The National Auditorium is the highest grossing theater in the world in 2025

The Reforma colossus conquers first place overall in ticket sales, marking a historic milestone for the entertainment scene in Mexico.

A Year of Glory and Battles at the Global Box Office

2025 was not just any year; It was the definitive consecration, the moment in which the beating heart of shows in Mexico, beating strongly in the capital, resonated with an echo so powerful that it shook the foundations of world entertainment. The irrefutable proof was not a simple piece of information, but a torrent of 1 million 691 thousand anxious souls who, with a ticket in hand, sealed the fate of the National Auditorium.

The Crown of the Colossus: An Epic Victory

In a battle of titans where every seat sold was a drawn sword, the so-called “colossus of Reform” won a victory that seemed impossible. Not only did it compete, but it swept and dominated, becoming the highest-grossing venue on the planet. His feat was so colossal that it left legends of greater capacity in the shadows, such as the iconic Radio City Music Hall in New York, in a twist of fate that rewrote the rules of the game. According to the oracle of the industry, the specialized site Pollstar, the Auditorium climbed to the absolute summit of its ranking of the 200 most profitable theaters in the world, a throne forged with the passion of a million unforgettable nights.

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But in this plot of greatness and numbers, there is always an unexpected twist, a shadow that hangs over the moment of glory. In the parallel list, that of the most money raised, fate played a cruel card. Despite the human tide that visited it, the venue dropped one step in this classification, with a collection that, although monumental, totaled 104 million 725 thousand pesos. A figure that, in the silence of the accounts, whispered that the true battle is fought on two fronts: that of conquered hearts and that of constant gold.

The Mexican Army that Conquered the Ranking

However, the epic was not solo. The good news resounded like a triumphant cry that enveloped an entire nation thirsty for art. Other national champions burst strongly into the sacred Pollstar list. The Telmex Auditorium in Guadalajara, the vibrant Pepsi Center in Mexico City and the majestic GNP Stadium joined the celebration of recognition, demonstrating that Mexican stage power is an unstoppable phenomenon, an army of venues that has decided to write its name with letters of fire in the annals of the cultural industry international.

This isn’t just cold sales data; It is the testimony of a year where every performance, every concert, every laugh and every tear shed under those lights, became one more brick to build a legend. It is the story of how the living culture of a country can, against all odds, be crowned the undisputed queen of the global box office, leaving an indelible mark and a bar so high that it promises to turn each coming year into a new chapter in this exciting saga.

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Ernesto Ruffo arrested for alleged prosecutor huachicol

Former PAN governor arrested in Ensenada for alleged fuel smuggling. The FGR links him to the Ingemar company.

The Attorney General’s Office of the Republic (FGR) arrested the former PAN governor Ernesto Ruffo Appel, 74, this Thursday in Ensenada, Baja California. He is accused of crimes related to organized crime and fuel smuggling, a modality known as huachicol fiscal. The arrest stems from a “highly complex” investigation against the company Ingemar, founded by Ruffo and dedicated to customs procedures.

Charges and background

The case dates back to July of last year, when authorities seized nearly 15.5 million liters of fuel and 129 tanker trucks in Coahuila. It was the largest hydrocarbon seizure during Claudia Sheinbaum’s government. After that operation, the Secretary of Federal Security, Omar García Harfuch, identified Ingemar as one of the companies under investigation for its possible link with the transfer of fuel.

Ruffo acknowledged being a shareholder in Ingemar, although he said he did not have a majority stake. In interviews, he stated that the company only carried out imports and reported irregularities at customs. “We imported some of the volumes,” he declared, rejecting direct responsibility for smuggling.

Research and reactions

According to the FGR, the arrest warrant was obtained after gathering investigative elements. The case also includes Ricardo Thompson, one of the founders of Ingemar, who asked to investigate his partners and accused that in 2021 Ruffo and José Merino Valdés stripped him and his son of shares and administrative positions.

The National Action Party (PAN) expressed support for the former governor and trusted that he will clarify the allegations. The PAN leadership questioned the arrest and asked for justice without partisan distinctions. Ruffo, a historic member of the PAN, was the first state governor in opposition to the PRI in 1989, and then a senator and federal representative. His case adds to the investigations into hydrocarbon smuggling networks in border areas, especially Tamaulipas.

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SNTE confirms disappearance of USICAMM in Congress

The SNTE announces the end of USICAMM and the opening of a national teaching consultation.

End of USICAMM and national consultation

The general secretary of the SNTE, Alfonso Cepeda Salas, stated that the System Unit for the Career of Teachers (USICAMM) will be eliminated during the next regular session of the Congress of the Union. The statement occurred in a meeting with the union structure of sections 9 and 10 in Mexico City.

Cepeda highlighted that the permanent dialogue with the federal government has strengthened teacher representation and allowed us to recover spaces for participation in labor decisions. He also thanked President Claudia Sheinbaum for the support of the SNTE as the legal representative of education workers.

The leader pointed out that one of the union’s central objectives is to build a new mechanism that replaces USICAMM. To this end, the federal government will begin a national consultation in August with the purpose of collecting proposals from teachers. The goal is to design a more transparent, equitable and respectful model of labor rights.

Advances in working conditions

Cepeda also highlighted that, thanks to the recovery of bilaterality between the SNTE and the Ministry of Public Education (SEP), progress has been made in basification, labor mobility, promotions, recategorizations, payment of benefits and respect for acquired rights. The national consultation seeks to consolidate these achievements and address historical demands of the teaching profession.

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Navy deploys amphibious and aerial operations in Veracruz

Navy carries out tactical exercise with semi-submersible scenarios and high-value capture.

Naval exercise in Veracruz

Elements of the Mexican Navy-Secretariat of the Navy carried out a Level V training exercise in the First Naval Region, based in the port of Veracruz. The activity combined naval, air, amphibious and special operations interventions to evaluate the capacity for coordinated response to maritime and national sovereignty risks.

Two tactical scenarios

The exercise, called “Defense in Depth”, included two scenarios representative of real operations. In the first, a semi-submersible vessel allegedly linked to illicit activities was detected, followed and intercepted. An ocean patrol, a Panther helicopter and an interceptor patrol participated. Marine Corps personnel carried out the boarding using rope techniques and neutralized the alleged offenders.

In the second scenario, the capture of a high-value target was simulated. Hours earlier, combat divers carried out reconnaissance and marking safe areas. Subsequently, Marine Corps troops were inserted into Zodiac boats and used fast rope, rappelling, and low-altitude infiltration parachuting techniques. Direct action allowed the target to be secured and extracted.

During the operation, the target received support from other violators, which were controlled with covering fire from Texan aircraft. The phased integration of capabilities reflected the tripartite division of assault teams, security with amphibious commands and paratrooper support.

The exercise demonstrated effectiveness in detecting, identifying and neutralizing threats from offshore through successive layers of surveillance, presence and intervention.

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