Mexico at a glance.
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.
Sports
Juan Virgen, a national beach volleyball player, overcame a career-threatening knee injury to triumph at the Norceca Tlaxcala 2024 Pre-Olympic Tournament with Ricardo Galindo. Their decisive victory marked Virgen's resilient return to form.
Sports
Canadian volleyball star Sam Schachter surprises with his passion for cooking! Beyond his killer spikes on the court, Sam prepares delicious meals. This well-rounded athlete joins teammate Daniel Dearing to fight for a spot at the Paris Olympics, fueled by both competition and culinary creativity.
Sports
Mexican beach volleyball duo Virgen/Galindo fight their way through tough matches at Tlaxcala 2024 qualifiers. They overcome close calls and strong opponents to reach semifinals, but their Olympic dream is still two wins away.
Biodiversity
A Mexican study shows 90% of Natural Protected Areas effectively curb deforestation, a major win for biodiversity conservation. These areas are vital for safeguarding Mexico's rich plant and animal life.
History
Griselda Alvarez, a political powerhouse, defied tradition by running for governor of Colima, Mexico. Despite facing challenges over her non-native roots, she became the 1st female candidate for the state, etching her name in Mexican political history.
Politics
Is merging Mexico's Indigenous Languages Institute the answer to saving dying languages? A heated debate erupts in the Chamber of Deputies, highlighting efforts to revitalize indigenous tongues and the challenges of achieving true equality for Afro-Mexican communities.