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Exvotos, the quirky Mexican way to obtain miracles
Small paintings called exvotos are a traditional way to say thank you to saints and other Catholic religious figures in Mexico, and they have been popular for a very long time.
Why is the Gelman art collection so controversial?
Since the death of the Gelmans, controversy has surrounded whether their iconic collection of art can leave the country, and for how long.
Made in Mexico: Charrería
Charrería is an iconic part of Mexican cultural identity, in addition to the equestrian competition being formally identified as the country's national sport.
INAH finds trove of pre-Columbian rock art at El Venado archaeological site
Sixteen pre-Columbian cave paintings and petroglyphs were recently discovered in an area of Hidalgo so historically significant that the Mexico-Querétaro railway route was rerouted last year to protect it.
Visiting Cozumel? You could witness Maya astronomical wisdom this Thursday
The phenomenon occurs twice a year, typically in February and October, when the sun aligns perfectly with the upper window of the ancient structure known as El Caracol.
The short reign of Emperor Agustín I in Mexico
Emperor Agustín I was the first leader of Mexico following its independence from Spain, but his reign was anything but peaceful.
Melchor Peredo, the last of Mexico’s great muralists, dies at 99
The great Veracruz artist had said that as long as he was alive, muralism was alive. Even now that he's gone, he leaves behind his work and a soon-to-be published book titled "A Revolution Continues."
Mexico demands halt to Monaco auction of pre-Columbian artifacts
Mexico is demanding that a Monaco auction house pull four pre-Columbian artifacts from sale — part of a wider campaign to recover ancient pieces from abroad.
Andrea Bocelli teams up with Los Ángeles Azules for the next free Zócalo concert
Opera, cumbia, classical music and pop collide in a genre-bending free concert coming to Mexico City's Zócalo this month.
Why does the Legion of Christ continue to have so many followers in Mexico?
Despite their association with disgraced founder who betrayed their values, Legion of Christ schools in Mexico continue to prosper.
The Lake Chapala Orchestra is sustained by devotion
The Lake Chapala Orchestra is made up mostly of foreign residents who also happen to be talented musicians, and is supported by an appreciative community.
Now trending: A viral song about Mexico City from the heights of a Cablebús
Saxboy Billy18 writes songs and sings them about places around the world. His new Mexico City opus shuns the tourist attractions in favor of rooftop laundry and sky-high transportation.
Sheinbaum defends loan of artwork to Spain, confirming its return in 2028: Monday’s mañanera recapped
In response to concerns that the Gelman Collection, which includes nearly 70 works of prized Mexican art, might stay in Spain, Sheinbaum said that the loan terms have been explained on "innumerable occasions" and accused doubters of being against her government.
‘Season of the Swamp’: What happened when Benito Juárez was exiled in New Orleans?
Yuri Herrera's historical fiction about Benito Juárez's 18 months in exile in New Orleans, “Season of the Swamp,” is now available in English translation. Our Anne Marie Jackson reviews.
How Mexico entered the Second World War
The sinking of two Mexican oil tankers by German U-boats in 1942 provided the provocation for Mexico to enter the Second World War.
The Holy Week tradition that keeps Mexican residents united in San Miguel de Allende
In this tight-knit city that's rapidly embracing outsiders, San Miguel's centuries-old tradition of creating a homemade Friday of Sorrows altar for public viewing is a community constant.
