord for their eternal rest and the comfort of their families We remain in prayer for the quick recovery of the people who have been rescued,” the bishop said in a statement Tamaulipas Governor Américo Villareal arrived at the church on Sunday night and told reporters that he was shocked and saddened by the tragedy He said the cause of the roof collapse would be determined by experts Villareal said he had spoken to the church’s priest and was informed that the roof was waterproofed some years ago The governor said that the families of the deceased could count on the “unconditional” support of the state government said that the tragedy was “unfathomable.” “They came to seek heaven for the little ones and found eternity What I want is for the families to be at peace,” he said With reports from Milenio, El Universal and AP  This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. ArgentinaChevron Buenos AiresChevron How did it strike you on arrival?Set at the southern end of Puerto Madero, this hotel is all steel and glass, and flooded in natural light. The lobby feels like a cool loft hangout, thanks to a pool table that plays center stage, modern art that hangs on the walls, and a mix of modern and funky furnishings in vibrant hues. Nice. What’s the crowd like?While Faena nearby attracts a moneyed but artsy crowd, Madero is more suited for those traveling for business, and perhaps families who want to be in a pedestrian-friendly neighborhood away from the bustle of the city. The good stuff: Tell us about your room.Rooms are spacious and continue the contemporary vibe set forth in the lobby, with dark wood floors and subdued furnishings in creamy colors—except for perhaps a Tulip chair in a vibrant red hue. Opt for a Corner Room, most of which have kitchenettes and balconies with awesome views of the docks. Anything stand out about other services and features? Whether it’s childcare, gyms, spas, even parking—whatever stuck with you.The White Bar has not only great sushi but also an impressive cocktail list and outdoor patio in which to enjoy a sundowner. The spa features a heated pool with retractable roof and a small gym. Bottom line: worth it, and why?Good bang for your buck if you want to stay in trendy Puerto Madero. All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors. If you book something through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission. up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse We understand that time is the greatest luxury which is why Condé Nast Traveler mines its network of experts and influencers so that you never waste a meal or a hotel stay wherever you are in the world The federal government will start deploying 1,800 National Guard troops to five crime-plagued Mexico City boroughs on July 1 Alfonso Durazo said yesterday the guardsmen will carry out operations in Iztapalapa Sprawling, densely-populated Iztapalapa, located in in the east of the city, and Gustavo A. Madero, in the extreme north, are the first and second most dangerous boroughs in the capital according to a recent criminal analysis completed by law enforcement authorities in Mexico City Units of 450 troops will be deployed to four of the five boroughs with Xochimilco to be patrolled by guardsmen based in neighboring Tlalpan The National Guard will collaborate with Mexico City police to combat high-impact crimes such as homicides Durazo said the first deployment will patrol areas of Iztapalapa Madero and Tláhuac that border México state the National Guard in coordination with the Mexico City government will only attend to three boroughs in their peripheral part adjacent to México state which are the most densely populated and have the highest crime rates,” he said The Mexico City Attorney General’s Office (PGJ) said this month that a lot of murders and other crime occurs on the outskirts of the capital where criminals can easily move into neighboring México state and escape the jurisdiction of the capital’s police force Announcing the Mexico City deployment of the National Guard at his morning press conference yesterday President López Obrador noted that crime rates in the capital are on the rise The new security force is eventually expected to be deployed to all 16 boroughs in the capital even though none were identified by the federal government as priority regions López Obrador said that organized crime groups have arrived in the capital because the previous Mexico City government allowed them “to put down roots.” we thought that sending the National Guard wouldn’t be necessary the mayor agreed that the National Guard will be deployed to all of Mexico City,” he said “A greater presence of elements and greater protection for the citizens of the capital are needed.” The PGJ criminal analysis said the Jalisco New Generation Cartel – Mexico’s most powerful criminal organization – has started operating in Iztapalapa while the Tláhuac Cartel continues to operate in the borough of the same name In addition to the escalating murder