CULTURE
Great Mexican television series that have returned in 2026 (and two...
If you're a fan of great Mexican television, second seasons of two popular shows are now available, with two others coming soon, as our TV expert Carolina Alvarado takes a look at the best streaming shows this year.
Framing nature through architecture: An interview with acclaimed architect Diego Villaseñor
Diego Villaseñor, who is considered one of the world's greatest living architects, recently sat down for an interview with MND on the terrace of his newest project, in Amatlán de Quetzalcóatl, Morelos.
Mexican Golden Age actress Elsa Aguirre, known for her beauty and...
She made her film debut as a teenager in 1945 and went on to appear in dozens of films across genres, portraying both ingénues and complex leading women, including alongside Pedro Infante and Jorge Negrete.
Am I being disrespectful? A reflection on living in San Miguel as an American...
For MND's summer journalism intern Jared Tucker, San Miguel de Allende has proven the ideal setting to examine and question the American experience abroad — Spanish mishaps and all.
MND Local: A new chapter opens for San Miguel de Allende’s most iconic cultural...
A cultural landmark in San Miguel de Allende for over 75 years, Instituto Allende continues to grow and evolve to meet the needs of residents and visitors alike.
The legacy of an icon: Frida Kahlo’s students
When she wasn't making masterpieces, Frida Kahlo's students benefited from her time, getting lessons in art from one of the 20th century's greatest painters. We take a look at her legacy on the 72nd anniversary of her death.
When the Mexican peso ruled the world
For three centuries, including during and after Spanish colonization, Mexico's peso was one of the world's most valuable currencies, accepted around the globe, writes historian Bob Pateman.
How Sergio Pitol, one of Mexico’s most influential writers, gave Xalapa its literary fame
Sergio Pitol was not only a titan of modern Mexican literature, he was a proud native of Veracruz, spending the last 25 years of his life in Xalapa, writes Alan Chazaro.
Mexicanos al grito de guerra: Learning the national anthem and the pledge of allegiance
Whether its raising the flag, singing the national anthem or reciting the pledge of allegiance, you gain a new appreciation of patriotism when you're raising a child in Mexico, writes Sarah DeVries.
The Mexican Film Academy reveals its nominees for the 2026 Ariel Awards, Mexico’s top movie honors
A Diego Luna-backed queer romance and a Venezuelan dystopia lead the nominations, and two nonagenarians from Mexican cinema's Golden Age will be honored for lifetime achievement
Suspect in custody for theft of historic surrealist sculptures from Mexico City parish
Authorities have yet to recover the missing sculptures, including one by British-Mexican painter Leonora Carrington, a key figure in the 20th century's surrealist movement.
Elton John returning to Mexico for two farewell dates in October at Estadio Azteca
After more than five decades of stardom, the knighted British pop legend can still fill stadiums, especially in Mexico where fans were left frustrated when COVID-19 prevented him from extending his farewell tour to Mexico.
MND Local: Community gatherings in San Miguel de Allende
San Miguel de Allende has been abuzz with community gatherings of all kinds this summer, from World Cup viewing parties to art exhibitions and Shabbat dinners, writes our summer intern, Jared Tucker.
This month’s Guanajuato International Film Festival will highlight women in Mexican cinema
The 29th edition of the prestigious film festival will screen 203 films from 55 countries in a number of movie theaters in the state capital of Guanajuato and the city of San Miguel de Allende.
Museo del Juguete Antiguo Mexico: A toy wonderland in Mexico City
Founded by the son of Japanese immigrants in the house he grew up in, Mexico City's amazing toy museum, MUJAM, has become one of the capital's must-see attractions.
Oaxaca’s signature cantera verde has been recognized globally as a Heritage Stone
Known in English as green tuff, the colorful locally quarried building material has contributed to the state's architectural aesthetic for some five centuries.
