Mexico at a glance.
Tulum
Tulum's idyllic beaches can be disrupted by sargassum seaweed, but don't despair! This seaweed invasion is seasonal, so plan your trip accordingly. Prepare for the unexpected and explore Tulum's Mayan ruins, vibrant town, and delicious food scene for a unique adventure.
Sports
CONADE 2024 Nationals canoeing starts today in Mexico City. Top young athletes like Isabel Aburto Romero (Jalisco) and José Roberto Eguía Alcázar (Nuevo León) will compete. 1st day features 19 races including kayak and canoe sprints.
Politics
Mexico's President assures continued foreign investment. Education funding skyrockets with millions of scholarships awarded. Focus on social justice and critical thinking in schools. Govt denies silencing critics, defends free speech despite accusations.
Science
Mexico held the 1st Space Generation Advisory Council meeting to discuss opportunities for young Mexicans in the space sector. Mexico aims to be a major player in space exploration and contribute to the Artemis Agreement.
History
Mexico's forgotten 1920 earthquake devastated towns near Xalapa and Veracruz. El Universal newspaper accounts reveal vanished communities, collapsed buildings and a rising river carrying victims.
Women
Mexican motherhood is changing. It's no longer one-size-fits-all. Women have more choices about becoming moms and how to raise their kids. While many women are mothers, a growing number head households alone.
Cuisine
K'uum, a Mayan dish from Yucatan, elevates the humble pumpkin. Cooked with spices, stuffed with veggies and served with toasted seeds, it's a hearty dish steeped in tradition and bursting with flavor.
Sports
Mexico's golfers qualify for Paris 2024 Olympics! Historic achievement for women's team with 2 qualifiers, most from any Latin American country. Veterans Gabriela López Butrón and María José Fassi Álvarez join Carlos Ortiz and Abraham Ancer to compete.
Health
8.5 million Mexicans have asthma, part of a global health issue. Triggers like dust mites and cold air can cause wheezing and difficulty breathing. While incurable, asthma can be controlled with inhaled meds and lifestyle changes.
Politics
Mexico's electricity demand is surging, driven by nearshoring. To seize this opportunity, the country needs a major infrastructure upgrade: a stronger power grid with renewables, streamlined customs, improved roads and ports, and 5G.
Health
Smoking harms you (cancer, heart disease) and others (secondhand smoke). It's addictive (worse than cocaine) but you can quit! UNAM Anti-Smoking Clinic offers virtual therapy and meds to help you overcome tobacco dependence and live a smoke-free life
History
A haunting letter from 18th century Mexico reveals the devastation of epidemics. Carlos, struck by typhus, pleads for help as priests fall ill and communities struggle to cope. His story, preserved in colonial archives, offers a glimpse into a time of disease, despair, and enduring hope.
Cuisine
Mastering risotto requires patience. Learn to identify perfectly cooked rice and achieve the ideal creamy texture. Leftovers transform into delicious arancini. Pre-cook risotto for stress-free entertaining.
Sports
Mexican beach volleyball duo Virgen and Galindo crush rivals, reach Tlaxcala Pre-Olympic finals. Now they face Canadians for the last Olympic spot in a battle promising Olympian drama under the Mexican sun.
Sports
Mexico's Gutierrez/Torres and Canada's Bansley/Bukovec face off for the final Olympic beach volleyball spot in Tlaxcala. Both duos undefeated, battle promises to be epic and rewrite sporting careers.
Newsletter
This month's Mexicanist newsletter explores Cancun's seaweed situation, the future of work with AI, and the fight for water security. Dive deep into Mexico's culture, history, and science — from Mayan cuisine to cloud seeding.