rate, kidnappings and robberies of businesses have soared since Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum took office last December The national murder rate also remains stubbornly high, with 2,476 homicides in May The day before the National Guard begins operations in Mexico City, 52,000 troops of the new security force will be deployed to 150 hot spots around the country Security Secretary Durazo announced last week Source: El Universal (sp)  The new cable car in the north of Mexico City has proved a hit with residents who are using the airborne transportation method far more than was predicted Line 1 of the Cablebús system, which went into full operation on June 11 has registered 56,000 users per day compared to the 48,000 predicted That makes it the second most used cable car in Latin America The 2.9-billion-peso line (about US $145 million) links Cuautepec a working-class neighborhood in a hilly area of the Gustavo A to the Indios Verdes Metro and bus station It is the longest cable car line in Latin America at 9.2 kilometers The new transit option has seen robust uptake despite social distancing measures which only allow six people to travel in each cabin Almost 10% of passengers so far have benefited from free transport through the the Inclusive Metro Pass for people with disabilities and seniors over 60 The first section running between Tlalpexco and Campos Revolución stations at the Cuautepec end of the line first opened on March 4 Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum highlighted the social benefit the cable car would generate “It’s a historic day because we’re opening a new system of collective transport … it’s social transport … Having the best transportation for the poorest parts of the city reduces inequality,” she said The mayor added that a second cable car line is under construction in Iztapalapa densely populated borough in the capital’s east director of the electrical transportation system in Mexico City Madero had long been deprived of adequate transport links “They [currently] make their trips [to the Metro station] in small vans that descend through narrow streets from the highest point [of the area] … as long as 55 minutes or an hour,” he said The Associated Press reported that traditional transportation solutions like bus or subway lines are almost impossible in the area because there are no rights of way in the densely packed slums which are crowded along hillsides on steep 15-degree slopes A public transit cable car system already operates in Ecatepec a México state municipality that borders Gustavo A The most used cable car in Latin America is the Purple Line in La Paz which transported 58,000 people per day prior to the pandemic In third place is the Yellow Line in the same South American city which transports 45,000 passengers per day Medellín in Colombia and Río de Janeiro in Brazil also have similar cable car systems which appear to have collided with the giant cube the façade serves as a roadside landmark designed to amuse drivers as they zoom by or sit stationary in a traffic jam however, it’s inside the eatery where the project comes to life. conceived by taller KEN the project’s vibrant interior is layered with textures and colors forming an oasis-like escape from the outside world materials and textures and collects them to make a fresh tropical atmosphere,’ explains the design team the project’s vibrant interior is layered with textures and colors the central space is illuminated by sawtooth skylights while rainwater from the roof is collected in blue tanks and is used to maintain the tropical planting a custom-made concrete tile has been used for the flooring with a seemingly random pattern that serves as a wayfinding guide — allowing people to circulate around the service core of kitchen and bathrooms and explore the café’s various quirks the café forms an oasis-like escape from the outside world the diner is open-air with no glass partition separating it from the adjacent walkways the exterior features custom operable folding shutters comprised of steel panels inter-woven with dowels this façade clads the majority of the building giving the impression of a unified whole when seen from all sides the central space is illuminated by sawtooth skylights rainwater from the roof is collected and used to maintain the tropical planting a custom-made concrete tile has been used for the flooring the ‘madero café’ appears as a monolithic red block the restaurant is next to one of the most heavily trafficked highways in guatemala city guatemala completed: 2016 gross built area: 450 sqm / 4,844 sqf other participants: corporation merino S.A. perfecto carpenteria photography: marcelo gutierrez AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style Taller Ken, a New York and Guatemala-based architecture practice known for its playful take on design, brought a tropical haven right into the middle of Guatemala City. Madero Cafe is quirky and energetic with plenty of colors and plants to create an