The capital of Mexico, Mexico City, is located at a high elevation and is home to a large population. The city is famous for its historic murals by Diego Rivera housed in the Palacio Nacional and the baroque Catedral Metropolitana de México, built by the Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century. The Plaza de la Constitución, also called the Zócalo, is the city's large central plaza where you'll find all of these.
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A crocodile was spotted at the Balderas station on Line 3 of the Mexico City Metro. Security forces responded and rescued the reptile. Days later, another crocodile was found at the Río de los Remedios station.
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The Mexico City International Airport has become a battleground between app-based taxi services and traditional airport taxis. Airport authorities have taken measures to deter app-based services, forcing passengers to use more expensive airport taxis.
Biodiversity
A tiny green frog, known as the snooping frog, has been discovered in Mexico City. The frog, native to warmer regions, is known for its distinctive whistle. Biologists are investigating how the frog arrived in the city and its potential impact on the local ecosystem.
Politics
Mexico City’s new animal welfare law recognizes animals as sentient beings and protects their rights. It includes provisions for dignified treatment, even in scientific research.
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Mexico City's growing popularity of bicycles and motorcycles for commuting creates traffic chaos and safety concerns. Lack of education and respect for traffic laws among cyclists and motorcyclists is blamed for the rise in accidents.
History
1970s Mexico City's Panchitos gang were more than just delinquents. The media and a corrupt police chief turned them into scapegoats for the city's problems. Their story reflects a society struggling with youth rebellion and government brutality.
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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.
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Mexico City's water crisis worsens due to overpopulation, drought, and inefficient agriculture. The region's aquifers are critically depleted, and vital water supplies are dwindling. Treated wastewater for agriculture and a delayed General Water Law are key aspects and potential solutions.
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Mexico City's got a new geological secret: a newly discovered fault line dubbed the “Plateros-Mixcoac Fault.” Scientists believe this fault might be causing recent tremors. Students documented 23 mini-quakes! Why the shaking?
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In the 1940s Mexico City, poverty and inequality birthed youth gangs. These weren't hardened criminals, but teens finding belonging and escape amidst urban sprawl. Their stories, etched in graffiti and court records, urge us to see them as victims of a city growing too fast, leaving them behind.
Culture
“El Caballito,” Manuel Tolsá's equestrian masterpiece, symbolizing loyalty to the Spanish monarchy, witnessed political shifts and urban evolution. Damaged in 2013, UNAM experts used scientific methods for restoration, unveiling Tolsá's ingenious techniques.
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Findings from Arizona State's Chavez reveal Mexico City's street food hub is in middle-income areas, challenging norms. Tacos mingle with prosperity, as research uncovers a culinary odyssey with health implications. A global taste-test awaits in Phoenix and Navajo.
Wellbeing
The Third International Congress on the “Right to the City” brings together global experts, pushing for inclusive, eco-friendly, and democratic urban spaces. Cities aim to embrace citizens, ensure equitable access, and tackle pressing issues for a brighter, more vibrant future.
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Urban heat islands, sizzling city hotspots, are causing temps to soar in over 1,692 cities globally, impacting 70% of the population. To fight back, cool roofs, green spaces, and regulations are essential.
National
Santiago Taboada, Benito Juárez Mayor, shifts to the opposition's mayoral race in Mexico City for 2024. Despite corruption scandals and feuds with political heavyweights, Taboada eyes the top job.
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Mexico City faces a growing subsidence crisis due to excessive groundwater extraction, increasing earthquake risk. Over 21 million people are at risk in the affected areas. Urgent action and a multidisciplinary approach are needed to address this pressing issue.