Mexico at a glance.
Los Cabos
Cabo heats up with whales, Jonas bros and drama. Tourists flock back, Alemán faces ex's claims, and earthquakes (barely) rock the party. Firefighters train and Cabo tackles suicide, all while Priyanka & Nick vacation.
Seaweed
From beach blight to bio-brilliance: Mexican researchers transform sargassum seaweed into sustainable paper, filters, and water treatment systems, saving the Caribbean's biodiversity.
Recipes
Escape the winter blues with this soul-warming consommé. Roast your own free-range turkey, then simmer with earthy veggies for a rich, flavorful broth. Discard the solids, adjust seasoning, and savor pure comfort in every sip. Perfect base for soups, poached eggs, or pure enjoyment.
History
Mexico's 1861 Liberal triumph in the Reform War saw dusty boots stomp out dusty tyranny, led by poetry-wielding General Ortega and President Juárez. Viva la Reforma, but hold the tequila — the fight for freedom's just begun.
History
In 1915, the brilliant General Ángeles, a chess master on the battlefield, outwitted Carrancistas at Saltillo with a cunning feint, capturing the key city and leaving them demoralized. His victory, a blend of audacity and intellect, stands as a testament to his revolutionary spirit.
History
Mexico's booming 19th-century textile industry, built on foreign investments and brutal exploitation, ignited in 1907 with the Rio Blanco strike. Workers, yearning for justice and fair wages, faced Porfirio Díaz's regime head-on.
History
Mexico's unpaid debts sparked a royal rumble in 1862. France waltzed in for empire, while the Brits and Spanish cut a deal. Can Mexico make its way out of this debt-fueled drama?
Business
Hermosillo, Mexico, basks in solar potential but faces challenges in managing waste. Research reveals key factors for optimizing energy generation. The city needs sustainable waste management and strong government leadership to shine in the solar revolution and attract talent for a bright future.
Aztecs
Uncertain estimates cloud the Aztec economy, but we glimpse a vibrant society with gendered roles, diverse crafts from farmers to featherworkers, and all sustained by the common folk's harvest of corn, beans, and tribute.
Acapulco
Acapulco's a city of contrasts: cruise ships arrive, dengue fever sways, hotels groove, fire flickers, and violence lurks. A tale of two cities, sparkling with tourism yet shadowed by fear. Will 2024 find its rhythm?
Cuisine
Don't get stung by fake honey! Learn DIY tests to spot imposters with black lights, conductivity meters, and a dash of science. Support real bees, savor real sweetness, and ditch the sugary swindles. Buzz on, honey hunters!
Wellbeing
Ditch the diet drama and hack your health in 2024! Skip fad foods and snake oil; find a nutritionist and your living room gym. Kick vices with “The Line of Life” and embrace sleep, hydration and stress-busting zen. Make health a fiesta, not a chore!
Newsletter
Dive into the spicy world of Mexicanist! From AMLO's pressers to Mayan adventures, we're your cultural compass. Stay curious, savor knowledge, and keep the Mexicanist spirit alive.
Crime
Illegal fishing plunders millions of tons yearly, threatening both species and seafood safety. Mexico, with its rich marine life, faces this scourge too. To fight back, we need strong institutions, informed consumers, and “traceability” systems that reveal a seafood's true story.
Politics
AMLO slams media over migrant kidnap in fiery presser. Demands US invest in Latin America, slams greedy judges, and touts new Supreme Court justice. Plus: medicine shortages, chicken seller kidnappings, and a juicy narco arrest in Spain.
Science
Victory is a neurochemical masterpiece! Dr. Sánchez Castillo unveils the brain's dance of dopamine, oxytocin, and euphoria in sports triumph. A brief euphoric encore, etched into memory, where stress and motivation play the lead roles.