Alex Cuenca

🛸 On December 8, 2024, passengers on Volaris flight 3041 from Bajío to Tijuana subdued a man, Mario “N”, who attempted to hijack the plane 30 minutes after takeoff from León, Guanajuato. The individual, traveling with his family, sought asylum in the US due to criminal threats. An emergency landing was made in Guadalajara, and the perpetrator was handed to the National Guard. Volaris aims to take legal action and confirms all passengers, crew, and the aircraft are safe.

💸 In the Balearic Islands, leftist parties propose doubling the Sustainable Tourism Tax (ITS) to 5-10 euros per person per day and eliminating tourism promotion in the 2025 budget. Former Tourism Minister Iago Negueruela leads the initiatives, facing backlash due to their potential negative impact on the tourism sector. A new tax bracket is suggested for recreational rental boats over ten meters, charging ten euros per passenger per day. Més per Mallorca's over 200 amendments aim to redirect funds to research, Catalan language promotion, free public transport, and environmental protection. Additional proposals include enhancing the Balearic Housing Institute (IBAVI) for social rentals and converting outdated hotels into social housing to address the housing crisis.