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90 years ago today, communists and fascists fought the Battle of...
On Nov. 20, 1935, Mexican communists duked it out with homegrown fascists at the Revolution Day parade in the Mexico City Zócalo.
More than an urban legend: The secret tunnels beneath Guadalajara
Beginning in the 18th century, a series of underground aqueducts were built by a Franciscan friar to supply Guadalajuara with water. Yes, many still exist. But be careful if you decide to explore them.
Made in Mexico: José Emilio Pacheco
Although his works have rarely been translated into English, José Emilio Pacheco was one of the greatest Mexican writers of the 20th century, a master of novels, short stories, essays and poems.
Beyond the stadium: ‘Social World Cup’ program to rally soccer-loving communities around art and...
The months-long cultural agenda offers more than 5,000 activities via a “Conoce México” (“Discover Mexico”) mobile app, including a mini-robotics world championship, the creation of more than 10,000 murals and — in true Mexican fashion — attempts at three Guinness World Records.
Mexican directors are making waves at 2025’s film festivals
Several of this year's best films were made by Mexican directors, with their work receiving showcases not only at cinemas, but at film festivals around the globe.
From guns to paintbrushes: How the Mexican Revolution shaped the muralism movement
The Mexican muralism movement that took Mexico and the world by storm in the 1920s and 1930s, thanks to the immense talents of artists such as Rivera, Siqueiros and Orozco, was strongly influenced by the earlier Mexican Revolution.
Voices of Mexico: 7 podcasts worth adding to your queue
Mexican podcasts are both a great source of information and a helpful way to brush up on your Spanish. Monica Belot shares her 7 favorites.
La casa chica: The rise and fall of Mexico’s institution of second families
La casa chica, the secondary home for one's mistress and illegitimate children, was once a male prerogative. Nowadays, however, it's a tradition in decline across gender lines.
Archaeologists find a massive, 3,000-year-old map of the universe in Tabasco
A new study shows that the early Maya Aguada Fénix site was a city-sized cosmic map built by uncoerced community volunteers.
Made in Mexico: ‘El Indio’ Fernández
Movie star, director and rumored to be the model for Hollywood's Academy Award, Emilio "El Indio" Fernández left a rich legacy in the cinema of Mexico, and indeed the world.
170,000 fans fill Zócalo for screening of Juan Gabriel’s iconic Bellas Artes performance
Mexico City’s Culture Ministry, in collaboration with Netflix, organized the free event, erecting four giant screens and a powerful sound system in the capital’s main plaza.
Prehistoric Mexico: Mesoamerica before the Olmecs
Before there were the Olmecs, what was life like in early Mexico, how did people live and what do we know about their lives today?
From ridge to reef: How Playa Viva’s ReSiMar project is regenerating a coastline and a community
ReSiMar was founded as a project to help regenerate the environment near an off-the-grid eco resort in Mexico, but its changing much more than just that.
From garage to giant — How COMEX paint colored all of Mexico
The reach of Comex paint is extraordinary and its products color every aspect of life in Mexico — so why do we know so little about them?
Made in Mexico: Rufino Tamayo
From Indigenous orphan to internationally recognized artist, Rufino Tamayo forged his own style to become one of the most iconic Mexican artists of the 20th century.
Mexican writer Gonzalo Celorio wins Spain’s Cervantes Prize for lifetime achievement in literature
Celorio joins the ranks of Cervantes laureates like Latin American literary icons like Borges, Vargas Llosa and Elena Poniatowska.
