Mexico at a glance.
Politics
Mexico's AMLO whips up progress report: judges exposed, drugs seized, healthcare reform steams ahead. He slams media critics, touts achievements, and promises a judicial shakeup via public vote.
Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta boasts beaches with resident crocodiles. Learn where to safely share the sand with these fascinating reptiles from Estero El Salado to the Cuale River mouth. Stay calm, keep distance, and respect wildlife signs for a sun-kissed adventure that's scaly, not scary.
Puerto Vallarta
Get ready for Puerto Vallarta's 2024 Carnival extravaganza, boasting 10 stages of diverse music. The Ceviche Festival tempts taste buds with 60 varieties, while the city shines with 83.2% hotel occupancy. Cruise enthusiasts spend big, but a recent incident adds a note of caution.
Science
From cells to pipelines, VR unlocks the secrets of atoms. Biophysics meets sci-fi as researchers use virtual reality to design custom medicine, tame icy gas giants, and revolutionize oil extraction.
Health
Fetal and neonatal deaths in Mexico reveal inequalities in care. These silent tragedies, often preventable, demand attention. Preconception care, quality prenatal support, and awareness are key to a future where every mother and child thrives.
Los Cabos
Knives out, Los Cabos! Big fines for blades, but crime chills thanks to cops and social media. Meanwhile, Alicia Keys finds Zen, a walker conquers Baja by foot, and parks galore await. Ditch the iguanas, grab your sunscreen, and keep it weird and safe in Los Cabos.
Cancun
Cupid's calling Cancun! Join 99 couples for a mass Valentine's Day wedding, with freebies for the first 100. Skip the boring banquet hall & say “I do” under the palm trees! Register by Jan 31st and let the fiesta begin.
Crime
Notorious narco-trafficker “Poporro” (alias for “Big Butt”), who led migrant smuggling ring “Los del Sur”, nabbed in a joint op by Colombian, UK and Mexican forces. He used Mexican soil to traffic humans and drugs, evading authorities until his Cancun capture.
Cancun
Cancun blasts into 2024 with adrenaline-pumping watersports, carnival royalty, real estate boom, and hotelier call for beach protection. Plus, love in the air with mass weddings and a high-profile criminal capture.
Politics
AMLO's morning musings: diesel drama ends, kidnapped Colombians confuse party etiquette, pensions explode with pesos, Guatemala's new prez gets a hug, Mexico's economy dances salsa despite “capital flight” whispers.
Culture
Unlocking the complexities of modern faith, Ariel Corpus Flores challenges the simplistic narrative of declining religious believers. Beyond institutional constraints, flexible devotions and societal dynamics shape a nuanced contemporary spirituality.
Music
Juventino Rosas' iconic “Sobre las Olas” rode fame's waves, paving the way for Mexican music. Dive deeper into its vibrant history, meet the composers keeping the rhythm alive, and discover why Mexican music is the next melody to paint your world.
Cuisine
Big Food's tentacles have choked out fresh markets and replaced them with convenience stores peddling addictive, ultra-processed junk. This isn't just a health crisis, it's a cultural takeover. Let's reclaim our kitchens & cook up a revolution.
Wellbeing
Young Mexicans ditching marriage for concubinage and free unions, but beware the legal jungle of child support, property division and more. Love in limbo comes with paperwork and certificates, so navigate wisely before saying “adios” to the aisle.
Science
Dr. Vaca Domínguez's revolutionary microarray system turns smartphones into molecular health wizards. Predicting diseases, it illuminates a future where quality medical care is as ubiquitous as your phone. Innovative and smart, it's a beacon of hope in healthcare.
Newsletter
Mexico's shaking it up. AMLO's on TikTok, Cabo hosts whales and drama, and Cancún's a record-breaking beach blast. Ditch fake honey, hack your health, and meet moon-hopping robots. Dive deep into history, unveil hidden magic, and savor a sizzling Mexican news.