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MND Deep Dive podcast: Is the show ‘Emilia Pérez’ offensive?
Our subscriber-exclusive podcast discusses whether the controversial new movie is offensive to Mexicans affected by decades of violence.
The complicated politics of Tex-Mex identity
Will our shared love of tortillas and norteña music be enough to keep us together?
10 more off-the-radar museums in Mexico City
With everything from coffee to communism, the city has plenty of fascinating exhibits on display.
‘Emilia Pérez’ is the most insensitive film I’ve seen in years
"Emilia Pérez" swept the 82nd Golden Globes Awards, but many in Mexico aren't happy. One Mexican writer tells us why that may be.
New section of Mexico’s National Anthropology Museum opens
The five new rooms in the museum contain 6,000 pre-Columbian and modern pieces, curated with the aid of Indigenous communities.
Mexico’s famous scrap metal song turns 20
Like it or loathe it, "se compran..." sells — here's how the 18-second bit of Mexican street poetry was born.
‘Emilia Pérez’ wins best picture at the 2025 edition of the Golden Globes
With 10 nominations, the musical about a transitioning Mexican drug lord was the favorite to win at Sunday's Golden Globes.
Musical crime comedy ‘Emilia Pérez’ nominated for 10 Golden Globes
The off-beat story of a trans Mexican drug trafficker has picked up more Golden Globe nominations than any other film this year.
Parents, get out your wallets: Mexico City residents expected to spend 4B pesos on Kings’ Day gifts
In Mexico City and around the country, children are anxiously awaiting the arrival of Kings' Day gifts on Jan. 6.
Austin Lowrey: Still creating provocative art at 91
The American artist continues his work in San Miguel, where he continues to receive pilgrims who come to study his art.
The best of Taste of Mexico: Ingredients that make Mexican food great
Some of the ingredients might seem ordinary but over the course of centuries, creative Mexican cooks have developed them into something remarkable — and delicious!
A gringo guide to Mexican heartthrobs — the must-listen pop stars
We're sure that, even if you don't know the entire song lyrics, you've probably heard at least one song by each of these talented — and dazzlingly handsome — maestros.
We’ve been here before: Should Spain apologize to Mexico?
Should Mexico expect an apology from Spain for the atrocities committed during the Conquest? Spaniards are not so sure.
The best Mexican TV shows of 2024 and where to watch them
It's been a bumper year for Mexican TV, with some outstanding new series across several streaming platforms.
El Viejo de Año Nuevo: Veracruz’s strangest celebration
Exactly where it came from, nobody knows, but El Viejo is delightfully weird.
Mexican New Year’s Eve traditions to bring luck in 2025
Here are the traditions you need to know if you want to ring in the New Year, Mexico style.