unexpected oasis near a busy highway the open-air space has sawtooth skylights to light up the interior Custom-made concrete tiling with different colors and patterns act as a way-finding guide so that customers can explore the restaurant’s different nooks and crannies there are custom operable shutters comprised of steel panels inter-woven with dowels to create a unified facade It looks like a monolithic red block punctuated with protruding cars that look like they’ve collided with the building Definitely something amusing to look at for drivers stuck in traffic Via: Designboom Mexico City and federal authorities are investigating the origin and veracity of a video in which purported members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) warn criminals in a northern borough of the capital that they are going after them Five men dressed in military attire — two of whom are wearing CJNG caps — and brandishing high-caliber weapons appear in the video which was filmed inside a vehicle and began circulating on social media Sunday “This is a message for all of the people in the Gustavo A Madero borough,” one of the men says before explaining that it is specifically directed at residents of certain neighborhoods This is the first and last time I’m going to tell you I’m going to kill the whole family of any bastard who’s caught “We’re the people who are working here and this is where we’re going to be This is the first and last time I’m sending this message La Vaquita [the Little Cow] and all of the team who is working here Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum told a press conference yesterday the Secretariat of Citizens’ Security has been in contact with the federal government since becoming aware of the video and together are conducting an investigation to determine its origin and veracity Security Secretary Jesús Orta Martínez told reporters that Federal Police and the military are patrolling Gustavo A Madero to guarantee security in the borough and provide peace of mind for residents He also said that Mexico City authorities have doubts that the men really belong to the CJNG, considered Mexico’s most powerful and dangerous criminal organization explaining that only local criminal gangs have been detected in the borough “It’s said that the video is of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel but we first need to check if the authorship is legitimate [we need to check] if the people who identify themselves have links to that cartel The federal government will do that because in our case we’re investigating what kind of people this message is aimed at,” Orta said the northernmost of Mexico City’s 16 boroughs is home to four of the capital’s 10 most crime-ridden neighborhoods according to data from the Attorney General’s office (PGJ) There were 22,668 reported crimes in the borough last year The number of intentional homicides and drug trafficking offenses in the neighborhoods mentioned in the video have both spiked since November While the previous Mexico City government rejected claims that organized crime groups operate in the capital, the new administration has conceded that they do One of the groups identified by authorities, La Unión de Tepito Source: El Universal (sp)  Mexico City police will bolster their presence in seven boroughs with high levels of crime The city government has identified 141 high-crime “red zones” in Álvaro Obregón Additional police and more than 500 extra police vehicles will be deployed to all seven boroughs The “Priority Quadrants Reinforcement Program” will ramp up security across 126 quarters of the city where the crime hot spots are located Organized crime groups operate in the areas and conduct illicit activities such as drug trafficking and the operation of clandestine beer bars known as chelerías About 40% of all crimes committed in the capital occur in those quadrants according to Mexico City Police Chief Omar García Harfuch At an event on Monday to launch the new security program he said the initiative will make citizens feel safer and its results will increase people’s trust in the Mexico City government Government Secretary Martí Batres said on Twitter that the program will operate under the principles of police proximity to citizens attention to the causes of crime and respect for human rights “There will be 520 new police cars at 126 points,” he added Among the criminal groups that operate in the boroughs of concern are La Unión de Tepito, El Cártel del Cigarro and Los Malcriados 3AD as well as organizations affiliated with criminal figures known as El Duke, El Güero Fresa and Juan Balta, and Colombian extortionists Neighborhoods where police will increase their presence include Santa Fe and San Ángel in Álvaro Obregón; Tlatelolco Roma and the capital’s historic center in Cuauhtémoc; and Cuautepec In addition, Chief García was targeted in an armed attack last year allegedly perpetrated by Jalisco New Generation Cartel gunmen which occurred in an affluent Mexico City neighborhood