Politics
How Mexico Must Adapt to a Trump Administration
With Donald Trump's election victory, Mexico faces significant challenges in its relationship with the U.S., including potential mass deportations and economic dependency.
Crime
In Mexico's Golden Triangle, where Sinaloa, Chihuahua, and Durango meet, children are groomed into the drug trade from birth. This exposé reveals how El Chapo, like many others, went from planting poppies as a child to running a global drug empire.
History
In 1804, Mexico's Protomedicato published a guide for treating measles, targeting the poor. The manual detailed symptoms, remedies, and treatments - from barley water to bloodletting. While seemingly primitive by today's standards, this document offers fascinating insights.
Originals
A woman is brutally murdered and her body is found near a highway. Her spirit, unable to rest, haunts the road. Truck drivers and motorists report seeing her apparition, sometimes as a hitchhiker, other times as a passenger.
Travel
Unleash your inner adventurer in these 10 stunning destinations. From the vibrant culture of Oaxaca to the serene beaches of Tulum, Mexico offers something for everyone. Savor exquisite cuisine, explore ancient ruins, and immerse yourself in the country's rich history and breathtaking landscapes.
Cuisine
Mexican food is undeniably delicious, but it's also high in calories, fat, and sodium. Despite this, many Mexicans maintain a cheerful and carefree attitude towards their diet.
Crime
Catalan police have arrested 14 alleged members of the Sinaloa Cartel in Barcelona. The group is linked to the murder of an Italian citizen and involved in drug trafficking, money laundering, and kidnapping.
History
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a priest, led Mexico's independence movement in 1810, boosting local economies with silk and pottery. His revolutionary actions are documented in various historical records, showcasing his role in liberating Mexico from Spanish rule.
History
In the 1970s, the DEA transformed drug enforcement in Mexico through a complex web of operations. What began as small-scale interventions evolved into systematic campaigns, involving official agents, border personnel, and temporary operatives.
Originals
Don Arturo Rojas recounts a chilling encounter with a spectral charro. As a young man, he and his friends pursued the ghostly figure on horseback but were unable to catch up. The charro led them to a cemetery and vanished.
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The Mexican Chamber of Deputies approved a controversial reform expanding pre-trial detention for drug trafficking, extortion, and tax crimes. The reform aims to combat rising crime rates, but critics argue it could lead to human rights abuses.
Mexico overhauls its government structure with the creation of new secretariats focused on anti-corruption, women's rights, science, technology, and digital transformation. The reforms aim to modernize the administration and address pressing challenges.
Cancun, once a meticulously planned city, has been plagued by irregular settlements due to land grabs and political corruption. These settlements lack basic infrastructure and are often built on illegally zoned land.
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Xcaret's high-stakes adventure park, Xavage, is shutting down due to a significant drop in tourist spending. The 100 million dollar investment failed to attract enough visitors, forcing the company to reevaluate its strategy.
Notorious Mexican drug lord Jesús Salas Aguayo, alias "El Chuyín," was killed in Chihuahua, Mexico. He was a key figure in the Juárez Cartel, responsible for numerous violent crimes, including homicides, kidnappings, and drug trafficking.
Ismael N., alias "El Buchanans," a dangerous criminal with ties to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, was arrested for the horrific massacre at the Bling Bling bar in Mexico. His gang, involved in drug trafficking, extortion, and murder, sought to expand its territory and influence.
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A group of bricklayers experiences a terrifying night in a haunted house in Guerrero, Coahuila. The house, rumored to be cursed, unleashes a series of paranormal events, including inexplicable noises, a strange fire, and a malevolent force that traps one of the workers.
In 1974, Mexico's dark history reached a bloody crescendo when government forces stormed an FLN safe house in Nepantla. Over 100 heavily armed agents massacred five revolutionaries, showcasing the PRI regime's brutal repression during the "Dirty War."
US anti-drug operations in Mexico relied heavily on local police cooperation and a vast network of paid informants. Though essential to operations, informants were often disposable assets in a complex game of cross-border law enforcement.
A mysterious light procession haunts the Coahuila desert, believed to be the ghosts of royalist soldiers guarding a stolen treasure. Local legends connect this phenomenon to historical figures like Doña Victoriana, a shrewd woman who allegedly found the treasure and used it to elevate her family.