How am I meant to find anything in a Mexican pharmacy and why is everything so confusing?

Pharmacies in Mexico are often nothing like those in the U.S. Here's how to find what you're looking for.

MND Tutor | Barcelona

MND Tutor | Barcelona

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MND Tutor | Barcelona

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This week, we learn about the politics of Claudia Sheinbaum's visit to Spain as we take in some of the language, too!
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Banksy in Chiapas

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Mexican pharmacy drugs

How am I meant to find anything in a Mexican pharmacy and why is...

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Pharmacies in Mexico are often nothing like those in the U.S. Here's how to find what you're looking for.
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Dave Matthews and Tim

Dave Matthews announces a 2027 10th anniversary date for his Riviera Maya destination concert

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The annual destination concert in Mexico has evolved into a winter pilgrimage for fans, who have formed something akin to a community as they enjoy deep-catalog sets and special tributes.
Carolina Flores Gómez

Mother-in-law wanted in femicide of ex-beauty queen Carolina Flores in Polanco

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The Mexican Senate

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President sheinbaum at her morning press conference

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Land's End in Cabo San Lucas

After a decade of growth, why is Los Cabos tourism down in 2026?

0
Tourism in Los Cabos is trending concerningly downward this year, and some of the reasons why may suprise you.
Mexican pharmacy drugs

How am I meant to find anything in a Mexican pharmacy and why is everything so confusing?

0
Pharmacies in Mexico are often nothing like those in the U.S. Here's how to find what you're looking for.
A digital illustration shows a nervous teen girl sitting on a bean bag and an dotted line to a far-off destination

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In an era of unprecedented comfort and safety, studying abroad pushes young people to grow and problem-solve in a way regular classrooms just can’t match, Travis Bembenek writes.
Dave Matthews and Tim

Dave Matthews announces a 2027 10th anniversary date for his Riviera Maya destination concert

0
The annual destination concert in Mexico has evolved into a winter pilgrimage for fans, who have formed something akin to a community as they enjoy deep-catalog sets and special tributes.
Carolina Flores Gómez

Mother-in-law wanted in femicide of ex-beauty queen Carolina Flores in Polanco

0
What seems to be a recording from a baby monitor captures the moment of the murder, which revealed shots apparently fired by the mother-in-law in the presence of the victim's husband and baby.
The Mexican Senate

Mexico gears up to regulate AI, with prison sentences for wrongful uses

0
The Senate is preparing a bill to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) use in Mexico, banning electoral misinformation, sexual deepfakes and more.
A digital illustration shows a nervous teen girl sitting on a bean bag and an dotted line to a far-off destination

Why getting uncomfortable may be the most important skill you can give your child...

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In an era of unprecedented comfort and safety, studying abroad pushes young people to grow and problem-solve in a way regular classrooms just can’t match, Travis Bembenek writes.
Grutas de Tolantongo

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From stunning waterfalls to perfect beaches, enjoying Mexico's natural wonders doesn't mean braving crowds of Instagram-hungry tourists.
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On Friday, President Sheinbaum once again traveled internationally in an economy seat, this time to Barcelona, Spain. CEO of MND Travis Bembenek reflects on the leadership and "breath of fresh air" that this exemplifies by a president of Mexico, or any country in the world.
A view over the shoulder of the golden Angel of Independence statue in Mexico City, looking down Paseo de la Reforma

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Taiwan flag

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A 400% year-on-year increase in Mexican imports from Taiwan reflects the significant deepening of trade ties between the two countries in recent years, amid a broader regional shift toward supply chain diversification away from China.
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MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
17.38
CAD
12.70
EUR
20.37
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MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
17.38
CAD
12.70
EUR
20.37
President sheinbaum at her morning press conference

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United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk at a meeting with Mexico's National Institute of Indigenous Peoples

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High Commissioner Türk met with President Sheinbaum and recognized authorities' efforts to fight violence in a system "marked by high levels of corruption and institutional fragility."
Mexican pharmacy drugs

How am I meant to find anything in a Mexican pharmacy and why is everything so confusing?

