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Contemporary classical composer Gabriela Ortiz leads contingent of Mexican Grammy winners
Ortiz, 61, won the best contemporary classical composition Grammy for “Dzonot,” inspired by the cenotes of the Yucatán Peninsula. Natalia Lafourcade and Carín León also took home statuettes.
Mexico City’s Art Week 2026 is here: The MND guide to...
The capital's 2026 Art Week has begun, and as usual, it promises not to disappoint. Read our top picks on what to see as contemporary artists from Mexico and beyond strut their stuff.
MND Local: Protesters paralyze Puerto Vallarta after auto accident fatality
Protests brought Puerto Vallarta to a standstill in January following the death of a young woman in an auto accident, making travel more difficult for those visiting the city.
What’s on in Mexico City in February
There's so much to see and do this month in Mexico City, from Chinese New Year festivities to art, ballet, kite-flying and tamales.
Mazatlán carnival expected to generate 1.2 billion pesos in economic impact
The 128th edition of one of Mexico's most important carnivals, scheduled for Feb. 12-17, will celebrate the tambora — a traditional two-headed bass drum — as its central theme, honoring the instrument's cultural significance in Sinaloa.
MND Local: Fun things to do in Guadalajara in February
From art, music and dance to recreational activities, February is a great month to experience Guadalajara and its neighboring city, Zapopan.
A history of the Maya: The Early Classic period
As the Maya world transitioned from the Late Preclassic to the Early Classic period, new cities rose to prominence in places like Tikal, Uaxactún and Dzibanché.
MND Tutor | Tamales
How much do you know about the traditions surrounding tamales? If you found the baby Jesus in this year's Rosca de Reyes, you'd better study — and pay — up! MND Tutor has the latest.
The last days of Ángela Peralta, the ‘Mexican Nightingale’
Ángela Peralta, the "Mexican Nightingale," went to Mazatlán in 1883 to perform, but before she could do so died in a yellow fever epidemic that gripped the city.
New statues on Paseo de la Reforma honor six Indigenous women
Mexico's history abounds with heroic women, six of whom have recently been honored with statues on Mexico City's Paseo de las Heroinas.
Looting report leads to discovery of millennium-old Zapotec burial chamber
Culture Minister Cluadia Curiel called it "one of the most important findings of Zapotec culture due to its state of preservation" and said the site should be open to the public by the end of this year.
The Cristero War in Mexico: The persecution that almost got my great-grandfather killed
It has been 100 years since the start of Mexico's Cristero War, when Catholic priests were expelled from the country and people had to worship in secret.
Celebrating the 2nd MANCHA Arts Festival in Zipolite
Zipolite has been a haven for nudists since the 1960s, but it's also building a reputation for fine art thanks to the upcoming MANCHA Arts Festival.
Del Toro’s talent for terror — and tortillas — celebrated at Sundance
Ahead of a screening of Del Toro's 1992 film "Cronos" at the Sundance Film Festival, Netflix hosted an honorific during which the Mexican filmmaker delivered a full mariachi concert and even took over tortilla prep in the kitchen.
FutBotMX 2026: Mexico’s science ministry launches robot soccer tournament
The FutBotMX Cup, which will run from April through June 2026, invites teams of students, professionals and the general public from across the world to build and operate robot soccer teams.
The Barcelonnettes: A forgotten French migration linking the Alps, Louisiana and Mexico
Did you know a small town in France has produced some of Mexico most famous retail families? The story of Barcelonette, France, and its connection to Mexico is a long and fascinating one.