With reports from El Universal and Excélsior  Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information 2019 at 9:00 AM EDTBookmarkSaveSign painter Bernardino Antonio Hernandez is sitting on a bench in a tree-lined avenue in Mexico City’s northern Gustavo A “My problem is I think that I failed to keep abreast and learn new technologies but now it is difficult and instead of painting letters I am helping build metal frameworks for advertising,” says Antonio “I need to learn how to design on computer.” Visit this tiny bakery on Vicente Suárez for a fresh loaf of bread or chocolate concha hot from the oven Panadería García Madero is without a doubt one of the best Apart from the smell of fresh bread lingering on the sidewalk the first thing you notice upon arriving is the wide smile of Ismael you see the open kitchen with standing metal racks filled with loaves of bread and other guilty pleasures fresh out of the oven The customers lined up vary from the nearby ramen restaurant waiter to the Ibero professor with a book in hand This tiny bakery was originally located in Tlalpan Ismael moved the bakery to its current Condesa location as part of a joint venture with friends; however the owner disclosed how it came to be what it is today using anecdotes from his life story His poetic twist made the neighborhood go-to spot feel profound… and anything but modest But when his sister became pregnant while he was still studying Ismael became more involved at her bakery and slowly but surely it became his surprise passion Ismael recalls having zero knowledge about baking He spoke about the beginnings of his time as a baker recalling arriving to his workshop from parties in the early morning to experiment with recipes This newfound past time slowly began to be a constant in his life no matter where he found himself at the moment The baker then went on to compare learning the art to his best class in university “In order to derive the perfect line of arguments you must first dissect the different parts of the overall picture.” Ismael claims it is the same for bread it is primordial to understand the ingredients: their composition One bite into a chocolate concha straight out of the oven (15 pesos well spent) will have you hooked for good Our attention was further captivated by Ismael’s love for the world of baking and gastronomy He specifically mentioned the poem “ Ode to Bread” by Pablo Neruda understanding the famous Chilean’s verses allow you to appreciate the greater significance of this staple food It quickly became evident that part of what makes the breads at García Madero so delicious is the dedication and vision of its baker His secret seems to be his manner of interconnecting the ways of life with his profession Make your way to Condesa one morning (as early as 6-7am) to sample the selection but be sure to ask when a fresh batch will come out of the oven Travesías nació en agosto de 2001 y desde entonces se consolidó una voz experta en viajes por México y el mundo con especial interés en lo auténtico y una mirada cercana los detalles que hacen de cada viaje una experiencia única y las imágenes que nos inspiran a viajar Check our help guide for more info The hotel - expected to open in 2024 - and its planned residences will be located within a $100 million mixed-use tower poised to rise in the heart of the Puerto Madero neighborhood (NASDAQ: MAR) has signed an agreement with GNV Group to bring its W Hotels Worldwide brand to Argentina for the first time in Buenos Aires “We are thrilled to be working with GNV Group to bring the inimitable W experience to the highly desirable Madero Harbour development as Puerto Madero is one of Buenos Aires’ most sought-after neighborhoods,” said Laurent de Kousemaeker “Puerto Madero is poised to become one of Latin America’s coveted luxury destinations and retail entities thrive within its chic W Buenos Aires will be designed by internationally renowned architect Carlos Ott and the local studio BMA heritage and devotion to forward-thinking design and growth restaurants and a rooftop bar with sweeping views of the city will be the backdrop to the hotel’s anticipated 150 rooms “Buenos Aires is a city that never sleeps and – like the W brand – is bursting with creative energy,” said Ivan Ginevra “The combination of the city’s phenomenal nightlife rich and stunning architecture and cultural heritage make it one of the world´s most inspiring and passionate capitals – and perfect for W guests “We are very proud to be chosen by Marriott International to partner on this amazing project and help make Puerto Madero the coolest spot in the city,” said Alejandro Ginevra Buenos Aires is known for its sense of limitless energy and innovators flocking to its European-style streets and absorbing its rich history W Buenos Aires will join the brand’s robust portfolio of W hotels in Central and South America Click here to join your colleagues and stay up to date on the latest hotel news and trends Copyright © Hotel News Resource & Nevistas | All rights reserved 2012 at 8:36 pm PTRedwood City Police officers arrested three men for the attempted murder of a Redwood City resident outside a Mexican restaurant according to a police report released today a fight had broken out at at 768 Woodside Road Officers arrived at the scene the victim had suffered from serious facial and other injuries Surveillance and witness’ statements indicate that the suspects allegedly beat the victim and cut him with a broken bottle The 34-year-old victim was transported to a local hospital where he was treated and released according to the Street Crime and Gang Suppression Team The suspects were booked into the San Mateo County Jail for attempted murder and participating in a criminal street gang Sign up for our daily newsletter | Like us on Facebook | Follow us on Twitter | Blog for us Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Mixed-use development combined with pedestrianization on Mexico City’s Calle Madero promotes sustainable The “People-oriented Cities” series – exclusive to TheCityFix and Insights – is an exploration of how cities can grow to become more sustainable and livable through transit-oriented development (TOD) The nine-part series will address different urban design techniques and trends that reorient cities around people rather than cars These two cities showcase an emerging urban design lesson: Sprawling cities decrease quality of life; compact mixed-use developments yield economic and social benefits The proliferation of zoning at the beginning of the 20th century contributed to sprawling cities around the world. Residential neighborhoods sprouted on the urban periphery and in suburbs, giving rise to car-dependent commuter towns shopping malls replaced commercial streets and the urban poor were segregated from the wealthy elite easing congestion and reducing the city’s GHG emissions by hundreds of thousands of tons It’s a powerful example of how mixed-use development supports and attracts sustainable transport bringing significant benefits for urbanites Everyday needs should be close enough to residential neighborhoods that they can be reached by walking By reducing the need for vehicle travel, mixed-use development also brings shared community space. Plazas, parks, and sidewalks foster interaction among community members – interaction that wouldn’t be safe or possible under a sprawled, car-centric design model. One landmark study of San Francisco compared three neighborhoods identical except for the levels of vehicle traffic on their streets It revealed that residents of the neighborhood with the lowest level of car traffic had three times as many friends and twice as many acquaintances as their more heavily trafficked counterparts Human-scale neighborhoods encourage different activities and social interaction recreating the streets and sidewalks as viable public spaces According to the World Health Organization, cities will hold 70% of the world’s population by 2050 About 96%of this growth will occur in developing countries demanding quality urban spaces and services As current cities expand and new ones crop up Stay tuned for the next entry in the “People-oriented Cities” series, which will address the role of vehicle demand management in effective transit-oriented development. For more on the transit-oriented development paradigm, download EMBARQ’s Transit-oriented Development Guide for Urban Communities Editor’s note: The original version of this post depicted Mumbai our researchers determined this was an imprecise depiction and the example has been replaced with Atlanta He seems to become mayor of the Mexico City municipality During a recent interview with Mexican TV personality Gustavo Adolfo Infante “My party is called Redes Sociales Progresistas (Progressive Social Network) There is Tinieblas for Venustiano Carranza and Carístico for Cuauhtémoc,” said Blue Demon Jr The former NWA World Heavyweight Champion also said that if elected as the mayor he is going to focus on matters like education It is forbidden in Lucha Libre culture to reveal one’s real name and face to the public under any circumstance hopes to run for mayor without taking off his mask or revealing his identity He explained that he would only have to identify himself in front of the authorities and not to the public is not the first masked wrestler to run for office masked became the first masked wrestler to serve in politics He was elected as the legislator of Iwate Prefectural Assembly is the ‘adopted’ son of legendary Luchador Blue Demon He was the first Mexican and only the second masked wrestler to win the NWA Championship After an initial stint with Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide from 1996 to 2001 He was asked if he’ll be able to balance politics with his wrestling career in a way that does not affect,” said Blue Demon Jr I can schedule struggles and certain things but I do believe that it gives me time.” Gustavo A. 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