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Mexico City
Mexico City faces a water crisis due to environmental neglect and population growth. Water systems are failing, and historic droughts threaten “Day Zero” with empty taps. Experts urge a shift from viewing water as a resource to respecting the natural water cycle.
Business
Mexico's Livestock Commission tackles waste management, supports small pig farms and investigates cattle deaths linked to bad poultry manure. Reforms and collaboration aim for a more sustainable and competitive livestock sector.
Business
Latin America faces a new world of multipolarity and nearshoring. It's a chance to reindustrialize and integrate, becoming a hub for innovation in pharma and manufacturing. Collaboration is key, with universities and ECLAC playing a vital role.
Business
AI excels at data analysis but shouldn't replace human decision-making. Developed by private companies, AI risks bias and job displacement. We should use AI as a tool, prioritizing ethics, transparency, and human control.
Politics
Mexico proposes a new Pension Fund for Wellbeing to boost low retirement incomes. The fund uses unclaimed savings and govt contributions and is overseen by a committee. Success depends on managing funds and contributions to ensure enough for all retirees. Will it be a game-changer or a gamble?
Business
Mexican commission meets with Canadian union UFCW to discuss safer migration and fairer treatment for Mexican farmworkers in Canada. UFCW has a strong track record and hopes to empower workers further through free unionization.
Business
Mexico debates regulating vapes and fentanyl in a heated forum. Officials clash on health risks vs. freedoms, science vs. fear. Vapers argue for a less-harmful option, specialists urge research and education. Medics defend fentanyl's pain relief role. Will Mexico regulate or ban?
Business
Millions of Mexicans rely on domestic workers, mostly women, who are underpaid, lack benefits, and face discrimination. Legal protections exist but are rarely enforced. We need to see domestic work as valuable and fight for fair treatment of these essential workers.
Cuisine
In Mexico, insects like grasshoppers are a delicacy, but fear and unclear regulations hold back large-scale farming. Globally, insects are a booming food source with high protein and eco-friendly benefits. Mexico has a chance to join the trend.
Business
Stuck in a DIY project? Your dollar bill (6" long, folds to 3" & 2") or credit card (3.38"x2.18") can be your secret weapon. Use them to estimate lengths, widths, and clearances. Not perfect for precision, but ideal for quick checks and sparking creativity.
Business
Mexico's Energy Commission proposes guaranteeing electricity as a human right in the constitution and urges stricter regulations on oil and gas measurement. They also highlight energy-saving initiatives.
Business
Feeling crafty but missing a ruler? Channel your inner rebel and draw one on the floor! This maverick hack lets you ditch the frantic search and get rough cuts done in a flash. Perfect for the “good enough” guy whose workshop thrives on organized chaos.
History
The Coinage Act of 1792 was a key step in unifying the US economy post-Revolution. The Philadelphia Mint was born, with figures like Hamilton and Rittenhouse central to creating a uniquely American currency system amidst debate, temptation, and the practical realities of forging new money.
Lifestyle
Gourmet food halls offer unique eats, local flavors, and a culinary adventure in the mall. They're a hub for new chefs, fresh ingredients, and a delicious way to support your community.
T-MEC
Mexico slams the USA's new beef labeling rule, calling it discriminatory. A potential trade war looms over North American supply chains.
National
A new CESOP report delves into Mexican attitudes on cannabis regulation, fueling debate on the substance's future in the country.