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Aztec Assault: Mexico's Beach Volleyball Duo Crushes Rivals

Mexican beach volleyball duo Virgen and Galindo crush rivals, reach Tlaxcala Pre-Olympic finals. Now they face Canadians for the last Olympic spot in a battle promising Olympian drama under the Mexican sun.

Mexicanist

Jun 23, 2024 — 2 min read

Juan Virgen and Ricardo Galindo will compete in the final of the Beach Volleyball Pre-Olympic in Tlaxcala searching for their ticket to Paris 2024. Credit: CONADE

Juan Virgen and Ricardo Galindo advanced to the final of the Tlaxcala 2024 Beach Volleyball Pre-Olympic, so this afternoon they will compete for the place and last chance to attend the Olympic Games in Paris.

The Rio 2016 Olympian and Galindo arrived at the final day with great momentum, after their last victories in which they showed great reaction capacity to come from behind and earn their place in the semifinals to be held at the Plaza de Toros Jorge 'El Ranchero' Aguilar.

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Why Soil Matters More Than You Think

Soil: not just dirt! Vital for food, water, and fighting climate change, says UNAM expert. Over-farming and deforestation are killing it. We need to cherish soil or face a planet-sized disaster.

Lush sugarcane field in Mexico, representing the country's successful and innovative sugar industry.

Inside Mexico's Surprisingly Successful Sugarcane Industry

Mexico's sugarcane industry thrives through remarkable cooperation between growers, millers, and industrialists, boosting yields and contributing to food sovereignty. Their success includes social security for all workers and innovation in producing sugar, biofuels, and rum.

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When Mexico's Army Took on Students (and Lost the PR Battle)

In 1968, the Mexican army besieged Ciudad Universitaria, arresting 1,500+ students, teachers, and staff. 10,000 troops targeted the National Strike Council (CNH). The operation, involving the Olimpia Battalion and DFS (political police), led to imprisonment and disappearances.

A close-up of dark, charcoal-like material (hydrochar) held in a hand wearing a glove.

Mexico City's Waste-to-Energy Plant Poised to Slash Emissions, Pioneer Circular Economy

Mexico City launches a pilot hydrothermal carbonization plant to convert organic waste into valuable resources. The first module processes 72 tons of waste daily, producing hydrochar (a coal alternative) and fertilizer, reducing CO2 emissions by 24,600 tons/year.

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