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From Royal Albert Hall to Mexican prisons: Elena Durán’s journey home
Elena Durán, the granddaughter of a Mexican immigrant to the U.S., has become world-famous as a flautist but has never forgotten her Mexican heritage or her childhood influences.
The Cantinflas challenge: History, humor and hanging on
Cantinflas is an iconic figure in Mexican cinema and his comedy, always from the point of view of the underdog, is still meaningful today.
For the first time, Portugal returns pre-Columbian artifacts to Mexico
The voluntary return of Maya, Zapotec and Western Mexican pieces continues a trend of cooperation between mostly European countries and Mexico's cultural authorities, such as INAH.
MND Local: San Miguel de Allende community roundup
San Miguel de Allende has a full calendar of events this February, including the 70th annual Feria de la Candelaria and much more.
Do Mexicans celebrate Valentine’s Day?
Impressing your Valentine's Day sweetie in Mexico City isn't difficult. You just need to follow a few simple steps.
Monday was the first-ever ‘Tigres del Norte Day’ in San Francisco, California
Mayor Daniel Lurie presented Los Tigres del Norte with the key to the city during a Monday ceremony celebrating the norteño band's trajectory and influence within San Francisco's immigrant community.
Sheinbaum’s latest ‘Boxing for Peace’ program enlists 5,000 fighters as paid youth mentors
The initiative will pay participating boxers a monthly salary of 9,500 pesos (approximately US $550) in exchange for teaching boxing classes to children and young people for at least one hour per day.
Photographer chronicles Mexico’s iconic VW Beetles in San Cristóbal exhibition
VW Beetles are part of the cityscape in San Cristóbal de las Casas, as photographer Paul O'Connor documents in his current exhibition.
Landmark works of Mexican art, unseen for 2 decades, go on view in Mexico City
The renowned Gelman Collection, featuring works by Tamayo, Izquierdo, Orozco, Siqueiros, Rivera and Kahlo, comes to the Museum of Modern Art in Chapultepec Park Feb. 17-May 17.
Veracruz Carnival comes to Mexico City bazaar this weekend
Taking place in Mexico City's Roma neighborhood, the spirit of Veracruz will come alive through events featuring live music, traditional dances, artistic expressions, creative workshops and a market.
The day the world nearly ended and nobody — except one Mexican scientist — noticed
In 1883, a comet so large it was capable of ending life on Earth narrowly missed the planet. The only person who noticed was a Mexican scientist, and almost no one believed him.
A history of the Maya: Late Classic period
Ancient Maya civilization peaked during the Late Classic period, as major cities formed in Tikal, Palenque and Copán, and populations exceeded 10 million in total.
MND Tutor | Grammys
Musician Gabriela Ortíz had a great night at the Grammys and you can read all about it (in Spanish) in MND Tutor!
A Mixtec eatery in Oaxaca city wins Best Restaurant of the Year
Tierra del Sol, located in Oaxaca city, uses traditional techniques and ingredients like corn, cacao and nopal to craft innovative culinary experiences.
Contemporary classical composer Gabriela Ortiz leads contingent of Mexican Grammy winners
Ortiz, 61, won the best contemporary classical composition Grammy for “Dzonot,” inspired by the cenotes of the Yucatán Peninsula. Natalia Lafourcade and Carín León also took home statuettes.
Mexico City’s Art Week 2026 is here: The MND guide to what to see
The capital's 2026 Art Week has begun, and as usual, it promises not to disappoint. Read our top picks on what to see as contemporary artists from Mexico and beyond strut their stuff.