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Pharmacies in Mexico are often nothing like those in the U.S. Here's how to find what you're looking for.
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Two friends embracing

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Aeromexico planes line up at Mexico City International Airport (AICM)

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Two friends embracing

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Spanish and English have words that appear similar. But over time, their meanings have evolved, making them tricky for those learning a new language.
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From stunning waterfalls to perfect beaches, enjoying Mexico's natural wonders doesn't mean braving crowds of Instagram-hungry tourists.
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Dave Matthews and Tim

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The annual destination concert in Mexico has evolved into a winter pilgrimage for fans, who have formed something akin to a community as they enjoy deep-catalog sets and special tributes.
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Aeromexico planes line up at Mexico City International Airport (AICM)

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Dave Matthews and Tim

Dave Matthews announces a 2027 10th anniversary date for his Riviera Maya destination concert

0
The annual destination concert in Mexico has evolved into a winter pilgrimage for fans, who have formed something akin to a community as they enjoy deep-catalog sets and special tributes.
Moctezuma of the Mexica

The 8 predictions of Moctezuma that foretold the fall of México-Tenochtitlán

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Moctezuma, leader of the Mexica, noted 8 ominous portents before the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors. If they had been heeded properly, Mexican history might be different.
Guadalajara street scene

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The two premier regional tournaments in North America will now be seen only on Netflix, as major soccer events in the Western Hemisphere move away from free television viewing.

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3
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Carolina Flores Gómez

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What seems to be a recording from a baby monitor captures the moment of the murder, which revealed shots apparently fired by the mother-in-law in the presence of the victim's husband and baby.
The Mexican Senate

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0
The Senate is preparing a bill to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) use in Mexico, banning electoral misinformation, sexual deepfakes and more.

Fugitive Mexican Navy officer wanted for fuel smuggling arrested in Argentina

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Rear Admiral Fernando Farías Laguna was deeply involved in illicit fuel distribution rings that have been the target of several law enforcement operations, the latest having taken place this week.
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meeting In rural Zacatecas

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water crisis in Guadalajara

On the ground with the Guadalajara water crisis

4
Protests continue in Guadalajara, despite the recent firing of the head of Guadalajara's water agency amid an ongoing water crisis.
Two elderly Mexican women in traditional Mexican clothing, wearing necklaces of flowers from Mexico City's chinampas, hold hands while Mexicans in the background watch and a female photographer snaps photos of them.

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Mexico's City's Xochimilco chinampas agricultural canals are polluted and at risk of disappearing, but 89-year-old activist Abuela Amalia and a new summit of community leaders are determined to save them.
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Everyone should have a doctor who cares as much as Dr. Molina, a woman on a mission in one of Zihuatanejo's poorest neighborhoods.
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I entered the Oceanman in Cozumel with less than a month to train and...

2
What could happen if you tried an endurance swimming race without a proper training schedule? One Riviera Maya resident decided to find out.
Taiwan flag

Mexico-Taiwan trade, already growing steadily, has surged this year

1
A 400% year-on-year increase in Mexican imports from Taiwan reflects the significant deepening of trade ties between the two countries in recent years, amid a broader regional shift toward supply chain diversification away from China.
Bessent and Amador

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0
Managing minerals critical for modern manufacturing, such as lithium and copper for electric vehicle production, are high priorities for both the Sheinbaum and Trump administrations.
Mexico City skyline at night

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Mexico wasn't even on the list three years ago, but has now shot up to No. 19. Challenges remain, however, the most pressing of which is lagging technical innovation.
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Benecio del Toro in dark aviator sunglasses sitting in a car, in a scene from the film "Traffic."

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Playa Viva treehouse

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Does Michelin Guide give stars for the world's worst pizza, or did Cavatappi Pizza in Mexico City forge its claim to fame as a marketing ploy?
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New investment in AI-powered tools could help transform agricultural efficiency in Mexico and Latin America, and one new platform is aiming to help farmers hit it big.
Yucatán chocolate

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Peggy Sijswerda and husband Pete went in search of chocolate-flavored enchantment in Yucatán, Mexico and Belize, and found plenty of it.
A giant vat of guacamole weighing 7.2 tonnes with volunteers scattered around it

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In a mashing and mixing session that lasted approximately two and a half hours, 800 volunteers produced a giant vat of green guacamole weighing over 7 tonnes in Tancítaro, Michoacán.