Mexico at a glance.
Recipes
Explore easy, healthy Mexican dinner ideas from quinoa tacos to zucchini enchiladas, discover nutritious recipes that are quick to prepare and bursting with flavor. Enjoy guilt-free meals like chili-lime grilled chicken fajitas and refreshing avocado salads—perfect for any night!
Sports
Explore the best golf tournaments in Mexico, from the prestigious to the elite. Experience breathtaking courses, vibrant atmospheres, and a blend of professional and amateur play in stunning locations like Los Cabos and the Riviera Maya.
Science
52 years after Apollo 17, lunar exploration is booming again. Driven by resource scarcity and the promise of Helium-3 for fusion power, scientists envision lunar mining and a permanent moon base as stepping stones to asteroid mining and a new era of energy.
Biodiversity
Cuisine
Mexico is a culinary paradise, renowned for its mouthwatering dishes. From tacos bursting with flavor, mole's complex richness, and comforting tamales to patriotic chiles en nogada, each dish encapsulates the country's vibrant culture. Experience these delights for true gastronomic bliss!
Pets
History
During Mexico's "Dirty War," the state committed horrific human rights abuses, including "death flights"—victims, often suspected dissidents, were tortured, murdered, and thrown from aircraft into the sea.
Wellbeing
Experts at a conference on gender violence prevention stressed recognizing violence as a learned behavior requiring a systemic approach. They highlighted self-reflection on interpersonal relationships to identify and challenge normalized patterns.
Business
Walgreens Boots Alliance faces significant challenges: intense competition from e-commerce and discount retailers, shifting consumer behavior towards telehealth, operational hurdles like supply chain issues, and financial pressures.
Newsletter
This week's Mexicanist newsletter from travel and family vacation survival tips to pricey San Miguel de Allende and Baja's luxury scene. We explore rural stays, restored architecture, the meaning of "mañana," fishing adventures, and must-read books.
Business
On January 20, Donald Trump will assume the presidency with a focus on protectionist trade policies, proposing 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada. These tariffs could reduce U.S. GDP growth by 1.15 to 1.5 percentage points, disrupt integrated supply chains, and impact global trade dynamics.
Business
Mexico's Production for Well-being program supports 2 million small/medium farmers growing corn, beans, and other crops. Launched in 2019, it provides direct financial aid, training, and promotes sustainable practices.
Wellbeing
Men are finally admitting they have eating disorders, with a significant increase in diagnoses since 2017. This shift is attributed to societal changes allowing men to be more open about their struggles.
Cuisine
Romeritos, a pre-Hispanic Mexican dish, are edible weeds (quelites) cooked in a "revoltijo" (scramble) of potatoes, nopales, nuts, and sometimes mole. Despite being considered weeds, they're surprisingly nutritious, packed with protein, vitamins, and antioxidants.
Mexico City
In Mexico City, amaranth is more than a grain; it's a tradition passed through generations. Farmers like Luis Rey transform it into diverse products, from traditional sweets (alegrías) to flour for various foods and even non-edible uses.
Cuisine
Grapes: small, round, and surprisingly versatile. They're packed with goodness, but the real fun lies in the rituals. In Mexico, they devour 12 at midnight for New Year's, a tradition with Spanish roots, possibly a marketing ploy or a parody of the posh.