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Who was Isabel Moctezuma, the last Mexica princess?
Before the Conquest of Mexico, Isabel Moctezuma was the daughter of the emperor of the Mexica. After the death of Moctezume II, however, her life changed in many ways.
Macario Martínez, the street sweeper-turned-songwriter, will give his first major solo...
The León State Fair is hosting the Mexican phenom's first large-scale, ticketed, festival-style show at the Guanajuato State Fairgrounds on Jan. 28.
MND Local: San Miguel de Allende community roundup
Art, blues, a Robert Burns supper and horticulture. It's a big month for the community of the ever-creative San Miguel de Allende.
Made in Mexico: Bolero
The bolero may have been born in Cuba, but it has been transformed in Mexico, achieving a power that echoes through generations.
Mexico claims Guinness World Record for the world’s largest exhibition of embroidery
The project brought together artisans from across the nation to promote regional identity and preserve Mexican techniques and traditions passed down over generations.
200 unique nopal sculptures transform Mexico City’s Zócalo
Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada inaugurated the "Nopalera en el Corazón" (Cactus Field in the Heart) exhibition in the capital's main plaza last week, featuring 200 nopal cacti sculptures created by local artists.
Mexico City’s world-renowned National Museum of Anthropology just had its best year yet
The increase in visitors throughout 2025 solidifies the museum’s status as one of the most-visited cultural venues in Mexico and Latin America, both by national and international guests.
MND Tutor | Trenes
Britain's most iconic train chugs into the spotlight to teach us Spanish, culture and a smattering of international history.
Mexico’s longest dictatorship in history began 150 years ago today
The nearly 40-year rule of Porfirio Díaz shaped modern Mexico. The Porfiriato would begin with the Tuxtepec Revolution, launched on this day in 1876.
Café Tacvba frontman rips Trump and calls for a boycott of Spotify
One of Mexico's most iconic rock bands wants its music off the world's biggest streaming portal, citing its ads for ICE and investments in the weapons industry.
Made in Mexico: David Alfaro Siqueiros
David Alfaro Siqueiros stands as one of the legends of the Mexican Muralism movement, but his commitment to political activism was every bit as important to him as his art.
To be 102: An interview with painter Guillermo Monroy, Frida’s surviving student
One-time student of Frida Kahlo, artist Guillermo Monroy is now 102 years old. He spoke to MND about his passion, painting and what it means to be Mexican.
Labubus are now being made in Mexico for the US market
Nearshoring but make it cute? Pop Mart's move to Mexico — via contracted manufacturing facilities — puts Labubu monsters closer to its U.S. customer base, with shorter shipping times and potential tariff advantages.
Do you often feel moved by what you encounter in Mexico? Then read this
Poet Neil Graham's work is a collection of beautifully unfiltered observations of everyday life across southeastern Mexico, beautifully illustrated by a local artist.
Art, food and religion collide at Oaxaca’s unbelievable radish festival
There's likely no destination on Earth that celebrates the humble radish quite as passionately as Oaxaca. The city hosts multiple events, the oldest of which dates back to 1897.
A new book app launches in Mexico to make reading more accessible
The app Skeelo says it can boost the average Mexican reader's yearly book count from two to 12 by offering a free book a month via its digital application.
