Mexico at a glance.
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.
LGBTQ+
Mexico's LGBTQ+ community fights for equality. Decades of activism led to same-sex marriage, but trans people face violence and limited rights. They can't change IDs before 18 & endure social stigma.
Business
Mexico debates regulating vapes and fentanyl in a heated forum. Officials clash on health risks vs. freedoms, science vs. fear. Vapers argue for a less-harmful option, specialists urge research and education. Medics defend fentanyl's pain relief role. Will Mexico regulate or ban?
Science
Scientists unlock secrets of Sonoran plants thriving in extreme heat. Using pressure chambers, they measure water potential to understand how plants conserve moisture. This research could be key to mitigating climate change by predicting future ecosystem behavior in arid regions.
Sports
Mexico's women's sprint cycling team secures Olympic qualification. Daniela Gaxiola, Jessica Salazar, Yuli Verdugo credit teamwork and meticulous training for success. Coach Ivan Ruiz Munoz plans pre-season at CNAR and abroad to chase Olympic medals in Paris.
Sports
Mexican beach volleyball teams fight for Olympic glory at Tepic tourney. New duos Torres/Vidaurrazaga and Galindo/Aguirre fall in qualifiers, but vow to learn and improve. Flores/Gutiérrez and Sarabia/Cruz hit main stage today — can they conquer the waves?
Sports
Beach volleyball thrives on unheralded individuals like court managers. They sculpt the sand courts, ensure perfect playing conditions and silently orchestrate the game behind the scenes. Their dedication is a foundation for the sport's most dazzling displays.
Sports
Beach volleyball's elite clash in Tepic, Mexico! Olympic champs and rising stars battle for ranking points crucial for Paris 2024. Mexicans aim to impress on home turf and secure their spot in the NORCECA qualifiers.
Sports
Mexico's beach volleyball stars battle for Olympic glory at Elite 16 Tepic. Young teams face the world's best in Nayarit for a shot at Paris 2024. Can they overcome veterans and qualify?
History
Archaeologists and geophysics team up to reveal how the ancient city of Tingambato thrived for almost a millennium before being mysteriously abandoned around 900 AD. Could a nearby volcano be the culprit?
Business
Millions of Mexicans rely on domestic workers, mostly women, who are underpaid, lack benefits, and face discrimination. Legal protections exist but are rarely enforced. We need to see domestic work as valuable and fight for fair treatment of these essential workers.
Cuisine
The sweet peeper, a surprising offspring of the sweet potato, boasts a complex bittersweet taste and delightful crunch. These vibrant leaves and pickled shoots add a playful touch to salads, soups and sandwiches, taking dishes to a whole new level with their unique visual and textural appeal.
Sports
Spanish beach volleyball legends Herrera and Gavira love Mexico's electric tournaments. They praise amazing organization and passionate crowds. After 16 years together, they chase Olympic glory in Paris. (Herrera's record 6th!)
National
Mexico creates Pension Fund for Wellbeing to boost low pensions for retirees after 1997 reform. The fund uses unclaimed retirement savings and aims for 100% salary replacement. Opposition worries about transparency and ownership of the funds.