Mexicanist Newsletter: The Day of the Dead Is Coming...
The Mexicanist newsletter covers a variety of topics related to Mexico, including crime, tourism, culture, and politics. This month's issue features stories about a tourist killed on a Mexican highway, a robbery in Cancun, and the Day of the Dead celebrations.
Welcome to another edition of The Mexicanist – your one-stop guide to the chaos, charm, and culture of Mexico. This week, we’ve got everything from cartel clashes to tequila-infused train rides and a nudist beach that’ll make you question why you ever bothered with clothes in the first place.
First off, an American tourist learned the hard way that cartel checkpoints aren’t to be trifled with – a sobering reminder for those thinking about skipping Mexico’s back-road rules. Meanwhile, Cancun had a robbery so audacious it could have been a scene straight out of Ocean's Eleven, if only traffic chaos was half as glamorous.
And, of course, no Mexican adventure is complete without a ride on a train cutting through the Copper Canyon, or perhaps a stop at a tequila distillery – because what’s a holiday without a bit of local spirit? And speaking of spirits, Mexico City’s Day of the Dead is back with millions of revelers ready to make even the Grim Reaper grin from ear to ear.
On the cartel front, El Chapo's sons are playing a game of musical chairs with alliances – proving that even behind bars, the Guzmán name still makes headlines. And if that wasn’t enough drama, we’ve got Dutch drug lords crashing the party, imprisoned Zetas running their empire from behind bars, and a new telescope that’ll tell you when the universe is about to throw a tantrum.
And finally, for those who prefer their news a little more… liberating, Playa Zipolite is calling – where clothing is optional, and inhibitions are a thing of the past. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to practice my Day of the Dead makeup. Seven million people can't be wrong, can they? And if they are, at least we'll all look fabulous doing it.
