Friday, May 9, 2025
Pope Leo XIV in full regalia waves from a balcony

Habemos papam: Mexico hails the election of Leo XIV, the first...

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Only the second pope from the Americas, Robert Prevost is a fluent Spanish speaker with dual citizenship in the U.S. and Peru.
A burnt out bus as part of a narcoblocade

A surge in cartel infighting shuts downs highways around Sinaloa

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Fiery blockades closed roads around the state this week, as rival cartel factions battled for control.
Foreign tourists party in Mexico

Tourism Ministry reports a bump in foreign visitors

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Mexico recorded a 3.5% increase in foreign air arrivals in early 2025, led by strong growth from U.S. and Canadian tourists.
President Sheinbaum at her morning press conference

Officials report a significant decline in homicides: Thursday’s mañanera recapped

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Security was the big theme of Thursday's press conference, with reports on Mexico's homicide rate, recent drug busts and more.
Indigenous midwives in Chiapas

Chiapas midwives denounce laws limiting access to birth certificates

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Chiapas midwives say the new National Midwifery Registry and NOM-020 rules undermine traditional practices and hinder newborn birth registration.
A hand picks an egg out of a carton

Inflation on the rise as Mexico anticipates another interest rate cut

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A 50 basis point cut is still on the table after inflation stayed within the national bank's target range in April.
Pemex boats tow floating booms to clean up an oil spill

Pemex confirms reports of oil spill at Olmeca refinery marine terminal

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Local fishermen reported damage to marine wildlife and tourism services were canceled at the nearby Playita El Mirador.
A drawing from the Duran Codex depicting a Spaniard with an army regiment behind him meeting with Nahua leaders.

Aztec Rhapsodies: The first and only epic poem of the Conquista

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Recounting the tale of the Spanish conquest, Aztec Rhapsodies tells of heroism, triumph and tragedy in epic verse.
A Mexican oceanside town in Baja California

5 things I wish I knew before moving to Baja California

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Moving south of the border may not be quite what you thought, as one expat discovered for herself.
A mini store in the Mexico City Metro

Mercado Metro: The vibrant world of commerce beneath Mexico City’s streets

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Mexico City has a subterranean level where art, history and urban life converge in myriad ways. Here's part two of a three-part guide to the metro's uncommon treasures.
Sheinbaum May 7, 2025

Sheinbaum gives an update on the USMCA: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped

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On Wednesday, the president spoke about the USMCA free trade pact, a new cruise ship pier on the island of Cozumel and her plans for Mother's Day.