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Mario Vargas Llosa, giant of Latin American literature, dies at age...
The Nobel laureate is remembered in Mexico for pinning the "perfect dictatorship" label on the PRI regime and later clashing openly with AMLO.
Fans riot after leading regional musician refuses to play narco ballads,...
As more states limit narcocorridos and the U.S. threatens to cancel Mexican musicians visas, regional Mexican musicians have a fine line to walk.
Who were the stars of the golden age of Mexican cinema?
A Mexican Charlie Chaplin, a dashing lead and an actor with the voice of an angel — who were the biggest stars that graced Mexican screens in the 20th century?
In Mexico’s unique Holy Week processions, Indigenous tradition continues amid Catholic ritual
Influenced by a blend of pre-Hispanic customs and Hispanic culture, many of Mexico's fascinating Holy Week rituals and processions are unlike any others worldwide.
Hecho en México: Felipe Juárez, San Miguel weaver
San Miguel weaver Felipe Juárez makes rugs and more for customers as far away as New Zealand, but he's never left his hometown, where he sells his creations each weekend.
How a Mexican diplomat forged a relationship between Benito Juárez and Abe Lincoln, who...
Mexican diplomat Matías Romero built strong connections with the Lincolns for Juárez, a likely factor in U.S. covert help in Mexico's war with France.
Teotihuacán altar found in Guatemala reveals the reach of Mexico City’s forebearers
The founders of Teotihuacán — modern-day Mexico City — were even more powerful than previously thought.
“José María Velasco: A View of Mexico” opens at London’s National Gallery
The exhibition, the first ever in the United Kingdom of the works of the foundational Mexican painter, bringing his work to an excited new audience.
Move aside ‘American Idol’: Mexico launches binational singing and composing competition
Mexico Sings: For Peace and Against Addictions is open to performers and composers aged 18 to 34, and seeks to promote traditional Mexican music without lyrics that glorify violence and/or drugs.
‘National Boxing Class’ unites more than half a million participants across Mexico
With President Sheinbaum leading the way, the latest edition of Mexico's historic National Boxing Class united participants in major city plazas across Mexico.
A short history of boxing in Mexico: Part 2
When we left off, Mexican boxing was a turning point — what will the second half of the 20th century hold for boxing in Mexico?
Meet the Mexican economist who could be the next head of UNESCO
Gabriela Ramos Patiño, a distinguished Mexican diplomat, would bring a strong commitment to economic and gender equality to the UN's top cultural agency.
Why are drunk drivers in Mexico City taken to the ‘Little Bull’?
If you fail a breathalyzer at a Mexico City drunk driving checkpoint, you're headed for Miguel Hidalgo, where you'll join the ranks of the stars and politicians who've spent 20 to 36 hours at 'El Torito.'
Mexican movies you need to watch: La Ley de Herodes
When it comes to a primer on Mexican cynicism about society, nothing tops Luis Estrada's 1999 classic about a naive janitor who becomes the corrupt mayor of a small town.
After crumbling in the 2017 earthquake, 17th century Puebla temple restored to former glory
Only final touches remain in the project to rebuild the church's dome, which collapsed in the devastating Puebla earthquake.
The Irish defectors who fought for freedom and for Mexico
The story of the soldiers of the Saint Patrick's Battalion has all the hallmarks of an American legend — but they fought against the United States to safeguard their religious freedoms.
