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Mexico’s National Anthropology Museum receives UNESCO’s Blue Shield maximum protection designation
The globally famed site of Mexico's rich historical heritage is the first Latin American building designated by UNESCO to receive maximum safeguarding during war or natural disaster.
Rina Lazo, the only female muralist in Palacio de Bellas Artes
Born in Guatemala, Rina Lazo made her name in Mexico, collaborating on murals with Diego Rivera, and painting many artworks of her own during her 96 years.
Face-shaped conchas in Mexico City feed another wave of Harfuch-mania
In a phenomenon that doesn't appear to be going away any time soon, the image of Omar García Harfuch, Mexico's top cop, is showing up everywhere, even on a traditional Mexican sweet bread.
Jalisco shines its culinary credentials as host of the Michelin Mexico Guide opening ceremony
The state that some consider to "be" Mexico has been added to the Michelin Mexico Guide for 2026, along with Yucatán and Puebla.
MND Local Guadalajara: Easter week activities and upcoming events
Easter week is a special time in Mexico, and Guadalajara, in particular, offers spectacular events throughout the months of March and April.
A Mexican artist could be the one to put the finishing touches on Gaudí’s...
Michoacán-born sculptor Javier Marín is one of three contemporary sculptors invited to propose designs for the basilica's main entrance and final façade as construction nears completion, more than 140 years after it began.
The ‘Healing Words Project’: The Querétaro exhibition by artist Kate Van Doren
Kate Van Doren's "Healing Words Project" has documented the journeys of over 2,000 women, and is currently being exhibited at the Museo de Arte de Querétaro.
Casa Holtz: The obsessive Art Nouveau dream hidden in Lomas de Chapultepec
Casa Holtz, an Art Nouveau architectural masterpiece in Mexico City, is almost as fascinating as the couple for whom it was built.
President proposes free BTS concert at Mexico City’s Zócalo
Could the K-pop global icons be the next Zócalo headliner? President Sheinbaum hopes so, and she's reaching out to the president of South Korea to make it happen.
Who is Carín León, the Mexican voice of the World Cup theme song?
It's no coincidence that both Carín León and Mexican regional music have soared in popularity internationally. They both have given a lot to each other.
Made in Mexico: Pedro Ramírez Vázquez
Pedro Ramírez Vázquez designed Estadio Azteca, Mexico's National Museum of Anthropology, and the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in a long and amazing career.
Official World Cup song features Mexican Grammy winner Carín León, with Jelly Roll
With one of its singers from Mexico, the other from the United States, and its producer born in Canada, the official 2026 song "Lighter" is being touted by FIFA as "reflecting the shared cultural energy of North America."
Why is there always a full moon during Easter in Mexico?
There's a full moon over Mexico for Easter each year. Why does this happen? It has to do with a decision by Christian leaders over 1,700 years ago, before they even knew there was a Mexico.
Mexico’s ‘hot’ cop is the latest merch sensation
Security Minister Omar García Harfuch is the new face of miniature dolls, plush toys nicknamed “Harfuchitos” and blankets, as Mexico's "crush" gains even more admirers after orchestrating the high-stakes killing of cartel boss "El Mencho."
With 9,500 participants, Mexico City holds world’s largest-ever soccer class
Mexico City established a Guinness World Record for the largest soccer class ever on Sunday as 9,500 futbolistas filled the Zócalo as part of a series of promotional events ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
Meet TONO Festival: Time-based performance, video, music and dance
TONO Festival introduces a general audience to experimental contemporary art through major museums in Mexico City and Puebla.
