Mexico at a glance.
Tulum
Tulum faces power cut for grid upgrade, the Navy deploys seaweed barrier, the mayor touts unity as politics heat up. Brace for candlelit games, sargassum moat drama, and turtle-friendly boating.
Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen rocks with Latin music giants Carlos Rivera and Banda MS, electrifying Carnival and the Mayan Train's arrival. But small hotels face insecurity woes, youth battle drug use and construction dreams get shot down.
Mazatlan
Mazatlán's rural area is booming, with growing real estate developments in La Noria. Confident in regained security, investments promise economic vitality. Road improvements, event-driven community building, and gastronomic hubs showcase the municipality's commitment.
Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta's got it all: sun, sand, streaking Americans (don't try that!), michelada madness, book bonanzas, beachside crocs, and billionaire boat shows. Dive in, but keep it classy (and clothed).
Health
Beans, peas, and fruit pack a diabetes-fighting punch. Legumes slash risk by 35%, while fresh fruit's sugary stigma fades. Load up on these pals and shimmy your way to health. (Consult doctor first, though.)
Politics
AMLO's morning briefing served up economic cheer (low unemployment, Mayan Train chugging), spicy accusations (journalist hack, US migration woes), and a sweet side of youth support.
Los Cabos
Los Cabos sizzles with news. Nightclubs fight “offensive” signs, nightlife needs a boost, and surf stars are sought. Ibiza arrives with electronic beats, while tennis titans clash in a beachfront showdown. Dengue lurks, but baby turtles bring joy.
Wellbeing
Ditch the salt shaker! Potassium-packed sweet potatoes, spinach, and bananas might be the key to lowering blood pressure, just like our caveman ancestors. A new study says upping potassium is as important as lowering sodium for healthy blood pressure.
Cancun
Cancun ditches beach bum image for sustainable tourism. Congresses, carnivals, marathons and cultural feasts abound, with a sprinkle of sharks and pirate taxis. Plus, insights on tourist rejections and a year-round event calendar.
Health
Leprosy, a persistent concern in 28 Mexican states, demands attention on World Leprosy Day. Academic Maria del Rosario Morales Espinosa highlights rising cases, detection challenges, and the impact of COVID-19 neglect.
History
Mexico's Dirty War in Guerrero saw army abuses reign supreme: disappearances, torture, rape. Brave voices, like Pompeya Muñoz Rentería, dared to break silence, exposing atrocities despite fear and government impunity. Their stories, unearthed from archives.
Biodiversity
From humble decomposers to mind-bending manipulators, fungi weave a hidden web of life, shaping ecosystems, influencing history, and holding the key to a sustainable future. Dive into their world of bioluminescent caves, mind-altering whispers, and hidden medicinal secrets.
Biodiversity
Otoliths, the “black boxes” of fish, reveal secrets of their age, habitat, and even heavy metal exposure. ️️ Using these time capsules, scientists are piecing together the life story of the endangered giant grouper to save these gentle giants.
Cuisine
Cabernet Sauvignon: globetrotting chameleon with a punch. Beloved for its signature flavors, it adapts to every terroir, but risks homogenizing wine. Blends beautifully, ages like a dream, and begs exploration of diverse grapes and regions.
Biodiversity
El Niño's back in the Pacific and Mexican scientists are diving deep to understand its impact. Aboard El Puma research vessel, they're studying El Niño's effects on climate, marine life and more. Their findings will help communities adapt and prepare for future El Niño events.
Business
Oil party's over! Fossil fuels dwindling, renewables rising, but eco-friendly power can't fuel our Kardashian lifestyles. Ditch endless growth, embrace sustainable living, build local resilience. It's time to swap SUVs for bikes, McMansions for co-housing, and kombucha for plastic straws.