A dam that will divert one of Puerto Vallarta’s last pure rivers is not only illegal and unethical, residents say, but reeks of high-level corruption.
Stories by Megan Frye
Tío Scoby kombucha: a healthy — and fizzy — alternative to soda
Run by two women out of a home in Mexico City, it produces 50 liters per week of the fermented beverage touted for its health benefits.
Documentary alleges corruption, greenwashing in Baja Sur development
The bilingual documentary Patrimonio by American filmmakers Lisa Jackson and Sarah Teale tells how fishermen and other residents fought off Tres Santos.
Quake recovery project encourages revival of adobe construction
For some, the 7.1-magnitude earthquake in central Mexico on September 19, 2017 is a distant memory. But for many others, the effects are still being felt.
La Mera Obrera: A working woman’s restaurant in Mexico City
La Mera Obrera is a gastronomic project headed by and employing women in La Obrera, just south of the city’s historic center.
Mexico’s first woman-powered distillery: finesse and delicacy in every bottle
Pineapple, lavender, chile ancho, hibiscus flower, clove, cinnamon and black pepper infused into mezcal. These are the potent ingredients that make up Xila.
A feminist Oaxaca restaurant that encourages conscious consumerism
Being responsible toward producers, honoring traditional recipes and traditional cooks — who are most often women — is a major focus of Hierba Dulce.
Yucatán radio station aims to diffuse and encourage Mayan language
Some members of the Mayan community see hypocrisy in spreading the term Maya without any focus on preserving the Mayan language.
Armónico artisanal gin is more than just an alcoholic beverage
Andrés Valverde was brewing his own beer at 16. Now, at 24, his brews and distillations are being enjoyed across Mexico.
The restaurateur who’s turning Tulum’s waste into a compost farm
Mauricio Jervis never intended to be a chef. Nor did he anticipate becoming an expert in compost and recycling. Today, the Tulum entrepreneur is both.
