Health
Heartbreak or Heart Health? The Choice is Yours
Heart disease is a major global health concern. Risk factors include smoking, diabetes, obesity, and high blood pressure. Prevention involves healthy lifestyle choices and regular check-ups.
Mexicanist
Mexico at a glance.
Originals
The Axe of Betrayal
In Allende, Coahuila, a man named Nacho discovers his wife's infidelity with his best friend. Driven by rage, he murders his friend with an axe. The neighborhood where the crime occurred becomes known as the Barrio del Hacha, haunted by the victim's restless spirit.
Biodiversity
Water, Water Everywhere, Nor Any Drop to Drink
The 2024 Socio-Environmental Agenda highlights Mexico's environmental challenges, including water scarcity, biodiversity loss, pesticide overuse, and dependence on fossil fuels.
Originals
A Legend of Wealth and Madness
A shepherd discovers a hidden treasure of gold in a cave on the San Miguel estate. He keeps it secret, sharing it only with the owner. Together, they secretly remove the gold, but the shepherd's mental state deteriorates.
Politics
Mexico Reverses Energy Privatization, Returns to State Control
Mexico's Senate approves controversial energy reform, returning oil and electricity control to the state. The reform, supported by the ruling Morena party, aims to reverse privatization and ensure energy sovereignty.
Politics
The Wheels of Justice Turn, But Only for Some
Mexico's government announces three arrest warrants for Genaro García Luna, former Secretary of Public Security, for crimes including Operation Fast and Furious, improper use of powers, and irregularly awarding contracts. The government will request extradition from the US.
Crime
How Zetas Leaders Run Cartel from Behind Bars
Two leaders of Mexico's violent Zetas cartel, imprisoned for over a decade, are accused of running the successor cartel, Cartel del Noreste, from behind bars. The brothers are charged with drug trafficking, firearms crimes, and money laundering.
Crime
El Debate Newspaper Targeted, Residents Left in Fear
Culiacán, Mexico, has been rocked by a wave of violence. Gun battles, road blockades, and armed attacks have gripped the city, leaving residents terrified. One of the most shocking incidents involved an assault on the offices of the local newspaper, El Debate.
Crime
Renowned Criminal Lawyer Gunned Down in Broad Daylight in Mexico City
A prominent criminal lawyer, Oralia Pérez, was gunned down in a drive-by shooting in Mexico City. She was known for her work on high-profile cases and her commitment to combating gender-based violence.
Cancun
Watch: Armed Men Barricade Themselves in Supermarket After Shooting Children
In Cancun, Mexico, armed men barricaded themselves inside a supermarket after shooting two minors. A massive manhunt ensued, and security forces eventually arrested at least two suspects.
Cancun
Cancún Heist: No Arrests Despite Police Crackdown and High-Tech Search
Cancun hotel robbery leaves police empty-handed. Despite extensive search efforts, authorities have failed to apprehend the suspects who robbed a hotel in the popular tourist destination.
Earthquakes
The Tremors That Keep Mexico City on Its Toes
Mexico City experiences frequent low-intensity earthquakes due to its location on geological faults. These tremors, known as microseisms, are caused by the movement of these faults, often triggered by larger seismic events.
Originals
The Treasure of the Damned
In 1870, Don Agapito Coyote and his companion Manuelito Llanos arrive in Las Vacas and settle in a mysterious house in Las Chimeneas. They soon discover that the house is haunted by a ghostly charro who appears every Friday night, guarding a treasure buried in the corral.
Business
The 2024-2025 Shrimp Fishing Season Kicks Off in Mexico
The shrimp fishing season has begun on the Mexican Pacific coast. This lucrative industry benefits hundreds of Mexican families and contributes significantly to the country's economy.
Sports
The 2024 Archery World Cup Final Comes to Tlaxcala
The 2024 World Archery Championships will take place in Tlaxcala, Mexico, marking the country's fifth hosting of the event. Mexico has a strong history in the competition, with multiple medal-winning archers.
Culture
The Impressive Nudist Beach of Mexico: A Guide to Shedding Your Inhibitions (and Clothes)
Mexico's nudist beaches, especially Playa Zipolite, offer a liberating, carefree experience where clothing is optional and judgment is absent. These wild, stunning beaches provide a unique, unpretentious escape, allowing visitors to embrace freedom, nature, and perhaps an all-over tan.