The last thing that comes to mind when you think of flowers is to add them to a dish, dessert, or beverage. Nevertheless, many of them can be used as food, since they add color and texture, as in salads, and are also the star ingredient, as in tejate, an iconic Oaxacan drink.
In 1974, Mexico's dark history reached a bloody crescendo when government forces stormed an FLN safe house in Nepantla. Over 100 heavily armed agents massacred five revolutionaries, showcasing the PRI regime's brutal repression during the "Dirty War."
US anti-drug operations in Mexico relied heavily on local police cooperation and a vast network of paid informants. Though essential to operations, informants were often disposable assets in a complex game of cross-border law enforcement.
A mysterious light procession haunts the Coahuila desert, believed to be the ghosts of royalist soldiers guarding a stolen treasure. Local legends connect this phenomenon to historical figures like Doña Victoriana, a shrewd woman who allegedly found the treasure and used it to elevate her family.
Planning a Mexican family vacation? Here's your survival guide: Book spacious accommodations, hire a local driver, embrace authentic cuisine, and keep everyone busy with cultural activities.