Mexico at a glance.
Health
HPV, the most common sexually transmitted infection, can cause cervical cancer and other health issues. It often goes unnoticed by the body's defense system. Vaccination is key for prevention, though currently focused on girls. Extending it to boys could significantly reduce HPV's impact.
Politics
Mexico proposes a national DNA database for newborns to fight disappearances. A lawmaker sees hope in matching missing persons with genetic profiles, but some fear privacy breach. Initiative sparks debate on tech vs. tradition in search for answers.
Science
Planet warming due to greenhouse gas emissions throws Earth's climate into disarray. Mexico sees rising temperatures and erratic rainfall. Scientists urge action as future holds worrying possibilities like less rain for Mexico City.
History
Simón Dieudonné's 1859 proposal sought to revolutionize music notation with numbers, simplifying learning. Despite rejection, his vision reflects innovation's timeless quest, urging us to celebrate daring ideas that challenge convention.
Science
Mexico's National University is launching its own space program with an eye on practical applications. Their CubeSat project aims to use satellites for fire prevention and urban planning.
Politics
Mexico's legislature considers elevating animal protection to constitutional status. Reforms would require schools to teach empathy towards animals and create a national legal framework. Lawmakers also debate banning GMO corn and protecting biodiversity.
Politics
Mexico's Pension Fund proposal faces a bureaucratic snafu. The original document differed from published version, sparking debate and accusations. Commission revotes on original plan, but questions linger and investigation is promised.
World
Mexico and Ecuador in a diplomatic crisis. Mexico accuses Ecuador of a barbaric embassy raid and blames US manipulation. Latin America divided. Academics urge diplomacy to avoid ideological escalation and prioritize international law to resolve conflict.
Politics
Mexico revamps passenger rail. Govt wants to prioritize people over cargo on railways, sparking debate. Critics fear disruption for businesses, supporters see a greener, more connected future. Will Mexico's trains get back on track?
Business
Mexican commission meets with Canadian union UFCW to discuss safer migration and fairer treatment for Mexican farmworkers in Canada. UFCW has a strong track record and hopes to empower workers further through free unionization.
Science
DESI telescope project, with Mexican involvement, is mapping the universe in unprecedented detail. Its findings hint that dark energy, the force accelerating cosmic expansion, might not be constant. This could reveal new particles and rewrite our understanding of the cosmos.
Sports
Mexico became a beach volleyball haven during the pandemic. Now a regular on the FIVB World Tour, Mexico's commitment to top-tier events and refereeing has earned praise from experienced officials like Padrón and Sumavil.
Sports
Mexican canoeist Karina Alanís Morales trains in Florida for Olympic Qualifier and Pan American Championships. Aims to qualify in K2 500m with partner Beatriz Briones and secure most spots possible for Mexico.
Sports
Pan-Am champ Vega Arroyos dominated fencing and swimming in Ankara's Modern Pentathlon World Cup, securing a finals spot. Oliver fenced brilliantly but missed the cut. Arceo battled hard but fell short. Hernández takes on men's semis tomorrow, finals erupt Saturday.
Cuisine
Mexico's beloved tortilla is under threat! Consumption is down, despite its calcium and vitamin-rich benefits. Nixtamalization, the secret to its power, unlocks nutrients and makes it a “milk of the poor.”
Science
MOUNTS monitors volcanoes from space using free satellite data. It tracks ground deformation, thermal changes and gas emissions to predict eruptions. This helps volcanologists understand volcanic behavior and improve eruption forecasts.